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Drilling is not always thrilling
Making holes in tile can be a tricky task
Installing tile in a bathroom tub or shower stall always presents a series of challenges. Once the layout is chosen and the tiling begins, constant vigilance is required to ensure the tile maintains level and plumb, and often existing . . .
Posted: 2023-12-30
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The best high demand plants in 2023 (besides Hydrangea)
A sneak peek at new plants for 2024
What did people buy at garden centres in 2023 and what plants will people love in 2024? Those are burning questions for garden writers and gardeners. We already know that hydrangeas are wildly popular. But what else piques our . . .
Posted: 2023-12-30
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Big and bold in Prairie Pointe
Large two-storey ready for a growing family
When you step into the foyer of 18 Firestone Drive — Ventura Custom Homes’ king-sized show home in Prairie Pointe – you immediately feel the urge to head upstairs. And that you do, as an artfully designed staircase, with its . . .
Posted: 2023-12-30
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Finished to perfection in The Oaks
Check out this classy detached bungalow-style condo
As many a downsizer couple has found, not every bungalow condominium is created equally. Which is to say that a very small percentage of the highly-sought-after dwellings offer a true, house-like feel in a tranquil location that’s a bit off . . .
Posted: 2023-12-30
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SOLD — A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg
SOLD: Crescentwood ADDRESS: 829 Hector St. ASKING PRICE: $319, 900 SOLD PRICE: $300, 000 TAXES: $2, 305.54 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 900 BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 1 LOT SIZE: 39 x 100 LISTING AGENT: Marc Meyers, Re/Max Executives, 204-791-9129 SELLING AGENT: Brittney Camara, Powell Property Group, 204-977-2142 SOLD: Margaret Park ADDRESS: 227 Margaret Ave. ASKING PRICE: $345, . . .
Posted: 2023-12-23
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Sowing seeds of hope
New documentary stirs outpouring of support for Ukrainian gardening in a war zone
There is every possibility Alla Olkhovska will spend this Christmas in darkness and bitter cold. Olkhovska lives and gardens in Kharkiv, Ukraine, where a black winter has been forecast. But Olkhovska will work steadily throughout this Christmas season — . . .
Posted: 2023-12-23
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High-tech control, low-stress setup
Take ultimate control of home lighting, electrical devices without an overly complex implementation process
There are several ways to control your household electronics and lighting these days. Most options, however, involve the replacement of light switches and outlets that connect to a hub and subsequently to your local Wi-Fi — this can easily . . .
Posted: 2023-12-23
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Design delivers
Attention to detail apparent from top to bottom of two-storey Sage Creek home
Designing a luxury home is no simple task. On the one hand, builders want such a home to possess plenty of “wow” factor to captivate prospective buyers. On the other hand, they know it’s also important the home be as functional . . .
Posted: 2023-12-23
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Enduring grandeur
Spacious Tuxedo home packed with both style and substance
Some homes have it, while others don’t. What is that intangible quality? None other than presence. Glen Williams of the Glen Williams Team says 65 Colchester Bay — a 4, 905-sq.-ft., two-storey estate built by Birchwood Homes in 1988 — possesses . . .
Posted: 2023-12-23
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Spatial quirks call for a few design tweaks
Keep esthetics in mind when compensating for unorthodox spacing or dimensions on a project
A recent bathroom remodel began as usual, and the typical precursors to the job were achieved; the subjective items chosen by the homeowners to eventually populate the space were delivered to the site, the start date was confirmed, and . . .
Posted: 2023-12-16