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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Headingley home has charm

Show home takes advantage of larger lot

One of the best things about building a home outside the city is that larger lots allow builders to build homes that couldn’t be built on smaller city lots. A prime example is Gino’s Homes’ new show home at 2 . . .

Posted: 2024-08-17

Stately Wolseley home is a cut above

Elaborate construction, finishes give stately residence a touch of grandeur

Walk down any street in the city, and there always seems to be one home that commands your attention. A stately two-and-a-half storey home at 150 Canora St. in Wolseley is one of those homes, says Eric Neumann of Real . . .

Posted: 2024-08-17