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The proof will be in the roof
Product promises to extend shingles’ life span
After upgrading the windows on the original portion of my house last fall, the prospect of incurring another major expense in the short term had me slightly concerned. The shingles were replaced in 2005, which means they have entered the . . .
Posted: 2025-09-27
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How does her garden grow? Spectacularly!
Why visitors are flocking to this Winnipeg yard
When Elizabeth Ochnio decided to become a member of the East Kildonan Garden Club in January, she couldn’t have imagined the new connections she would make. Nor could she have foreseen the attention that her small urban garden would attract . . .
Posted: 2025-09-27
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Room to unwind
Two-storey offers flex space galore
While large families need ample space to function properly, that space must be well-ordered. The reason is simple: a logical layout allows a family to live in a more organized and orderly fashion and to have different zones that allow . . .
Posted: 2025-09-27
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Definitely family friendly
Well-built bungalow is a homey haven
These days, purchasing a brand-new house can cost a family $650, 000 or more. And bear in mind that’s for a house — whether it be a bungalow, two- storey or cab-over — that may not be landscaped or have . . .
Posted: 2025-09-27
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A fence postscript
Unexpected project gets completed in jig time
During a recent backyard deck upgrade and partial fence replacement project, the homeowners forgot to include one other section of fence that needed to be replaced. Luckily it was a fairly short section and I was able to squeeze . . .
Posted: 2025-09-20
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Fall Parade of Homes celebrates 45 years
Today’s the day — the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2025 Fall Parade of Homes officially opens at 12 noon, showcasing 135 new show homes built by 32 of Manitoba’s best home builders. The MHBA is proud to present the . . .
Posted: 2025-09-20
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Reimagining the garden
Horticultural ideas will bloom as experts gather at The Leaf
Next week, close to 100 horticultural professionals from botanical gardens and conservatories across Canada and the U.S. will be in Winnipeg for the American Public Gardens Association’s 2025 Horticulture, Greenhouse, & Facilities Symposium, which will be hosted by Assiniboine . . .
Posted: 2025-09-20
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Standout show home
Sophisticated bungalow has it all
One of the biggest challenges a builder faces when creating a modern, open-concept home is to also make it warm and inviting. It’s a challenge that Gino’s Homes’ design team took seriously when they were working on their new 2025 . . .
Posted: 2025-09-20
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Wonderful Wellington
Houses like this don’t come along every day
One of the most indelible images of Wellington Crescent is of the stately, early 20th-century homes lining the street amid stands of mature trees. However, while those River Heights North classics garner attention for their distinctive designs, some of them . . .
Posted: 2025-09-20
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Finding a new (driveway) approach
The old one is now paved — with good intentions
I’ve been involved in reno projects that involve forming, pouring and finishing concrete, but those tasks have always been left to the certified professionals. In the case of a recently proposed driveway upgrade project, the costs could have gone up . . .
Posted: 2025-09-13