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Fertile ground for collaboration
Two guys, a garden centre and a truckload of fresh inspiration
Chad Labbe was 16 when he began working as a cart boy 26 years ago at Shelmerdine Garden Centre. Today, at 48, Labbe is now an owner of Shelmerdine which is consistently recognized by Garden Centre Magazine as one of . . .
Posted: 2025-03-01
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Small update can make a big splash
When tasked with any renovation, the homeowners are usually given a little “homework” that will help expedite the process. Although projects inherently involve steps to ready the space, the subjective elements are largely based on the homeowners’ tastes and preferences. . . .
Posted: 2025-03-01
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Family-friendly jewel
Randall Homes’ Jaipur design built for the needs of a growing brood
When a family of five or more is searching for a new home, their top priority — quite understandably — is space. That said, another priority — call it priority 1A — is that a home must possess a definite . . .
Posted: 2025-03-01
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Turnkey townhome
Sage Creek condo offers livability, style and value
Searching for a move-up home can be an exercise in frustration for young, growing families. On one hand, they understand they need to get into a larger home to make it easier for them to bring up two or more . . .
Posted: 2025-03-01
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Spring home showcase almost ready to go
Next Saturday, Manitoba’s best home builders will begin a three week showcase over 135 new show homes during the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2025 Spring Parade of Homes. From March 1-23, people will have the chance to see the newest . . .
Posted: 2025-02-22
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Translucent transformation
A frosty alternative to window blinds
Once a window-replacement project was completed at my home last fall, the existing venetian blinds for the house windows were repurposed and remounted to the new window frames. In the garages, however, the existing blinds would not fit the . . .
Posted: 2025-02-22
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A potpourri of planters
Canadian-made pots in styles, shapes and colours for every taste
Shopping for new planters this year? With the right planter, you can create a focal point that is both attractive and functional. There are styles, colours and shapes of pots out there for every taste. There are also sustainable options . . .
Posted: 2025-02-22
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Subtly spectacular
Uncomplicated design, distinctive finishes exude warmth
When people think of a luxury home, they may visualize a grand residence that unabashedly displays its extravagance. While it’s a given home builders want to impress prospective buyers with high-end finishes and unique floor plans, they can sometimes go . . .
Posted: 2025-02-22
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Innovative infill
Bright and smartly designed, home is a modern River Heights classic
Designing an infill home on a compact infill lot is no simple task. With just a modest amount of real estate to work with, the home’s design must be spot on, maximizing space in every area while still delivering style. Val . . .
Posted: 2025-02-22
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Safety should always be built right in
The Construction Safety Association of Manitoba (CSAM) hosted its annual safety conference at the RBC Convention Centre on Feb. 11-12. The event, recognized as one of the premier construction-safety conferences in Canada, offered local construction companies high-quality safety training courses . . .
Posted: 2025-02-15