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Riverside revelation
Smartly updated East Kildonan bungalow maintains its original character
When you think of riverfront homes in East Kildonan, the first special route that may come to mind is Kildonan Drive. That’s natural, because it runs along the Red River for kilometres between Helmsdale Avenue and Rossmere Crescent along the . . .
Posted: 2024-12-21
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Oh, the weather outside is…
… perfect for picking up some books on gardening
Whether you have a large garden or grow a few plants on a patio or windowsill, your interest in plants and nature opens the door to a world of new ideas and knowledge. Here are my recommendations for books . . .
Posted: 2024-12-14
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Exhausting work
Replacing bathroom fans is supposed to be easy. Sure…
After finishing an ensuite renovation last year, the clients requested replacing the existing ceiling exhaust fan with a new, quieter model with greater air flow. We chose a high-efficiency exhaust fan and set an installation date for it and another . . .
Posted: 2024-12-14
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Looks can be deceiving
Efficient use of space makes modest footprint seem larger than it is
First impressions might suggest this Transcona home is small. First impressions aren’t always accurate, however. In this case, the home in question — the Riverstone, Kensington Homes’ new attached two-storey home at 120 Hominick Pl. in Transcona’s Canterbury Park — . . .
Posted: 2024-12-14
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The final frontier of living
St. Andrews home offers plenty of space, inside, outside and in the large outbuilding
It’s a dream of many: to live outside the city in a spacious, well-appointed home on a large lot that provides immediate privacy and peace when they get home. With long, frustrating commutes now the norm due to travel snarls . . .
Posted: 2024-12-14
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Budding professionals
Sowing the seeds for future landscape horticulturists
What does a landscape horticulturist do? The common response might be that a landscape horticulturist is someone who works outdoors and cares for or designs residential landscapes. That’s an important part of what such a professional does, but it only . . .
Posted: 2024-12-07
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Ring in the new year with renovation inspiration
The 2025 version of the Winnipeg Renovation Show is only a few weeks away and has traditionally kicked off the new year for home renovations. The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s renovator members are excited to once again be part of . . .
Posted: 2024-12-07
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Fur-ever friends truly leave their mark
I recall getting upset early on with Molly, our little Havanese-cockapoo, when she would partially damage something in our house. Whether it was having an accident that lifted the edges of the second-floor laminate flooring, or chewing something she . . .
Posted: 2024-12-07
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Enchanting infill
New two-storey build in Riverview offers contemporary function and flair amid established neighbourhood
If one thought comes to mind when you think of Riverview, it’s that it rivals River Heights with its mature, treed ambiance and wonderful collection of classic, turn-of-the-20th-century homes. That being the case, the much-sought-after enclave also rivals River Heights . . .
Posted: 2024-12-07
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An updated classic
River Heights home offers plenty of early-20th-century charm, along with contemporary conveniences
While there are many good things in life, one of the best is having a home you absolutely love coming home to. Two factors play a central role in creating this uplifting feeling. First, there’s a home’s location. When a home is . . .
Posted: 2024-12-07