Taste with a twist in St. Adolphe's Tourond Creek

Large bungalow loaded with features and fashion

While it might not seem like much, an extra 17 feet of width and 20 (or so) feet of depth can make a big difference in how a home is designed. Case in point is the Yorkton IV, A & S . . .

Posted: 2022-06-18

Charleswood masterpiece rebuilt and reborn

Check out this fresh and stunning designer home

Sometimes, adversity has a way of – somehow – making things better in the long run. That’s exactly what happened with 87 Elmvale Cres., an architectural gem of a home that was built on a mature, wooded lot next to the . . .

Posted: 2022-06-18

Specimen plants that stand out from the crowd

Fill empty spaces in your garden with something weird and wonderful

The unusual or unexpected attracts interest or attention in the garden. As much as any of us recognize the value of simplifying a colour palette, limiting the number of species and cultivars, and emphasizing plant groupings in specific blocks of . . .

Posted: 2022-06-18

Demolition likely not required to inspect for mould

Question: Over the past 15 years, we have noticed minor seepage from under our baseboard in our finished basement bathroom wall, through the spring thaw. This year, because of the wet weather, we had major flow. We are thinking of . . .

Posted: 2022-06-11

Custom stringers provide versatility

Creating stairs fairly easy once process established

During the elaborate deck build at my own property years ago, it became obvious quite quickly that prefabricated stair stringers that could accommodate my design would not be easily found. As such, every single one of them was hand-cut on . . .

Posted: 2022-06-11

Homemade eyeglass cleaner will have you seeing clearly

Question: I have been a fan of your column for years, and I wonder if you have a recipe that I could use to replace the expensive potions that eyeglass stores sell to clean the lenses of eyeglasses sold in . . .

Posted: 2022-06-11

Community landmark remembered and restored

Former dance hall spruced up in Kaleida

Received this great letter from Jodi Young last week. “Hello Mr. Mustard, we live in a small village (once a town) in south central Manitoba. Kaleida is situated just south of Manitou on the cusp of the Pembina Valley. In 2006 we . . .

Posted: 2022-06-11

Balanced and beautiful in Devonshire Park

Large two-storey a modern masterpiece

When it comes to designing a family-friendly home, it’s important to use every square inch of space well. That’s because as much as families value style, they value function even more. Which is to stay if a home isn’t livable, it doesn’t . . .

Posted: 2022-06-11

Make all the right moves when choosing a home builder

Making the decision to build rather than buy a new home can seem like a daunting task. For most, building a new home is the largest investment they will make in their lifetime. It can seem like an intimidating process . . .

Posted: 2022-06-11

Sprawling bungalow delivers style and seclusion

Massive South Drive home a hidden gem in East Fort Garry

At one time or another, we’ve all visualized what our picture-perfect home would be. In short, it would be a place of peace where all the machinations and pressures associated with the outside world would stop pressing down on you the . . .

Posted: 2022-06-11