Urban elegance in the heart of downtown Winnipeg

Glasshouse Skylofts offers modern and exclusive living

In 2016, an innovative condominium project came to the heart of downtown Winnipeg at 311 Hargrave St. Called Glasshouse Skylofts, the developers, Urban Capital, were intent upon delivering a new style of living to Winnipeg with a modern, streamlined high-rise building . . .

Posted: 2021-12-18

The 12 plants of Christmas

Author puts horticultural twist on classic holiday song

Adrian Stockdale is author of Plant Names Simplified: Their Pronunciation, Derivation and Meaning (5M Publishing, 2019), the revised third edition of the book first published in 1931 by renowned horticulturalist Arthur Johnson. The book provides the name, pronunciation and classification . . .

Posted: 2021-12-11

Renovation show set for welcome return

The 2022 version of The Winnipeg Renovation Show is returning and is now only a few weeks away. The Winnipeg Renovation Show runs from Jan. 14-16 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. The show has traditionally kicked off the new . . .

Posted: 2021-12-11

Keepsake conundrum

What to do with an accumulation of mementos?

What should you do with unutilized family history stuff in your home when you know nobody else in the family wants any of it, but you still hold an emotional attachment to the items and would feel guilty getting rid . . .

Posted: 2021-12-11

Heatproof spray paint can perk up glass lamp

Question: I hope you can help me with this problem. I presently have a set of lamps that were given to me by my late parents. They have a glass base and I wonder if they can be painted, as . . .

Posted: 2021-12-11

Seek out source of stench

Odour near radon mitigation outlet may signal drainage issues

Question: A radon mitigation device was installed in 2017 in my Charleswood home. I have a structural wooden floor in the basement, with a crawlspace below. An odour intermittently emanates from the radon mitigation outlet, not so much in the . . .

Posted: 2021-12-11

Warm and inviting

Home’s country charm enhanced by plenty of modern touches

Ask any builder about constructing a show home in a countrified community, and they will tell you it’s fraught 
with challenges. First — from a stylistic standpoint — there’s an obligation to build in design features that give a subtle nod . . .

Posted: 2021-12-11

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