Great fit

Mission Gardens bungalow move-in ready

Those looking to purchase a move-up or move-down home usually have one item at the top of their wish list. That item? The home they're moving into must be in move-in condition; even better if it's been updated in such . . .

Posted: 2015-11-21

Custom designs and pieces provide just the right fit

Finding the right item for your space might become a frustrating task at times. One size does not always fit all. Yes, there are many options in furniture and accessories at the ready, but if the item you desire has . . .

Posted: 2015-11-21

Grains of rice used to absorb moisture in salt shaker

Question: I have often noticed restaurants have grains of rice in salt shakers. Is this for good luck or a joke someone plays on the server? Bethany, éle-des-ChênesAnswer: While some people consider the following a myth, here is the . . .

Posted: 2015-11-21

Structural home repairs best left to a professional

Question: I live in a walk-out bungalow on the La Salle River in La Salle. The house was built in 1989 and is piled, with a wooden structural floor. I noticed there was a separation between the floor and the . . .

Posted: 2015-11-21

Sold NOV 21

SOLD:Fort RichmondADDRESS: 1405-80 Snow St.ASKING PRICE: $369, 999SOLD PRICE: $361, 500TAXES: To be determinedSQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 285BEDROOMS: 2BATHROOMS: 2LOT SIZE: CondominiumLISTING AGENTS: Matt Blumberg & Mark Wang, Monopoly Realty, 204-232-6288SOLD:Island LakesADDRESS: 2 Myles Robinson WayASKING PRICE: $494, 900SOLD PRICE: $495, . . .

Posted: 2015-11-21

Easy living

St. Vital rental community offers alternative to condo ownership

When Sherwood Developments' Fausto Pereira conceived the Enclave a few years ago, he knew he was taking a calculated risk. Previously, Pereira had built condominium communities such as the Waterfront (St. Mary's Road) the Excelsior (Waterfront Drive in the Exchange) . . .

Posted: 2015-11-21

Different strokes

River Park South bungalow offers unique, functional design

Walk through any neighbourhood -- new or well-established -- for an extended period of time, and a feeling overcomes you. After taking some time to pinpoint where that feeling is coming from, the answer hits you: all the homes look . . .

Posted: 2015-11-21

Mushrooms a sure sign of a dead or dying tree

A common question I've had from many property owners this past summer relates to mushrooms growing on trees. Why are we seeing excessive growth of mushrooms on trees now?Mushrooms are referred to as the fruiting bodies of fungi, and they . . .

Posted: 2015-11-14

Top renovators recognized at annual RenoMark reception

The RenoMark Renovators Council of the Manitoba Home Builders Association held its annual Renovation of the Year awards Nov. 4 A total of 27 entries were judged.The categories and descriptions of each were as follows:Additions -- Any project that increases . . .

Posted: 2015-11-14

Warm colours keep spirits up throughout winter

Beauti-Tone, a division of Home Hardware, along with noted Canadian fashion designer and style expert Simon Chang, are inspiring Canadians to make the most of November by using beautiful colour to create indoor spaces that help us re-energize and stay . . .

Posted: 2015-11-14