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Thinking outside the PERIMETER
Attached two-storey in St. Adolphe’s Tourond Creek dressed to impress
When realtors often advise frustrated home buyers to widen their search radius to include areas they hadn’t considered before, they often neglect to think of areas outside the city. St. Adolphe is one of those areas, says Tabitha Baete, Kensington . . .
Posted: 2024-08-24
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HEAVENLY in Headingley
Beautiful bungalow loaded with style and comfort
A 1, 900-plus-square-foot bungalow at 16 Oakmont Cresc. in Headingley is one of those timeless homes, says David De Leeuw of Royal LePage Prime Real Estate. “This home was beautifully built and developed by Huntington Homes back in 2003, ” . . .
Posted: 2024-08-24
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A gardener’s field trip
Every plant lover needs to visit the Central Experimental Farm
If you have a desire to travel in the last remaining weeks of summer or want to satisfy your wanderlust in the coming fall months, the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa is one of the best places to visit. . . .
Posted: 2024-08-17
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Sprucing up an old deck
When the homeowners have grown accustomed to, and have no desire to change the size or design of an existing deck that has begun to show signs of wear and tear, the easiest and most cost-effective solution involves replacing . . .
Posted: 2024-08-17
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Headingley home has charm
Show home takes advantage of larger lot
One of the best things about building a home outside the city is that larger lots allow builders to build homes that couldn’t be built on smaller city lots. A prime example is Gino’s Homes’ new show home at 2 . . .
Posted: 2024-08-17
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Stately Wolseley home is a cut above
Elaborate construction, finishes give stately residence a touch of grandeur
Walk down any street in the city, and there always seems to be one home that commands your attention. A stately two-and-a-half storey home at 150 Canora St. in Wolseley is one of those homes, says Eric Neumann of Real . . .
Posted: 2024-08-17
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Fall Parade of Homes set to SHINE
The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s Parade of Homes is the signature showcase event for Manitoba’s residential construction industry, providing Manitobans interested in building their new dream home an opportunity and experience unlike any other available in Canada. Even with the . . .
Posted: 2024-08-10
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U of M courtyard receives prestigious award
New garden project cultivates unexpected beauty, learning, and craftsmanship
“Making a garden means nothing more than to start a dialogue with the land and the living beings on it, ” says Dietmar Straub. “It involves making the garden speak to tell stories.” Straub is a professional landscape architect and . . .
Posted: 2024-08-10
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Delayed request for privacy
Overcoming hurdles sometimes part of process
The intention at a recent deck build was to include privacy walls on either side of the deck. However, an unexpected aspect of the chosen composite decking would prevent its use as panels for the privacy walls. As such, . . .
Posted: 2024-08-10
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Classy design captivates in St. Adolphe
Large two-storey loaded with thoughtful, stylish features
As much as those looking for a new home would prefer to reside in one of the city’s trendy neighbourhoods, that preference can come at a cost. These days, a brand-new 1, 700 to 2, 000 sq. ft. home in . . .
Posted: 2024-08-10