Consistency key to developing successful infill strategy

Over the past few months, infill housing has become one of the most hot-button topics of discussion at city hall. Certainly, the state of residential infill development in Winnipeg is a cause for concern within the residential construction industry. To try . . .

Posted: 2019-10-05

Condo a rare starter-home find

Apartment-style unit perfect for young people on a budget

With move-in-ready starter homes typically selling for more than $300, 000, young people on limited budgets need to consider all the options when it comes to finding an affordable first home. One of those options is an apartment-style condominium. However, two prerequisites . . .

Posted: 2019-10-05

Have a relationship with Manitoba farmers

With October brings the end of Harvest season. While many of us are tucked inside, cradling cups of hot tea, a large number of Manitobans are braving the wet and chilly weather to bring food to our tables. Currently, Manitoban . . .

Posted: 2019-10-04

You got this, girl

This week’s feature is one dedicated to all of the women out there who are exceeding their own expectations. At a time in history where women are being asked to step out of traditional roles to lead, and share and . . .

Posted: 2019-10-04

The search for the perfect home marches on

The Fall Parade of Homes may be ending, but Manitoba's homebuilders are still here for you

It feels like September has flown by. The leaves have started changing colour and October is just a few days away. And just as quickly, the 2019 Fall Parade of Homes will officially end — Sunday at 6 p.m. But that doesn’t . . .

Posted: 2019-09-28

North Dakota university fighting for tree survival

Canadian growers necessary in testing disease tolerance and winter hardiness

Trees have become an extremely important commodity. Perhaps at no other time in the history of our city and province has the value of trees been made so abundantly clear to us. We’re not alone. Cities and towns across the . . .

Posted: 2019-09-28

Assorted advice to make autumn yardwork less yucky

After carving a pumpkin, spray the inside with 50/50 bleach and water to slow down the formation of mould. Stuff wet boots and shoes with dry, crumpled-up newspaper. The ink in the paper will absorb the moisture and any odours. Before cleaning . . .

Posted: 2019-09-28

The magic of murals

Winnipeg artist transforms bland to beautiful with wall paintings

Sometimes you just have to give up. That’s exactly what Leslie Corrin and Ruth Hadden of Scotia Street did after years of trying to grow cedars along the side of their garage. Finally, the mortality rate got to be more than . . .

Posted: 2019-09-28

Working around foliage requires plan

Deep root system can be an issue when building a fence

A simple fence requires only a few essential features: rigid posts at equally spaced intervals, top and bottom cross framing (at minimum) on which the fence boards can be affixed, and typically at least one gate so you can enter . . .

Posted: 2019-09-28

Keep the pipes above zero, especially in winter

Water lines installed in unheated spaces often a problem in our climate

Question: I have an alcove in the kitchen that overhangs the outside of the back wall. Ever since I replaced the flow-form countertop with a quartz countertop, I’ve had a problem in the winter with the dishwasher water-supply line freezing. . . .

Posted: 2019-09-28