Let here be light

Soffit replacement leads to LED upgrade

During a variety of other tasks on the property, the homeowner inquired about replacing the dark brown soffit below the extended roofline of a covered deck area in the backyard. Although the main fascia and soffits along the perimeter . . .

Posted: 2024-06-08

Attractive and affordable in St. Adolphe

Onyx design impresses with its livability, style and value

These days, young families looking for a move-up home are routinely looking at older resale homes that are priced in the $350, 000 to $400, 000 range. Not only that, but the prospect of getting involved in a bidding war . . .

Posted: 2024-06-08

Wow on Wellington Crescent

Spectacular custom home built to perfection

On the surface, every high-end luxury home looks amazing in and out. That said, there are subtle differences that buyers need to consider, says Brett Castelane of Century 21 Bachman & Associates. “A different level of care is taken in a . . .

Posted: 2024-06-08

When a renovation hands you lemons…

Late realization leads to creative flooring solution

What’s that saying about lemons and lemonade? A scenario developed during my recent kitchen remodel that may just be the quintessential example for how to turn a bad situation into something even better than planned. Although the homeowners had . . .

Posted: 2024-06-01

Passion for peonies

How to have them bloom for up to seven weeks and other answers to your questions

With their bodacious beauty and sweet fragrance, peonies are iconic garden plants that have withstood the test of time. Peonies have been cultivated for more than 2000 years and their value continues to resonate. Few other garden plants are . . .

Posted: 2024-06-01

Room to grow in Taylor Farm

Spacious two-storey loaded with style and function

Designing a luxury home involves more than conceiving a plan that’s designed solely to impress and attract notice. In other words, a luxury home can’t be one-dimensional in its design. If it is, chances are it will look good, but . . .

Posted: 2024-06-01

Summer a swell time for indoor renos

With only a month left in the school year, many Manitobans are finalizing their summer plans. Spending quality time over the next few months enjoying outdoor activities as much as we can, taking some well-earned vacation time or enjoying . . .

Posted: 2024-06-01

Updated and desirable in Deer Lodge

Large two story blends past with present

Walk down a street on any given day, and there’s always one home that piques your interest. That’s certainly the case with 212 Duffield St. As you look at it, you can’t help but feel it has a certain grandiosity to . . .

Posted: 2024-06-01

Discover the glee of grasses

Native and ornamental varieties offer transformative beauty

“Grasses bring a whole range of new aesthetic possibilities, ” says Nik Friesen-Hughes, landscape designer and owner of Dogwood Landscape Design. “Grasses are a great plant to tie things together. We all want to experiment, and our garden can be . . .

Posted: 2024-05-25

Big results in a small space

Tidying up a modest laundry room

The spatial layout challenges when designing a small laundry room require careful attention and strategic planning from the onset. In the early stages of my basement renovation, a portion of the intended space was reassigned to provide a walk-in . . .

Posted: 2024-05-25