Down-sizers’ dream

Westwood infill condo project all about livability and location

When Karma Developments’ Myles Kraut saw the plot of land he’d purchased at 130 Allard Ave. in Westwood (formerly the site of Allard School) he had an immediate vision. “I knew the condo market across Canada was very slow, “ . . .

Posted: 2025-11-01

Masterfully remodelled

Fully updated La Salle two-storey luxurious and livable

One of the drawbacks of homes with open-concept floor plans is — for better or worse — everything is right in front of you when you walk into the main living area. And while flow between spaces is seamless, you . . .

Posted: 2025-11-01

Updating style can fit just about any budget

Every once in a while, a project with rather foreign parameters crosses my path. At a recent property, a minor kitchen facelift (part of a much larger renovation to ready a rental property) was heavily bound by budget constraints. Nonetheless, . . .

Posted: 2025-10-25

Snug as a bug

How to best insulate and protect your precious plants during winter

One of the first rules for ensuring winter survival of plants, especially newly planted trees and perennials, is to water them deeply so they are well-hydrated prior to the first hard frost. Recent rains have taken care of that task . . .

Posted: 2025-10-25

Lavish and livable

Luxurious bungalow condo project set for prime land on Wellington Crescent

Back in the day, a large tract of land on the 600-block of Wellington Crescent was home to the Khartum Shriners Hospital. Opened in June 1949, the hospital — which specialized in the treatment of children with physical disabilities or . . .

Posted: 2025-10-25

Step up in style

Tastefully updated River Park South bungalow ideal for a young family

These days, when growing families look to buy a move-up home, they have two options. Option A is a brand-new detached two-storey home in one of the city’s newer neighbourhoods such as Prairie Pointe, Sage Creek or Summerlea (to name . . .

Posted: 2025-10-25

Never the same bathroom project twice

The old adage, “if you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all, ” definitely does not apply to bathroom renovations. Although the finished results from one project to the next may appear similar, the paths to get there often require a . . .

Posted: 2025-10-18

Refined rustic

Bungalow seamlessly melds style, function

When a builder is given licence to build a luxury home on a huge, countrified lot, it can be difficult for them to contain their excitement. Little wonder. With all that space to work with — in this case, a 77-by-165-foot . . .

Posted: 2025-10-18

A Curated classic

Stately Crescentwood two-and-a-half storey abode truly one-of-a-kind

A home just doesn’t happen — it’s created. That’s exactly what the longtime owners did with a stately two-and-a-half storey home situated on a 108-by-135-foot lot at 134 Harrow St. in Crescentwood — create a quietly spectacular home, over the . . .

Posted: 2025-10-18

Show homes still open for visitors after the parade

While the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2025 Fall Parade of Homes comes to an official close on Sunday, Oct. 12, that doesn’t mean your chance to visit Manitoba’s newest and finest show homes will end. Almost all the show homes . . .

Posted: 2025-10-11