Paint it blue

Bring sky's hue to ceiling

In Richmond, Va., people debate their favourite sky-blue paint colour for porch ceilings as they do their favourite biscuit recipe. "It’s all about bringing the outside in, " said designer Suellen Gregory, who has seen blue ceilings on front and back . . .

Posted: 2017-06-17

What lies within

A little exploration can turn up a big surprise

‘What do you mean you don’t use it? (gasp sputter). Why not?" That was my somewhat flabbergasted response to my good friend Laurie Gydé when, on a tour of her home, I spotted a cool-looking "escape" through a Plexiglas panel at . . .

Posted: 2017-06-17

Greenery gets the gold

Garden rooted in Canadian nature honoured at prestigious show

The narratives of a garden are what make a particular garden experience meaningful. When the stories are told well, the garden design has far-reaching resonance, inspiring viewers to seek to discover and understand the designer’s creative vision. This story starts in . . .

Posted: 2017-06-17

How to buy the right vacuum cleaner

Vacuuming is a chore, so when the cleaner leaves behind debris, it’s frustrating. The problem might not be the vacuum cleaner, but what you’re asking it to do. For better results, manufacturers and dealers say buyers need to keep a few . . .

Posted: 2017-06-17

Living (not so) large

Decorator's tips, tricks for furnishing small spaces

New York interior decorator Nick Olsen, who designed the Salon du Beau Monde room in this year’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House, joined staff writer Jura Koncius last week on the Washington Post’s Home Front online chat. Here is an . . .

Posted: 2017-06-17

Super scraps

When my boys were in elementary school, their science teachers launched a program in the cafeteria called the ORT Report, in which the students measured their food waste. The goal was to cut down on their environmental footprint. According to the dictionary, . . .

Posted: 2017-06-17

Affordable luxury 'to go'

It’s a misconception custom homebuilders find themselves addressing on a continual basis — the idea that their sole stock in trade is building luxury homes priced in the million-dollar range. Not surprisingly, it’s a notion custom homebuilders such as Maric Homes . . .

Posted: 2017-06-17

Riverfront rapture

Bright, spacious Wolseley home surrounded by natural beauty

Real estate agent Eric Neumann says 1244 Wolseley Ave. is a rare find. "First of all, the home was built in 1949, so it has a concrete foundation plus steel-beam construction in the basement. Second, the home sits on a huge, . . .

Posted: 2017-06-17

Sold/Offered

A LOOK AT RECENTLY SOLD HOMES IN AND AROUND WINNIPEG

OakbankADDRESS: 24 Sage Pl.ASKING PRICE: $419, 900SOLD PRICE: $412, 000TAXES: $4, 382.63SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 555BEDROOMS: 5BATHROOMS: 3LOT SIZE: 80 x 140LISTING AGENT: Connie Levesque, Property Exchange Group, 204-444-4646SELLING AGENT: Andy Kloppenborg, Re/Max Performance Realty, 204-999-4455 SOLD: Springfield ADDRESS: 71027 Stoneridge Rd. ASKING . . .

Posted: 2017-06-16

Four Season Recreational Living

If you are looking for a piece of paradise with a soothing and serene life all year round, Joan Fehr has the place for you. After hearing from her customers, the co-owner of CherryHill Living, an RV park and park-model community . . .

Posted: 2017-06-13