New housing-market forecasts are reassuring

Housing starts in Manitoba and across the Prairies are expected to cut back on the throttle a bit in 2014 and 2015, but still be generally strong. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation released their updated forecast last week and the . . .

Posted: 2014-05-31

From corny to cachet: crafts make a return

The demand for handmade, homemade goods has become one of the fastest-growing trends this year.I recently visited Paris with a friend from San Francisco. She adamantly refused to buy anything that was not made locally. This is a commendable goal, . . .

Posted: 2014-05-31

MIKE HOLMES: Do your homework before starting landscaping

It's been a long and brutal winter, but it's finally time for small outdoor jobs such as landscaping and gardening. If you're getting ready to gear up, here are a few things to keep in mind. Before you buy landscaping tools, . . .

Posted: 2014-05-31

CONNIE OLIVER: Reach for the stars

Painted ceilings add drama to a room

A dramatic ceiling brings décor to new heights You can't say the room in our feature photograph isn't dramatic. The ceiling design catches your eye immediately and adds loads of personality to this space. Painted ceilings are not for everyone but . . .

Posted: 2014-05-31

RENOVATIONS: You won't throw out these kitchen sinks

They're chic, well-made and much more expensive than your old stainless-steel model

Whatever happened to the top-mounted $200 double stainless-steel sink and the $35 faucet set? I know they're not extinct, because occasionally I see them for sale in big-box stores. The sinks came with a template that you traced onto the surface . . .

Posted: 2014-05-31

SOLUTIONS: Closet organization made easy

QUESTION: I need help organizing my closet. I own clothes that are 40 years old. I don't know how to organize. Can you help me? Betsy (Pansy, Man.) ANSWER: You are not alone, Betsy. Although closet organization can be a big . . .

Posted: 2014-05-31

SOLD & OFFERED: May 31-14

SOLD Charleswood Address: 4276 Eldridge Ave. Asking Price: $299, 900 Sold Price: $296, 000 Taxes: $3, 354.39 Square Footage: 1, 147 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 60 x 150 Selling Agent: Jennifer Gulay, Royal LePage Alliance, 885-5500 Southdale Address: 141 Sweetwater Bay Asking Price: $479, 141 Sold Price: $503, 000 Taxes: $5, 033 Square Footage: . . .

Posted: 2014-05-31

Setting the standard

Oversized windows brighten 'Manhattan B'

When builders talk about "standard" home features, it's not unusual for prospective new-home buyers' eyes to glaze over. Why's that? Simple: many buyers believe there's no such thing as a "standard" feature. That's not the case with Randall Homes, especially when . . .

Posted: 2014-05-31

Space for everyone

Bright rooms, serene setting highlight Fort Garry gem

Few areas in the city can match what east Fort Garry's South Drive has to offer. Blessed with an abundance of mature trees, the Red River winding behind many of the stately homes, huge, private lots -- and a location that's . . .

Posted: 2014-05-31

GARDENING: The coolest plants for a cool spring

Build a bright, beautiful and bountiful garden

Look on the bright side. It may seem as though we are off to a late start this year for gardening season yet, even in the best of years the weather has proven itself unpredictable in May. We've all been itching . . .

Posted: 2014-05-24