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‘Complete package’
Inspired infill delivers practical luxury on Crescent Drive
In many instances, infill homes are built as quickly as possible to maximize profit. That certainly wasn’t the case with 766 Crescent Dr., says Scott Moore of Century 21 Bachman & Associates (The Moore Group). “As it turned out, this home . . .
Posted: 2026-01-31
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Tuxedo treasure
Spacious ’60s two-storey updated for style and livability
As cherished an area as Tuxedo is with its mix of grand homes and expansive, mature lots, homebuyers often have one objection about the way many of the homes are designed. That quibble is the stately homes often lack flow . . .
Posted: 2026-01-31
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Sump pumps, flood maps: How to assess climate risks when house shopping
TORONTO – When Kathryn Bakos was house hunting a few years ago, her checklist included some things that might not come first in mind for a dream home. “I did not want a reverse-sloped driveway, ” she explained in an . . .
Posted: 2026-01-29
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Brighter ideas improve outdoor solar light options
This week has been frigid, and that’s putting it mildly (excuse the play on words). When choosing the topic for this week’s column, my thoughts drifted towards warm recollections of exterior yard upgrades that inevitably highlight the benefits of solar . . .
Posted: 2026-01-24
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Fleurs de Villes sure to thrill
Third annual botanical show at The Leaf a truly creative Wonder
This weekend is your last chance to visit Winnipeg’s biggest fresh floral experience of the year. Since Jan. 15, the third-annual Fleurs de Villes show at The Leaf in Assiniboine Park has captivated a stream of visitors with imaginative . . .
Posted: 2026-01-24
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Planned with purpose
Live family life large in spacious Oak Bluff West two-storey
These days, the trend is for two-storey homes to check in at somewhere around 2, 200-2, 300 sq. ft. in size. Make no mistake about it — a home of that size offers plenty of space for a large family . . .
Posted: 2026-01-24
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Updated in style
Two-storey turnkey treasure a rare find
There are two key issues that can crop up when purchasing a home built a decade and a half ago. The first is that the finishes could reflect the design trends at the time which it was built. Back then, . . .
Posted: 2026-01-24
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Grounds for optimism
Manitoba enterprise at forefront in bolstering soil structure
Soil health has always been important to anyone who wants to grow plants that flourish but never more so than today. Soil degradation due to drought and extreme weather is a global problem that has a direct link to . . .
Posted: 2026-01-17
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No more tiers
Kitchen facelift once again proves less can be more
Engaging in a kitchen renovation can easily become a very pricey adventure. As such, maintaining focus on only those aspects that absolutely must be updated while retaining others can help soften the financial blow. By keeping the existing cabinetry throughout, . . .
Posted: 2026-01-17
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Stylish and practical
St. Adolphe bungalow all about space and flow
There’s nothing like entering a home and feeling an immediate sense of well-being. That’s the sensation generated the instant you step into A & S Homes’ new show home at 15 Parkrose Pl. in St. Adolphe’s Tourond Creek, says Chris . . .
Posted: 2026-01-17