Room to relax in spacious West St. Paul bungalow

River Springs Grove offers viable alternative to city living

As creative as home builders can get when they build on a standard-size city lot, they can get even more creative when they get the opportunity to build on an oversized lot outside city limits. It would be fair to say . . .

Posted: 2022-07-23

Protect yourself when it comes to home renovations

Manitoba Home Builders’ Association renovator members take workplace safety very seriously. If you are a homeowner looking at hiring a renovator, you have a vested interest in knowing that your contractor is taking steps to make sure their construction site is . . .

Posted: 2022-07-23

Appealing mid-century find in Armstrong's Point

Tidy, stylish bungalow beautifully updated

When you think of Armstrong’s Point, the image that comes to mind is one of sprawling, stately mansions lining the streets amid a collection of magnificent, century-old trees. And while that’s largely the rule in the historic area, there are exceptions. A . . .

Posted: 2022-07-23

Baking soda and water will have garage floor sparkling

Question: We recently moved into a home with an attached garage. The floor in the garage has old oil stains. How can we remove them? RussAnswer: Pour powdered heavy-duty detergent or baking soda onto the concrete; add enough water to . . .

Posted: 2022-07-16

Old chimney vent pipe is likely asbestos-free

Question: A while ago, I removed the top section of my B-vent chimney that goes through the roof. I then insulated and capped the remaining B-vent in the attic below the roof line, patched up the roof and shingles.Does the . . .

Posted: 2022-07-16

Rug woes best left to pros

Mustard enjoys wrestling with his floor covering, but you probably won’t

Why is it that if furmily members (cats, dogs, whatever) have to pee, poop or puke in the house, they always head for the nearest carpet? Just, why? I’m presently having a bit of a challenge with my 115 pound Great Pyrenees . . .

Posted: 2022-07-16

Shelter from the storm

Pergolas are not only useful, they are also MAGICAL

Having mentioned in a previous column how trends tend to come in waves, this season is once again the "summer of pergola". By the close of my scheduled exterior builds, four or five pergolas will have been built for hire, . . .

Posted: 2022-07-16

Supply chain demands impact new home construction

Supply chains continue to be challenged globally, and the impacts continue to challenge Canada’s residential construction industry. Challenges sourcing materials and labour have caused construction delays and have made predicting construction timelines extremely difficult. The result of these challenges has . . .

Posted: 2022-07-16

You can have it all in La Salle

Affordability, style and a fabulous community

About two years ago, Harval Homes discovered a compact tract of land in La Salle at the south end of town, a short way west on the south side of provincial road 247. Today, Lagace Place is home to 36 bungalow-style . . .

Posted: 2022-07-16

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