Building a new home doesn't have to be daunting...

But planning and asking the right questions beforehand are critical

Many potential new homebuyers have imagined building their dream home, but instead decide to simply buy an existing home simply because they don’t know where or how to start the process of building a new one. Building a new home is . . .

Posted: 2019-05-25

Sage Creek home harbours hidden treasures

Generous backyard oasis 'simply spectacular'

Taken at face value, 51 Borealis Bay doesn’t differ much from the other homes that populate the quiet, U-shaped street. Looks can be deceiving, though, says Ryan Davis of Re/Max Performance Realty. "When you drive up to the home, it looks like . . .

Posted: 2019-05-25

Meet StreetSide's Realtor Team

StreetSide Developments Winnipeg continues to build upon its parent company, Qualico's long legacy of delivering quality homes. When purchasing a condo with StreetSide, there are a few things a buyer can count on — a strong customer commitment, the strength . . .

Posted: 2019-05-22

Discovering new flavours

Grow Asian vegetables to switch up your garden offerings

There was a time when growing Asian vegetables amounted to sowing a few Daikon radishes and cultivating some yard-long beans, and then as novelties. But in recent decades, as gardeners — and seed catalogues — have discovered the richness of vegetable . . .

Posted: 2019-05-18

Use your plants to their full potential

Are you taking full advantage of your plants? Believe it or not, trees, bushes and flowers are good for more than just adding colour to your yard. Whether they’re slowing fires, providing food or increasing your home security, your plants . . .

Posted: 2019-05-18

Dos and don'ts of the perfect family room

Tips on how to make your space as appealing and cosy as possible

Whether in basements, filled with light or spaces that pose spatial challenges, family rooms are often the most popular room in a home. So why not make a family room as appealing and cosy as possible? Creating a family-friendly family . . .

Posted: 2019-05-18

Packing the perfect picnic

With summer coming, here's how to prepare an easy-breezy outdoor meal

As the weather warms up, many of us start thinking about enjoying our meals outdoors. But a seamless, successful picnic takes some planning. Having a checklist and some ideas for what foods work best can keep the easy-breezy notion of . . .

Posted: 2019-05-18

Old chimney space can be used for fresh-air intake

Question: We have a new Carriere high efficiency furnace, which is one year old. We love it except for the interior humidity in winter. We never had a fresh air vent before because the old system using the chimney drew out . . .

Posted: 2019-05-18

Tips to extend the life of your furniture

A lot of thought, care and creativity goes into picking out and designing your upholstered pieces. It is a labour of love. Once the piece is in your home, you want to be able to enjoy it for many years . . .

Posted: 2019-05-18

Many options to remove smell from leather furniture

Question: How do you remove the off-gas odour from a leather sofa? -Sue Answer: Whenever attempting to clean leather, you should always test cleaners on an inconspicuous area first and read the manufacturer’s instructions. Over the years readers have had great results removing . . .

Posted: 2019-05-18