Unified design in Sage Creek

Spring Parade of Homes entry a perfect blend of style and comfort

Luxury doesn’t have to be complicated.In fact, a home tends to be more luxurious when restraint is applied to its overall design. If done right everything comes together to create a refined, functional feel throughout the entire home. That’s exactly the . . .

Posted: 2021-02-27

Happily housebound

Creating flexible spaces for multi-functional homes

NOT SO LONG AGO, pedestrianfriendly live-work-play communities were an urban ideal. Today, we need a condensed version of that mixeduse model. Live-work-play homes have become a necessity for many families — preferably in walkable communities with plenty of greenspace and convenient . . .

Posted: 2021-02-27

Garden party

Backyard retreats are a growing trend

A BEAUTIFUL, meticulously landscaped yard is grand. But in pandemic times, beauty alone doesn’t cut it. With another summer of staycations on the horizon, homeowners are continuing to find creative ways to transform their outdoor living space into a retreat — . . .

Posted: 2021-02-27

Custom community

Uptown style in a small-town locale

SMALL-TOWN CHARM amid luscious Manitoba greenspaces with easy access to city amenities and 15 minutes to downtown Winnipeg. "You’re close to everything, but you’re outside of everything, " is how Melanie Snow puts it. She is talking about not only East . . .

Posted: 2021-02-27

Declutter your life

Start with small steps to conquer chaos

YOU’RE LOOKING FOR something in a drawer, a closet or a spare room. You know it’s there, but the space is so cluttered you just can’t find it. You tell yourself, ’This is a disaster; I should really organize . . .

Posted: 2021-02-27

Built for comfort

Rural bungalow is a hit with all ages

WITH ITS CLEVER USE OF SPACE and distinctive good looks, Kensington Homes’ luxe bungalow in Grande Pointe Meadows stands out from the pack. The 1, 684-square-foot Cambridge model at 448 Maconnell Lane isn’t easy to categorize — it has a cool . . .

Posted: 2021-02-27

Going up? Residential lifts and elevators are on the rise

A RECENT SURVEY of urban baby boomers confirmed that most want to live in their current home for as long as possible. The 2020 Generational Real Estate Trends Report: Aging in Place, conducted on behalf of Mustel Group and Sotheby’s International . . .

Posted: 2021-02-27

Spring Parade of Homes kicks off next weekend

Next Saturday, Manitoba’s best home builders will begin a three week showcase of 99 new show homes during the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2021 Spring Parade of Homes. From February 27 to March 21, people will have the chance to . . .

Posted: 2021-02-20

Applying new subfloor over old tiles should be OK

Question: I have a quick question about the laundry room floor in the basement. There are many damaged areas of vinyl tile and it isn’t stuck to the concrete floor well. We’ve removed most of it. There has not been . . .

Posted: 2021-02-20

Light fixture gets a boost

Dim problem results in illuminating solution

Some of the most interesting aspects of a remodel or renovation come from open dialogue with your contractor. Shortly after installing an expensive dining room lighting fixture that had recently been purchased, these homeowners were dismayed that hardly any light . . .

Posted: 2021-02-20