Versatility at the core

Waverley West two-storey takes family living to heart

If there’s one feature in a home families can’t get enough of, its livability. Yet, while some builders claim a dwelling is a true family home, they can lack a key, family-friendly design feature. That’s not the case with the . . .

Posted: 2025-03-15

Warm and welcoming

Move-in-ready Sage Creek dwelling strikes right tone

A main reason people often choose to purchase a brand-new home over a resale home is that they have control over interior finishes. Which is to say a homeowner can choose the colour scheme, cabinetry, countertops and flooring before the . . .

Posted: 2025-03-15

Shell we?

Take a crack at growing your own hardy nut trees

If you’re thinking about planting a tree, why not consider a nut tree? Nut trees promote urban plant diversity and provide food and shelter for wildlife. There are nut trees with unique ornamental attributes as well as edible qualities ideal . . .

Posted: 2025-03-08

Why replace?

For easy update, just give space a new ‘face’

When planning a bathroom upgrade, it is sometimes easiest (in theory) to gut the space completely and remodel the entire room. However, this is often cost-prohibitive. When faced with budgetary concerns for a bathroom reno, my attention always shifts to . . .

Posted: 2025-03-08

Ask a Renovator booth the perfect place to get started

The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2025 Spring Parade of Homes is now in full swing, providing Manitobans looking to build their new dream home with a multitude of examples and options in home design, layout and neighbourhoods to explore. The . . .

Posted: 2025-03-08

Livable luxury

Hampton C earns an A+ For style, functionality and value

As construction and lot costs continue to rise in new neighbourhoods around the city, young families looking for a move-up home often find themselves priced out of those areas. One such area is Waverley West’s Prairie Pointe, where 2, 000-sq.-ft.-plus, . . .

Posted: 2025-03-08

Spacious by design

Charleswood abode offers big families room to breathe

When it comes to seeking a dwelling suitable for a large family, size is paramount. There are simple reasons a family of five or six needs a home that offers more than 2, 000 sq. ft. of living space. The first . . .

Posted: 2025-03-08

Doors open today for Spring Parade of Homes

The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s Spring Parade of Homes has arrived! The 2025 edition of the Spring Parade of Homes officially opens at 1 p.m. today and runs through until Sunday, March 23, showcasing over 135 new show homes built . . .

Posted: 2025-03-01

Fertile ground for collaboration

Two guys, a garden centre and a truckload of fresh inspiration

Chad Labbe was 16 when he began working as a cart boy 26 years ago at Shelmerdine Garden Centre. Today, at 48, Labbe is now an owner of Shelmerdine which is consistently recognized by Garden Centre Magazine as one of . . .

Posted: 2025-03-01

Small update can make a big splash

When tasked with any renovation, the homeowners are usually given a little “homework” that will help expedite the process. Although projects inherently involve steps to ready the space, the subjective elements are largely based on the homeowners’ tastes and preferences. . . .

Posted: 2025-03-01