Solid plan regarding infill homes required

With the final study by Toronto-based Hemson Consulting Ltd. released Thursday, I’m certain there is considerable discussion occurring today regarding Winnipeg’s proposed growth tax on housing.However, in that I submit this column earlier in the week, I had yet to . . .

Posted: 2016-09-03

Innovative products detect leaks, adjust lights, control ovens

If I could have just one smart home product in my home, although it’s a tough choice, I’d absolutely choose the Honeywell Lyric Wi-Fi Water Leak and Freeze Detector. The hardware for this early warning system is about the size of . . .

Posted: 2016-09-03

Don't be fooled by chocolate imposter

Question: I love chocolate more than anything in the entire world. However, white chocolate is something I can live without. What exactly is white chocolate? MorisaAnswer: Nothing beats the great taste, texture and versatility of chocolate. White chocolate is an imposter . . .

Posted: 2016-09-03

Keep moisture at bay with the right materials

Question: We met a few years ago when I fortunately called upon you to inspect an old apartment block. This block was being transformed into condo units. At the time we were looking to purchase a unit for our daughter. . . .

Posted: 2016-09-03

The mudroom: a safe spot for you and your boots

Mudrooms are the ugly ducklings of the home. Purely functional, the dirt and sloppiness are so integrated and expected in this room that "mud" is a part of its very name.While the romance of a grand, sweeping foyer is undeniable, . . .

Posted: 2016-09-03

Sound advice

Safe, sturdy trees offer peace of mind

It is not uncommon for me to receive inquiries that begin with: how safe is my tree?" Assessing the health and potential problems with a tree is not an exact science.One can observe the health of the leaves (during the . . .

Posted: 2016-09-03

Features galore

Multi-level cab-over design loaded with form and function

It’s something that home builders do on an ongoing basis: listen to feedback from their clients. Ultimately, that’s how new, improved home designs are conceived.The Luna – a 1, 577-square-foot multi-level cab-over found at 15 Larry Vickar Drive in Devonshire . . .

Posted: 2016-09-03

Sold & Offered

Recently, the Free Press ran a clever editorial cartoon depicting a home floating over the horizon attached to a balloon. Without having to say so, this cartoon represented the concern for housing prices currently taking place in Vancouver and Toronto.There . . .

Posted: 2016-09-03

New real estate company focuses on customer service

New real estate company focuses on customer service

Realtor Tony Martone had one clear-cut goal in mind when he and his wife Tessie conceived his new company, Beyond The Sale Realty. "I think there’s a real need to provide better customer service to buyers and sellers, and a . . .

Posted: 2016-09-03

Extraordinary opportunity

Raised bungalow offers exceptional quality, style

Realtors can often be heard saying: "This home must be seen to be appreciated."That is certainly the case with the 1, 831-square-foot bungalow at 22160 Mun 53N Rd. in Lorette, said Royce Finley of Royal LePage Prime Real Estate."The quality . . .

Posted: 2016-09-02