Fresh and fancy in Falcon Lake

Spectacular private lake home checks off all the boxes

There are instances when a special property is in plain view for all to see. Then, there are instances when such a property is just enough off the beaten path to be hidden from sight. Yet, when you finally see it . . .

Posted: 2024-07-27

Take a peek inside a magical garden

Crescentwood owners combine lush planting with meaningful design

Attention to detail is key to Audrey McPhadden’s vision for her garden which is one of the reasons she and her husband Alan make such a good team. Audrey says gardening brings her organizational pleasure. “I like things that are intentionally . . .

Posted: 2024-07-20

Quartz provides a drastic transformation

At a recent kitchen expansion remodel, the existing kitchen area has expanded into the neighbouring dining room, after the removal of a dividing wall. The window wall introduces a symmetrical array of cupboards on either side of a centred . . .

Posted: 2024-07-20

Work put into Wilkins well worth it

Prairie Pointe home an engineering marvel

With single-family homes consistently topping the $600, 000 mark, families looking for a brand-new home find themselves looking for an affordable option that still offers livability. Bearing that in mind, Hilton Homes came up with the Wilkins, a 1, 551-sq.-ft., . . .

Posted: 2024-07-20

A royal beauty

Royalwood home offers wonderful sense of privacy

For one reason or another, homes tend to come up for sale infrequently in certain neighbourhoods. One of those neighbourhoods is Royalwood. An unhurried drive through the area quickly shows you why its residents love living there. Mature trees line the streets . . .

Posted: 2024-07-20

Walk this way

Waterfront Drive is an inspiration

An urban paradise of lush gardens and iconic design is a part of everyday life for downtown residents and a welcoming place for visitors From lush floral displays to iconic design, Waterfront Drive is an urban paradise. The relaxed character . . .

Posted: 2024-07-13

The mighty miter retrofit

The challenge when readying an old deck for a composite upgrade is ensuring the existing structural components of the old framework meet the composite top-decking requirements for proper installation. Typically, a lumber deck will be framed with 2×8 joists . . .

Posted: 2024-07-13

Bungalows selling fast in Westwood

Glendale Estates to offer 12 more condos due to high demand

When Myles Kraut of Karma Developments conceived Glendale Estates, he thought the new infill condo development would resonate with empty nesters in Westwood. However, he wasn’t quite prepared for just how much area residents would embrace the project, particularly its . . .

Posted: 2024-07-13

Not your standard two-storey

Linden Woods home has plenty to offer

If there’s one thing everyone desires in a home, it’s that it would serve as a peaceful, safe and quiet harbour where they can retreat to unwind and feel refreshed. Brett Castelane of Century 21 Bachman & Associates says 113 . . .

Posted: 2024-07-13

Shelf help for this kitchen reno

Maple veneer shelving spruces up pantry

Another “while you’re here” moment occurred recently at a current kitchen expansion and renovation project. The design involved the removal of a wall that partitioned the old kitchen space from the existing dining room. Without the wall, the kitchen . . .

Posted: 2024-07-06