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

Fall Parade of Homes kicks off in one week

Next Saturday, Manitoba’s best home builders will begin a four week showcase of more than 110 new show homes during the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2021 Fall Parade of Homes. From Oct. 16 to Nov. 7, people will have the chance . . .

Posted: 2021-10-09

Rare and ready in River Heights

Stunning infill bungalow a perfect fit

Building an infill home isn’t as simple as coming up with a design and then plunking it down on a lot to replace the home that once occupied it. The reality is much consideration must be given to its overall . . .

Posted: 2021-10-09

Flour and Flower will feed your heart

Unique bespoke bakery brings essence of the garden to the table

  The word bespoke dates to the 16th century and means, essentially, custom-made. When your mother bakes a cake just for you from her own recipe or when your florist or landscape designer creates something beautiful and tailor-made to your needs, . . .

Posted: 2021-10-02