Don't roll up your sleeves

No upgrades needed with charming Westwood bungalow

One key consideration always comes up when buying a starter or move-up home: How much is it going to cost to perform upgrades to key areas? This is no small consideration given the fact it's now necessary to spend $250, 000 . . .

Posted: 2013-03-16

RENOVATIONS: Selecting the right siding

A choice for every taste and budget

This may seem an odd time of the year to discuss the type of siding you plan to use in renovating the exterior of your house come spring. But considering the manifold choices of vinyl, wood and composite sidings available to . . .

Posted: 2012-12-01

Sitting on the fence about a new one?

Check with neighbours, then consider your options and bank account

In his 1914 poem, Mending Wall, Robert Frost wrote: "Good fences make good neighbours." The sentiment may or may not be true, but the real question for homeowners is: What makes a good fence? Should you go with standard-issue wood or vinyl . . .

Posted: 2009-07-12

Move-in ready

In a family-friendly neighbourhood

A home that's 1, 200 square feet doesn't sound big, especially by today's super-sized standards. There are some things that determine functionality, such as the type of home and its layout. While size is a factor, it can become irrelevant if . . .

Posted: 2012-09-01

Parade may be over, but show homes remain open

Still a chance to view houses you may have missed

Although the 2017 Spring Parade of Homes ended Sunday, you still have plenty of opportunity to revisit those fantastic show homes that you saw during the three weeks of the parade. The weather was outstanding this year and Manitobans responded well . . .

Posted: 2017-04-01

New fence a welcome surprise

Simple job all in a days work

This build season has been chaotic to schedule. Although most of the exterior builds set to occur this season were slotted last fall, choosing exact start dates has been less straight-forward than usual due to difficulties when attempting to . . .

Posted: 2022-07-09

Safety, health big part of MHBA mandate

THE Manitoba Home Builders' Association is the oldest association of its kind in the country with its inauguration in 1937. It is their mission to be the voice of the residential construction industry in Manitoba, to provide a forum for . . .

Posted: 2009-08-23

All new, through and through

Two-storey Charleswood home overhauled from top to bottom

Sometimes, life comes at you fast. Take the situation the owners of 4531 Roblin Blvd. had to deal with. One day, they’d finished a complete overhaul of their prized 2, 500-square-foot, two-storey home. The next, they were preparing to move thanks to . . .

Posted: 2019-01-19

How much stuff can garage trusses hold?

Actual load information often difficult to find

QUESTION -- I have Howe-type roof trusses in my 30-year-old garage and was wondering what type of storage load I can put up between the trusses? Is there a formula? If so, can I put more on the sides or . . .

Posted: 2008-08-03

Dripping bathroom fan likely roof related

Question: On several occasions, during and after heavy rains, I have noticed water dripping from a bathroom fan housing. It is usually around one or two cups. However, on one occasion of heavy rain, it didn’t leak. A roofer checked . . .

Posted: 2021-07-31