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

Something for everyone

Van Hull Estates home has wide appeal

It isn't often a home that appeals to three different demographics comes up for sale. That's the case with 115 Mardena Cres., a 1, 716-square-foot bungalow in the quiet, natural south Winnipeg enclave of Van Hull Estates. Built by Randall Homes . . .

Posted: 2013-11-09

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

Total package in East St. Paul

Custom bungalow magnificent in every way

Often when it comes to properties outside the city, although the lots are big and beautiful, the houses tend to be dated. There are no such issues with 675 Shalom Path, says Royce Finley of Royal Lepage Prime Real Estate. “This . . .

Posted: 2022-07-30

Style and space

Fort Richmond bungalow loaded with updates

Think of how to describe home design in the 1970s, and a few words immediately come to mind: funky, and far-out. Thankfully, a 45-year-old bungalow located at 115 Valence Ave. in Fort Richmond doesn’t fit either mould, says David Phillips of . . .

Posted: 2021-12-11

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

Postcard perfect

Country bungalow checks all the boxes

FROM ITS CHARMING front porch to its covered back deck, Foxridge Homes’ bungalow at 13 Stone Hearth Lane in Oak Bluff West is a knockout — in the looks department and on the liveability scale, too. Interior designer Tara MacTavish says . . .

Posted: 2022-02-25

CONNIE OLIVER: Formal elegance

Symmetry key to refined decor

This lovely Kohler bathroom is a testament to a traditional, formal decor. There's something to be said for symmetry and refinement. In rooms such as the bathroom or bedroom, a formal decor evokes a sense of being pampered, and we . . .

Posted: 2009-09-27

Family first in this generous two-storey

Thoughtful layout offers large families proven value

While space is surely the first thing large families look for in a new home, a flexible floor plan has to be a close second. That flexibility is a must because large and active families need a home that gives them . . .

Posted: 2020-03-28

Standing tall in Prairie Pointe

Cab-over design loaded with class and character

In the world of home building, creativity can either be a blessing or a curse. Apply it judiciously, and the result is most often a home design that’s filled with function and personality. Go overboard, and the result can be a . . .

Posted: 2021-12-18