SOLD FEB 6 D4

OFFERED:East KildonanADDRESS: 484 Jamison Ave.ASKING PRICE: $79, 900TAXES: $1, 510.88SQUARE FOOTAGE: 640BEDROOMS: 2BATHROOMS: 1LOT SIZE: 25 x 101LISTING AGENT: Charlene Urbanski, Lifestyles Real Estate, 204-612-6655OFFERED:Amber TrailsADDRESS: 1101-1275 Leila Ave.ASKING PRICE: $289, 900TAXES: $3, 659.23SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 258BEDROOMS: 2BATHROOMS: 2LOT SIZE: . . .

Posted: 2016-02-06

Quick quality

Innovative infill design eases building process

Tri-West Homes -- a division of the A & S Group of Homes -- is introducing a fresh take on building new.Under traditional building guidelines you buy a lot in a sub-division and hire a builder to build your dream . . .

Posted: 2016-02-06

Form and function

St. Vital condo offers efficient layout and stellar location

With apartment-style condos, function isn't derived purely from how big a suite is -- how well the available space is used also plays a big part. An 886 square-foot two-bedroom main floor unit at The Oxbow on the Seine (phase . . .

Posted: 2016-02-06

Winter oasis

Embrace the season and create a backyard paradise

For many of us who live in a cold climate, our vision of a backyard paradise is synonymous with a lush, green, almost tropical environment. As we wait for spring to arrive, though, the ideal landscape should also invite us . . .

Posted: 2016-01-30

First-time home buyers share their experiences

In April 2015, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation completed an online survey of 788 first-time home buyers. All respondents had purchased a home for the first time in the previous 12 months. (Note: this survey was national in scope . . .

Posted: 2016-01-30

MODERN DREAM

North Carolina home captivates couple

PITTSBURO, N.C. -- At a stage of life when many of their friends are downsizing or choosing assisted living communities, Philip and Velma Helfaer eagerly built a new home on the fringe of one of North Carolina's Triangle region's most . . .

Posted: 2016-01-30

Denture tablets: not just for false teeth anymore

Question: How do I clean coffee stains from ceramic and glass cups? Ivan, WinnipegAnswer: Denture tablets are fantastic at cleaning coffee-stained mugs. Drop one tablet into the ceramic and/or glass cups, fill with hot water, leave overnight and wipe with . . .

Posted: 2016-01-30

Romancing your home for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is just around the corner so why not add a little romance to your decor? A few romantic touches will show your significant other how much they mean to you. It doesn't take much to show you care.After . . .

Posted: 2016-01-30

Seek advice from family and neighbours when purchasing new windows

Question: Hello, we are looking at replacing windows in our mid-'80s bungalow and are seeking some advice on the best type of windows to purchase: PVC, vinyl etc. The present windows are all wood frame and some are no longer . . .

Posted: 2016-01-30

SOLD JAN 30

SOLD:OakbankADDRESS: 8 Ruttig St.ASKING PRICE: $449, 900SOLD PRICE: $442, 000TAXES: $4, 612.60SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 530BEDROOMS: 5BATHROOMS: 3LOT SIZE: 80 x 140LISTING AGENT: Bob Goodfellow, Goodfellow & Goodfellow & Lind Real Estate Ltd., 204-224-2551OFFERED:Kildonan MeadowsADDRESS: 82 Sand Point BayASKING PRICE: $319, . . .

Posted: 2016-01-30