Setting up a good first impression

Woo your guests with a splashy entryway

If you need only one reason to invest in decorating your entryway, let it be this: everybody needs a good spot to make an entrance. But even for those among us who prefer to come and go with less of a . . .

Posted: 2017-05-06

Home of your dreams

McGrath Meadows are expansive and elegant

It’s something many people dream of: owning a home in a private setting that’s countrified, yet close to the city. A new development by Irwin Homes in Headingley — McGrath Meadows — is now offering prospective luxury home owners a prime . . .

Posted: 2017-05-06

Census data tell many tales about housing

With the passing of each census period, certain interesting statistics come forward that highlight changes and similarities from previous times. Recently, the Altus Group analyzed some housing results that I thought I’d share. First, the key base numbers from the 2011 . . .

Posted: 2017-05-06

A rare gem

Hundred-year-old Crestwood classic beautifully restored

It’s a home that RE/MAX Executives Realty’s Debra Ann Kaminsky refers to as rare on two counts. "First, it actually has two addresses, " she says of the 4, 200-square-foot Crescentwood classic, which was built in 1913. "There’s actually one (side) . . .

Posted: 2017-05-06

Sold

TransconaADDRESS: 503 Bond St.ASKING PRICE: $289, 900SOLD PRICE: $282, 000TAXES: $3, 274.83SQUARE FOOTAGE: 985BEDROOMS: 3BATHROOMS: 1LOT SIZE: 36 x 100LISTING AGENT: Lynda Mackie, Sutton Group-Kilkenny Real Estate, 204-890-9960SELLING AGENT: James Boschman, Royal LePage Prime, 204-989-7900 SOLD: Windsor Park ADDRESS: 69 Fontaine . . .

Posted: 2017-05-05

House taxes not the sole solution for market speculation

Governments continue to introduce legislation hoping to curb investment buying and speculation in the housing market, which they believe is artificially driving up prices. Back in August 2016, the British Columbia government imposed a 15 per cent tax on foreign nationals . . .

Posted: 2017-04-29

Alaska's finest flowers

Peonies see surge of interest thanks to late-season blooms

The peony has been in cultivation for more than 2, 000 years. Native to temperate regions of the world, including the Mediterranean region, eastern Asia, Europe and western North America, the genus Paeonia consists of about 32 species and more . . .

Posted: 2017-04-29

My shed is an island of misfit tools

I've got an impressive collection of gadgets that have little use

If there’s one thing we all know, it’s this: "you’ve gotta have the tools to do the job." Boy, have I got tools. And there’s no better time than the present to get ’em out, dust ’em off and get ’em . . .

Posted: 2017-04-29

How much fresh air does your home need?

Question: My concern is with the fresh air intake for my furnace. I was told that I needed a 12-centimetre duct, which they ran through the foundation at the front of the house. This is in addition to the 10-cm . . .

Posted: 2017-04-29

Feeders to make those birds hum

A cheap, easy-to-clean design is the best option

QUESTION: Spring is finally here! What is the best hummingbird feeder to purchase?— MarcAnswer: You do not need to spend a lot on a hummingbird feeder; choose one that is cheap and easy to clean. The choice boils down to personal . . .

Posted: 2017-04-29