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

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

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

SOLUTIONS: Seeing the light with answers on bulbs

QUESTION: Is it my imagination, or are an awful lot of the light bulbs in my house burning out at the same time? Is it possible that I have a wiring problem? Betina, Winnipeg ANSWER: The fact that several bulbs are . . .

Posted: 2012-09-15

Updated and versatile in Heritage Park

Large bungalow features finished lower level

Sometimes a truly great home can literally be hiding in plain sight. This 1, 820-square-foot bungalow at 798 Sturgeon Rd. is one of those homes, says Konstanin Landel of Century 21 Carrie Realty. “As you drive down the street, there’s a . . .

Posted: 2024-03-16

Tree HUGGER

Working around Mother Nature a growing concern

On occasion, the intended footprint of a new deck design layout is initially compromised by nature. As such, a shrub, flower bed, or the shallow root system of a nearby spruce tree must be addressed before the build can begin. How . . .

Posted: 2021-07-31

Mowing PAINS a thing of the past

Mustard's speedy Deere can almost outrun the mosquitoes

Mowing season is upon us, and it sure beats the heck out of shovelling snow. But if you have a yard bigger than a large pizza, the next free moment you have will be sometime in July, or maybe August, when . . .

Posted: 2021-05-29

House of content

Fort Richmond bungalow packed with features

Sometimes, you walk into a home and find features you didn't expect.That's the case with 47 Valence Ave., said Blake Vasko of Sutton Group-Kilkenny Real Estate. "First of all, this home has four bedrooms, which is rare for a bungalow . . .

Posted: 2015-10-03

GARDENING: Front and centre

Expert planting advice to design a welcoming space

If this is the year you're planning to enliven your front-yard landscape, the first step is easy: Talk to an expert. Whether you're starting with a blank slate or just want to give your front yard a makeover, expert advice . . .

Posted: 2014-03-29