Impeccably maintained in North Kildonan

Spacious, stylish bungalow located in serene setting

Drive through any neighbourhood in the city, and you’re bound to run into an entrancing area that enthralls you with its beauty and charm. One of those sublime areas exists around the midpoint of Bonner Avenue in North Kildonan, says Lori . . .

Posted: 2022-07-16

ASK THE INSPECTOR: There's no quick fix for your squeaky floor

QUESTION: I live in Winnipeg and have a 25-year-old home. Unfortunately I have a few squeaks in the floor. I have tried shims, special pull-down bolt mechanisms and even reinforcing between the joists, all to no avail. I did see on . . .

Posted: 2009-12-12

Set your budget first for a stress-free reno

So, you’re thinking, maybe, of blowing some cash and getting away to an island this winter. If you’re also thinking it might be fun to blow even more cash and reno your kitchen, that island might have to be the one . . .

Posted: 2019-11-30

Neighbour's home build could impact yours

Question: The house next door to me was torn down and they are now excavating for the new construction. The hole is within inches of my fence and four to five feet away from my foundation. My house was built . . .

Posted: 2017-07-22

Updated St. Vital home offers great value

Remodelled residence features bright, spacious living

In the past year or so, Winnipeg’s real estate market has changed dramatically. With the federal government’s stringent stress test now firmly in place, homebuying budgets have decreased — especially for young people just starting a family. This may indeed present challenges, . . .

Posted: 2018-10-27

Commitment to continuing education clear

MHBA places high priority on making sure builders and renovators are up-to-date

Ongoing professional development is a key piece of what differentiates a Manitoba Home Builders’ Association member from other residential construction companies in Manitoba. MHBA builder and renovator members keep up-to-date with current information and trends, the latest best practices and the . . .

Posted: 2019-11-02

New product aims to simplify home insulation

A new product designed and made in Manitoba is making inroads in eliminating double vapour barrier in homes and buildings.Designed by Winnipeg-based Quik-Therm Insulation Solutions, the product -- Solar Dry -- is unlike any other product on the market, said . . .

Posted: 2015-12-19

Old meets new in backyard deck reno

Build recycles existing framework into updated structure

The most common summer-season reno request that comes my way is the deck build. And when it comes to decks, support is everything. A few years ago, clients of mine Carolyn Smith and Harold Harrison required a ‘quick-fix’ to the framework . . .

Posted: 2018-07-28

Co-ordination key at commercial job sites

Not being disruptive during business hours requires some give and take

Working at a commercial job site presents one big and obvious challenge — how to get the required tasks achieved during regular business hours, with minimal disruption to the everyday workplace activities of the business. For the less intrusive jobs, . . .

Posted: 2018-06-09

This isn't an open-and-shut kind of job

Something that seems as simple as replacing a door can become deceptively complicated

Let’s replace a door! It seems simple enough, right? Of course, it usually isn’t until you’ve already begun the process that you realize how many details you may have overlooked and steps for which you weren’t prepared when undertaking the door . . .

Posted: 2017-04-15