Roland Church Lofts truly a labour of love

Twelve units available in heavenly project

It was a serendipitous event that realtor Luke Wiebe considers a foreshadowing of what was to happen years later in his real estate career. "A while back, I was in the city’s Exchange District with my wife, " he recalls. "I . . .

Posted: 2017-06-10

'A lot of house for your hard-earned dollar'

There are two elements that most people see as being mutually exclusive in a new home: space and affordability. After all, the bigger the home, the more it’s bound to cost — right? Not necessarily, says Ron Tardiff, Ventura Custom Homes’ sales . . .

Posted: 2017-06-10

Timeless beauty

Sprawling abode sits on gorgeous countryside

Even though a home might "only" be 17-years-old, that doesn’t mean it’s impervious to the ravages of time — especially in Manitoba’s harsh climate. That said, 1062 Lockport Rd. — a 2, 120-square-foot bungalow situated on a 40-acre lot in St. . . .

Posted: 2017-06-10

Can trees feel?

Have you ever touched a tree, its trunk bark, its leaves or its twigs? We could ask this question in reverse. Can a tree sense that it is being touched? From a day to day perspective, trees are "touched" mostly . . .

Posted: 2017-06-03

Wouldn't you love these?

Woody plants can transform the landscape of your urban garden

Every urban greenspace and outdoor living space deserves to have woody plants. Lack the proper space to grow a shrub or tree? Growing shrubs, even trees, in containers has the power to transform your outdoor space and maximize its usage. With . . .

Posted: 2017-06-03

Subtle but powerful

Great trim enhances a room without taking over

So, once the framing is done and the electrical, ventilation and plumbing have been mapped out and implemented, the insulation is inserted between every joist and sealed up behind the poly. The drywall is hung and taped and corner bead is . . .

Posted: 2017-06-03

Don't sweat it, finding the right ceiling fan can be a breeze

Once an eyesore, the room-cooling devices are now sleeker and quieter

It doesn’t matter how design-minded you are — when the temperature starts rising, you want to beat the heat. But ceiling fans are a contentious topic. Blacklisted by designers for being noisy, tacky and outdated, they’re often the first thing to . . .

Posted: 2017-06-03

Cheaper renos may cost more in the long run

With the end of the school year rapidly approaching and summer only weeks away, June tends to be the perfect time for homeowners to turn their attention to sprucing up with some outdoor home renovations. And whether it’s building a . . .

Posted: 2017-06-03

Metamorphosis

Renovation transforms home to feel contemporary

The moment you step inside 14 Blossom Bay, you feel like you’ve walked into a home that feels contemporary, if not new. That wasn’t the case when its outgoing owner — interior designer/artist Mary-Anne Rudy — purchased the Charleswood-area home a . . .

Posted: 2017-06-03

How to win a war against cutworms

Question: It’s that time of year, the cutworms are back (at least I think they are cutworms)! Help, how can I get rid of those nasty creatures? — Emanuel Answer: The first step is to identify the culprits. Are your unwelcome visitors: . . .

Posted: 2017-06-03