Enjoy summer with updated sunroom

Three-season rooms such as a sunroom, porch or even a balcony can finally be enjoyed now that the warm weather is here. There’s nothing like sitting with a cup of coffee in the morning and letting the sun work its . . .

Posted: 2016-05-14

Tower power

Three-storey townhomes offer unique and practical layout

It’s a common misconception among first-time home buyers that it takes $400, 000-plus to afford to move into a community such as Sage Creek.That’s not the case thanks to Bluestem Condominiums, said Brenlee Coates of Streetside Developments. "These three-storey townhome . . .

Posted: 2016-05-14

Sold / Offered

A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg

A look at recently sold homes in and around WinnipegPhotos by: There tends to be two types of show homes.The first simply overwhelms you with a quick burst of in-your-face wow factor. The second, by contrast, is more subtle in . . .

Posted: 2016-05-14

GOOD to GO

Waverley Heights bungalow move-in-ready

Young families looking for a starter home often experience two different schools of thought. The first entails buying a more "affordable" home (say, around $250, 000) that needs updating, and performing the required updates over a period of five years . . .

Posted: 2016-05-14

Sold / Offered

A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg

A look at recently sold homes in and around WinnipegPhotos by: Young families looking for a starter home often experience two different schools of thought. The first entails buying a more "affordable" home (say, around $250, 000) that needs updating, . . .

Posted: 2016-05-14

Living Alongside Giants

Excitement continues to mount as the new Seasons development takes shape to become a hub for commercial giants, including some entirely new names to Manitoba's retail scene.Nestled at the northwest corner of Sterling Lyon Parkway and Kenaston Boulevard, the conveniently . . .

Posted: 2016-05-12

Good to go

Waverley Heights bungalow move-in-ready

Young families looking for a starter home often experience two different schools of thought. The first entails buying a more "affordable" home (say, around $250, 000) that needs updating, and performing the required updates over a period of five years . . .

Posted: 2016-05-12

Gardening Begins: welcome back!

A brief break in correspondences from garden centres is a sign of a busy timetables of plant production, growing, receiving live plant materials (shrubs, trees and even tropical plants) along with the usual gardening materials favorable to plant growth including . . .

Posted: 2016-05-09

Tips to keep that Wascally Wabbit out of your garden

Question: Do you have any solutions to control rabbits from destroying my raspberry plants? I’ve thought about chicken wire but wondered if you might suggest something else. MaryAnswer: The best way to repel rabbits from chewing your shrubs is . . .

Posted: 2016-05-07

Annual choices

Irresistible thrillers, fillers and spillers

The best advice when shopping for annuals goes something like this:Decide where you would like to grow annuals, whether in sun-filled or shady beds or patio containers. Consider the colour palette that appeals most to you and will complement your . . .

Posted: 2016-05-07