Insulation and heating will help address condensation issues

Question: Our 2015 bungalow condo has an attached four-season, A-frame sunroom. Paint discolouration has occurred, from condensation on the gable end wall, above the sliding patio doors. To maximize air circulation, we have three fans going 24-7 during polar temperatures. . . .

Posted: 2022-02-26

Spray the cold away

Spray-foam a great product for finishing basements

When embarking upon an entire basement renovation from concrete walls to fully finished, the initial steps must involve the preparation and assurance that the lower level is fully sealed and insulated. Traditionally, this requires an exterior wall framework of 2x4 studs . . .

Posted: 2022-02-26

These books have all the answers

Mustard donating his fountain of knowledge to a friend

Today, I bring you treasure. No, they may not look like much on the outside, having at some point been recovered in a very homemade fashion, but these six books contain everything you needed to know to survive in a prairie . . .

Posted: 2022-02-26

Modern farmhouse appeal in Prairie Pointe

Large two-storey loaded with features, fashion and function

When a builder conceives a new home plan, they know going in that they can’t reinvent the wheel. They can, however, come up with a design that incorporates novel, well-placed design elements to make it more efficient, appealing, and livable. That’s exactly . . .

Posted: 2022-02-26

Spring Parade of Homes is on now

The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2022 Spring Parade of Homes has arrived! The Spring Parade officially opens at noon today and runs through until Sunday, March 20, showcasing 100 new show homes built by Manitoba’s best home builders. Once again, . . .

Posted: 2022-02-26

Room to move in Linden Woods

Spacious condo in immaculate shape and in great location

There are three reasons why families and downsizers tend to bypass apartment-style condos when looking for a new home. The first reason — insufficient space — is obvious. With limited square footage and no basement, there just isn’t enough room to spread . . .

Posted: 2022-02-26

Tread carefully

Plan flooring for pets, kids and other perils

WE’VE ALL HAD more time at home these last two years, whether we like it or not. For some, the pandemic has been a welcome break from their busy, everyday lives. For others, the quiet time has been, well — . . .

Posted: 2022-02-25

Home buying 101

Upgrade your financial knowledge

SO, YOU WANT TO BUY A HOME. As excited as you may be at the prospect of having a place to call your own, there’s some financial groundwork to cover before you can make it happen. Let’s break down the steps that . . .

Posted: 2022-02-25

Bricks & stones

Hard choices for patios, walkways and decks

IT’S OFTEN SAID that a person’s home is their castle, and that has probably never been more true than during the pandemic. With many people working remotely and taking staycations, additional time at home has compelled us to look at what . . .

Posted: 2022-02-25

Postcard perfect

Country bungalow checks all the boxes

FROM ITS CHARMING front porch to its covered back deck, Foxridge Homes’ bungalow at 13 Stone Hearth Lane in Oak Bluff West is a knockout — in the looks department and on the liveability scale, too. Interior designer Tara MacTavish says . . .

Posted: 2022-02-25