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Behemoth deck built under hot sun
Despite heat and hurdles project completed on schedule
Occasionally last-minute deck design changes occur. Provided the overall footprint area does not exceed the original layout, the pre-ordered quantity of treated lumber delivered will usually suffice. At a recent large-scale deck-build earlier this summer, the footprint increased slightly . . .
Posted: 2024-08-31
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Standing tall in Highland Pointe
Stylish two-storey laid out to perfection
A home’s appeal is derived from two separate but intertwined design qualities. First, a home’s layout must be logical and well-thought out for it to be as user-friendly as possible. Second, its overall design must possess a creativity that’s rooted in . . .
Posted: 2024-08-31
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Solid and stylish in Silver Heights
Two-storey split design beautifully updated
When you drive through certain neighbourhoods in the city, one good, long look at the streetscape generally gives you a read on what it’s all about. In the case of Silver Heights, most of the homes were built in the . . .
Posted: 2024-08-31
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Fall Parade of Homes just four weeks away
It’s hard to believe that we are only four weeks away from the 2024 Fall Parade of Homes! The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s Parade of Homes is the signature showcase event for Manitoba’s residential construction industry, providing Manitobans interested . . .
Posted: 2024-08-24
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New hydrangea varieties coming soon
The best flowering shrub is getting better
If there is a conundrum with hydrangeas, it is this – new varieties keep getting better and this trend is expected to continue. As satisfied as you may be with the hydrangea varieties you are currently growing, you can . . .
Posted: 2024-08-24
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TINY home away from HOME
Backyard gazebo provides peace and protection
Even with a beautiful and functional deck in the backyard, homeowners sometimes long for another option that allows outdoor lounging while protected from the bugs and elements. At a recent jobsite, phase two of a backyard rehabilitation got underway shortly . . .
Posted: 2024-08-24
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Thinking outside the PERIMETER
Attached two-storey in St. Adolphe’s Tourond Creek dressed to impress
When realtors often advise frustrated home buyers to widen their search radius to include areas they hadn’t considered before, they often neglect to think of areas outside the city. St. Adolphe is one of those areas, says Tabitha Baete, Kensington . . .
Posted: 2024-08-24
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HEAVENLY in Headingley
Beautiful bungalow loaded with style and comfort
A 1, 900-plus-square-foot bungalow at 16 Oakmont Cresc. in Headingley is one of those timeless homes, says David De Leeuw of Royal LePage Prime Real Estate. “This home was beautifully built and developed by Huntington Homes back in 2003, ” . . .
Posted: 2024-08-24
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A gardener’s field trip
Every plant lover needs to visit the Central Experimental Farm
If you have a desire to travel in the last remaining weeks of summer or want to satisfy your wanderlust in the coming fall months, the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa is one of the best places to visit. . . .
Posted: 2024-08-17
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Sprucing up an old deck
When the homeowners have grown accustomed to, and have no desire to change the size or design of an existing deck that has begun to show signs of wear and tear, the easiest and most cost-effective solution involves replacing . . .
Posted: 2024-08-17