Lavish and livable

Luxurious bungalow condo project set for prime land on Wellington Crescent

Back in the day, a large tract of land on the 600-block of Wellington Crescent was home to the Khartum Shriners Hospital. Opened in June 1949, the hospital — which specialized in the treatment of children with physical disabilities or . . .

Posted: 2025-10-25

Step up in style

Tastefully updated River Park South bungalow ideal for a young family

These days, when growing families look to buy a move-up home, they have two options. Option A is a brand-new detached two-storey home in one of the city’s newer neighbourhoods such as Prairie Pointe, Sage Creek or Summerlea (to name . . .

Posted: 2025-10-25

Never the same bathroom project twice

The old adage, “if you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all, ” definitely does not apply to bathroom renovations. Although the finished results from one project to the next may appear similar, the paths to get there often require a . . .

Posted: 2025-10-18

Refined rustic

Bungalow seamlessly melds style, function

When a builder is given licence to build a luxury home on a huge, countrified lot, it can be difficult for them to contain their excitement. Little wonder. With all that space to work with — in this case, a 77-by-165-foot . . .

Posted: 2025-10-18

A Curated classic

Stately Crescentwood two-and-a-half storey abode truly one-of-a-kind

A home just doesn’t happen — it’s created. That’s exactly what the longtime owners did with a stately two-and-a-half storey home situated on a 108-by-135-foot lot at 134 Harrow St. in Crescentwood — create a quietly spectacular home, over the . . .

Posted: 2025-10-18

Show homes still open for visitors after the parade

While the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2025 Fall Parade of Homes comes to an official close on Sunday, Oct. 12, that doesn’t mean your chance to visit Manitoba’s newest and finest show homes will end. Almost all the show homes . . .

Posted: 2025-10-11

Flushed with relief

A toilet fail was caught in the nick of time

Just reliving this experience sends a cold chill down my spine. If my wife hadn’t spotted a minor issue with the handle of our main-floor toilet, there’s a good chance we would’ve endured a disastrous water breach in our house. . . .

Posted: 2025-10-11

DIY inspiration for home and garden

Robyn Chubey’s new book 'Gather Together' has a cornucopia of ideas for entertaining

Robyn Chubey’s creative ideas for decorating homes and gardens in every season, and her garden-to-table recipes to delight family and guests, are about to reach a new audience. Chubey’s five-acre farm on the outskirts of Winnipeg — Prairie Glow Acres . . .

Posted: 2025-10-11

Looking to upsize?

Generous two-storey is great for large families

As anyone who’s part of a large family will attest, space matters. King-sized families require a home that allows them to congregate in comfort and then separate to enjoy some much-needed private time. And while a 2, 700 sq. ft. home . . .

Posted: 2025-10-11

Light, airy and just like new

Make this luxury home your own

Thanks to U.S. tariffs and ever-rising construction material prices, it’s never been more costly to build a luxury home. Add to that the possibility — due to those and other factors — that a home’s price could increase during the . . .

Posted: 2025-10-11