Making windows disappear

Project is prep for a fabulous feature wall

It’s often the least sexy tasks during remodelling that prove to be the most important, but they tend to be overshadowed by the grandeur of a completed project. We’re talking the rough plumbing of a bathroom upgrade, the electrical . . .

Posted: 2025-10-04

Homegrown solution

Cattail stalk product has many uses in the garden

For the last two years, Dave Hanson, owner of Sage Garden Greenhouses, has been using Typha for mulching plants and improving soil quality. A sustainable product made from harvested cattail stalks, Typha holds significant potential for gardeners, says Hanson. “The . . .

Posted: 2025-10-04

Bodacious bungalow

Stately home has all the space you need

As important as it is that a house be functional, it also needs to be inviting. If the design is too clinical, and function trumps livability at every turn, the home will lack personality and style. That isn’t an issue with . . .

Posted: 2025-10-04

Mid-century modern marvel

This architectural gem is a real find

Sometimes when you envision a home, it can come close to perfection. That’s what happened in 1964 when architect Roy Sellors designed a 1, 996 sq. ft. bungalow for an oversized lot at 71 D’Arcy Drive in University Heights. Tucked away . . .

Posted: 2025-10-04

The proof will be in the roof

Product promises to extend shingles’ life span

After upgrading the windows on the original portion of my house last fall, the prospect of incurring another major expense in the short term had me slightly concerned. The shingles were replaced in 2005, which means they have entered the . . .

Posted: 2025-09-27

How does her garden grow? Spectacularly!

Why visitors are flocking to this Winnipeg yard

When Elizabeth Ochnio decided to become a member of the East Kildonan Garden Club in January, she couldn’t have imagined the new connections she would make. Nor could she have foreseen the attention that her small urban garden would attract . . .

Posted: 2025-09-27

Room to unwind

Two-storey offers flex space galore

While large families need ample space to function properly, that space must be well-ordered. The reason is simple: a logical layout allows a family to live in a more organized and orderly fashion and to have different zones that allow . . .

Posted: 2025-09-27

Definitely family friendly

Well-built bungalow is a homey haven

These days, purchasing a brand-new house can cost a family $650, 000 or more. And bear in mind that’s for a house — whether it be a bungalow, two- storey or cab-over — that may not be landscaped or have . . .

Posted: 2025-09-27

A fence postscript

Unexpected project gets completed in jig time

During a recent backyard deck upgrade and partial fence replacement project, the homeowners forgot to include one other section of fence that needed to be replaced. Luckily it was a fairly short section and I was able to squeeze . . .

Posted: 2025-09-20

Fall Parade of Homes celebrates 45 years

Today’s the day — the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2025 Fall Parade of Homes officially opens at 12 noon, showcasing 135 new show homes built by 32 of Manitoba’s best home builders. The MHBA is proud to present the . . .

Posted: 2025-09-20