Parade's end no reason to stop visiting show homes

While the 2019 Spring Parade of Homes officially ends tomorrow at 6 p.m., your chance to visit Manitoba’s newest show homes doesn’t end then. Almost all of the show homes that have been part of the parade will remain open for . . .

Posted: 2019-03-23

Rounding up the pros to talk shop

Annual contractor event showcases latest in building supplies

The annual McMunn & Yates Winnipeg Contractor Appreciation event was held March 13 at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre. This meet and greet gives suppliers and manufacturers an opportunity to showcase their products at individual booths. Jayna Ives, the event’s . . .

Posted: 2019-03-23

Herbs help declining pollination population

Plant world's jack of all trades good for far more than just flavourful food

Herbs are among the most useful plants in nature. They can tantalize the tastebuds, help cure what ails you, oil the body, perfume the air and attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. "People are getting more into herbs, with herb sales definitely . . .

Posted: 2019-03-23

Home and garden show will inspire and inform

Spring has sprung, and soon, so will backyard reno season

With the arrival of spring, planning your outdoor space begins now. For many of us, it’s not just about a spring yard cleanup or which plants to buy. Spring is also a time for projects and renovation. Soon neighbourhoods across our . . .

Posted: 2019-03-23

Sprayed-on poly foam OK for stone foundation insulation

Question: I have been trying to do some research on the risks associated with stone foundations that have had spray foam applied on the interior in the crawl space. We have had an inspection done on a house that had this . . .

Posted: 2019-03-23

Aye aye! All aboard for summer fun

It isn't your average ship, this schooner is a swimming pool

Flood? Fear not... Doug Cook to the rescue! You may have already spotted Cook’s apparent shipbuilding endeavour on your daily cruise down Wilkes Avenue and wondered what the heck the story was behind it. And I’m guessing that you’ve already guessed Cook . . .

Posted: 2019-03-23

A balance of modern and rustic design

Spring Parade of Homes entry loaded with style

As a new homebuilder, it’s always a pleasure when you have space to work with. Imagine, then, the delight of Artista Homes’ design team when they were told they had the opportunity to build a sprawling bungalow on an expansive 74x140-foot . . .

Posted: 2019-03-23

Wolseley home brimming with character

Functionality meets old-world warmth and charm

There’s only one way to describe this home, says Eric Neumann of Realty Executives First Choice. "It’s like a Crescentwood classic was dropped into Wolseley, " he says of the 2, 928-sq.-ft., 21/2-storey home, which is situated on an oversized, pie-shaped . . .

Posted: 2019-03-23

Home and Garden Show means spring is near

Don't miss out on this one-stop shop for renovation ideas and more

This year’s Manitoba Home Builders’ Association 2019 Spring Parade of Homes is in full swing, providing Manitobans looking to build their new dream home with a multitude of examples and choices in home designs, layouts and neighbourhood options to explore. The . . .

Posted: 2019-03-16

Tub-shower installation calls for creativity

Uniform pre-fabricated unit results in value-added solution for oversized bathroom

A custom, three-piece bathroom can vary in its appearance with a variety of wall colour, flooring, vanity, faucet style and toilet. What usually sets the tone for a bathroom is the tub-shower configuration and the chosen esthetics. If simply a walk-in . . .

Posted: 2019-03-16