Park-model cabins increasing in popularity

These mini residences aren't tiny homes, but are similar

Full disclosure: I was wrong. As hard as that is to believe, the portable home I’ve been admiring at Best Buy Homes at 4250 Portage Ave., isn’t actually a tiny home after all. When I stopped in and asked marketing director Rory . . .

Posted: 2018-03-24

Home is best of both worlds

Well-maintained property is move-in ready and in a great location

In recent years, real estate studies have revealed location is no longer the No. 1 reason buyers choose a home. A move-in-ready home is now the most desired characteristic, which makes sense when you consider renovating can be a lengthy and . . .

Posted: 2018-03-24

Lampshades can come clean in dishwasher

Question: Is it possible to safely put a small discoloured lampshade in the dishwasher? I like the lamp and can’t find a new shade that fits. Thank you. — Carol   Answer: Care of the lampshade depends on the textile. A glass lampshade, for . . .

Posted: 2018-03-17

No shortage of handyman services

Entrepreneurs available for all jobs -- from landscaping to concrete repair

Property owners know there is no shortage of things to do once the snow melts and the ground is dry enough to commence spring cleanup. Some of us embrace the opportunity to tackle outdoor chores with energy and vigour, while . . .

Posted: 2018-03-17

Upgrade makes business bloom

Addition of pergola at local establishment results in amazing transformation

As the sole proprietor of several small businesses, I fully understand the ramifications of a bad first impression. In early April of 2014, owner and operator Victor Tomassetti, a charismatic hair stylist at Victor’s on Queenston Street at Grant Avenue, contacted . . .

Posted: 2018-03-17

Managing radon risk needn't be complicated

Solutions to serious health concern can be simple

Question: Public awareness of radon, its dangers and mitigation are increasing. With some of the older housing stock we have here in Winnipeg, such radon mitigation efforts are not without their challenges. How does one mitigate radon using active soil . . .

Posted: 2018-03-17

Built with discretion in mind

Oak Bluff West bungalow is proof developers heed requests

The Parkhill Homes 2018 Spring Parade of Homes show home at 12 Prairie Grass Lane in Oak Bluff West is proof builders listen to the feedback people provide about their home designs. "While people told us they liked homes with open-concept . . .

Posted: 2018-03-17

Parade of Homes lets you discover your buying must-haves

As we enter the third weekend of the 2018 Spring Parade of Homes, visiting the show homes in and around Winnipeg can provide new homebuyers with a first-hand glimpse as to how Manitoba home builders are meeting the design requirements . . .

Posted: 2018-03-17

This home is a cut above the rest

Custom, creative design makes for great livability

What do you get when a custom home builder builds a home for himself? A home that’s a cut above the rest, says Royce Finley of Royal LePage Prime Real Estate. "The builder spared no expense when he built the home. Even . . .

Posted: 2018-03-17

Cooking oil makes peeling boiled eggs simple

Question: What can I add to the water to make hard-boiled eggs easier to peel? — Donna Answer: Add a small amount of vegetable oil to the pot while boiling eggs. The shells absorb just enough of the oil so that the shells . . .

Posted: 2018-03-10