Cavernous condo

Immaculate townhome packed with space, style and function

The typical knock on condominiums — whether they be apartment-style or townhome-style — is a lack of space.And that’s understandable. If you’re an empty nester downsizing to a 1, 000 square foot condominium from a 2, 000-sq.-ft. home, trying to . . .

Posted: 2016-04-09

The queen of vines

Clematis belongs to a genus of more than 250 species around the world

Even if you are not growing clematis in your garden, most likely you are familiar with Jackmanii clematis. The most popular clematis variety in the world, Jackmanii, with its prolific royal purple blooms, traces its proud lineage to the mid-1800s . . .

Posted: 2016-04-02

Patching concrete not a permanent solution

Question: I have a concrete driveway at my Crestview home that started to crumble. It would cost $6, 000 to $8, 000 to replace it. I don’t want to spend that kind of cash. I went to the home and . . .

Posted: 2016-04-02

Thrift stores loaded with unique decor ideas

Have you ever noticed on decorating shows that when the designers go shopping for unique decor pieces they usually hit a salvage shop, antique shop or upcycling design centre? To find truly one-of-a-kind items that speak to you is a . . .

Posted: 2016-04-02

Bungalow with walk-out basement luxurious and livable

Bungalow with walk-out basement luxurious and livable

It’s a challenge that all builders grapple with when building a luxury home: making it luxurious, yet livable.Consequently, when the design team at Hearth Homes designed the Bergen — a 1, 981 square-foot bungalow found at 121 Rose Lake Court . . .

Posted: 2016-04-02

Masterfully updated

River Heights gem offers modern appeal with classic style

There are instances when just a cursory glance of a home can be misleading. A prime example would be the 11/2-storey home found at 181 Ash St. in North River Heights. At first glance, it doesn’t look all that big. . . .

Posted: 2016-04-02

Spring is coming...

Each spring we watch the snow melt, hearing the geese return while diligently keeping tuned to the weather and tracking the minutes of increased daylight. Each year, we witness the advancing of spring at different times; sometimes it’s . . .

Posted: 2016-04-01

Call of the jungle

Inspiration for a tropical landscape / F11

There is a scene in The Wizard of Oz where Dorothy surveys her new and colourful surroundings and says to her dog, "Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore." Lynne Mellow, a Winnipeg resident, also recalls feeling . . .

Posted: 2016-03-26

Coconut oil is a household superstar

Question: On impulse I purchased a huge jar of coconut oil. I used it in my ginger cookie recipe and it was very difficult to mix with the dry ingredients. The cookies turned out well. Are there any hints to . . .

Posted: 2016-03-26

Rite of spring

Winnipeg Home & Garden Show shaping up to be a great weekend

Quick — name an annual spring tradition that’s been a fixture on Winnipeg calendars for 42 years? If you guessed The Winnipeg Home & Garden Show, you are correct, although if you guessed the Home Expressions Show, you still get . . .

Posted: 2016-03-26