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Luxury and livability
Like-new Bridgwater Trails two-storey filled with flair, functionality
There are times when, for some subtle reason, a home just catches your eye. A two-storey home at 111 Valley Brook Rd. in Bridgwater Trails is one of those abodes. The instant you look at it, it has a crisp, razor-sharp . . .
Posted: 2026-04-18
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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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Efficient elegance
Functional layout makes most of Prairie Pointe two-storey’s space
For some reason, many families looking for a new dwelling believe a home must be over 2, 000 sq. ft. for it to possess the flexibility and livability they need to live life to the max. That isn’t necessarily the . . .
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
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Pragmatic plots
Designing hardier gardens for a changing climate
Our climate is changing rapidly, and our garden plans need to adapt accordingly. “We need a planting design that functions as a resilient, self-sustaining ecosystem suited to our climate, ” says Nik Friesen-Hughes, landscape designer and owner of Dogwood Landscape . . .
Posted: 2026-04-11
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Esprit de vie
Solid Bison Run townhome condos offer young families affordability, livability
If there’s one thing families prize above all else when they’re looking to buy a new home, it’s affordability. It’s easy to see why. With the cost of a new entry-level home running between $500, 000 and $600, 000, home-buying budgets, . . .
Posted: 2026-04-11
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Get emergency heat with one simple wiring change
From this past autumn into the dead of winter, our household dealt with an unfortunate bout of HVAC issues. In the fall, the heat pump’s blower fan failed, resulting in sole reliance on the air handler (furnace) to heat the . . .
Posted: 2026-04-11
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Move-in-ready marvel
Luxurious Normand Park two-storey perfect for big household
Over the years, many neighbourhoods emerged with great fanfare, creating real anticipation among prospective homebuyers. Those neighbourhoods include (in no particular order) the Bridgwater, Sage Creek and Ridgewood West — among others. Then, there are some neighbourhoods that — for some . . .
Posted: 2026-04-11
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Wallflowers and paper gardens
Regina watercolour artist brings nature-inspired designs to home décor
Inspired by her garden and the textures, patterns and colours found in nature, Michelle Austin’s designs bring the outdoors inside your home. Austin is a Regina watercolour artist and surface pattern designer. She creates original hand-painted works of art for . . .
Posted: 2026-04-04
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An island unto itself
While working at a job site for weeks at a time, it has been my experience that conversations with homeowners eventually lead to the prospect of other impending projects. In this case, fortunately, this led to early preparations for a . . .
Posted: 2026-04-04