Lakefront luxury and location

Quality of this home nothing short of amazing

It isn’t often you find a home where location and design intersect in such seamless harmony. Suffice it to say 75 Willmington Dr. is one of those rare homes, says Terry O’Rourke of Coldwell Banker Preferred Real Estate. "The location of this . . .

Posted: 2020-05-23

Build it and they will come

Lacoste Garden Centre wants to be a year-round destination

For Jordan and David Hiebert, co-owners of Lacoste Garden Centre in Winnipeg, the future might have turned out very differently. Avid fisherman, they could have been reeling in fish today and operating a northern fishing lodge. Instead, the brothers took . . .

Posted: 2020-05-16

Deodorize upholstery and fabrics with vodka and water mixture

Question: Some time ago I saw a recipe for an upholstery deodorizer made with vodka and water that is sprayed on and left to dry. I would like that recipe if you have it. Thanks, Norma Answer: You can either spray the . . .

Posted: 2020-05-16

Make working from home, work for you

Home offices need not be stark or dark

These last few months have been an eye opener for me in many ways. Working at home has led me to reflect back on when I was newly married and involved in the quilting industry. I spent many years working remotely . . .

Posted: 2020-05-16

Skylights have improved, but installation costly

Question: A few years ago, I bought a bungalow condominium unit. Because of the east-west orientation of the unit, the living area does not receive any direct natural light. This condominium has a cathedral ceiling, so I am starting to . . .

Posted: 2020-05-16

Dividing and conquering colour one stroke at a time

Chair rail serves as perfect separation point

Choosing a colour palette for the interior surfaces of your home can be a daunting task. To play it safe many people avoid the process altogether and paint everything the same colour throughout, which can provide a nice flow and . . .

Posted: 2020-05-16

Solid as a rock and toasty warm

Insulated concrete forms gaining in popularity

Last Saturday we featured a new home being built in the Taylor Farm subdivision in Headingley — a home constructed mainly of concrete. According to builder Steph Pattyn of Pattyn Ventures the exterior walls from the foundation to the rafters in . . .

Posted: 2020-05-16

Sage Creek two-storey a wonderful family home

Open-concept design still offers plenty of division

New home builders are well aware buyers often want to have it both ways. Families often want a home with a floor plan that has some segmentation, yet at the same time they want the home to flow as if the . . .

Posted: 2020-05-16

Immaculate Linden Woods condo tastefully updated

Smart layout provides a house-like appeal

Back in the late 1980s condominium designs were for the most part rather mediocre. Floor plans tended to be choppy, dining rooms were tiny and kitchens were an afterthought, often hidden away in dark corners. Though some of the units were . . .

Posted: 2020-05-16

Get Growing, Griling or Grooving

Russell Conwell said, "You can journey to the ends of the earth in search of success, but if you’re lucky, you will discover happiness in your own backyard." A backyard can express happiness in the freedom it offers both as an . . .

Posted: 2020-05-15