Custom Order

Builders put clients first

>> EACH SPRING AND FALL, the Parade of Homes gives Manitoba’s builders a chance to strut their stuff on a big stage. It’s a showcase to give potential buyers a sample of some of their best work.  This fall, there’s been . . .

Posted: 2021-10-13

Keeping it Rural

RM plans a controlled housing boom

>> MUNICIPAL CAO Brent Olynyk used to call West St. Paul the hidden gem of the Capital region. Well, it’s not hidden anymore.  The community of 6, 600 straddling Winnipeg’s north Perimeter is booming with residential and commercial development. During the . . .

Posted: 2021-10-13

Best in the West

Awards honour builders and developer

Two Manitoba builders were among the recipients of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association’s 2021 National Awards for Housing Excellence. Winners in 53 categories were chosen from more than 700 entries. Maric Homes won for Best Detached Custom Home under 2, 000 square . . .

Posted: 2021-10-13

Marks of maturity

Southwest Winnipeg is Living up to Expectations

>> IN 2007, Manitoba Housing set out to create a mixed-use development that would provide a diverse selection of housing options in south Winnipeg’s Waverley West.  Mission accomplished.  "We have everything and that’s what’s so great, " says Jaime Patrick, former director . . .

Posted: 2021-10-13

Burning through time

New fireplace handcrafted with historic stone

Working on a custom wood-burning fireplace at a cottage only accessible by boat (or snowmobile) was an honour to be a part of. The project perfectly preserved local history and left my longtime clients feeling warm and fuzzy. It all began . . .

Posted: 2021-10-09

Hydrangea conundrum

Hint: it has everything to do with the weather

  It’s right there in the name. The name hydrangea comes from the Greek words hydor, meaning water, and angos, meaning a vessel or vase. Hydrangeas thrive in consistently moist but well-drained soil. A consistent lack of adequate moisture combined with . . .

Posted: 2021-10-09

Wow, check out this plow

Antique farm gear makes perfect yard art

Prepping the garden for winter is a lot easier than it used to be. These days we just start up the self-propelled rototiller, point it at the garden, and pretty much all we have to do is steer. Not so easy . . .

Posted: 2021-10-09

Home inspections benefit both buyer and seller

Question: I was wondering what your advice is regarding home inspections. I know right now it’s a real seller’s market and people are very reluctant to say they want an inspection before closing, for fear of loosing the home they are . . .

Posted: 2021-10-09

Colour safe bleach keeps fabrics bright and fresh looking

Question: What is the difference between bleach and colour safe bleach? My socks look dingy after I play soccer. How can I keep my white and orange socks looking new? — Cathy Answer: Colour safe bleach is made using hydrogen peroxide while . . .

Posted: 2021-10-09

Designed with a purpose in St. Adolphe

Raised bungalow offers great space and value for families

Families looking to upgrade to a new home often find themselves dealing with conflicting needs. On one hand, a larger, more functional home is required to better accommodate the needs of a growing family, while on the other they need . . .

Posted: 2021-10-09