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Living with other creatures can warm our hearts

While planning a renovation or property upgrade, steps are sometimes included to prevent the entry or infiltration of unwanted guests, such as filling all foundation gaps to discourage mice, and replacing torn screens to thwart potential invasion of mosquitoes or . . .

Posted: 2022-03-05

Removing snow in direct contact with house foundation prudent

Question: After the unusual snowfall this winter, is it necessary to have snow removed from the foundation? We have not had problems with water in the basement in the 15 years we have been in the house, aside from minor . . .

Posted: 2022-03-05

Function meets flair in Sage Creek

Spring Parade of Homes entry large and luxurious

Sometimes, a builder finds a lot and immediately gets a vision for the type of home they want to build on it. That was the case with a mid-sized lot Artista Homes found at 12 Siskin Bay in Sage Creek. With the . . .

Posted: 2022-03-05

Updated and neat as a pin in Westwood

Sprawling bungalow backs onto Glendale Golf & Country Club

There are negatives and positives associated with purchasing a home that’s been put on the market by a longtime owner. On the one hand, it could be extremely dated and require a ton of updates to bring it up to contemporary . . .

Posted: 2022-03-04

What perennials will you choose?

Let the classic combinations at the new outdoor gardens at The Leaf inspire your creativity

The outdoor gardens at The Leaf at Assiniboine Park include six unique gardens — Indigenous Peoples Garden, Kitchen Garden, Sensory Garden, Performance Garden, Seasonal Garden, and The Grove. In 2020, over 36, 000 perennials, grasses, shrubs, and trees were planted . . .

Posted: 2022-02-26

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