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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
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A rare find
This stylish condo awaits in a sought-after locale
When you think of Wellington Crescent and condominiums, you probably picture the prestigious, towering buildings on the street’s west side that are home to a host of luxurious suites. When you drive south on the famous Crescentwood thoroughfare, your attention . . .
Posted: 2025-08-09
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That’s a wrap
Pool deck only needed a facelift, thanks to good bones
A mild reluctance washes over me every time a homeowner alludes to the hopeful possibility that their deck can get a facelift in lieu of a full replacement, primarily to reduce costs. The fact is, until old top decking is . . .
Posted: 2025-08-02
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Mondo condo
Elegant townhome oozes sophistication /H2
With so many homes and condominiums being built at a furious pace these days, you might wonder if there’s still keen attention being paid to detail. That’s not a worry with RidgeWood West Condominiums, Randall Homes’ latest attached townhome condo . . .
Posted: 2025-08-02
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A gourmet’s dream
Luxury home has stunning kitchen, water views
Sometimes, life takes an unexpected turn. In this instance, a family built their dream home on a huge lakefront lot in Bison Run, expecting to spend many years enjoying all it had to offer. Then, life happened. “They were going to relocate . . .
Posted: 2025-08-02
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Glitches call for quick fixes
When things go wrong, they can almost always be put right
I always aspire to achieve the best results for my clients under any circumstance. Whether it’s an interior or exterior project, each has its own set of variables that can wreak havoc. But circumstances that cause issues can always be . . .
Posted: 2025-07-26
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Soaring ceilings, fine finishes
Elegant bungalow has everything you want
Drive through most neighbourhoods in the city and you’re bound to see the occasional infill home pop up amid rows of long-established homes. They can be drab, quick builds that are executed with a palpable lack of imagination. Even worse, two . . .
Posted: 2025-07-26
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Move-in ready
A perfect fit for first-time buyers or empty-nesters
Homebuyers looking for a starter home often probably look at real estate listings and idly wonder if $300, 000 gets you much anymore. It’s a valid question. At that price point, the reality is that a home might require numerous upgrades . . .
Posted: 2025-07-26