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

Reimagining the garden

Horticultural ideas will bloom as experts gather at The Leaf

Next week, close to 100 horticultural professionals from botanical gardens and conservatories across Canada and the U.S. will be in Winnipeg for the American Public Gardens Association’s 2025 Horticulture, Greenhouse, & Facilities Symposium, which will be hosted by Assiniboine . . .

Posted: 2025-09-20

Standout show home

Sophisticated bungalow has it all

One of the biggest challenges a builder faces when creating a modern, open-concept home is to also make it warm and inviting. It’s a challenge that Gino’s Homes’ design team took seriously when they were working on their new 2025 . . .

Posted: 2025-09-20

Wonderful Wellington

Houses like this don’t come along every day

One of the most indelible images of Wellington Crescent is of the stately, early 20th-century homes lining the street amid stands of mature trees. However, while those River Heights North classics garner attention for their distinctive designs, some of them . . .

Posted: 2025-09-20

Finding a new (driveway) approach

The old one is now paved — with good intentions

I’ve been involved in reno projects that involve forming, pouring and finishing concrete, but those tasks have always been left to the certified professionals. In the case of a recently proposed driveway upgrade project, the costs could have gone up . . .

Posted: 2025-09-13

Meet the garden history detective

Phil Broomfield lectures on Thomas Hardy’s horticultural history

It’s September, and just as the kids are back in school to gain knowledge, garden clubs and horticultural societies are planning program evenings that provide learning opportunities for their members and the gardening public. Prior to the pandemic, few garden . . .

Posted: 2025-09-13

A winning combination

Style and function go hand in hand in this home

Even though it’s something prospective homebuyers may not dwell upon, flooring can greatly influence the look and feel of a house. That’s certainly the case with the main living area in Randall Homes’ new two-storey, 1, 433 sq. ft. show . . .

Posted: 2025-09-13

What a find

This timbered rustic retreat will wow you

As exciting as city life can be, there are times when many of us dream of getting away from the stress of our high-paced, ultra-busy lives. On challenging days, our thoughts often go back to time spent off-grid, either camping . . .

Posted: 2025-09-13