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Good fences, good neighbours
Privacy project can be done in a day
Shortly after I sheathed a ground-level deck in composite for a homeowner last summer, I was asked the best way to increase privacy from a neighbouring property. There were two obvious options: erect a privacy wall along the side of . . .
Posted: 2025-07-19
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Deluxe by design
This Tuxedo stunner is a rare find
When a builder gets a huge infill lot to build on in Tuxedo, it’s a real coup. The opportunity to build a luxury home in that storied area doesn’t come along very often. Consequently, it would be easy to get . . .
Posted: 2025-07-19
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Heavenly Headingley
Stunning home feels like a private resort
For some reason, certain neighbourhoods just seem to fly under the radar. One of those is Marston Meadows. Situated on the north side of Roblin Boulevard, less than a kilometre from PR 334, the community is neatly tucked away on a . . .
Posted: 2025-07-19
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Picture-perfect porch
Homeowners’ vision brought to live with new decking, aluminum railings
In the beginning of my career as a builder and renovator, my focus was to fill my calendar with work, period. The early years were primarily filled with back-to-back interior projects, allowing me to build decks on weekends. Nowadays, I’ve . . .
Posted: 2025-07-12
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Love at first sight
Impressive two-storey is big on style
Admit it or not, but intuition — as subtle as the instinct can be — plays a big part in choosing the homes we live in. That’s because when we enter a home, one of two things happens: we like . . .
Posted: 2025-07-12
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Say yes to your dream home
Building new can be daunting, but it’s doable
Making the decision to build a new home can seem like a daunting task. For many people, it’s the largest investment they will make in their lifetime. It can be an intimidating process with a multitude of choices to . . .
Posted: 2025-07-12
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What a charmer
Cosy home has big appeal
When you’re looking for a starter home, it’s easy to write off a smaller house due to the possibility of space constraints. That’s totally understandable, because when it comes to a home that’s 700 square feet or smaller, either it’s . . .
Posted: 2025-07-12
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A note to our readers
Free Press gardening columnist Colleen Zacharias is away temporarily. Her column will resume at a later date. jkhkjhjkh . . .
Posted: 2025-07-05
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A top-shelf project
Built-ins can make the most of niche spaces
Many houses have inset nooks, or strategically placed build-outs. For example, a dining area build-out is a great place to position a hutch for formal dishes, family heirlooms and other cherished objects. At a recent jobsite, both the dining area and . . .
Posted: 2025-07-05
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Winning style
Perfect homes for new beginnings
When empty-nesters look for a home to downsize to, they tend to look for a few key characteristics. First — if possible — it needs to be in a quiet area where it’s possible to sit outside and enjoy a . . .
Posted: 2025-07-05