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

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

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

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

Choose the right builder for your new home

Making the decision to build rather than buy a new home can seem like a daunting task. For most, building a new home is the largest investment they will make in their lifetime. It can seem like an intimidating . . .

Posted: 2024-06-22

Superior views on Wellington Crescent

Luxury penthouse condo picture perfect

While a condominium complex built in 1987 isn’t all that old, the reality is that many suites in a 37-year-old building will need updating. That was the case with a mammoth 2, 500 sq. ft., two-bedroom plus den suite at . . .

Posted: 2024-06-22

Recent home sales around Winnipeg

SOLD – A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg SOLD: North End ADDRESS: 1245 College Ave. ASKING PRICE: $274, 900 SOLD PRICE: $310, 000 TAXES: $3, 797.79 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 225 BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 2 LOT SIZE: 50 x 111 LISTING AGENT: Glenn & Cheryl Kisil, Kisil . . .

Posted: 2024-06-15

Hey — While you’re here…

A contractor’s work is never done

The running joke that has perpetuated my existence as a renovator has been inadvertently sustained by my roster of clients, throughout the years. No matter the circumstance, and in one form or another, it seems a homeowner cannot resist . . .

Posted: 2024-06-15

Class and convenience in Grande Pointe Meadows

Large country bungalow loaded with extras

It’s a quality not every new home design possesses: an immediate feeling of comfort, function and serenity. That’s the feeling that envelopes you the instant you set foot in the foyer at 415 Grande Pointe Meadows Boulevard, says Fred Dawes . . .

Posted: 2024-06-15

Transformed in Charleswood

Large two-storey remodelled to perfection

Several years back, a young, creative-minded couple was looking in Tuxedo for an estate-like home that was situated on a large, mature lot. That didn’t work out too well, says Ryan Jones of RE/MAX One Group. “They looked there, but realized . . .

Posted: 2024-06-15