In an English garden

Tarrow House exudes the air of a European manor

As usual -- this is Manitoba, after all -- the wind is blowing briskly (and thankfully) from a southerly direction. Although the wind speed is a bit high for most people's liking, it's only a minor irritant. That's because as you . . .

Posted: 2010-09-04

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Issues are cosmetic and not worth concern

QUESTION: I would like to ask for your advice on how to safely clean shingles. The Manitoba Maple tree in my neighbours' yard has left a black residue on the shingles on my garage, as well as on the garden . . .

Posted: 2009-09-20

Room to relax

Elegant living, cosy neighbourhood

When homes finally started going up in Bridgwater Forest in 2008, no one really knew what the novel community was truly going to look like once it matured. At the time, the vision was of a neighbourhood filled with a . . .

Posted: 2025-06-07

Best of the old made new

Careful consideration of family life guided home's design

As popular as open-concept floor plans are these days, that type of design has its strengths and weaknesses. Its main strength is you get an exceedingly bright main living area that flows exceptionally well from space to space. The weakness? Well, . . .

Posted: 2012-05-12

Classic house with a modern touch

Character-laden River Heights home revamped to make it more livable

It seems most everyone loves classic River Heights homes. And for good reason; design features such as French doors with leaded glass (and don’t forget crystal door knobs), 10-inch-high baseboards, oak window and door casings, ornate wainscotting and hand-carved oak . . .

Posted: 2017-05-27

Space to spare

Design gives Hilton home plenty of room for growing family

How do you improve on a proven design? Simple: you -- literally -- employ some forward thinking to key areas of the home. "The first thing our design team does is try to think about what a family would like, " . . .

Posted: 2010-01-30

Getting mildew out of bathroom tile grout

First step: Take off the soap scum

QUESTION -- We have lived in our lovely home in North Kildonan for over 30 years. The one nagging problem that never ceases to cause us irritation is the tile grouting in our ensuite shower area. We clearly have not . . .

Posted: 2009-02-14

Please keep off the... plants

Lawn a chore, so he ripped it up and made a garden of delights

DETROIT -- David Michener got rid of his lawn, though not because he is anti-turf. "I did it, but not to be virtuous, " Michener says. He took out grass to make more room in his yard -- and time in his . . .

Posted: 2008-04-27

RENOVATION: Making countertops count in your kitchen

They exude an aura of beauty in materials ranging from marble and granite to Formica and wood

A score of years ago, I attended a cabinet-making course at an Elizabethan manor in Dorset, England. Though the manor was filled with historic curiosities, what fascinated me was the kitchen countertop, a 12-foot length of solid sycamore (maple) fully . . .

Posted: 2013-04-06

Lake life

Stylish, affordable, functional in Richmond West

Acquiring a lakefront home — especially if you’re considering buying new — can be an expensive proposition. Lakefront homes in a neighbourhood such as South Pointe or Bridgwater Lakes will typically set you back $600, 000. If you want a . . .

Posted: 2016-07-02