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One step at a time
Basement staircase gets an elegant update
Sometimes, when planning a renovation, the least obvious change creates the biggest impact. Of course, functionality and esthetics must be considered early on. At a recent jobsite, the staircase leading to the lower level felt like a tunnel, with both . . .
Posted: 2026-06-27
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A real class act
Updated 1920s bungalow has timeless style
Meticulous is a word that tends to be overused in real estate, yet it describes 214 Ash Street to a T. “The attention to detail shown in the updating of this home is nothing short of magnificent, ” says David . . .
Posted: 2026-06-27
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A perfect perennial pairing
Try growing Salvia and Veronica speedwell in your garden
Salvia and Veronica speedwell are two of the most popular garden plants. Both include varieties that produce dense, upright spikes of tiny purple or blue flowers and come in a range of colours and forms. Gardeners frequently confuse Salvia and . . .
Posted: 2026-06-27
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Warm and welcoming
Generous family home has room to spare
Big families need plenty of space to in order to function at their highest level day-in, day-out. However, if that space isn’t well-used — that is, if a home’s layout isn’t efficient — then life won’t be nearly as free . . .
Posted: 2026-06-27
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A healing place
Therapeutic garden designed to support wellness
A special garden meant to foster resilience, encourage conversations and support wellness opened at ACCESS Fort Garry on May 29. The design of the garden by Bhavana Bonde and the landscape architecture team at Architecture 49 is inspired by the . . .
Posted: 2026-06-20
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Always click before you dig
Online service makes it easy to pinpoint buried utility lines
It’s the time of year for tackling lawn and garden projects. If your landscaping or yardwork calls for digging to be done on your property, it’s crucial that you know exactly what is below the surface before a shovel hits . . .
Posted: 2026-06-20
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Heat beneath your feet
Enjoy the comfort of a warm bathroom floor
On a chilly morning, there’s nothing worse than a cold bathroom floor, especially when you step out of a hot shower. Although bath mats help lessen the shock, it can be difficult to combat chills once they start. This . . .
Posted: 2026-06-20
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TIMELESS Elegance awaits
Remodelled bungalow is full of modern flair
It’s a special quality that not every home possesses — a certain vibrancy that naturally draws your eye. The 1, 529-sq.-ft. bungalow at 364 Lockwood St. in River Heights north is definitely one of those homes. “The outgoing owners have an . . .
Posted: 2026-06-20
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Opportunity comes knocking
Two-storey condos designed to please /H2
With starter homes often selling for $500, 000 in bidding wars incited by a shortage of inventory in the resale market, families are desperately looking for options that deliver better value. Turns out, one has just become available — the . . .
Posted: 2026-06-20
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Sky-high abouve downtown
21st floor apartment-style condo offers fantastic city views
When most people think of their ideal lifestyle, they usually visualize living just far enough outside the city to enjoy country comfort, but not so far out that convenience is compromised. However, some folks think a little differently. To them, living . . .
Posted: 2026-06-13