Dream home in River Heights ready to go

Spacious two-storey loaded with style and function

As exciting as it is to buy a new home in a cutting-edge community like Bridgwater Trails or South Pointe, there are a couple of downsides to building new. First, you usually need to do landscaping and wait anywhere from five . . .

Posted: 2021-10-30

Drone on for design's sake

Bird's-eye view of your landscape will give you new perspective

Shifting your perspective assists in bringing you to new creative solutions. Could the aerial images captured by a drone fly-over assist you in planning your landscape or making changes or additions to your garden? Richard Denesiuk is a skilled photographer who . . .

Posted: 2021-10-23

Rustic redo reins in costs

Diligent legwork helps minimize kitchen downtime

The costs of a complete kitchen overhaul can be somewhat shocking, and even cost-prohibitive if your budget simply refuses to allow the expense. However, by eliminating elements that may not need to be replaced, pricing will begin to fall within . . .

Posted: 2021-10-23

Weigh asbestos remediation options carefully

Hazardous fibres in stipple ceiling can be safely contained, removed

Question: I am looking for some suggestions on how to deal with a popcorn ceiling that contains asbestos. The ceiling is in my kids’ playroom and when they bounce balls, they often hit the ceiling. I believe the options are . . .

Posted: 2021-10-23

Instrumental inspiration

Ingenious transformation tipples the ivories

Since I’m responsible for this (and darned proud of it), the least I can do is tell the tale, beginning with this email I received last weekend from Dale Wolaniuk: "Hello Laurie. We have never met, but I religiously read your . . .

Posted: 2021-10-23

Vinegar, tea tree oil should rescue outdoor cushions

Question: We have a set of four nice, thick outdoor chair cushions that we have treated well for 15 years. They are never left outside at night and are often stored in our shed during summer days when not needed. . . .

Posted: 2021-10-23

Function and elegance with a view

Huntington Homes design covers all the bases

There are many instances in life where it takes exceptional skill to make a difficult task look easy. Take building a luxury home. With expectations high, a builder must come up with an original design that provides their client with a . . .

Posted: 2021-10-23

Get the most out of your Parade experience

The 2021 Fall Parade of Homes is well underway! Over the past week, people have been out and visiting many of the great show homes on display across Manitoba. Thank you to all of our visitors who are following our safety . . .

Posted: 2021-10-23

Updated and ready to go

Forward-thinking floor plan, extensive remodelling offer flexibility and style

Over the past year-and-a-half, debate over whether to buy a new or resale home has escalated to a new, more urgent level. With the pandemic dictating they spend more time at home working and studying, families are now looking for more . . .

Posted: 2021-10-23

Net gain for gardens

Gimli operation redirects fish-processing waste into composting

Dave Grant is a retired Manitoba conservation officer who spent the last 14 years of his 34-year career in Gimli where he resides today. Gimli is home to many third- and fourth-generation fishermen and commercial fishing families. With Gimli’s large . . .

Posted: 2021-10-16