Dancing on the ceiling

Suspended tiles elevate style and utility

The suspended ceiling is the favoured option when finishing a basement or lower level, because it allows on-going access to the services strewn amidst the floor joists of the upper level. Should the need arise to address any issues, . . .

Posted: 2024-04-27

Schriemers Market Centre: A legacy of horticulture

Harry Schriemer is back and planning for the growing season with son Matt

Schriemers Market Centre on McGregor Farm Road is under new ownership. The first thing that new co-owner Matt Schriemer wanted me to know on my recent visit was that his dad, Harry Schriemer, is back. Harry Schriemer’s roots are so . . .

Posted: 2024-04-27

Affordable and desirable in Sage Creek

Large attached two-storey perfect for a growing family

When couples with young children look for a move-up home, they usually have a specific idea on what that home should offer their family. First, the home must be filled with all kinds of function to meet the daily demands . . .

Posted: 2024-04-27

Tips to help that summer reno go smoothly

While we are hoping to see frequent Winnipeg Jets Whiteouts for the next two months, the last of the winter weather is now behind us and Manitobans are turning their attention to preparing for spring yardwork, gardening, and planning . . .

Posted: 2024-04-27

Cool and classy condo on Wellington Crescent

Turnkey unit ready to go

As magnificent as the collection of condos that lines the west side of Wellington Crescent is, you don’t always know what you’re getting from one building to another. Which is to say that while one condo might be contemporary, there . . .

Posted: 2024-04-27

Cast perennials as stars in garden or patio pots

Noteworthy characteristicscreate eye-catching focal point

Gardeners, we are on the cusp of something big. The growing season is what we have all been waiting for. There is no time like the present to take stock of your planting areas so that you can decide . . .

Posted: 2024-04-20

Capilano captivates in Tourond Creek

St. Adolphe home combines cutting-edge comforts with rustic feel

One of the best things that comes with living in a countrified community is the peace and solitude it offers. St. Adolphe’s Tourond Creek has that in spades, says Cindi Burak, marketing manager for Signature Homes. “It has a different feel . . .

Posted: 2024-04-20

Waterfront home way ahead of its time

Creative design makes the most of parklike setting, river views

Take a drive down any street in the city, and you almost always come across one home that looks unlike any other in the area. That’s the case with 30 Kings Dr. While most of the other homes lining the countrified . . .

Posted: 2024-04-20

Your dream show home is open for viewing

Last month more than 30, 000 Manitobans visited 130 show homes on display during the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2024 Spring Parade of Homes. This unique showcase provides Manitobans with the chance to see the widest variety of new . . .

Posted: 2024-04-13

Container gardens ready to burst

Fabulous foliage and flowers for stylish designs in 2024

Every spring there are new annual plants to love. Many new introductions are part of a series with each new addition promising improved uniformity, better branching, and new colours or patterns. These are not empty promises. Before plant companies . . .

Posted: 2024-04-13