All luxury homes are not created equal

Spacious bungalow perfect for growing family

On the surface, one luxury home doesn’t look a whole lot different from another. However, while every high-end home possesses a grand exterior, interiors can contain some subtle but significant design differences. That’s the case with 64 Brookstone Pl., Cory Kehler of . . .

Posted: 2018-12-01

Window Replacement Essentials: Tips from the Pros

Due to harsh winter weather, high-quality windows have become a necessity for all residential applications in Winnipeg. Frosty Canadian winters require a lot of thought invested into the window replacement process, which involves a lot more than simple knowledge on . . .

Posted: 2018-11-27

Plan to plant these winning blooms

Top plants and shrubs of the year may prove welcome additions to your garden

Each November since 1990, the Perennial Plant Association announces its selection for the perennial plant of the year. Typically, the selections are suitable for a wide range of growing climates, including cold ones such as ours. Some past winners — including . . .

Posted: 2018-11-24

Designer garages: the future of luxury

As the price for urban space goes up, collectors turn to new storage solutions for their automobiles

Since the dawn of the 21st century, the wow factor of a house has centred on the trophy kitchen: a temple of polished stone counters, party-size islands and top-of-the-line appliances. But that’s all gotten a bit boring. A new status symbol . . .

Posted: 2018-11-24

Enzymes key to clean removal of wallpaper

Question: I have removed wallpaper from a bedroom wall with no problem. However, I’m having trouble getting rid of the glue on the wall. I have used hot water to no avail. — Bernice Answer: Wallpaper removal is not the tedious process . . .

Posted: 2018-11-24

Woodworker transforms trees into treasure

Winnipegger's new business taking root

After decades of working in both the music and social services industries, Winnipegger Bob Russell decided he wasn’t ready to end up on a slab, so he started making them! To make that happen, he retired in November 2017, bought a . . .

Posted: 2018-11-24

Avoid basement drama, get sump pump winter ready

Avoid basement, foundation drama with these helpful tips

Question: I found your article on preparing a home for an extended winter absence (Nov. 10) very helpful, thank you. I have a related question in regards to my sump pump during a winter absence, which I hope you can provide . . .

Posted: 2018-11-24

Sorting through family memories

How to organize those boxes of old photographs

If you’re over the age of 30, you probably have at least a few, and maybe even a dozen, boxes filled with old printed photos and photo albums. You probably haven’t looked at them in years, and yet you can’t . . .

Posted: 2018-11-24

Opt for versatile flooring

Whether it's ceramic, stone or vinyl ...

Some of my first DIY projects included tiling the kitchen backsplash and shower-stall walls of my first house, and the front entrance landing, too. Short of choosing different tile colours and patterns, these initial tiling experiences revolved around ceramic tile and . . .

Posted: 2018-11-24

River condos feature fabulous finishes

High-end project from top to bottom

About seven years ago, a condominium project at 390 Assiniboine Ave. named D Condos seemed destined to become an Osborne Village landmark. Blessed with a great location that would afford amazing river and city views, the development looked to be a . . .

Posted: 2018-11-24