Luxury without the high cost of living it

Cherrywood Road home offers the good life at a great price

With its linear silhouette and brick-clad exterior, 316 Cherrywood Rd. looks every bit the part of a luxury home. However, while it’s indisputably luxurious from the ground up, its price tag isn’t, says Vladimir Mostkov of Sutton Group-Kilkenny Real Estate, the . . .

Posted: 2019-06-15

Lindenwoods townhome a hidden gem

Two-bedroom condo checks off all the boxes

With more than 1, 000 condominiums on the local market, more than a few gems are bound to be overlooked. One of those gems is a spotless two-bedroom townhome located at 79-1010 Wilkes Ave. in the heart of Lindenwoods, says Jeff . . .

Posted: 2019-06-15

All Hands On Deck

Spend as much time as possible outdoors in your own backyard paradise

As the weather heats up and Manitobans head outside, one thing is for sure…decks and grills are top of mind. Synonymous with summer, barbeque season beckons a good patio, great times and an even better cut of meat. Food always pairs . . .

Posted: 2019-06-14

Live Well Today

If you ask Jonathon Lyon, Stefano Grande of Vince Barletta, the future of healthcare in Manitoba is bright. In a recent interview with the three CEOs, there was certainly a feeling of optimism. Despite an aging population, the generosity of Manitobans . . .

Posted: 2019-06-14

Dreamy dollhouse makeover

Dollhouses this season continue to scream all things pink. From the shingles to doors, fuscia to flamingo, hues of pink are timeless. Hot trends for 2019 include doorbells, earth friendly construction and turrets. So if your dollhouse is starting to . . .

Posted: 2019-06-12

Crafty tips for building your first home

Building your first Minecraft home can be a rewarding experience, however, there are a few things you'll want to take into consideration before you begin. The following tips will be sure to impress your friends, keep you protected from hostile . . .

Posted: 2019-06-12

Plenty of options to complete deck

Open or closed, there is usable space down below

Clients have varied reasons for wanting to close-in the area below a newly built deck with skirting, including keeping out the varmints, using the area for storage and perhaps they feel leaving it open looks unfinished. Fortunately, there are a few . . .

Posted: 2019-06-08

Teach an old piano new tunes

Antique instruments diverted from dumps, repurposed in creative ways

You may remember I’ve become the no-kill shelter for old, unwanted pianos. Well, duh. I should have picked something lighter. But again, I just can’t stand seeing all that gorgeous old wood, antique piano components, etc., going to the dump! What a . . .

Posted: 2019-06-08

Putting rice in salt shakers helps combat moisture

QUESTION: I have often noticed that restaurants have grains of rice in salt shakers. Is this for good luck or a joke that someone plays on the waitress? — Ben Answer: While some people consider the following a myth, here is the reason why . . .

Posted: 2019-06-08

Gutter guards useful but not always necessary

Best ones are easy to clean and don't require regular attention

Question: I have a two-and-a-half-storey old house in River Heights and will be getting new eavestroughs. Some companies are recommending Alu-Rex gutter guards. What are your thoughts on this? I haven’t found anyone yet who has had them installed to get . . .

Posted: 2019-06-08