The numbers game: housing trends across Canada

There has been a flurry of information regarding housing trends that has come across my desk recently, and I wanted to share some of it in order to explain what we see in Manitoba. Many people think that seniors are selling . . .

Posted: 2014-05-17

MIKE HOLMES: Make precaution a big part of your tool kit

May is Building Safety Month, which reminds us why we do things right; why we have building code, why we need permits and why we have organizations dedicated to protecting our safety, such as ESFI Canada (Electrical Safety Foundation International . . .

Posted: 2014-05-17

Sassy tips will make your reno shine

At times the thought of renovating can be so cumbersome that doing nothing becomes an alluring alternative. We continue to take on reno jobs large and small because caring for the homes we love pays big dividends. There are practical . . .

Posted: 2014-05-17

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Poor-quality workmanship or materials leads to leaks

QUESTION: Last fall, we replaced the soffits, fascia and eavestroughs on our 40-year-old home. Now, with the melting, I see water dripping in three different spots. In one place, the water is dripping out of the spot where two troughs . . .

Posted: 2014-05-17

SOLUTIONS: Clothes are clean -- but something smells

QUESTION: I have a problem with my washing machine. It smells bad and I don't know how to get rid of the smell or how it got there in the first place. Help! Another question: Is there any way to keep . . .

Posted: 2014-05-17

RENOVATIONS: Yard masterpieces

Stone and concrete fountains ready to go with your flow

There are so many new outdoor products available to enhance decks, gardens and landscapes that I created a second part to my May 3 column to include more of these novel items. Shelmerdine's has a remarkable collection of innovative fountains and . . .

Posted: 2014-05-17

CONNIE OLIVER: Keep eyes open for unique decor items

In planning the furniture layout for our new condo, I've been on a search for a few really unique pieces. I've always wanted to have a large ottoman to use as a coffee table rather than a traditional coffee table. I . . .

Posted: 2014-05-17

SOLD & OFFERED: May 17-14

SOLD St. Vital Address: 80 Vivian Ave. Asking Price: $199, 900 Sold Price: $222, 000 Taxes: $2, 679 Square Footage: 740 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 25 x 100 Listing Agent: Brenden Morgan, Sutton Group-Kilkenny, 204-475-9130 Selling Agent: Dan Bouchard, Cornerstone Properties Inc., (204) 982-0984 Garden City Address: 40 Holiday Pl. Asking Price: . . .

Posted: 2014-05-17

Terrific tweaks

Freshened cab-over design brings new life in South Pointe

As the old saying goes, you can't re-invent the wheel. You can, however -- with a bit of imagination -- add a fresh new dimension to it. That was the goal with the Albany IV, a 1, 876-square-foot cab-over design located . . .

Posted: 2014-05-17

Fast-forward to new

'70s-era condo has been renovated from top to bottom

These days, finding a solid, spacious and relatively central condominium for under $200, 000 isn't easy. That's because the condominium market, for the most part, provides buyers in this price range with two options. The first is older condominium projects, to . . .

Posted: 2014-05-17