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Grounds for optimism
Manitoba enterprise at forefront in bolstering soil structure
Soil health has always been important to anyone who wants to grow plants that flourish but never more so than today. Soil degradation due to drought and extreme weather is a global problem that has a direct link to . . .
Posted: 2026-01-17
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Ideal young-family abode
Spacious split-level design is move-in-ready
With home prices steadily increasing, young families looking for a move-up dwelling are after two things. Not surprisingly, the first is value. If you’re going to pay somewhere between $450, 000 and $550, 000 (or more) for a house, it . . .
Posted: 2026-01-17
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Stylish and practical
St. Adolphe bungalow all about space and flow
There’s nothing like entering a home and feeling an immediate sense of well-being. That’s the sensation generated the instant you step into A & S Homes’ new show home at 15 Parkrose Pl. in St. Adolphe’s Tourond Creek, says Chris . . .
Posted: 2026-01-17
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No more tiers
Kitchen facelift once again proves less can be more
Engaging in a kitchen renovation can easily become a very pricey adventure. As such, maintaining focus on only those aspects that absolutely must be updated while retaining others can help soften the financial blow. By keeping the existing cabinetry throughout, . . .
Posted: 2026-01-17
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Turnkey treasure
Move-in-ready townhome great for budget-minded buyers
To say the least, the phrase, “affordable starter home” has become an oxymoron, of late. And it’s something many young families searching for such a dwelling know from first-hand experience, as many such prospective buyers have a limited budget of . . .
Posted: 2026-01-10
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Where there’s a wall, there’s a way
When finalizing plans to upgrade existing flooring in homes, other smaller yet imperative tasks often tend to present themselves as well. At a recent job site, the entire main floor of the house was to receive new vinyl-plank flooring. Once . . .
Posted: 2026-01-10
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Stylish succulents
Drought-resistant plants provide perfect accents for distinctive décor
Gwen Beam finds the shapes, colours and textures of succulents irresistible. She has been growing, designing and teaching others how to get creative with succulents for over 20 years. Her gorgeous succulent designs decorate her garden in summer everywhere the . . .
Posted: 2026-01-10
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Defying expectations
Wilkens model wows with imaginative, functional design
Designing an attached two-storey residence is never a straightforward task for a home builder. That’s because they must deal with one key element that doesn’t arise when planning a single-detached home: lot size. This is an important factor, as lot sizes . . .
Posted: 2026-01-10
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Bright and welcoming
Dwelling’s adept design, logical layout complemented by fashionable finishes
As any home builder knows, first impressions matter, big time. First, a prospective buyer must like the look of a home; that’s what prompts them to enter it to see what it looks like inside. Once inside, it generally takes someone . . .
Posted: 2026-01-03
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A Milo moment
Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, unfolded as the perfect autumn day — the temperature remained above-seasonal average, with only the hint of a mild breeze. After a long workday at a boat-access-only cottage job site, my return home included the . . .
Posted: 2026-01-03