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Interlake haven
Stonewall bungalow a great fit for down-sizers, young families
It’s something everyone craves — a home to fill you with an absolute sense of peace when you step inside after a long day. Unfortunately, it’s a pipe dream for many. No matter where you live, there always seems to . . .
Posted: 2026-05-02
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Leaf into action
Book a passionate, grassroots call to protect and grow our urban forests
Out on a Limb by Erna Buffie is a 100-plus page, digest-sized paperback packed with a powerful message about the importance of preserving and growing Winnipeg’s urban forest. It’s one of those rare books where not a single word is . . .
Posted: 2026-05-02
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Stay safe around active construction sites
With the arrival of spring weather, people have started enjoying more outdoor activities. This also means construction is about to become busier. While we usually equate the spring season in Manitoba with road construction, it’s the busiest time for residential . . .
Posted: 2026-05-02
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Magnificent maples
All you need to know to grow species of our iconic national tree
Maples are one of the most common tree requests at garden centres every spring. Many customers know exactly what they want and specifically ask for Autumn Blaze. (The full botanical name for the Autumn Blaze Maple is Acer x freemanii . . .
Posted: 2026-04-25
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Get it in writing from contractors this summer
Now that winter weather appears to be behind us, Manitobans are turning their attention to preparing for spring yard work, gardening and planning on how best to enjoy the long and beautiful summer we all deserve. Sometimes, that also means . . .
Posted: 2026-04-25
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Flow and functionality
Executive-style bungalow offers style, serenity, livability
One of the best things about building in communities outside the city is that lots are more expansive than they are in town. Not only does that provide more separation from neighbours, but it also allows for the construction of . . .
Posted: 2026-04-25
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Elevate a home’s lower-level flooring
Basements in newer house construction often follow a similar process to that found on any other floor of a home — joists with plywood or OSB sheathing atop as a subfloor. This configuration is possible when a new house is . . .
Posted: 2026-04-25
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Well-balanced bungalow
From prime lot to space-maximizing design, Oak Bluff West home has it all
One of the biggest hallmarks of an alluring home is the precision that went into its design, both outside and in. In turn, that commitment to excellence makes for a home that stands out from the rest. That’s the case with . . .
Posted: 2026-04-25
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Mastering the drywall ‘frame’ game
When the term “framing” is used in the context of interior construction, the first connotation is that of structural support and layout. However, framing for just about any project can lead to frustration if the process is not well-planned from . . .
Posted: 2026-04-18
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Perennials in the zone
New first-year flowering plants are Manitoba-built and tested
The reputation of Manitoba’s cold climate precedes us into nearly every major North American plant-breeding company. You could almost say, if a plant survives winter in Winnipeg, it will survive anywhere. Dummen Orange is a leading global breeder and propagator . . .
Posted: 2026-04-18