Crepe expectations

Tasty delicacies just the beginning at 'little slice of Europe'

One of Manitoba's most unusual and charming attractions recently underwent an extensive renovation. The Whytewold Emporium, often referred to as "a little slice of Europe" on the western shore of Lake Winnipeg, is now 3, 000 square-feet larger due to an . . .

Posted: 2014-07-12

Sold/Offered July 12

SOLD: River Heights ADDRESS: 665 Oak St. ASKING PRICE: $349, 900 SOLD PRICE: $378, 500 TAXES: $3, 899.48 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 260 BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 1.5 LOT SIZE: 39 x 120 LISTING AGENT: Debbie Meyers, Monopoly Realty, 204-791-9129 SELLING AGENT: Cory Kehler, RE/MAX Professionals, 204-477-0500   SOLD: Transcona ADDRESS: 37 Berens St. ASKING PRICE: $289, 900 SOLD . . .

Posted: 2014-07-12

Opportunity awaits

Country home minutes from the city

Often, a Realtor will refer to a home -- whether it be of the new or resale variety -- as an "opportunity."In many cases, they're simply talking up the home to generate interest. That's not the case with 448 Lucille . . .

Posted: 2014-07-12

Easy life

Townhouse condo mixes convenience with livability

These days, many young professional couples are opting to buy condos for a turnkey lifestyle. Schedules are crammed with work, socializing and travelling. They don't want to spend time cutting grass, shovelling, painting and other time-consuming maintenance. But once they get into . . .

Posted: 2014-07-12

Multiple methods for fighting mosquitoes

QUESTION: I tried your Listerine-based mosquito repellent and felt it was not strong enough, so I tripled the Listerine involved, as none of the ingredients should really cause any side-effects. It was better, yet still not as good as a . . .

Posted: 2014-07-05

Contemporary condo

St. Vital suite from the '70s totally renovated

Purchasing a condominium in a 40-plus-year-old building comes with positives and negatives. The positives are the unit is often quite affordable, and is in a solid building in a well-located spot. The negatives are the building may be in need of . . .

Posted: 2014-07-05

Building rustic charm

Decorating projects for your summer home

Ah Summer. Sandy beaches, pristine lakes, warm winds and long days. Want to create the carefree and relaxing charm of a summer getaway year-round in your home (without the mosquitoes)? Beauti-Tone has created a collection of projects, many using colours . . .

Posted: 2014-07-03

Good place to nest

Condos offer space for those who are downsizing

One of the biggest issues empty nesters face when they downsize from a single family home is space. Suffice it to say, it's not a simple task to make the transition from a 2, 500-square-foot home (including perhaps another 1, 500 . . .

Posted: 2014-07-03

Feeling cornered? Learn to use that space

Using dead corner space can be a great way to expand your home's storage and display capacity. Corners are often left empty, which is a shame because decorating them can add spice to your décor. Because corners are small on horizontal . . .

Posted: 2014-06-28

Outdoor wood projects demand careful thought, research

Now that it's summer many homeowners have outdoor projects on their minds. The most popular are decks and fences, and the most popular material for these types of projects is wood, by a long shot. When it comes to outdoor wood . . .

Posted: 2014-06-28