Opportunity knocks in Crescentwood

New condo development offers luxury and style

The opportunity to build a new condominium development in Crescentwood doesn’t come along very often. That’s why Ventura Developments went to great lengths to get every detail of the McMillan just right, says Glen MacAngus of Royal LePage Top Producers Real . . .

Posted: 2019-08-03

Updated urban getaway truly a rare find

Crescentwood classic delivers on location and livability

To be situated in the midst of a highly urbanized area, yet feel as if it’s set well apart from the city, is a quality few homes possess. That’s exactly the feel you get at 829 McMillan Ave., says James Born . . .

Posted: 2019-08-03

Coming to a retailer near you

Joseph Edogbeni is an entrepreneur in the truest sense. Originally from Nigeria, he came to Winnipeg in the summer of 2011 on an exploratory business trip with the intent of migrating to Canada. Joseph grew up in a family . . .

Posted: 2019-08-01

Room to move with bathroom reno budget

You can spend a little or you can spend a lot

During my first site meeting with Tim and Bernie McArthur last fall, their motivation to renovate both bathrooms on the main floor of their home seemed obvious. The outdated tile in the main bathroom tub/shower stall was starting to let . . .

Posted: 2019-07-27

Welcoming back an old friend

Return of the Jens Munk rose commemorates namesake's expedition to Manitoba

When Karl Sorensen opened the box containing a dozen Jens Munk roses, which arrived in Winnipeg in early May from Corn Hill Nursery in New Brunswick, it was a moment he had long been awaiting. Word of the arrival of the . . .

Posted: 2019-07-27

Vinegar can be used to help remove cutlery stains

Question: How can I get rid of the discolouration on my cutlery? — Ivy  Answer: In commercial kitchens it is very common to toss cutlery into a sink of plain old white vinegar, let it soak and polish with a cloth. Or cut a . . .

Posted: 2019-07-27

Reader hopes to sniff out cause of catch-basin odour

Question: I am in need of an answer in relation to an existing catch basin and if there is a need to install a sump pump. My home was built without a sump pump and it has a walk-out basement. The catch . . .

Posted: 2019-07-27

Home ownership out of reach for many, statistics suggest

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) recently released statistics on housing starts for the first six months of 2019. The number of single-family detached housing starts in Winnipeg between January and June decreased by eight per cent compared to that . . .

Posted: 2019-07-27

Diverse development offers affordable livability

Streetside showcases something for every buyer

It’s a constant that never changes when it comes to buying a new home: everyone is at a different point in their buying journey. As such, young professionals just starting out, families looking to move up to a more spacious home . . .

Posted: 2019-07-27

Modern classic smooth as glass

After deciding to build a new home back in 2008, Greg Loeppky had to think about where he wanted to build it, and what type of home he wanted to build. The first decision proved to be an easy one, as . . .

Posted: 2019-07-27