Style and space

Fort Richmond bungalow loaded with updates

Think of how to describe home design in the 1970s, and a few words immediately come to mind: funky, and far-out. Thankfully, a 45-year-old bungalow located at 115 Valence Ave. in Fort Richmond doesn’t fit either mould, says David Phillips of . . .

Posted: 2021-12-11

Go with the flow

All is well again after a bit of unexpected weekend work

Work weeks of late have been incredibly hectic, with the added stress of managing supply chain issues due to delays at seemingly every turn, while juggling and co-ordinating jobsites accordingly. Never having experienced many weekends to myself as a career . . .

Posted: 2021-12-11

Raising a few to 50

Collector catches up to his favoured brew

It’s always interesting to learn of some of the unique collections people have enshrined in their homes, and in Winnipegger Steve McMahon’s case, it’s a beer thing. The man has a fascination and passion for hauling home Labatt 50 stuff, plus . . .

Posted: 2021-12-04

Easy to concoct your own fabric softener

Question: Do you have a recipe for homemade laundry fabric softener? Dave Answer: Here is an easy recipe using products you may already have on hand. Into an empty squeeze bottle, combine half a cup of your favourite hair conditioner with . . .

Posted: 2021-12-04

Ventilation, not drywall, can help stifle odours

Question: I live in a second- and third-floor townhouse-style condominium. The layout has my exterior door opening to a staircase that leads directly upstairs into my unit. The stairs are separated by a railing in the living room, but are . . .

Posted: 2021-12-04

On the lighter side

Leaving darker-toned flooring behind an enlightened move

A small kitchen faucet leak caused significant damage to a homeowner’s kitchen island and wood-based laminate below. The list of tasks required to remedy this unfortunate issue grew to include replacement of all continuous laminates on the entire main floor. . . .

Posted: 2021-12-04

Spring on their minds

Stay on top of next year’s trends with longtime local garden supplier

We may not be able to predict what life will look like next year, but for many gardeners who are planning their spring garden, 2022 is an opportunity to grow better and grow more. The arrival of seed catalogues in . . .

Posted: 2021-12-04

Bright and versatile

Variation on open plan offers majestic foyer, increased privacy

As recently as five years ago, homes with open-concept floor plans were the rage. With large foyers that opened directly onto the main living area, the open-concept design did an exceptional job of promoting accessibility and light flow. However, there was one . . .

Posted: 2021-12-04

Riverside retreat

Rustic Westwood bungalow retains cottage-like charm

The more you travel around the city, the more you come to realize every neighbourhood seems to have a hidden gem in its midst. Take Westwood, for example. By and large, the origin of most of the homes in the area . . .

Posted: 2021-12-04

Parade of Homes awards celebrate Manitoba home builders

On Thursday the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association was proud to once again host its annual Fall Parade of Homes Gala at the RBC Winnipeg Convention Centre to celebrate and recognize the winning entries in this year’s Fall Parade of Homes. . . .

Posted: 2021-11-27