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

Special presentation

Multiple design choices inspire parade visitors

AMRIT MANAK IS delighted when clients ask for a specific feature after seeing it displayed in a Manak Homes show home. His newest Parade of Homes entry in Transcona, a four-bedroom two-storey in Devonshire Park, gives potential buyers a wealth of . . .

Posted: 2022-02-25

Family drama

This rustic-chic model has style to spare

SIGNATURE HOMES is offering a fresh take on farmhouse-chic in Prairie Pointe. One look at the dramatic facade of the show home at 257 Ken Oblik Drive and it’s clear this isn’t your grandma’s house. But this stylish reimagining of the . . .

Posted: 2022-02-25

Classic comforts

What's on your dream-home wish list?

WHITE PICKET FENCES are still in short supply, but if you’re craving other iconic comforts of home, you’ll find a whole bushel during the Spring Parade of Homes. Meander through a handful of Parade neighbourhoods and you’ll find front porches wide . . .

Posted: 2022-02-25