So close, so far

Village condo steps from everything but worlds apart, too

It’s a second-floor suite in the heart of the action that, paradoxically, feels secluded at the same time. That’s what makes the 925-sq.-ft., two-bedroom suite at 369 Stradbrook Ave. in Osborne Village so outstanding, says Ute Vann of Royal LePage Dynamic . . .

Posted: 2020-09-12

Thinking outside the boxwood

Popular trees need special care to get through the winter

With fall barrelling towards us at record wind speeds and winter not far behind, now is the time to decide how you will protect your tender plants. Boxwood is a good example. My experience with growing boxwood in my Zone . . .

Posted: 2020-09-12

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