Class and convenience in River Heights

Large, unique two-storey beautifully updated

There are some homes that have a distinct presence to them, and 776 Borebank St. is one of those homes. Although it was built in the 1950s, it doesn’t look anywhere near that old. With white-trimmed windows popping on a taupe-coloured, . . .

Posted: 2024-01-27

There’s a mouse in the house

Humane traps just the trick to send Mickey packing

Now that the temperatures have plummeted, an annual vigilance kicks into high gear. While scouring the nooks and crannies of the house on a daily basis, telltale signs that we are no longer alone begin to reveal themselves; tiny . . .

Posted: 2024-01-20

Practical and pretty in Bonavista

Attached two-storey just makes sense

With new single detached homes in the 1, 800 to 2, 000 square-foot range priced somewhere between $550, 000 and $650, 000, families are looking for a more affordable alternative. Kensington Homes has listened to consumer feedback and delivered that . . .

Posted: 2024-01-20

Everything and more in Île des Chênes

Massive cabover home wonderfully designed

There are times when you look at a home and are immediately captivated by what you see spreading out in front of you. That’s the case with a 3, 750 square-foot, cabover-style home that sits majestically on a sprawling, treed . . .

Posted: 2024-01-20

Percussion perfection

Custom shelving display showcases, stores drums

Every once and a while, a project comes along that really tweaks my interest. And in this case, it allowed two worlds to collide, so to speak (combining my passions for music and renovating). A colleague in the music industry . . .

Posted: 2024-01-13

Standing tall in Prairie Pointe

Spacious two-storey blends fashion and function

One of the biggest must haves for parents of young children is a primary bedroom that gives them space to relax in total peace after a long, demanding day. Cindi Burak, sales and marketing manager for Signature Homes, says the . . .

Posted: 2024-01-13

Solid and affordable in Charleswood

Large bi-level perfect for growing family

Over the past year or two, the home buying landscape has changed significantly. As interest rates have increased, more buyers — having to deal not only with the higher interest rates, but the federal government’s stringent stress test, as well . . .

Posted: 2024-01-13

Subfloor a sensible solution

Panels with air gap technology a game changer

The thought of tackling an unfinished basement is exciting and can add much needed space to a bustling household. However, basements in most older homes were built without a crawl space below, which essentially means the basement floor is . . .

Posted: 2024-01-06

Winnipeg Renovation Show in town next weekend

The MHBA’s Ask A Renovator booth is a signature feature of next weekend’s 2024 Winnipeg Renovation Show, taking place at the RBC Convention Centre from January 12 to 14. The Ask a Renovator booth is staffed by professional Manitoba Home . . .

Posted: 2024-01-06

Bold and beautiful in Bison Run

Spectacular two-storey loaded with style and function

It goes without saying that every custom home builder can design a home that’s filled with wow factor. That being the case, it’s subtle design touches that often tip the scale in terms of which home a buyer chooses. A very . . .

Posted: 2024-01-06