High-efficiency furnace blowers built to last

Question: Could you please advise on the following dilemma? I have a Keeprite high efficiency furnace and a heat recovery ventilator (HRV) installed in my home, built in 2014. The HRV is connected to the furnace and both have a . . .

Posted: 2021-09-18

Stain it BLACK

Restaurant manager's projects decorate his private and workplace gardens

The urge to decorate the garden not only with plants but also permanent structural elements dates to the earliest landscape designs. Built elements such as trellises, fences, potting benches, sheds, patios, and water features as well as creative ways to . . .

Posted: 2021-09-18

One step at a time

New front porch build loaded with hurdles

At a recent front porch upgrade project, three unexpected hurdles nearly derailed the project’s timeline. Luckily, solutions for each of these three obstacles were eventually established, tackled in a co-operative manner by three separate parties in a brilliantly co-ordinated effort, . . .

Posted: 2021-09-18

Little shack on the Prairie

Killarney couple building dreams with repurposed lumber

Gotta love it when a fantasy comes together. I speak of none other than Reg Sawatzky’s very own little house on the Prairie. According to Reg, he’s had the dream digs in his head for a long time, and it . . .

Posted: 2021-09-18

Fall Parade of Homes begins in one month

It’s hard to believe we are only four weeks away from the 2021 Fall Parade of Homes. The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association is proud to present the signature showcase event for Manitoba’s residential construction industry, providing locals interested in building their . . .

Posted: 2021-09-18

Value and versatility in Bonavista

Flexible design perfect for a growing family

These days — with the pandemic still affecting our lives — families require a home loaded with flexibility. That’s exactly what Hilton Homes focused on with the design of the Evelyn II, a new show home at 812 De la Seigneurie . . .

Posted: 2021-09-18

Perfection personified in Charleswood

Dream home absolutely loaded from top to bottom

For just a moment, think about how you’d go about designing and building your dream home. First, you’d want a huge, private lot surrounded by mature trees to build the supersized structure on. Next, you’d equip it with every amenity under . . .

Posted: 2021-09-18

Fresh fall colour combinations to soften the season

When you think of fall colours, brown, orange, and yellow surely come to mind. But what are the best ways to use and pair these colours? These days, colour combinations for fall can be fresh, creative and modern. Some fall colours . . .

Posted: 2021-09-11

Common thread helps keep gardeners connected

Pollinator creates hand embroidery designs inspired by nature

There is a common thread these days that connects gardeners no matter where you go in North America. One gardener’s experiences mirror that of another as shared interest grows in planting native plants as well as the desire — call . . .

Posted: 2021-09-11

Walk-out balcony a lofty project

It's basically a deck set at a higher elevation

Some projects require a staggered approach. When the vision involves a design that is so grandiose, the changes cannot all be conveniently tackled at once. The homeowner at a rural property East of Selkirk has big plans in mind, which . . .

Posted: 2021-09-11