Sold May 9

SOLD:St. AndrewsADDRESS: 470 River Rd.ASKING PRICE: $849, 900SOLD PRICE: $852, 500TAXES: $8, 559.83SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2, 251BEDROOMS: 4BATHROOMS: 3LOT SIZE: 2.54 acresLISTING AGENT: Greg Michie, The Greg Michie Team, 204-336-2800SELLING AGENT: Greg Tino, Remax Executives, 204-987-9800SOLD:Ile des ChênesADDRESS: 24009 Prefontaine Rd.ASKING . . .

Posted: 2015-05-09

Lake VIEW

Design maximizes ambience of Bridgwater home

The design of a new home isn't as straightforward as it might seem, Jason Arlt says.Take 106 Lake Bend Road, for example."The first thing that came to mind when we looked at the lot is that we absolutely had to . . .

Posted: 2015-05-09

Condo of quality

St. Vital unit high in livability, value

Two things are paramount if you're a professional couple or empty-nest couple looking for a condominium.First, it has to be livable. Second, the build quality -- and finishing quality -- needs to be high. If you're paying a good dollar . . .

Posted: 2015-05-09

Growing wish list

New plant varieties satisfy our desires

The varieties of new plants that are available to choose from this year suggest so many design possibilities for the outdoor living space. Spring is a time of exciting new introductions, trends and styles. What is on your wish list? Plants . . .

Posted: 2015-05-02

Plenty of ways to get rid of pesky rabbits

QUESTION: Can you please give some advice on how to prevent rabbits from entering and eating my garden? -- Miles (Stonewall)   ANSWER: Here are some things to try:   -- If possible, construct a chicken-wire fence, roughly 60 centimetres in height. Bury the . . .

Posted: 2015-05-02

How to make your barbecue sing for spring

As soon as the snow starts to melt, winter-weary Canadians can't wait to fire up the backyard grill to barbecue fresh meat, fish and vegetables. But if you haven't used your 'cue since last fall, or are looking to buy . . .

Posted: 2015-05-02

Space and versatility aplenty

Highview has variety of livability-related options

GROWING families and multi-generational families have one thing in common when looking for a new home. OK, make that two things: the need for space, and versatility. When you have, say, six or more people living under the same roof, you . . .

Posted: 2015-05-02

Discarding chimney a common dilemma

High-efficiency furnaces eliminate venting from basement through roof

QUESTION: I read your column every weekend and am usually quite pleased with the thoroughness of your responses. My question is about closing off or removing my chimney. In the past few years, I have had my water heater replaced . . .

Posted: 2015-05-02

Sold and offered: May 2

SOLD: East St. Paul ADDRESS: 618 Hoddinott Rd. ASKING PRICE: $599, 900 SOLD PRICE: $580, 000 TAXES: $5, 039.57 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2, 400 BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 4 LOT SIZE: 81 x 192 LISTING & SELLING AGENT: Greg Michie, The Greg Michie Team, 204-336-2800   SOLD: West Kildonan ADDRESS: 550 Hartford Ave. ASKING PRICE: $274, 900 SOLD . . .

Posted: 2015-05-02

Country charm in Wolseley

River setting sets tone for home

IT sounds like a pipe dream: owning a home on the river in Wolseley -- and paying less than $4, 000 in taxes. Yet, that's what you get with 902 Palmerston Ave., a quaint 910-square-foot bungalow built in 1922, said Realty . . .

Posted: 2015-05-02