Backyard rock stars build perfect patio

Couple lays stones -- one piece at a time

Congratulations to Bayne and Mary Robertson who are currently in labour, and soon to deliver their brand spanking new stone patio. And what a beauty it is! Bayne tells me this all started innocently enough. They needed a 12 x 12 . . .

Posted: 2021-09-04

Reducing humidity key to solving condensation issues

Question: I live in Louisiana and have been trying to solve a moisture issue. I was Googling and stumbled across one of your columns on your site. When the temperature drops outside, we have had moisture accumulate on the back . . .

Posted: 2021-09-04

Wealth of style in West St. Paul

Striking design features black and white colour scheme

When builders conceive a show home, their goal is always to make a statement with its design. That goal is fraught with peril for one lone, but significant reason: push the envelope too far to make that statement, and you run . . .

Posted: 2021-09-04

Opportunity of a lifetime in Falcon Lake

Large and lavish log cabin defines lakeside luxury

For some reason, many Manitobans think you have to travel outside the province to Ontario’s Lake of the Woods to enjoy true lakeside luxury. There’s no need to do that when you can find a cottage like the rustic-modern masterpiece that . . .

Posted: 2021-09-04

Japanese garden an enduring cultural experience

Exciting expansion planned this fall for local treasure

The Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba, 180 McPhillips St., opened to the public in 1987. The centre offers a wide range of programs which are designed to promote and enhance the understanding of Japanese culture. The centre also serves as . . .

Posted: 2021-08-28

Safety always a big concern on home builds or renovations

Safety is an important issue for the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association and our members. The MHBA requires all of its’ builder members to be COR/SECOR certified as part of our membership criteria. The Certificate of Recognition (COR) Program is the ultimate . . .

Posted: 2021-08-28

Organized and stylized

Clutter no longer a concern in this home office

It takes discipline to maintain a clutter-free home office. And an organized office is only as good as the storage space available. This soon became apparent to a tenant living in an apartment on Wellington Crescent, where space was limited . . .

Posted: 2021-08-28

Swimming with local history

Everything you ever wanted to know about Patricia Beach

Get the sunscreen, we’re going to Patricia Beach! In fact, we’re even going to get a history lesson on who Patricia was, and why the beach was named for her. The story all revolves around a summer cabin that was built at . . .

Posted: 2021-08-28

Plank vinyl flooring a good option for concrete basement

Question: I am assisting my 90-year-old mother who still lives in her own home. She had a water leak in her basement and we are now working with the insurance company to repair the damage to the two rooms that . . .

Posted: 2021-08-28

Creative, practical design in Transcona

Functional home offers efficient layout

As much as overall size plays a central role in how well a home functions, its utility isn’t determined by its size, but by the efficiency of its layout. Consequently, provided its layout is on point, an 1, 800 square-foot home . . .

Posted: 2021-08-28