Choice Locations

>> WINNIPEG CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENTS are like a certain credit-card company — they’re everywhere you want to be. StreetSide Developments has a wide array of pet-friendly condominiums in the city’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, with price points and amenities that are attractive . . .

Posted: 2020-09-11

Statement Piece

Going all out with unique elements of style

LOCATED IN A TINY NICHE in Bridgwater Trails, the Hilton Homes show home at 355 Willow Creek Rd. has a lot in common with its neighbours —but it’s the uncommon elements that set this house apart. Where guests expect to see . . .

Posted: 2020-09-11

A Room of One's Own

DEFINED ZONES MAKE FOR HAPPY HOMES

>> FOR DECADES NOW, no design has been as coveted as the easy breezy open concept. You can’t watch 30 minutes of HGTV without hearing a designer or even homeowner say, "That wall has got to go." But these are pandemic . . .

Posted: 2020-09-11

Designed for Living

Fabulous and functional in equal measure

>> IT’S EASY to make a house look great — making a house that "lives well" takes some effort, says Foxridge Homes building designer Jennifer Vermette. It’s clear that Vermette and the rest of the Qualico company’s team put a lot . . .

Posted: 2020-09-11

Country Comforts

Two for the road in Oak Bluff West

>> MORE MANITOBANS are discovering the benefits of living large in sprawling communities beyond city limits. Lots sizes are bigger, nature is closer and it’s often just a short commute back to Winnipeg and all of its urban amenities. In . . .

Posted: 2020-09-11

Bold & Beautiful

Modern families go in sophisticated style

>> THE MODERN BATHROOM serves a multitude of purposes, from the most utilitarian functions to a more meditative role as a relaxing, spa-like retreat where homeowners can unwind and enjoy some solitude. This year, many people are spending more time in . . .

Posted: 2020-09-11

Modern Family Values

Street-smart design is attractive and affordable

>> TWO-STOREY HOMES on laned lots in Transcona’s Devonshire Park are having a positive impact on the neighbourhood — and making a positive impression on home buyers. The Ventura Custom Homes show home at 2 John Neufeld Cres. was built as . . .

Posted: 2020-09-11

ON WITH THE SHOW

PARADE CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2020

>> THEY DON’T MAKE HOUSES like they used to do — they make them better. As the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association (MHBA) marks 40 years since the Parade of Homes expanded from a single-neighbourhood display to a multiple-community showcase, we can . . .

Posted: 2020-09-11

Neither rain nor sleet nor snow...

Into every contractor's life, a little rain must fall

When nearing the end of the deck-building season, it is imperative to remain on schedule despite adverse weather. This year however, there have been so many other unforeseen delays and supply-chain issues, working through the weekend and tolerating Mother Nature’s . . .

Posted: 2020-09-05

HRV a counterproductive exercise in summer

System works against, not with, your air conditioning

Question — I have a question after reading an article you wrote about HRV settings. I have lived in my home a few years and was unaware that I had to adjust my Fantech humidistat between winter and summer. I . . .

Posted: 2020-09-05