Sold / Offered

SOLD: River Park South ADDRESS: 410-130 Creek Bend Rd. ASKING PRICE: $315, 000 SOLD PRICE: $305, 000 TAXES: $3, 396.18 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 095 BEDROOMS: 2 BATHROOMS: 2 LOT SIZE: Condominium LISTING AGENT: Janet Marshall, Century 21 Bachman & Associates, 204-453-7653 SELLING AGENT: Miguel Teixeira, Realty Executives 1st Choice, 204-885-8999   SOLD: . . .

Posted: 2017-11-10

A golden design

Sterling Homes has a winner with Headingley bungalow

When a builder wins a Parade of Homes gold award, it’s no accident. To win the top award, a home must feature a design that’s well-balanced in every aspect, from floor plan to utilization of space to overall livability and, of . . .

Posted: 2017-11-10

Move in and enjoy

Like-new St. Vital home awash in high-end amenities

Think of multi-generational family homes and you tend to think of the Bridgwater communities — and South Pointe in Waverley West. The reason there’s such a high concentration of these homes in these areas is simple — both are newer communities . . .

Posted: 2017-11-10

Get ready to light up the neighbourhood

Not sure how it all started, but my late father, Dave — he was crazy about Christmas. When we were kids, there was no shortage of decorations around the house and our parents always made sure we had the latest and . . .

Posted: 2017-11-10

MHBA building on excellence

Trade show focuses on safety, trends

Ongoing professional development is a key piece of what differentiates a Manitoba Home Builders’ Association (MHBA) member from other residential construction companies in Manitoba. MHBA builder and renovator members keep up to date on the newest information and trends, the latest . . .

Posted: 2017-11-04

Snowblower dos and don'ts

Tips and tricks from snow-removal experts

Gerry Fenske doesn’t have to look outside to check if it’s snowing — he simply waits for the phone to ring. Fenske, who, along with his business partner Floyd Monkman, owns and operates Floyd’s Power Equipment on Fife Street, has been . . .

Posted: 2017-11-04

Once more unto the breach

Invasive renovations are difficult -- but often worthwhile

One of the most unnerving processes during an invasive renovation is the breach — stripping away what is there to facilitate the merging of new construction to the existing structure. During the summer months, my two-storey addition began to quickly take . . .

Posted: 2017-11-04

Smarten up your home

It used to take a lot of money to make your home a smart home. A doctorate in software and/or electrical engineering didn’t hurt, either. Today, making your house smarter is as easy as plugging in a light bulb — literally. Better . . .

Posted: 2017-11-04

Fruit grown fresh at home

Compact cultivars of apples can turn almost any property into an orchard

The desire for fresh taste is driving demand for fruit trees and, in particular, varieties grown on dwarfing rootstock. Philip Ronald, owner of Riverbend Orchards, says apple trees are the No. 1 selling fruit crop and a major plant for . . .

Posted: 2017-11-04

Cargo containers can make fine homes

Trend has gained mainstream popularity over past 10 years or so

Cargo containers, long a staple of international trade, are designed to be affordable, sturdy and watertight. So it’s no surprise that for decades, they’ve been repurposed by the military, the needy or just the hip for other uses, including dwellings. What’s . . .

Posted: 2017-11-04