MHBA show homes open all year round

Manitoba’s Spring and Fall Parade of Homes receive a lot attention while they are in full swing, but it’s important to remember that the show homes featured in the MHBA Parade of Homes are open for viewing far more than . . .

Posted: 2020-12-26

Home improvement

Small tweaks transform terrific design to exceptional

As good as a new home design is, it can always be better. Consequently — despite the fact that the Hillcrest was one of Hearth Homes’ most popular plans — Hearth’s design team decided to make significant revisions to their the . . .

Posted: 2020-12-26

History lesson

Charming and massive home has endless possibilities

Caught up in the grind of daily life, we’re often largely oblivious to the historic treasures that surround us. Case in point is Balmoral Street, which runs both south and north off Broadway. While most folks have, at one time or . . .

Posted: 2020-12-26

The 12 lifestyle hacks of Christmas

The easiest tool for hanging Christmas lights on a railing is to fasten them with zip ties. Maurice I’ve never understood why people use only one size light to decorate their Christmas tree. I use three different strands, each a different size . . .

Posted: 2020-12-19

Burn with caution to keep everyone healthy and happy

Question: My neighbour is installing a new high-efficiency wood stove in his home, and I have a question about the required chimney height above the roofline. We live in the West End, our houses are only six to seven feet . . .

Posted: 2020-12-19

Burn with caution to keep everyone healthy and happy

Question: My neighbour is installing a new high-efficiency wood stove in his home, and I have a question about the required chimney height above the roof line. We live in the West End, our houses are only six to seven . . .

Posted: 2020-12-19

Soaring through time

Antique tin ceiling takes rustic charm to new heights

Ok, so it’s not quite up there with the Sistine Chapel ceiling painted by Michelangelo, but in my humble opinion, and especially because they sent me Christmas goodies, I’d say it’s close, really close. I speak of none other than the . . .

Posted: 2020-12-19

Plants of the year for 2021

And the winners are… colourful

Starved for colour? Vibrant, richly hued, soul-stirring colour? Garden plants do it best. And while the annual flurry of announcements of national plants of the year programs, plant of the year award winners, and superior performance award winners serve to . . .

Posted: 2020-12-19

Time to hit the shower

Waterproofing always critical in bathroom remodel

When pursuing a bathroom remodel, the most common upgrade is swapping the tub and shower out for the sole walk-in shower stall. Although the prospect sounds straight-forward enough, there are a few installation differences to acknowledge before getting your feet . . .

Posted: 2020-12-19

Attainable luxury

Bonavista two-storey loaded with flair and function

A new home design must possess two essential characteristics in order for it to have mass appeal. First, its layout must be practical and user-friendly. Second, it must have personality. Put those two characteristics together and chances are you’ll have created a . . .

Posted: 2020-12-19