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

Affordable and adorable

Newer condo unit offers great value and terrific features

First-time buyers, young professionals and retirees are often faced with budget restraints that make home shopping more of a chore than a joy. Amber Treichel of RE/MAX Performance Realty knows the challenges these home shoppers face and has a listing that . . .

Posted: 2020-03-28

Outside the box

Striking exterior sets stage for surprises inside

Whenever you think outside the box -- especially where new home designs are concerned -- there's always an element of risk involved. Go too far in the quest to be unique, and chances are people will think the design to be . . .

Posted: 2008-10-12

Make your memories in this masterpiece

Parkview Pointe home a thoughtful and stylish design

It goes without saying that home builders must possess a vivid imagination to come up with memorable yet practical home designs. At the same time, they must possess another key quality: the ability to listen to feedback about their home designs. Consequently, . . .

Posted: 2021-07-17

Let it GROW

Decorate your front entrance WITH WINTER GREENERY

Boughs of fragrant, fresh-cut pine, cedar and balsam in shades of green. Rich, red berries and rosehips. Chunky stems of white birch and slender branches of curly willow or fiery red dogwood. These are just a few of the colours, . . .

Posted: 2015-12-05