Turning back the clock

We're not just picking up junk -- what we do is called cultural anthropology

Many thanks to my new editor and old friend Willy Williamson for inviting me to sit down and write a column again. In case you’ve wondered where I’ve been, I’m semi-retired and loving it. This new gig writing once a . . .

Posted: 2016-09-24

Neighbours' smoking really stinks

QUESTION: I would like to ask advice, if I may, with regards to a previous article Ways to keep the neighbour’s smoke out. I have moved into a rental flat on the third floor and the neighbours underneath have chain-smoked there . . .

Posted: 2016-09-24

Keeping your evergreens green

The shrubs require a dedicated effort but are well worth it

From time to time I get inquiries about the browning of evergreen ground junipers. Typically these evergreen plants are planted in low lying ground beds in groupings of 5 to 25, or even larger.Initially, the clusters of low-lying evergreen shrub . . .

Posted: 2016-09-24

Giving your garden some structure

Outdoor spaces are the perfect places to build your own Garden of Eden

THERE aremany things to think about when designing a garden— where toplant, where touse hardscapingmaterials, whether to include space for a vegetable garden and so forth.What to plant is one of the biggest questions, but so, too, is how to . . .

Posted: 2016-09-24

Number crunching at the Fall Parade of homes

The comfortable weather of the past two weeks has been bringing interested visitors by the thousands to the Fall Parade of Homes. Sales agents are reporting that individuals were lined up outside the door in anticipation of visiting their home.The . . .

Posted: 2016-09-24

Number crunching at the Fall Parade of homes

The comfortable weather of the past two weeks has been bringing interested visitors by the thousands to the Fall Parade of Homes. Sales agents are reporting that individuals were lined up outside the door in anticipation of visiting their home. The . . .

Posted: 2016-09-24

Fashion meets function

Huntington Homes' entry in the Fall Parade of Homes has received rave reviews for its sense of comfort

It’s a sensation that doesn’t often happen when you enter a home. That sensation? Feeling as if the home is as comfortable as a pair of well-worn shoes that fit perfectly because they fit every subtle contour of your feet.Huntington . . .

Posted: 2016-09-24

Murano Gardens project prepares for Phase 2

'Fantastic' response has developer pleasantly surprised

To date, Murano Gardens of Linden Woods has sold 80 per cent of the suites in its Phase 1. With demand for suites high, construction for Phase 2 of the project is slated for this coming spring.Anupam Kothari, president of . . .

Posted: 2016-09-24

Coming home to Niverville

Affordable, high-quality gem just a short jaunt away

When it comes to move-up homes, the terms "affordable" and "high-quality" usually can’t be uttered in the same sentence. The reason for that? Simple: Affordable homes usually are lacking quality, while it’s hard to find a solid, high-quality home when . . .

Posted: 2016-09-24

A Community to Call Home, Again

Charleswood remains one of Winnipeg’s most treasured neighbourhoods. With its small town vibe, well-established services and country inspired charm, it’s no wonder that people who grew up here are choosing to come back to the first new development the area . . .

Posted: 2016-09-23