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Sort out your deck specs
Never too early to start planning a new backyard hub
After submitting my weekly Reno Boss columns for roughly one year, I asked my editor out to lunch to voice a few concerns regarding my subject-matter choices. Over the course of that first year, I noticed similarities from column to . . .
Posted: 2026-03-07
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Practical luxury
Subtle elegance, well-thought-out floor plan elevate Headingley abode
In any business, innovation is the key to long-term success. And that axiom applies even more to new-home builders. The reason is simple: maintaining a constant commitment to innovation keeps residential design fresh while adding style and functionality. However, there’s a catch. . . .
Posted: 2026-03-07
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Down-size in style
Charleswood condo offers spacious livability with a view
The decision to down-size around the age of 55 is never an easy one. There are several reasons for this, the first that it can be a highly emotional time. After living in a single-family home for 30-plus years, it . . .
Posted: 2026-03-07
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Elegant efficiency
Sleek two-storey design lives large and luxurious
There’s one thing that’s certain when a home’s floor plan is exceptionally user-friendly: a lot of careful consideration went into its conception. That was definitely the case with Discovery Homes’ 2026 Spring Parade of Homes entry at 125 Mill Rock . . .
Posted: 2026-02-28
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Start your dream-home journey at the Spring Parade
The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s Spring Parade of Homes has arrived! The spring 2026 edition of the event opens at noon today and runs until Sunday, March 22, showcasing 119 new show homes crafted by Manitoba’s best builders. Once again, . . .
Posted: 2026-02-28
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Rare riverside find
Updated Wellington Crescent suite offers character and value
When people think about two-bedroom condominiums on Wellington Crescent, they typically think of three things. First, they visualize a fancy high-rise building that comes with amenities like a 24-hour concierge, luxurious foyer, a gym and more. Second, they think the condo . . .
Posted: 2026-02-28
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Some like it hot
Plan ahead for drought-proof veggie garden
In more ways than one, Niki Jabbour won’t forget last year’s gardening season. The author of four bestselling books on vegetable gardening, Jabbour lives and gardens in Halifax, N.S. In 2025, the province experienced a “one-in-50-year” drought. According to the . . .
Posted: 2026-02-28
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Kitchen culmination
Final days of project inspire welcome awe in homeowners
Nothing is more satisfying than a homeowner’s smile when entering a newly remodelled space upon completion, along with the subsequent moments of silence as the desired fresh new look is taken in for the first time. Kitchen renovations are very . . .
Posted: 2026-02-28
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Net-zero home aligns with sustainability-focused buyers
The word butterfly symbolizes transformation, growth, hope and new beginnings. Look no further than a recent build by Sterling Homes, a Qualico company, in Sage Creek where all of the above can be realized. The home at 110 Butterfly Way . . .
Posted: 2026-02-27
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Age in place in your community and your home
As baby boomers officially become seniors, many begin to look at what “home” will look like for them in the coming years. Aging in place, living safely and independently in one’s own home and community for as long as possible, is often the . . .
Posted: 2026-02-27