Keeping clean pleases our feline friends

Cats can be loving pets, if you treat them right

Let’s get right down to business. If you’ve got cats, you’ve got litter, and a regular maintenance task that’s there as long as the kitty is. Some people don’t do the litter thing well, which results in a grumpy cat, or cats, . . .

Posted: 2018-08-25

Digital word-of-mouth a powerful tool

Social media can bring in jobs similar to those already completed

It has been roughly 20 years since the dawn of my contracting services and things are busy as ever! And in all honesty, my greatest insurance for a continuous workflow has been word-of-mouth referrals. This may explain why my workload tends . . .

Posted: 2018-08-25

Cost-effective way to spruce up your kitchen

Appealing makeover as easy as painting cabinets

Want to give your kitchen a facelift without draining your wallet? Consider painting the cabinets. Wood cabinet refinishing entails removing the existing paint, sanding the surface (depending on the type of paint you are using) and applying new paint to the . . .

Posted: 2018-08-25

A reflection of a River Heights classic

La Salle two-storey captures that century-home feel -- without needing the fixes

When you look at Ventura Developments’ show home in La Salle, you can’t help but feel there’s something familiar about it. That feeling of familiarity isn’t misplaced, says Blake Vasko of Sutton Group – Kilkenny Real Estate and Ventura’s sales representative . . .

Posted: 2018-08-25

Top new homes will be on parade in just two weeks

Two weeks from now, the newest trends in home-building design and the latest fashions in home decorating will be on display as Manitoba’s best home builders showcase 138 new show homes during the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2018 Fall Parade . . .

Posted: 2018-08-25

Wake up to a great view, natural light

Luxury home is a great place to enjoy your morning coffee

Standing in the master suite of 3 Hill Grove Point, realtor Garry Loewen gazes out a pair of windows on its rear wall at the serene wetland behind the home. "What a view to wake up to, " says Loewen, who . . .

Posted: 2018-08-25

Non-profit puts a focus on sustainability

Canadian gardening expert Mark Cullen to speak at group's conference in Morris

The green movement is increasingly gaining momentum. One of its champions is Communities in Bloom, a non-profit organization which acts as a social leader and catalyst for networking and partnerships in villages, towns and cities across Canada. Communities in Bloom is . . .

Posted: 2018-08-18

Buying new can cost less than a redo

Most people who go to Cape Cod, Mass., on vacation come home with something like a shark snow globe or cranberry-scented soap. A few years ago, I drove back from the beach with a yellow club chair wedged into the back . . .

Posted: 2018-08-18

Safety certified for your peace of mind

Safety is an important issue for the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association (MHBA) and our members. The Certificate of Recognition (COR) program is the ultimate accreditation to verify companies that have implemented a comprehensive health and safety program. This program provides industry . . .

Posted: 2018-08-18

Renovations allow your home to age with you

Deck out your abode with senior-friendly upgrades

Planning to stay in your home well into your golden years? Doing some renovations before you retire can help make your house more accessible and safe for your life ahead. Nearly 90 per cent of people over age 65 want to . . .

Posted: 2018-08-18