An updated classic

Tuxedo bungalow’s full remodel all about attention to detail

There are many things to love about Tuxedo — the large, mature lots, its central location and the majestic collection of expansive, well-built homes. However, if there’s one thing that causes consternation among those looking for a home in the . . .

Posted: 2024-12-28

An appetite for waste reduction

Food-remnant drop-off bins a means to an end toward conservation and cutting emissions this festive season

The holiday season can be the most wonderful time of year. In many homes, tables will be set with traditional holiday dishes. Festive table-scapes will add sparkle with candlesticks, seasonal greenery, fresh-cut flowers, cinnamon sticks and cranberries. There will be . . .

Posted: 2024-12-21

Getting a handle on a long-awaited project

All fellow homeowners will agree that a house is an ongoing commitment. And despite any desire to make esthetic changes, maintenance often trumps renovation or redecoration. After all, there is only so much money to go around, and even the . . .

Posted: 2024-12-21

Modern country charm

With unique split floor plan and built-in flexibility, Grande Pointe Meadows bungalow has plenty to offer both families and empty-nesters

For a home to be at its most livable for more than one demographic, every aspect of its design must be spot-on. That applies especially to bungalows, due to the fact they’re sought after both by families and empty-nester couples. Randall . . .

Posted: 2024-12-21

Riverside revelation

Smartly updated East Kildonan bungalow maintains its original character

When you think of riverfront homes in East Kildonan, the first special route that may come to mind is Kildonan Drive. That’s natural, because it runs along the Red River for kilometres between Helmsdale Avenue and Rossmere Crescent along the . . .

Posted: 2024-12-21

Oh, the weather outside is…

… perfect for picking up some books on gardening

Whether you have a large garden or grow a few plants on a patio or windowsill, your interest in plants and nature opens the door to a world of new ideas and knowledge. Here are my recommendations for books . . .

Posted: 2024-12-14

Exhausting work

Replacing bathroom fans is supposed to be easy. Sure…

After finishing an ensuite renovation last year, the clients requested replacing the existing ceiling exhaust fan with a new, quieter model with greater air flow. We chose a high-efficiency exhaust fan and set an installation date for it and another . . .

Posted: 2024-12-14

Looks can be deceiving

Efficient use of space makes modest footprint seem larger than it is

First impressions might suggest this Transcona home is small. First impressions aren’t always accurate, however. In this case, the home in question — the Riverstone, Kensington Homes’ new attached two-storey home at 120 Hominick Pl. in Transcona’s Canterbury Park — . . .

Posted: 2024-12-14

The final frontier of living

St. Andrews home offers plenty of space, inside, outside and in the large outbuilding

It’s a dream of many: to live outside the city in a spacious, well-appointed home on a large lot that provides immediate privacy and peace when they get home. With long, frustrating commutes now the norm due to travel snarls . . .

Posted: 2024-12-14

Budding professionals

Sowing the seeds for future landscape horticulturists

What does a landscape horticulturist do? The common response might be that a landscape horticulturist is someone who works outdoors and cares for or designs residential landscapes. That’s an important part of what such a professional does, but it only . . .

Posted: 2024-12-07