Gazing through the garden gate

Canada's public gardens are reopening and they need support

Public gardens occupy a special place in our national psyche as well as our individual well-being. You can’t throw away the key to public gardens and yet, with all the entry bans and restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s . . .

Posted: 2020-06-13

Thinking outside the outhouse

Mustard rescues yet another rare artifact

When it comes to interior design, I think it’s safe to say not everyone is on par with my skill set. Some may say that’s a good thing, however, I believe it’s worthy of note that some of the world’s . . .

Posted: 2020-06-13

All decks are not created equal

Built-in seating gives design an edge

The standard deck design usually involves common elements, including a square or rectangular top-decking surface, a staircase to the ground level, and a railing configuration of some sort. In this case, a client requested a long and narrow deck that would . . .

Posted: 2020-06-13

Loose pipe on sump pump likely cause of noise

Question: We live on the river and have a 2, 000-square-foot home that is approximately 25 years old, with steel beam construction and wood floor joists. We also have an HRV system with our furnace, which is about five years . . .

Posted: 2020-06-13

Live like a king in the Kingston

Attached home design loaded with features

When it comes to new home designs, it isn’t easy to create a home that simultaneously maximizes space and value. After all, if a home is smaller, it usually costs less, while larger homes invariably cost more. That’s just the way . . .

Posted: 2020-06-13

Finding right builder key to successful new home construction

Building a new home is one of the largest investments a person will make in their lifetime and it can be an intimidating process. Many potential new home buyers have imagined building their dream home, but instead decide to buy . . .

Posted: 2020-06-13

Loaded with modern style and function

Open house Sunday at this pristine Southdale bunglalow

Buying a home in an established neighbourhood usually guarantees you’ll be surrounded by stately trees and be situated near schools and amenities. Such homes, however, are often dated because longtime owners haven’t done many updates over the years. That’s definitely not the . . .

Posted: 2020-06-13

Taking THANKS to the next level

IT’S THAT TIME ONCE AGAIN WHEN MANITOBANS COME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT OUR THREE CORNERSTONE HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONS FOR THE TRI-HOSPITAL DREAM LOTTERY. IN THE MIDST OF A GLOBAL PANDEMIC, THE IMPORTANCE AND APPRECIATION OF MANITOBA’S CAREGIVERS, FRONT-LINE WORKERS AND HEALTH CARE . . .

Posted: 2020-06-11

Beam there, done that

Incorporate something in your way into the design

A recent kitchen remodel highlighted a particularly important step — often overlooked during the design stage of a renovation. There are certain aspects within a space that, due to existing structural requirements, cannot be altered to fully satisfy the plan. Typically . . .

Posted: 2020-06-06

How sweet it is to grow your own

Demand soars for Winnipeg Sweet Potatoes

"You can’t grow sweet potatoes in Winnipeg." If Tiffany Grenkow, the brainchild behind Winnipeg Sweet Potatoes had a nickel for every time she heard that, she would not be rich, but nor did skepticism stop her from following her curiosity. An . . .

Posted: 2020-06-06