Rock solid in Royalwood

Beautiful bi-level stylish and practical

There are three things that families looking to make the transition from a starter home to a move-up home tend to jot down on their must-have list. The first item is location. In many instances, the kids are still 10 years . . .

Posted: 2024-03-09

Spring Parade of Homes on now

The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s Spring Parade of Homes has arrived! The 2024 edition of the Spring Parade of Homes officially opens at 1:00 pm today and runs through until Sunday, March 24, showcasing 132 new show homes built . . .

Posted: 2024-03-02

Don’t delay, start planning today

Deck building season is fast approaching

With the abundance of unseasonably mild days this winter, the bare roads and grassy yards have likely sparked some excitement to begin planning an impending backyard upgrade. Historically, deck builders begin scheduling in the first three months of the . . .

Posted: 2024-03-02

The buzz on climate change and insects

Be aware of the impact on native and invasive species

The usually predictable nature of Manitoba’s long, cold winters with a deep snowpack has stood our agriculture province in good stead. Extreme winter temperatures make our climate inhospitable for certain types of insect pests. A changing climate, though, with . . .

Posted: 2024-03-02

Big and bold in Bison Run

Luxurious two-storey large and loaded

It’s all too easy to get overly extravagant when designing a luxury home. With that in mind, Artista Homes’ design team settled on a theme of simple elegance when they conceived their 2024 Spring Parade of Homes show home at . . .

Posted: 2024-03-02

Welcome home to East St. Paul

Bold, beautiful bungalow meticulously cared for

One of the things people want in a home is a location that provides a calm, restful atmosphere when they arrive. That said, while they desire an ambience that makes their home feel like it’s off the beaten track, they . . .

Posted: 2024-03-02

Spring Parade of Homes a week away

Next Saturday, Manitoba’s best home builders will begin a three week showcase of 130 new show homes during the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2024 Spring Parade of Homes. From March 2 to March 24, people will have the chance . . .

Posted: 2024-02-24

Solid recipe for transforming kitchens

Before and after pics illustrate dramatic changes

It is nearly impossible to capture the entirety of task descriptions regarding a renovation project within a single column. As such, included photos serve to better help visualize the efforts required along the way. Recently, an email from a . . .

Posted: 2024-02-24

Made in the shade

Architectural ferns will transform your shade garden

In shady garden areas, ferns can be highly architectural when their lacy textures are displayed in a lush mix of unique varieties in shades of green and silver-grey. Pair the elegant foliage of ferny plants with a gorgeous selection . . .

Posted: 2024-02-24

Tasteful and functional in Transcona

Canterbury Crossing two-storey large and efficient

As recently as five years ago, the average size of a two-storey home was in the 2, 000 sq. ft. range. Today, with high material costs and lot prices, homes are now being built on smaller, more narrow lots to . . .

Posted: 2024-02-24