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Inspiring ideas for container gardens
Four gardeners share their favourite recipes
I love container gardens because they create an immediate impact. They provide a chance to experiment with new or different plant varieties and play with colours, textures, and unique forms. But there is also the opportunity for creative interpretation. Who . . .
Posted: 2024-07-06
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Have it all in West St. Paul
Large and loaded two-storey waiting for a growing family
If there’s one thing that a large family needs, it’s space. That said, there also must be a certain element of style present to give all that space style and character. The Hampton II — A & S Homes’ brand-new show . . .
Posted: 2024-07-06
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Classy and classic in Crescentwood
Spacious condo updated and unique
One of the coolest things about Winnipeg is its wonderful mix of old and new architecture. No matter what area of the city you might be wandering through, you just never know what type of gem you might find tucked . . .
Posted: 2024-07-06
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Cottage kitchen facelift
Remote job sites always bring challenges
The importance of ensuring everything will be on hand upon arriving at a remote jobsite cannot be overstated. Prior to departing for a boat-access only cottage kitchen facelift project, the list of required tools, necessary materials and fasteners was . . .
Posted: 2024-06-29
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Cool and unique plants for your garden
Garden centres are brimming with plants that will add instant pizazz
Shopping for a plant that is a conversation starter? If you are in the market for a unique focal point, dramatic contrast, shocking beauty, or something out of the ordinary, you don’t have to look too far. There are so . . .
Posted: 2024-06-29
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Avery design set to shine
Large bungalow loaded with high-end features
One of the best things about building on a king-sized country lot is that a builder has more freedom to use their imagination in how they design a home. That added freedom certainly translated to the design of the Avery, . . .
Posted: 2024-06-29
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Better than new in Oak Bluff West
Sprawling bungalow loaded with features
When realtor Jon Wiebe thinks of his new listing at 43 Blacksmith Road in Oak Bluff West, one thought comes immediately to mind. “This home begins with tremendous curb appeal, ” he says of the 1, 898 sq. ft. bungalow, . . .
Posted: 2024-06-29
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Growing and showing
Gorgeous gardens on display in a packed lineup of summer tours
Talk to any gardener in Winnipeg, Brandon, Neepawa, Steinbach, Selkirk, and surrounding areas and they all say the same thing: plants are bigger, happier, and lusher than any of us have seen in recent years. That’s one very good . . .
Posted: 2024-06-22
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Reach the breach
New picture windows boost natural light in expanded kitchen
The introduction of a new window along a finished exterior wall involves many crucial steps. At my current jobsite, the interior kitchen design calls for windows on either side of the stove, to create symmetry along the wall of . . .
Posted: 2024-06-22
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Modern farmhouse ready for growing family
Transcona two-storey checks off all the boxes
One of the biggest challenges that a builder faces is making a mid-sized home feel like a much larger home. Suffice it to say Manak Homes took on that challenge and passed it with flying colours. Even though the home is . . .
Posted: 2024-06-22