Designer digs

Multi-level home features practical and spectacular layout

Take an imaginatively designed and meticulously updated home and place it in a secluded, countrified location, and what do you get? A contemporary, country cool classic, that’s what.Or, to be more exact, 225 Egerton Rd., a 1, 900-square-foot multi-level split . . .

Posted: 2016-03-19

Staircase sets tone for rest of home

Visual impact of curved stairway well worth any additional cost

A curved staircase takes up more room and costs more to build, but for some homeowners it is more than worth it. To them, there is nothing more timeless than a well-executed, curved staircase. A staircase can be the focal point . . .

Posted: 2010-02-06

Wouldn't you love these?

Woody plants can transform the landscape of your urban garden

Every urban greenspace and outdoor living space deserves to have woody plants. Lack the proper space to grow a shrub or tree? Growing shrubs, even trees, in containers has the power to transform your outdoor space and maximize its usage. With . . .

Posted: 2017-06-03

Extremely nice for the price

The Kendal livable, affordable and finished with flair

As every homebuyer knows, there's often a big difference between what you want and what you can afford. Consequently, when choosing a new home, there's a good chance a much more expensive home with a walk-out basement on a lake will . . .

Posted: 2013-03-30

Raising a few to 50

Collector catches up to his favoured brew

It’s always interesting to learn of some of the unique collections people have enshrined in their homes, and in Winnipegger Steve McMahon’s case, it’s a beer thing. The man has a fascination and passion for hauling home Labatt 50 stuff, plus . . .

Posted: 2021-12-04

Sensible luxury

Sage Creek two-storey offers impressive floor plan

To dare to be different, or not. That’s the question builders must ponder when they conceive a new home design. In the case of The Hamilton — a brand-new design by Sterling Homes found at 48 East Plains Dr. in . . .

Posted: 2016-08-13

Choose to invest in your garden

Decorate your patio with hardy and resilient perennials that can last for years to come

Every plant purchase is an investment. If your creatively designed annual container arrangement fizzles out by mid-summer, then you’ve wasted both your time and money. By including perennials in your patio pots, you open the door to greater opportunity — . . .

Posted: 2018-05-05

Building their own Xanadu

Industrious couple design a dream home in old Tuxedo

(Part One of a series about a top-to-bottom house renovation on Wellington Crescent.)   We all have dreams and the ability to make them come true. But to make a vision manifest requires a time commitment that modern-day life doesn't afford many . . .

Posted: 2013-08-03

Portable turntable, headphones and earbuds will have you rocking pretty

Portable record player, headphones and earbuds will have you rocking pretty

When you see the unopened Crosley Nomad portable turntable, you could easily think like I did that it’s a throwback briefcase, like my dad used to carry to work. But once it’s opened, you’ll see there’s a good reason to take . . .

Posted: 2018-01-06

SOLUTIONS: Foil pesky onion maggots with carrots' help

QUESTION: Every year I wait for gardening season and plan out exactly where and what I will plant. I love to garden, but year after year I tackle the same problem; onion maggots. Do you have any advice of how . . .

Posted: 2012-03-31