Choosing the right builder is a critical step

Building a new home is likely the largest investment a person will make in their lifetime and it can be an intimidating process. Many potential new home buyers have imagined building their dream home but instead decide to buy an . . .

Posted: 2021-06-12

Farmhouse feel abounds in Headingley

Well-designed bungalow ready to go in Taylor Farm

You’d think that if you were building a new home in the country, it would be designed to fit in with its rustic surroundings. That wasn’t the case when Sterling Homes sales representative Reinhart Wittmaier ventured out to take a look . . .

Posted: 2021-06-12

THE TOTAL PACKAGE

Charleswood charmer loaded from top to bottom

Few city neighbourhoods possess the rural charm of Charleswood. That said, many homes that line the streets between Roblin Boulevard and Wilkes Avenue tend to share one characteristic: they’re dated. Consequently, as much as a family might want to put down roots . . .

Posted: 2021-06-12

Pet-friendly designs to make your house a home

Animal lovers know your pet is truly your family. One way to integrate the furry companion into your life is to make your home seamlessly incorporate their needs. From easy-to-clean sofas to wash stations, the steps you take to create your perfect . . .

Posted: 2021-06-05

Put some heat beneath your feet

Heated flooring a great feature all year round

Homeowners can easily conclude that heated flooring will keep your feet warm on otherwise cold tiles, but they may not realize it can also accelerate evaporation and increase the overall temperature in a room. There are also a few other must-have . . .

Posted: 2021-06-05

Plant trees, please

Strategies for achieving your growing goals

Shopping for trees and the planting and maintenance of trees involves careful planning. Strategies are needed to ensure that young trees have healthy, decades-long lives. When Marion Lewis and Earl Stafford went to Lacoste Garden Centre in April to purchase several . . .

Posted: 2021-06-05

Ready and waiting in River Heights

Charming bungalow offers great style and value

Young families looking for a starter home tend to be of two minds. On the one hand, they want a home that’s move-in-ready. On the other, the home must also fit their budget. That’s a difficult ask when your home buying budget . . .

Posted: 2021-06-05

Repairing storm windows a sensible option

Question: My husband and I live in a character home built around 1930. Most of our single-pane, downstairs windows are made of leaded glass. In the 30+ years we have lived in our home we have never removed our original storm . . .

Posted: 2021-06-05

Kill moss dead with vinegar, soap and salt

Question: Can you please give me a few tips on the best way to clean the moss from between the pavers in our driveway? Is there a solution I can use? -Sammie Answer: My favourite solution is to make your own weed . . .

Posted: 2021-06-05

Sharp and stylish in West St. Paul

Roomy two-storey perfect design for growing family

When you think of a five-bedroom home, the expectation is that it must be 2, 500 square feet or larger to fit in all those bedrooms. That’s not the case with a new show home from A & S Homes at . . .

Posted: 2021-06-05