Sold / offered

A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg

SOLD: Crestview ADDRESS: 3-32 Stradford St. ASKING PRICE: $180, 000 SOLD PRICE: $172, 500 TAXES: $1, 994.90 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 900 BEDROOMS: 2 BATHROOMS: 1 LOT SIZE: Condominium LISTING AGENT: Tracy Granger, T Real Estate, 204-809-1397 SELLING AGENT: Brendan McGurry, Maximum Realty, 204-777-9999   SOLD: Richmond West ADDRESS: 274 Barnes St. ASKING PRICE: $449, . . .

Posted: 2017-12-30

Condominiums 'loaded with character'

Downtown location, affordability add to appeal

If there’s one knock on today’s modern condominium designs, it’s that they tend to lack personality. Consequently — as you gaze at the open-concept layout and earth-tone hues that define so many of today’s cutting-edge designs — you find yourself yearning . . .

Posted: 2017-12-30

Ten design trends to watch for in 2018

With a new year fast approaching, what’s in and what’s out? As 2017 rolls out and 2018 ushers in, there are some clear design trends that are taking shape. Many are tied to lifestyle trends now impacting home decor. Design Recipes . . .

Posted: 2017-12-23

Decorated homes brighten the holidays

Search for all things Christmas leads to visits with neighbours

’Twas the night before the night before Christmas and all through the house, every creature was stirring, yes, even the mice. It’s harder to complete Christmas prep now with a phone gluing your hands together and your thumbs flying faster than . . .

Posted: 2017-12-23

Perfecting pancakes every time

Question: What are some tips for making great pancakes every time? — Lindsay Answer: The number one rule is, don’t overstir the batter. When you see bubbles forming, that’s the sign that it’s time to flip (the pancake, not yourself). For a perfect . . .

Posted: 2017-12-23

Clearing the air on proper HRV settings

Call in an HVAC inspector or registered home inspector to ensure your unit is functioning optimally

Question: My wife and I recently relocated to Belleville, Ont., from Fergus, Ont., and for the first time, I am in a home with an HRV unit. Our new home is a 1, 400-square-foot condominium townhouse. Since occupying our new home, . . .

Posted: 2017-12-23

How to make your Christmas decorations stand out

Designer Taniya Nayak joined staff writer Jura Koncius last week on the Washington Post’sHome Front online chat. Here is an edited excerpt:   Question: What do you think is a reasonable number of lights for an eight-foot Christmas tree? Each year, my husband . . .

Posted: 2017-12-23

Guests deserve to sit pretty

Folding chairs shouldn't look or feel like an afterthought

When hosting for the holidays and beyond, extra seating is easily overlooked, says Aleah Valley, an event planner in Seattle. But if you plan your seating as well as you plan your food, Valley says, "your guests will feel appreciated and . . .

Posted: 2017-12-23

Make your list and check it twice for 2018

Wish lists and the holiday season go hand in hand. With Christmas upon us and the start of a new year only days away, it’s the perfect time to look forward to see what to expect the hottest home design trends . . .

Posted: 2017-12-23

Festive holiday influence trumps history

Christmas likely didn't look like this in 18th-century Colonial Williamsburg

The pineapple-studded wreaths, oyster-shell-trimmed swags and apple fans are some of the highlights of the annual holiday tours at 18th-century Colonial Williamsburg. They’re also the icons of what’s become known as the classic Williamsburg look. But when tour guides drop the . . .

Posted: 2017-12-23