Rock stars

Stone sculptures transcend the boundaries of space and time

Over time there are few things in our personal space that stay the same. In the landscape, plants live and die. The design of our outdoor space evolves or is recreated. Structural materials in the man-made environment gradually age and . . .

Posted: 2016-08-27

A look at recently sold and offered homes in and around Winnipeg

When it comers to real estate, square footage can be misleading. Homes often seem either smaller or larger than their listed size.The Ventura Custom Homes show home found at 129 Larry Vickar Dr. West in Devonshire Village falls into the . . .

Posted: 2016-08-27

Transform your spare bedroom into workspace

For many homeowners, it is not unusual for spare bedrooms to be used as home offices. In fact, with so many working from home, the influx of virtual meetings and telecommuting, home offices are no longer considered to be an . . .

Posted: 2016-08-27

Better understanding new home-buyers

For the second time, the Canadian Home Builders Association has partnered with Avid Ratings Canada to create the Home Buyer Preference Survey. Avid contacted more than 3, 000 recent new home-buyers from coast to coast to find out what was . . .

Posted: 2016-08-27

Make fall colours work for your home office

Coolest shades of season energize work, study spaces

Back to school means back to work for adults and kids alike. What better time to update your home office or study area to boost not only your decor, but your family’s productivity as well? That’s the message of leading . . .

Posted: 2016-08-27

Trembling aspen common and thriving

For many people the aspen poplar tree is mostly a nuisance on their cottage lots. The trees have a habit of dying, seemingly without cause. If I were to tell you that the oldest living tree species today anywhere on . . .

Posted: 2016-08-27

Make your own waterless hand cleaner

Question: Can you tell me how to make my own waterless hand cleaner? — RubyAnswer: The FDA states that in order for a waterless hand cleaner to effectively kill germs, it must contain at least 60 per cent alcohol. Make . . .

Posted: 2016-08-27

Functional elegance

Oak Bluff West bungalow a well-balanced design

Wow factor comes in two forms in show homes. The first form is — in many instances — a jaw-dropping design feature a builder has deliberately placed front-and-centre to serve as an unmistakable focal point.The second form is more subtle. . . .

Posted: 2016-08-27

Multiple dimensions

Scotia Street classic a terrific opportunity for family or investors

Back in the early 1920s, it was the home on Scotia Street. Fast-forward to 2016, and the home — a stately two-and-a-half storey, 3, 822-square-foot brick-and-stucco beauty situated on a sprawling riverfront lot surrounded by scores of mature trees — . . .

Posted: 2016-08-27

Lavender fields forever

With care and caution legendary plant can thrive in Manitoba

At Bleu Lavande, Canada’s largest lavender farm (and the second largest in North America), more than 100, 000 lavender plants are grown in row after undulating row.Located in Fitch Bay, near Magog in the Eastern Townships of Quebec on 97 . . .

Posted: 2016-08-20