Sold may 16

Sold-Offered for May 16, 2015:   SOLD: RM of Springfield ADDRESS: 41 Estate Rd. ASKING PRICE: $549, 900 SOLD PRICE: $485, 000 TAXES: $5, 797.11 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2, 300 BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 4 LOT SIZE: 389 x 560 LISTING & SELLING AGENT: Greg Michie, The Greg Michie Team, 204-336-2800   SOLD: East Kildonan ADDRESS: 444 Neil . . .

Posted: 2015-05-16

Eldwood offers exceptional value

Randall Homes design big on interior space, natural light

For a young family looking to move up to a new home, the objective is simple: find one that offers exceptional value. That value comes in the forms of affordability and livability. While the home needs to be spacious -- in . . .

Posted: 2015-05-16

Size matters at Oxbow of Tuxedo Point

Home owners looking to make a lateral -- or, for that matter, first -- move to a condominium in southwest Winnipeg have a new entry on the list to choose from. Called Oxbow of Tuxedo Point, the community -- which, like . . .

Posted: 2015-05-16

A rare vintage

Custom design, country-estate feel sets 50-year-old home apart

In many instances, it's realtor speak. However, in this case, Brent Fontaine isn't making an overstatement when he talks about 93 Victoria Crescent. "This home really is a rare find -- few homes come up for sale on Victoria Crescent, but when . . .

Posted: 2015-05-16

Hanging gardens

BASKETS ADD BRIGHTNESS, but need special attention

Like most things in today's gardening scene, hanging baskets are being reinvented. In fact, the many ways to suspend plants have never been so varied or artful. From up-cycled finds such as birdhouses or trendy metal spheres to moss topiary . . .

Posted: 2015-05-09

Scale insects suck the life out of your trees

Many gardeners have limited experience with scale insects. They are extremely common on many trees and shrubs. Scales come in two forms: armoured scales and soft scales. The armoured scales can look like a round or an oval shell depending . . .

Posted: 2015-05-09

Tempest in teapot over 'high risk' analysis

Quite a stir was caused in Winnipeg on April 29 when Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation CEO Evan Siddall was in town for the Housing and Homelessness Conference. The CMHC had just published its second special edition of the Housing . . .

Posted: 2015-05-09

Styrofoam in air purifier a risk to health?

Question: I am considering getting an air purifier. It was rated good in Consumer Reports. My concern is I read it has lots of Styrofoam in it. As I am very sensitive to dust, odours and other things, and I . . .

Posted: 2015-05-09

Fences offer privacy, make statement

Fences add curb appeal to your home and say a lot about you, the owner.A chain-link fence, for example, suggests a person who is more concerned with practicality than esthetics; he may own a dog that would leave scratch marks . . .

Posted: 2015-05-09

Consider giving mom a room makeover

Or, help a senior, shut-in or non-profit organization decorate a room

Is there someone you know who could use help with their decor? Perhaps a senior whose home could use fresh paint or new slipcovers for their furniture? Perhaps there is a community non-profit organization that needs a facelift. We can . . .

Posted: 2015-05-09