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

From seed to cedar

Locally developed tree can withstand Manitoba climate and requires little maintenance

Do you know the story of Baby Bear — Baby Bear Dwarf Cedar, that is? Hugh Skinner, the plant breeder who developed Baby Bear, says the story begins with his father, Frank Skinner, a renowned horticulturist who made his home in . . .

Posted: 2019-03-16

Find enrichment in preparing your garden now for spring

Spring is the short, simple title we give to the complex and drawn-out awakening of the natural world after winter dormancy. We declare the season underway next week, but the natural stirring has been going on for some time, although probably . . .

Posted: 2019-03-16

Experts answer big questions about living small

Setting up home in a small apartment poses all sorts of challenges. First, there’s the floor plan: with small rooms come issues like storage and where to put the bed. Then there’s the furniture: will it fit up the stairs, and will . . .

Posted: 2019-03-16

See the value in empty space

An empty tank of gas is not a good thing, nor is an empty bank account. But empty storage space is very good — for the look and function of your home and for your well-being. It’s human nature to fill . . .

Posted: 2019-03-16