Perfect proportions

Stylish design on smaller lot makes excellent use of space

With lot sizes getting increasingly smaller to save costs, builders have been challenged to make a 1, 700 square-foot home feel as spacious and livable as a 2, 000-plus sq. ft. home. It turns out this is easier said than done. The . . .

Posted: 2021-01-23

Sensible luxury

Spectacular Bridgwater Lakes two-storey loaded with form and function

Drive through any neighbourhood and there always seems to be one home that stands out from the rest. In this instance, 28 Willow Brook Rd., a 3, 387-square-foot two-storey home built by Huntington Homes in 2018, immediately catches your eye. With . . .

Posted: 2021-01-23

Mega Millions, Mega Choices

This year should be a year of celebration. "2021 marks 150 years of compassionate care at St. Boniface Hospital, " said Karen Fowler, Interim President and CEO, St. Boniface Hospital Foundation. The pandemic makes celebrations of any kind more difficult. However, Fowler . . .

Posted: 2021-01-23

Freshen up your walls with these bold design tips

When it comes to artwork, sometimes thinking outside the box can be the best solution. Gone are the days of solely traditional prints or canvases; in are the days of creativity, including innovative DIY projects. Looking for ways to spark . . .

Posted: 2021-01-16

Beat the post-holiday decor slump with tranquility

We did it! We survived 2020 and what is best described as a "unique" holiday season. Since we were spending most of our holiday time at home this year, I pulled out all the stops to make it feel as . . .

Posted: 2021-01-16

Freshen the air in your home with these fragrant tips

Question: With the restrictions in place, I can’t purchase the air fresheners I usually buy. What can I do to keep my house smelling fresh? Louisa Answer: Pour handfuls of fresh coffee grounds inside socks, close with an elastic band and store . . .

Posted: 2021-01-16

Get growing

New exciting plants to dream about and watch for in 2021

All signs are pointing to a repeat this coming spring of the unprecedented demand for plants that garden retailers experienced in 2020. Indeed, the demand for plants may be even higher in 2021. One takeaway from last year was that more . . .

Posted: 2021-01-16

Even the houseplants are getting restless

Mustard is growing a little green about being shut-in

Waaaay back in the 1970s and '80s, when I co-hosted the Wake-Up Winnipeg Show with Red Alix on CJOB for 11 years, there was a very nice gentleman working there by the name of George McCloy, who every Sunday morning hosted a . . .

Posted: 2021-01-16

Electric hot water tank likely a better bet than gas

Question: I recently had a hot water tank failure, necessitating the replacement of my 11-year-old gas water heater. Subsequently, I learned that the building code gods have deemed that for the last 43 years I have put my family’s life . . .

Posted: 2021-01-16

What an open concept

Removing wall brings more than expansion

It seems like only yesterday when a homeowner mentioned to me in passing how he’d like to open up the main floor of his house and combine the kitchen, dining room and living room into one big open-concept space. After . . .

Posted: 2021-01-16