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

Classic elegance in black and white

Contrasting shades work perfectly in basement bathroom reno

The criteria used by a homeowner to choose an overall theme when populating an impending renovation can differ. Some prefer to model the space according to existing themes in the house, while others elect to introduce contrasting colours and . . .

Posted: 2024-04-13

Bungalow of beauty in Bison Run

New design allows for single storey on narrow lot

Over the last five years or so, building lots in newer communities throughout the city have become narrower to reduce cost and increase housing density. The by-product of that trend is fewer and fewer bungalows being built within city limits. Consequently, . . .

Posted: 2024-04-13

Hidden gem in Old St. Vital

Charming, updated and a lauded location

As the old saying goes, looks can be deceiving. Which isn’t to say that 45 Handyside Ave. — a quaint one-and-a-half storey home built in 1949 — doesn’t catch your attention when you first train your gaze on it. Neat and . . .

Posted: 2024-04-13

Shut the barn door

Introducing stylish doors presents several hurdles

What may appear to be the smaller project on a long list of impending jobs, can often take up more time and effort than expected. Two instances of barn doors were recently introduced on the main floor of a . . .

Posted: 2024-04-06

The benefits of gardening vertically downwards

Create a food garden layer by layer

Gardening vertically downwards is the key to growing your own food with less work and fewer resources required, says Christina Chung. Starting with trees or climbing vines and working your way downwards fills in all the empty spaces and . . .

Posted: 2024-04-06

Elegant and spacious in Sage Creek

Luxury townhome condos stylish and loaded

As appealing as luxury condominiums can be, consumers don’t necessarily view them as being on the same level as a luxury home. That’s understandable, as upper end condos often come up short on size, finishing quality and overall livable space. Such . . .

Posted: 2024-04-06

Winnipeg Home and Garden Show on now

Now that spring has finally arrived, it’s a great time for homeowners to begin planning for the renovation projects they want to tackle this summer or fall. One great way to get ideas is to visit the 2024 Winnipeg . . .

Posted: 2024-04-06