Flexible and fashionable

Contemporary design results in great use of space

As much as families value luxury, they place an even higher value on practicality and flexibility, said Philip Musick, sales representative for 38 East Plains Dr."For families, flexibility is paramount in a home’s floor plan, " he said."This home is . . .

Posted: 2016-02-27

Golden opportunity

Charming Kingston Row two-storey loaded with character

It’s a dream for many a young family: being able to own a home in a quiet, mature — and well-located — neighbourhood. At the same time, that dream often seems unattainable, as homes in mature neighbourhoods tend to fetch . . .

Posted: 2016-02-27

Seed to Plant: Tips to success

Time spent choosing seeds for the right location is the initial step in creating a beautiful garden. Your decisions are made and your intention may be the next step of starting them early. Your adventure into growing indoors begins with . . .

Posted: 2016-02-26

Build Your Legacy with Discovery Homes

Chances are, you’ll build just one dream home in your lifetime. Rely on the experienced professionals at Discovery Homes and you’ll find they care just as much as you do about getting every detail just right.After all, turning dreams into . . .

Posted: 2016-02-22

Choose Your Lot, Choose your Builder!

In Stone Ridge Meadows

Located just minutes past the Perimeter in the historic town of Stonewall, Stone Ridge Meadows is a beautiful, picturesque community, perfect for families seeking the quiet serenity of country living, while keeping all the necessary urban amenities close by.Designed and . . .

Posted: 2016-02-22

Perfecting the art of modern suburban living

The beauty of Bonavista

Artful design and sustainability will define the style of Winnipeg’s newest Genstar development, Bonavista, located on 243 acres close to the Bois-des-Esprit trail system and the Seine River.With carefully incorporated parks and wetlands and thoughtful, modern architectural controls, Bonavista offers . . .

Posted: 2016-02-22

Passport to Adventure

All aboard for the Spring Parade of Homes

Many people plan their weekends around the Spring Parade of Homes. This year, there’s a great incentive to plan weekday excursions, when show homes are less crowded and sales agents have more time to answer your questions about special features . . .

Posted: 2016-02-22

Ace of spathes

Bring elegance to the garden with calla lilies

NEW and interesting plant varieties begin to captivate our attention at this time of year with the end of a not-so-long winter almost in sight. What is the plant that we will all want to have in our gardens? Like . . .

Posted: 2016-02-20

Cool shade of blue hot colour of the year

SINCE paint colour is as personal as it is powerful, Beauti-Tone recently asked Canadians to choose the brand’s 2016 colour of the year.The winner, French Charming, is a cool blue reminiscent of a well-worn, comfortable pair of jeans. "French Charming . . .

Posted: 2016-02-20

How to have hummingbirds eating out of your hand

QUESTION: I would like to make my own food for hummingbirds, but I have run out of red food colouring. Is there something that I can substitute in place of food coloring to attract hummingbirds to my yard? Thanks, Vince, . . .

Posted: 2016-02-20