Standing tall

Updated two-storey offers everything a modern family needs

No matter what street you travel down there always seems to be one home that stands above the rest. That’s the case with this spacious two-storey home in La Salle, says David Phillips of Century 21 Carrie Realty. "It’s just a stunning . . .

Posted: 2020-03-21

Parade of Homes on now, Home and Garden Show coming up

The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2020 Spring Parade of Homes is in full swing, providing Manitobans looking to build their new dream home with a multitude of examples and choices in home designs, layouts, and neighbourhood options to explore. The Parade . . .

Posted: 2020-03-14

Dirty secrets

North Dakota farmer recommends following five principles of soil health

Gabe Brown is very much in demand as a speaker. Farmers and ranchers, large corporate food companies, community garden stewards and backyard gardeners flock to hear his message about soil health and land regeneration. It’s a message that applies to . . .

Posted: 2020-03-14

Stoned, not tiled

Classy feature wall ROCKS

Throughout the years my list of frequent renovations has ranged from bathrooms and kitchens to decks and fences, as well as a few large additions and basements. A few years ago the pergola almost made it on this list — . . .

Posted: 2020-03-14

Blocked vent could be causing kitchen odour

Question: Before we left on a six-week holiday, I cleaned out my fridge. I sent small amounts of jam, relish, salad dressings, down the garburator, but no meat. I washed the garburator with dish soap and ice cubes, and let . . .

Posted: 2020-03-14

Everything and more

Spring Parade of Homes entry stylish and sophisticated

Style is pretty much always subjective — especially when it comes to new home designs. That being the case, a design that a home builder may think is glamourous may seem gaudy to a prospective home buyer. Which is why it’s always . . .

Posted: 2020-03-14

Classic with a twist

River Heights home charming and contemporary

As much as people love the classic homes found in River Heights, they are often wary of a few things when pondering such a purchase. Questions about the home’s foundation, electrical wiring and decor are typically at the top of the . . .

Posted: 2020-03-14

Fabric favourites just in time for spring

I am a self-professed fabric-fanatic. I love discovering fresh styles at market and the anticipation that comes with waiting (im)patiently to have the new textiles arrive each season. Seeing the patterns and colours gets my mind racing with the thought . . .

Posted: 2020-03-07

Fresh ways to introduce spring colours

Spring is almost upon us. It’s time to liven up your space with fresh spring colour. While floral colours are often thought of, some creative colour combinations can help add a renewed sense of colour to your home. Here are some . . .

Posted: 2020-03-07

Here comes the sun

2020's best of the best from the daisy family

Some of us gravitate towards certain types of plants without ever really thinking about how they might be connected to one another. For example, take the Asteraceae family which is also known as the daisy family. One of the largest plant . . .

Posted: 2020-03-07