Logical luxury

Waverley West two-storey doesn’t forgo functionality amid the finery

As ironic as it may be, luxury homes aren’t always that livable. The reason for this can be simple — in striving to produce a stunning home that lives up to its hefty price tag, builders often pull out all . . .

Posted: 2025-04-05

Renewed and resplendent

Major makeover breathes new life and luxury into Tuxedo classic

As striking as innovative home designs are, such dwellings can lose some of their grandeur over time as original style elements and finishing materials come to feel out of step with contemporary tastes. As such, homes of this type — . . .

Posted: 2025-04-05

Spring 101

Consult the pros at upcoming home-and-garden show to get a head start on summer

Are you planning a project this year to whip your garden into shape or create a cosy oasis that makes the most of your small space? Are you wondering which irrigation system is ideal for your garden or looking . . .

Posted: 2025-03-29

Get in the groove

Proper planning key to smooth replacement flooring installation

When planning a vinyl-plank flooring installation in a freshly built space, the task can usually be achieved relatively quickly due to the absence of obstacles and snags. In a current living space, however, existing furniture and appliances can present a . . .

Posted: 2025-03-29

Affordable livability

Urban-farmhouse design keeps price down, but doesn’t scrimp on style

These days, when families look for a new home, they must grapple with a stark reality. That reality — due to high building costs and mortgage rates that are still hovering in the four per cent range — is that . . .

Posted: 2025-03-29

Room to grow

Spacious Oak Bluff two-storey offers country-style living, city convenience

As neighbourhoods in and around the city go, Oak Bluff West tends to fly under the radar compared to others, especially those located along the Waverley West strip. Situated in a lovely pocket of land off McGillivray Boulevard just west . . .

Posted: 2025-03-29

At Parade’s end, most show homes are still accessible

While the 2025 Spring Parade of Homes officially concludes tomorrow at 5 p.m., your chance to visit Manitoba’s newest show homes won’t end Sunday afternoon. Most show homes that have been part of the Parade will remain open for viewing . . .

Posted: 2025-03-22

A greenspace for all

Inclusive, accessible design adapts your landscape and garden for everyone’s needs

With the arrival of the first day of spring, it’s almost time for the much-anticipated spring walkabout on our property to assess the landscape and garden after months of winter. For now, we must be cautious about navigating snow-covered . . .

Posted: 2025-03-22

Go with the flow

Shower-faucet valve replacement all about access

Through the years, a shower head and faucet will begin to show its age. Although replacing a shower handle and cover can be a cost-effective and relatively simple option, a persistent drip from a faucet may signal it’s time for . . .

Posted: 2025-03-22

Back-lane homes are back

Streamlined, smartly-designed dwellings bring welcome value to the market

About eight to 10 years ago, builders brought back-lane homes into the new-home market. At the time, the reception for the new product was tepid at best. There was a reason for that, says Hilton Homes owner Spencer Curtis. “The reaction . . .

Posted: 2025-03-22