Designer digs

Multi-level home features practical and spectacular layout

Take an imaginatively designed and meticulously updated home and place it in a secluded, countrified location, and what do you get? A contemporary, country cool classic, that’s what.Or, to be more exact, 225 Egerton Rd., a 1, 900-square-foot multi-level split . . .

Posted: 2016-03-19

How the pros install your new countertops

You're renovating your kitchen. Your new cabinets are installed and you've chosen the countertop of your dreams. So, what's next? It's time to install your new countertops. Best to let the professionals do their thing, but how exactly do they . . .

Posted: 2016-03-17

Welcome to Scoville

Is it hot enough for you?

Early March is the ideal time for starting peppers indoors, but if time is getting away from you or if the prospect of seeds, heat mats and growing lights just isn’t your thing, then let someone else do it for . . .

Posted: 2016-03-12

Great home and garden tips from resourceful Manitobans

I collect colanders at garage sales and use them as planters. I have the most colourful collection of planters on my block. This year I am giving a colourful colander and fresh herb plant to my mother and mother in-law . . .

Posted: 2016-03-12

Properly seal unused chimney to prevent moisture issues

Question: I am trying to help a friend with a leaky chimney, which is allowing spring run-off water into their basement. The house is about 50 years old and the masonry chimney is outside the main concrete foundation wall, which . . .

Posted: 2016-03-12

Cool clique

EQ3's Assembly collection gives fresh faces a boost

The design industry is so full of emerging talent, it can be hard to stand out. But here are some Canadians (and one American), who are earning plaudits.EQ3, the Winnipeg-based modern furniture company, is known for supporting Canadian designers. EQ3’s . . .

Posted: 2016-03-12

Blue is cheerful, calming and versatile

Last week, we looked at adding red to your decor. This week, we’ll look at another popular primary colour: blue.We have a medium sky blue wall colour in our bedroom and absolutely love it.It’s cheerful and airy during the day . . .

Posted: 2016-03-12

Make your Spring Parade of Homes more enjoyable

The first week of the Spring Parade of Homes has concluded and the fabulous weather has resulted in large crowds visiting the new show homes. Each year, we print a primer for Parade attendees; just a couple of tips to . . .

Posted: 2016-03-12

New homes offer style, function, value and great location

As much as people focus on style when they look at a new home, they often overlook a subtle, yet important feature: none other than a home’s overall livability.Three elements play a central role in determining how livable a home . . .

Posted: 2016-03-12

Solid choice

Waterside Estates bungalow offers terrific amenities and exceptional value

As neighbourhoods go in the city, Transcona’s Waterside Estates is one that tends to fly under the radar of prospective home buyers. Found on a mid-sized tract of land on the south side of Dugald Road off Guy Savoie Drive . . .

Posted: 2016-03-12