The least wonderful time of the year

Love fall's vibrant colours? You can keep them

Fall. So many people just love fall. And I can understand why. No mosquitoes, the temperatures are cooler and often very pleasant... and the leaves change colour — it’s so beautiful.Those are some of the things I imagine people love . . .

Posted: 2016-10-15

Organizing through the clutter

In recent years, organizing and decluttering have become synonymous concepts, but they aren’t really the same thing. Although the two activities go hand in hand, the main purpose of organizing is not necessarily to discard things. Your closets and drawers . . .

Posted: 2016-10-15

An open concept with a twist

Rich, warm colours give home style and function

When you decide to buy a new home, that decision is rarely made based on one singular feature. Rather, that decision is multi-dimensional. In the final analysis, a home’s appeal stems from how a diverse collection of design features come . . .

Posted: 2016-10-15

Sold / Offered

A look at homes recently sold and on offer in and around Winnipeg

A look at homes recently sold and on offer in and around WinnipegPhotos by: When Genstar Developments conceived Devonshire Village, one of the goals was to achieve a diverse housing mix. Now, with the addition of The Gateway — a . . .

Posted: 2016-10-15

High-end finishes make a world of difference

The right materials promise both a luxury-house feel and functionality

Go through any condominium community and one thing quickly becomes apparent.That one thing? Though all units might be similar in sizes and appearances, they’re all different in how they’ve been finished by their owners. Some might feature basic finishes, others . . .

Posted: 2016-10-15

How to prepare for your Reserve Fund Study

There’s no time like the present for condo boards to start preparing all the paperwork they will need for their Reserve Fund Study, since it is quite a detailed financial document.In fact, condo boards can even start to gather their . . .

Posted: 2016-10-14

House brings heritage style into 21st century

HSC Lottery dream home will be open to the public this weekend

This year’s Health Sciences Centre (HSC) Millionaire Lottery dream home — offering luxury living in Crescentwood — is now fully finished and furnished, and open to the public for viewing. This Harvard Avenue gem is in the heart of a . . .

Posted: 2016-10-08

Catching problems early key to a healthy yard

Stressed trees can be a serious liability

Writing this column over the years, I have heard from many readers that they have followed my advice and now have a more informed understanding of how they can better take care of their trees and woody shrubs. I have . . .

Posted: 2016-10-08

A deck that blends old and new

Repurposing wrought iron sparked the creative process

When I was a kid, I likely spent as many hours with Lego as I did playing my first guitar. Both stimulated the mind, fuelled my passion and sparked a deep-seeded desire to create. Although the boxed Lego kits of . . .

Posted: 2016-10-08

Building a neighbourhood, one house at a time

Fort Garry couple have used their renovating and landscaping talents to connect with their neighbours

Every neighbourhood has one particular house or landscape people naturally gravitate to.It can be a combination of the open door policy and good nature of the homeowners, the assurance of feeling welcome and the natural ambiance of a well designed . . .

Posted: 2016-10-08