Special, surprising and useful, too

There’s a bounty of meaningful gifts out there for the garden and nature lovers in your life this holiday season

Not everyone has everything they need and some who do would love to be surprised. Here are some gift ideas that will inspire the nature lovers and gardeners (budding or experienced) on your gift list. Seed packets Give the gift of . . .

Posted: 2023-12-09

Slim, stylish digs

Canny planning means slender silhouette doesn’t restrict two-storey’s features or livability

These days, home builders are routinely building 2, 000-plus square foot homes on lots that aren’t nearly as wide as they used to be. In this instance, A & S Homes built the Devanshi II — a spacious, two-storey home . . .

Posted: 2023-12-09

Transcending era

South Pointe two-story home certainly not stuck in the past

Walk into any home, and you can almost immediately tell what era it was built in. For example, homes built in the early 1900s feature classic centre hall floor plans, while homes built in the 1960s are often characterized by . . .

Posted: 2023-12-09

SOLD — A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg SOLD: La Salle ADDRESS: 21 Fourth Ave. ASKING PRICE: $599, 900 SOLD PRICE: $575, 000 TAXES: $4, 040.52 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 829 BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 3 LOT SIZE: 70-ft. frontage LISTING AGENT: Jennifer Queen, Re/Max Professionals, 204-477-0500 SELLING AGENT: . . .

Posted: 2023-12-02

On the level

Not all projects are glamorous, but they gotta be done

Throughout my years as a columnist many projects have been featured. Although the subjects have been somewhat mundane at times, the accompanying photos bring it all together and hopefully give the reader some deeper insight into the project. Completion . . .

Posted: 2023-12-02

Fleurs de Villes

Global flower show coming to Winnipeg in January

Mark your calendars. Winnipeg hosts Fleurs de Villes for the first time in January 2024. The Leaf at Assiniboine Park will set the stage January 11-21 for this world class floral extravaganza. Fleurs de Villes will feature 15 floral . . .

Posted: 2023-12-02

Stylish and unique in Oak Bluff West

Striking design large and loaded

There are always risks associated with thinking outside the box no matter what type of creative endevour you undertake. That’s because when something is unique — take a new home design, for example — there’s the possibility that it won’t . . .

Posted: 2023-12-02

Serene and solid in St. Andrews

Tidy bungalow loaded with features

There are two major benefits associated with living in an area that’s outside the city, yet not so far out that the commute in is long and laborious. First, there’s the benefit of living on a larger, more secluded lot; . . .

Posted: 2023-12-02

Gardeners: Did you find everything you were looking for?

17 garden centre retailers in Manitoba weigh in on this year’s top takeaways

In 2023, hydrangeas ruled, demand was high for fruit trees and fruit shrubs, spring’s sizzling temperatures gave us a glimpse into a warming future, and rising prices put a crimp in purchasing power. These are just a few of . . .

Posted: 2023-11-25

Space — the final frontier

Wall removal expands kitchen, brings light in

When a kitchen feels confined homeowners often consider removing a wall to open things up. At a recent jobsite the kitchen, which is located at the back of the house, is accessible from both the dining room and main . . .

Posted: 2023-11-25