Hidden slice of nature

Rustic St. Norbert abode makes you feel as if you're in the country

For reasons unknown, some neighbourhoods tend to fly under the radar of homebuyers. One of those neighbourhoods is St. Norbert, says Glen MacAngus of Royal LePage Top Producers Real Estate. "The area on the east side of Pembina Highway is amazing, yet . . .

Posted: 2018-12-29

Learn to spot the differences between these diseases

In the summer, Dutch elm disease (DED) can show up on susceptible American elm trees. At about the same time, the very common elm anthracnose fungal disease also appears. I occasionally receive inquiries from property owners who notice brown leaves . . .

Posted: 2017-08-26

Wipe a way those tiers

Lower cabinet installation a reno highlight

Design trends often fall out of favour with homeowners once the intended functionality falters. At a recent kitchen facelift project, a priority request was to rid the kitchen of far countertop’s lower tier, an apparent desktop attached to a lower . . .

Posted: 2022-04-02

The delight's in the details

Pritchard Farm standout all about the little things

‘Picture-perfect” is perhaps the best way to describe the house at 271 Mowat Rd. The appealing Cape Cod-style exterior with its cool, slate blue siding, cedar shake gable accents and charming white wraparound porch set this house apart from the . . .

Posted: 2011-03-05

Create your own style without breaking the bank

Chris Cutler is a first-time homebuyer with a lifelong passion for interior design. Cutler, a 25-year-old marketing manager with Re/Max Real Estate, has a sense of style that's uniquely his own, and he created the look in his home without breaking . . .

Posted: 2012-09-15

Bonavista beauty as good as new

Spacious two-storey perfect for growing family

Everyone treats their possessions differently — but there is no guarantee a two-year-old home will be in like-new condition. A 1, 313-sq.-ft., three-bedroom, two-and-a-half storey home at 45 Thelon Way in Bonavista is one of those scarce homes, says Drew Eagle . . .

Posted: 2020-04-11

Shining bi-level ready to go in Bright Oaks

Meticulously maintained home offers fully finished lower level

One of the most fascinating aspects of living in Winnipeg is that you can find cool little pockets of newer homes within established neighbourhoods. Take St. Vital, for example. Its Bright Oaks neighbourhood, which is situated south of Bishop Grandin Boulevard and . . .

Posted: 2022-03-19

In perfect tune

Garage fire brings kindred spirits together for restoration

Nearly a decade ago a friend who worked at a restoration company called me regarding a job his company had taken on. There had been a garage fire, and by all accounts the majority of the contents as well as . . .

Posted: 2021-04-24

On the Seine

Spacious condo perfect for empty-nesters

Condominium living is attractive, but it can come with a downside: a lack of living and storage space.Equally important is how a suite is laid out. If a floor plan isn't logical, it doesn't matter how much space there is . . .

Posted: 2014-08-02

Don't just sit there...

Choosing stylish, comfortable seating easier than you think

As furniture goes, occasional chairs are probably the most versatile item you can buy. Not only are there a range of styles, sizes and designs available, chairs are one of the few furniture pieces that can be easily reinvented simply . . .

Posted: 2008-11-16