East St. Paul two-storey dressed for success

Executive luxury home a timeless masterpiece

Irwin Homes’ new flagship show home at 3 Tielmann Pl. in East St. Paul can be described in two words, says sales representative David Powell. "It’s comfortably elegant, " he says of the 2, 766-square-foot two-storey executive luxury home. "The attention . . .

Posted: 2020-08-08

St. Boniface bungalow move-in ready

Neat as a pin, with bonus rec room and dream garage

  Young families and empty nesters may be at different stages in their lives, but they are both typically looking for an affordable, functional home. This cute bungalow at 479 De la Morenie St. in St. Boniface would fit the bill for . . .

Posted: 2020-08-08

Connect with your space

T. S. Elliot said, "Home is where one starts from." An address, the physical location of where we reside, should be complementary to the lives we lead. Whether sedentary in the suburbs or on the road with no fixed address, on . . .

Posted: 2020-08-07

Steinbach gains momentum as Manitoba destination

Steinbach gains momentum as Manitoba destination

  There’s no time like the present to explore our province and discover communities past the Perimeter.  Manitobans are sticking close to home during this pandemic period, and many folks are realizing that we have a treasure trove of hidden gems right . . .

Posted: 2020-08-06

Building better echinacea

Hardy perennial feeds pollinators, resists deer

With an infinite number of echinacea (coneflower) varieties to choose from, how do you decide which is the best one to grow in your garden? This perennial dilemma could be made easier by simply opting for Purple Coneflower Echinacea angustifolia, . . .

Posted: 2020-08-01

Sodium reduced gravy will still float your boat

Question: I bought a package of gravy mix but found it salty, is there anything I can do so it's not as salty? Ashir Answer: Next time you purchase store bought gravy, look for sodium reduced packages. If the gravy is . . .

Posted: 2020-08-01

Sealing crawlspace prevents excess moisture

Question: I have recently acquired a house with a crawlspace about four feet deep. The crawlspace walls and under the floor have been spray-foamed, but with an open dirt floor. The crawlspace is currently not heated. As you can imagine, . . .

Posted: 2020-08-01

Rocking the house one stone at a time

Decorative rocks and landscape fabric help tidy up around the house

It’s been a while since my band has played in front of a crowd. There really is nothing quite like the adrenaline rush a musician experiences when captivating an audience. As much as it is missed, I was still able . . .

Posted: 2020-08-01

Time to make some beautiful music together

Classic player piano ready to rock -- and roll

This is not a cry for help, because I believe I have found the solution to my dilemma. Moving a 700-pound player piano out of a basement and onto my trailer. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? Here’s the story. In response to one . . .

Posted: 2020-08-01

Charming bungalow brings new life to South Tuxedo

Spacious home revamped inside and out

Just under a year ago, a dated bungalow went up for sale at 140 Hopwood Dr. in South Tuxedo. As might be expected, interest in the home was high. There were those who wanted to buy the home and update it . . .

Posted: 2020-08-01