Classy and classic in Crescentwood

Spacious condo updated and unique

One of the coolest things about Winnipeg is its wonderful mix of old and new architecture. No matter what area of the city you might be wandering through, you just never know what type of gem you might find tucked . . .

Posted: 2024-07-06

Cottage kitchen facelift

Remote job sites always bring challenges

The importance of ensuring everything will be on hand upon arriving at a remote jobsite cannot be overstated. Prior to departing for a boat-access only cottage kitchen facelift project, the list of required tools, necessary materials and fasteners was . . .

Posted: 2024-06-29

Cool and unique plants for your garden

Garden centres are brimming with plants that will add instant pizazz

Shopping for a plant that is a conversation starter? If you are in the market for a unique focal point, dramatic contrast, shocking beauty, or something out of the ordinary, you don’t have to look too far. There are so . . .

Posted: 2024-06-29

Avery design set to shine

Large bungalow loaded with high-end features

One of the best things about building on a king-sized country lot is that a builder has more freedom to use their imagination in how they design a home. That added freedom certainly translated to the design of the Avery, . . .

Posted: 2024-06-29

Better than new in Oak Bluff West

Sprawling bungalow loaded with features

When realtor Jon Wiebe thinks of his new listing at 43 Blacksmith Road in Oak Bluff West, one thought comes immediately to mind. “This home begins with tremendous curb appeal, ” he says of the 1, 898 sq. ft. bungalow, . . .

Posted: 2024-06-29

Growing and showing

Gorgeous gardens on display in a packed lineup of summer tours

Talk to any gardener in Winnipeg, Brandon, Neepawa, Steinbach, Selkirk, and surrounding areas and they all say the same thing: plants are bigger, happier, and lusher than any of us have seen in recent years. That’s one very good . . .

Posted: 2024-06-22

Reach the breach

New picture windows boost natural light in expanded kitchen

The introduction of a new window along a finished exterior wall involves many crucial steps. At my current jobsite, the interior kitchen design calls for windows on either side of the stove, to create symmetry along the wall of . . .

Posted: 2024-06-22

Modern farmhouse ready for growing family

Transcona two-storey checks off all the boxes

One of the biggest challenges that a builder faces is making a mid-sized home feel like a much larger home. Suffice it to say Manak Homes took on that challenge and passed it with flying colours. Even though the home is . . .

Posted: 2024-06-22

Choose the right builder for your new home

Making the decision to build rather than buy a new home can seem like a daunting task. For most, building a new home is the largest investment they will make in their lifetime. It can seem like an intimidating . . .

Posted: 2024-06-22

Superior views on Wellington Crescent

Luxury penthouse condo picture perfect

While a condominium complex built in 1987 isn’t all that old, the reality is that many suites in a 37-year-old building will need updating. That was the case with a mammoth 2, 500 sq. ft., two-bedroom plus den suite at . . .

Posted: 2024-06-22