Spring Parade of Homes kicks off in one week

Next Saturday, Manitoba’s best home builders will begin a three week showcase of 122 new show homes during the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2020 Spring Parade of Homes. From Feb. 29 to March 22 you’ll have the chance to see the . . .

Posted: 2020-02-22

Bountiful bales

Straw bale gardening simple solution for everyone

According to Joel Karsten, author of several books about the straw bale gardening method, straw bale gardens can thrive on asphalt and concrete, which means you can plant on a driveway, rooftop, deck or balcony. That’s not even the best . . .

Posted: 2020-02-22

Collecting is a hobby, not a crime

One man's trash is another man's treasure

Presently, in homes across the nation, definitely including those here in the Peg, people are sorting, stacking and organizing stuff for their spring garage sales, done without a hint of empathy for our addiction. These people are so smart, possibly even . . .

Posted: 2020-02-22

No breach required

Fireplace update achieved with relative ease

When a homeowner wanted to update the look of a living room fireplace without removing or breaching any of the existing framework the search for an approach that yielded the best results seemed daunting. Luckily, the perfect plan ultimately revealed . . .

Posted: 2020-02-22

How to avoid freezer burn

Question: How can I avoid getting freezer burn on the meat that I buy? AmitAnswer: All food items will eventually find themselves with freezer burn, which is water molecules that have formed into ice crystals. There is a limit to . . .

Posted: 2020-02-22

Extreme cold likely cause of water line woes

We live in a two and a half story home in River Heights built in 1923. A few years ago we had our foundation dug up, repaired and the walls sealed down to the footing. Our foundation drainage was upgraded, . . .

Posted: 2020-02-22

Modern masterpiece

Creative yet flexible design a great home from start to finish

It goes without saying home builders can’t keep reinventing the wheel when it comes to home designs. However, with a little mental elbow grease they can definitely put a fresh new spin on things. That’s exactly what the design team at . . .

Posted: 2020-02-22

Urban oasis

Exchange District condo loaded with style and convenience

Ask people to define urban living, and they’ll probably mention an apartment or condo in an area dominated by concrete, noise and endless traffic. While the elegant foyer of the Excelsior has a boutique-like, New York feel, the immaculate fourth-floor suite . . .

Posted: 2020-02-22

Maximum Impact

Unique features carry a knockout punch

SIGNATURE HOMES always seems to march to a different tune. If there’s one thing we’ve come to expect in the company’s show homes, it’s an element of surprise, and the knockout four-bedroom model at 349 Willow Creek Road does not . . .

Posted: 2020-02-20

Mortgages and More

FINANCIAL PLANNERS CAN HELP YOU ACHIEVE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL HEALTH

A HAPPY HOME BUYER is a financially fit home buyer, and having an expert coach to get you across the mortgage finish line is a winning strategy. Bonnie Beckman, manager of consumer lending at Steinbach Credit Union, says a financial planner . . .

Posted: 2020-02-20