Growing beauty in Birtle

Gallery in the Garden never happened -- but don't tell Val Thomson

What’s the best garden tour you missed? Gallery in the Garden is hosted every July by the Birtle Centre for the Arts but like so many other garden tours this year that were cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic, it . . .

Posted: 2021-09-04

Sunroom makeover gives backyard oasis new life

Screen replacement attractive and cost-effective

What does it mean when a homeowner asks you to perform a room refresh? This question brings a wide range of facelift possibilities, from a simple coat of paint to gutting a room and starting fresh. At a recent sunroom . . .

Posted: 2021-09-04

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

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

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 . . .

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 . . .

Posted: 2021-08-28