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One cool kitchen
Fabulous family home in Prairie Pointe designed to impress
One of the most annoying things prospective new home buyers can experience when they view show homes is a condition known as the “duplication effect, ” which occurs when two or more homes look virtually the same inside. When this . . .
Posted: 2025-08-23
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Dream homes on parade
MHBA getting ready to roll out showcase event
It’s hard to believe that we are only four weeks away from the 2025 Fall Parade of Homes. The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s (MHBA) Parade of Homes is the signature showcase event for this province’s residential construction industry, providing Manitobans . . .
Posted: 2025-08-23
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Seeing is believing
Stately two storey exudes warmth and charm
Every now and then, as you walk or drive through a neighbourhood, you encounter a home that stands out from all the others on the street. One such place is the 94-year-old, two-storey home found at 322 Queenston St. in . . .
Posted: 2025-08-23
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Pining for a perfect little porch
Tongue and groove gives this space a rustic, cosy feel
I was thrilled to learn that the homeowners of a porch addition project from last fall were so thoroughly enjoying the new space that they wanted me to finish the interior walls and ceiling. After discussing several approaches, tongue . . .
Posted: 2025-08-16
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Winnipeg’s sweet spot is still 3b
Canada’s plant hardiness zone maps get an update
In late 2023, when the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a new version of its plant hardiness zones map for the first time in a decade, the map showed an increase of approximately 1.39 degrees Celsius warmer than . . .
Posted: 2025-08-16
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Big, beautiful bungalow
Tastefully designed home is built to last
It’s not something that happens every time you enter a house, yet step inside Irwin Homes’ timeless bungalow show home at 27 Oasis Bend in Bison Run and you feel an immediate sense of comfort. The reason is that every . . .
Posted: 2025-08-16
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Total transformation
Former cottage now a spacious house with loft
There are some communities that go unnoticed when they richly deserve more attention. One such gem is the enclave of Spruce Bay Heights, which lies about 15 minutes north of Gimli. Carved out of dense forest, it houses a wonderful collection . . .
Posted: 2025-08-16
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Floral traffic flow
Water-smart pots help flowers thrive on busy boulevards
Winnipeg streets, often criticized for growing potholes, are now home to pots filled with canna lilies, petunias, marigolds and more. The city’s parks and open spaces division spends $200, 000 annually on its floral program, with designs reviewed each year . . .
Posted: 2025-08-15
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Call it an open-and-shut case
Replacement gate built for increased durability
Anyone with a fenced property knows that the area most susceptible to failure is the gate. No matter how well it’s mounted on posts, the sheer repetitive action of opening and closing the gate creates stress and can cause . . .
Posted: 2025-08-09
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Picture yourself here
Compact two-storey doesn’t scrimp on style
If there’s one thing that keeps homebuilders up at night, it’s coming up with a new home plan from scratch. Imagine, then, having to come up with a new attached home plan that calls for the house to fit on . . .
Posted: 2025-08-09