Leaf and affection

Sustainable, holistic approach best for optimal health of your trees

The volume of calls for service throughout the month of September, says Joel Kosa, an ISA-certified arborist, translates into enough work to keep arborists busy from now until mid-December. “Typically, we find that September is consistently the busiest month . . .

Posted: 2024-10-05

Function first

But Headingley bungalow certainly doesn’t skimp on style

There’s an art to the design process that goes into creating a luxury home. On one hand, a builder wants a home to be distinctive so it will be memorable and stand out in the minds of prospective home buyers. On . . .

Posted: 2024-10-05

Sumptuous statement

Sage Creek bungalow shows the ’burbs aren’t bereft of opulence

When people think about luxury homes in Winnipeg, they — naturally — tend to think of areas like Tuxedo or River Heights. For that reason, Sage Creek tends to reside outside the consciousness of folks daydreaming about where they would . . .

Posted: 2024-10-05

Finally, a completed stairway

Pulling double-duty has been a common scenario in all aspects of my life throughout the years. Whether double-booked as a musician racing from one venue to the next to perform at the next gig, or changing hats when in the . . .

Posted: 2024-09-28

Making a beautiful entrance

Well-tended, tiny city garden gives house great curb appeal

Passersby always look twice 
at the house and garden that Shannon Bahuaud and her husband have owned for the past seven years at 707 Fleet Ave. Many people stop to visit and chat with Bahuaud about the colourful perennials . . .

Posted: 2024-09-28

Inspired design in Sage Creek

Parade of Homes entry has plenty of pizzazz

If there’s one thing prospective new homebuyers desire in a home, it’s to be able to feel a rush of pleasure the moment they step inside. Gino’s Homes’ 2024 Fall Parade of Homes entry at 23 Sarsprilla Bend in Sage . . .

Posted: 2024-09-28

A great family home

Great floor plan on Vineland Crescent home revolves around kitchen

While someone the age of 27 isn’t considered old, buyers don’t necessarily view a 27-year-old home in the same light. After all, a home built in 1997 is more than a quarter century old. That means it could be horribly dated . . .

Posted: 2024-09-28

See the best in the housing market at Fall Parade of Homes

The newest trends in home building design and the latest fashions in home decorating are now on display as Manitoba’s best home builders showcase more than 140 new show homes during the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2024 Fall Parade . . .

Posted: 2024-09-28

Art and inspiration in Gardens at Ball

West Chicago horticultural showcase sends visitors home with design ideas for their own yards

The display gardens at Ball Horticultural Company’s home office in West Chicago have been the evaluation and testing grounds for plants from leading breeders and marketers from around the world for more than 80 years. The gardens span 3.6 hectares . . .

Posted: 2024-09-21

Front-step repair creates more welcoming home

Slanted front steps are both unsightly and dangerous. However, the cost to remove and replace old concrete steps can be prohibitive. As such, and depending on certain criteria, the old concrete steps can be salvaged and used as support for . . .

Posted: 2024-09-21