Country charm and character in Cartier

Large home ready for a growing family

About 26 years ago, a couple was looking to build a home on a secluded, treed riverside lot just outside the city in the RM of Cartier. Cognizant of the fact the adjacent Assiniboine River could possibly flood at some point, . . .

Posted: 2021-08-28

Small-space garden has maximum impact

It's all about the plants for this passionate collector

Gwen Beam’s 33-foot lot is proof positive that you don’t need a lot of space to have an extraordinary garden. Originality and inventiveness — Beam has both qualities in spades — are key factors in transforming a tiny space. Beam’s garden . . .

Posted: 2021-08-21

The right rug can make all the difference

Is there any better feeling than pulling up a swath of old carpet to find beautiful hidden wooden floors? I think not! We moved into a new home about a year ago (I promise photos and a detailed account as . . .

Posted: 2021-08-21

Welcome to the jungle

Mustard's personal forest is flourishing

We’re talking trees today, growth, rebirth, and even how to know when you’re losing it. Let’s go with the last first. So about a week ago, I rehomed another big lilac bush from a yard in Charleswood, to my place. Dug . . .

Posted: 2021-08-21

Extruded polystyrene insulation a good bet in basement

Question: We want to refinish our old 1970s basement, take out the panelling, and install drywall. We noticed there was vapour barrier behind the insulation, not in front. However, the insulation is kraft paper faced. Is this OK? Also, we noticed . . .

Posted: 2021-08-21

The show (and the power) must go on

Manitoba Hydro shines light on perspective

In past years, interior projects would continue for me well into the spring and summer, forcing deck projects and other exterior builds to often take place on weekends. As a result, enjoying summer weekends with family and friends rarely happened. More . . .

Posted: 2021-08-21

Checking off all the boxes

Thoughtful two-storey design a proven winner

Suffice it to say life has been complicated lately. Consequently, many large families have been on the lookout for a new home that provides the design features and space needed to live in perfect harmony. Jon Dundas, new homes sales representative for . . .

Posted: 2021-08-21

Fall Parade of Homes will showcase Manitoba's best

The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s Parade of Homes is the signature showcase event for Manitoba’s residential construction industry, providing Manitobans interested in building their new dream home an opportunity and experience unlike any other available in Canada. Even with all . . .

Posted: 2021-08-21

Ready and steady in River Heights

Move right in and enjoy this solid two-storey

When promoting a home, a realtor will often describe it as being "move-in-ready". In many instances, the term tends to be, ahem, rather nebulous. As many home buyers have realized after the fact, the home they just bought would be classified as . . .

Posted: 2021-08-21

Shades of grey are here to stay

THERE was a year when on all the runways, grey was the "it" colour. You literally saw grey everywhere in fashion. Then there was the trickle-down to home decor. Did grey ever go out of style? The answer is no. In fact, the . . .

Posted: 2021-08-14