Predator plants

Carnivorous flora fascinating and beneficial, too

There’s a fascination with plants that eat bugs. “Normally we don’t see that in our day-to-day life, ” says Andrew Gierys, a self-described carnivorous plant addict. His first encounter with such plants was at age 7 when his family visited . . .

Posted: 2024-10-26

Proper exhaust an absolute must

The introduction of a basement bathroom always presents a few challenges. If the rough plumb for the sink, toilet, tub and/or shower is already present within the concrete floor, most of the cumbersome hurdles simply vanish. However, another aspect . . .

Posted: 2024-10-26

All about the details

Luxury and livability abound in Oak Bluff two-storey

No matter what neighbourhood you might be wandering through, it seems there’s always one home that speaks to you. Paradigm Custom Homes’ new show home at 6 Morgan Lane in Oak Bluff West is one of those abodes. With its warm, . . .

Posted: 2024-10-26

Riverside gem

One-of-a-kind St. Vital mansion nestled into private, park-like refuge

Every day, there are instances when we pass by grandeur, unaware something special — whether it’s a view, a work of art or a structure — is so close you could almost touch it. That’s the case with a very . . .

Posted: 2024-10-26

Rockin’ refuge

Stone artist curates a geological museum in his Altona-area garden

Todd Braun is a well-known stone artist whose work is found in many public places and private gardens in Manitoba. Perhaps you have visited Elemental Stone, his two-hectare property east of Altona, on one of the private tours he . . .

Posted: 2024-10-19

Acing the space

Once a space has been fully renovated, the next challenge revolves around subjective instincts regarding how to populate the space. At the conclusion of my basement reno, the empty rec room began to take shape, with a little help from . . .

Posted: 2024-10-19

More than meets the eye

Transcona two-storey’s design makes the most of its space, in style

Sometimes, first impressions aren’t accurate. Take, for example, the Oceanview, Kensington Homes’ new 2024 Fall Parade of Homes show home at 328 Desrosiers Dr. in Transcona’s Canterbury Crossing. At 1, 610 sq. ft., the two-storey home — at least on the . . .

Posted: 2024-10-19

Perfect fit for downsizers

Tuxedo condo offers optimal space, design for empty-nesters

Empty-nest couples have a few prerequisites when they decide to sell their longtime home and downsize to a condo. The first is that the condo needs to be large enough for them to live comfortably. That means it needs to . . .

Posted: 2024-10-19

Diggin’ the dahlias

A few handy pointers will ensure you have tip-top tubers in time for spring planting

Anthony Steffes is ahead of the curve in more ways than one. A dahlia devotee, Steffes did not wait until the first light frost before digging up his dahlia tubers this fall. “That’s the rule, ” says Steffes. “The . . .

Posted: 2024-10-12

Little porch, big impact

Back-stairs transformation wraps with perfect landing

Although the homeowners have been in the house for only a few years, it was clear the back-stairs access to the rear entry door of the dwelling had become unsafe. Instead of simply replacing the old and decrepit stairs . . .

Posted: 2024-10-12