Protect your home from winter runoff

It’s the time of year homeowners view with mixed emotions. On the one hand, spring is a joyous time because five to six months of snow is finally starting to disappear. At the same time, that spring melt can engender panic . . .

Posted: 2017-04-01

Look at this photograph

Thousands of memories preserved for quiet reflection

Did I ever mention that Mad Dog Vachon and I were once a couple? I present picture proof of that fascinating concept here today, with a notation in Mad Dog’s handwriting describing us as "cuties" — which we definitely were. Yes, . . .

Posted: 2017-04-01

SOLD & OFFERED

A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg

St. Vital ADDRESS: 93 St. Michael Rd. ASKING PRICE: $419, 900 SOLD PRICE: $420, 000 TAXES: Not yet assessed SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 343 BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 2 LOT SIZE: 40 x 120 LISTING AGENT: Alison O’Toole, Century 21 Bachman & Associates, 204-223-0678     178 Holly Dr. Oakbank ADDRESS: 178 Holly Dr. ASKING PRICE: . . .

Posted: 2017-04-01

In the life of a Garden Centre

Preparing for spring

March can be a test to a garden centre. Centres are preparing for the upcoming season; multiple departments within their greenhouse business needing attention and detail. "Busy", yes! March is the start of the gardening season where preparation is vital. . . .

Posted: 2017-03-30

Outwitting clever canines

It has taken years of experimentation to find the right gate for my dogs

Most pet owners will agree it is nearly impossible to quarantine a pet to a specific area of the house 100 per cent of the time — and so drastic measures are often required. My 10-pound cockapoo-havanese mix, Molly, is queen . . .

Posted: 2017-03-25

Living large -- on the lower level

In many homes, basements and lower levels often feel cold and uninviting, but that doesn’t always have to be the case. What many people often overlook or ignore is the fact that a lower level is usable space. Especially during a time . . .

Posted: 2017-03-25

Little-known fact: Parade homes stay open year-round

The formal portion of the 2017 Spring Parade of Homes ends Sunday at 6 p.m., but not to worry, almost all of the show homes that have been part of the Parade will remain open for viewing well after that. . . .

Posted: 2017-03-25

Little-known fact: Parade homes stay open year-round

The formal portion of the 2017 Spring Parade of Homes ends Sunday at 6 p.m., but not to worry, almost all of the show homes that have been part of the Parade will remain open for viewing well after that. . . .

Posted: 2017-03-25

A contemporary side-by-side

Refreshing one-of-a-kind home is spacious and bright

It’s a sight you don’t often see in Crescentwood. Yet, there it is, tucked away on Hector Avenue, just west of Stafford Street: a contemporary-looking side-by-side. This is no ordinary infill home, says Ed Dale Jr. of RE/MAX Professionals. "The home was . . .

Posted: 2017-03-25

Perfectly arranged

World-class florist shares bouquet-design tips

Behind every dream wedding stands a florist whose flair and talented design gives poetic expression to his or her client’s style and personality. Every sumptuous detail is considered carefully and executed perfectly. Next month, when Holly Heider Chapple is in town . . .

Posted: 2017-03-25