Creating atmosphere by updating the 'fifth wall'

Don't let the importance of a 'statement' ceiling go over your head

What does the Sistine Chapel have in common with a house for a family of eight in Lutherville, Md.? The ceilings in these spaces demand that you look up. "Statement ceiling" is a term designers use to describe a ceiling that's . . .

Posted: 2019-02-02

Everything you need in a family home

Home is a big hit with buyers in Bridgwater Trails

New home sales representatives rarely sell the same home model four times in one month, but that’s exactly what Jeff McArthur of Maximum Realty recently did. McArthur has sold four of the six available Victoria models, an attached two-storey design featured . . .

Posted: 2019-02-02

Homebuilders prepare for Spring Parade of Homes

Manitoba event unparalleled in Canada

The deep freeze we’ve experienced this past week makes it hard to believe, but spring is just around the corner and we are only four weeks away from the 2019 Spring Parade of Homes! The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s Parade of . . .

Posted: 2019-02-02

City life with cosy, country feel

Two-storey house in Charleswood perfect for young family

Not every growing family can afford to buy a new home in one of the city’s new, cutting-edge communities. With prices of new homes starting in the $450, 000 range, it is indeed a challenge to find a home that’s both . . .

Posted: 2019-02-02

Design Manitoba features furniture with flair

With more than four decades of experience, Design Manitoba offers the best in quality contemporary and transitional furniture from across the country and around the globe. Celebrating 42 years in business is no small feat, and Design Manitoba continues to evolve . . .

Posted: 2019-02-01

Teaching emotional, social skills through arts and crafts

Teaching kids social and emotional skills is getting renewed attention, and arts and crafts are a good way to do that, at home, as well as at school. "Anxiety and depression are on the rise for young people, " says Melissa . . .

Posted: 2019-01-26

Home improvements you might regret

From pools to walk-in closets, here are some projects that may not be worth the effort

Between trying to save money and customizing a home to an exact lifestyle, homeowners can make some big mistakes. Whether they decrease resale value, go way over budget or increase maintenance costs, some renovations are better left undone. These are . . .

Posted: 2019-01-26

Simple project makes huge difference

Foyer much more functional after revamp

After being in your house for a few years, you often realize what works and what doesn’t — in other words, it becomes apparent that certain features in your residence don’t serve your desires. When a room is too small . . .

Posted: 2019-01-26

New mortgage rules cool housing market

Initiative aimed at Vancouver and Toronto affects Manitoba

A federal policy meant to address overheated housing markets in Toronto and Vancouver introduced one year ago has significantly impacted the housing market right here in Manitoba. On Jan. 1, 2018, Canada’s banking regulator, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial . . .

Posted: 2019-01-26

Keeping it local

Food gardener offers tasting tours, shares her bounty with chefs

When Tiffany Grenkow decided to forgo a paycheque so that she could raise her children full-time, she searched for an alternative space to her shady backyard where she could grow a substantial amount of her own food. An economic decision . . .

Posted: 2019-01-26