StreetSide does homes

Condo developer now has slate of top-notch houses

When it comes to homes, hear the name StreetSide, and you tend to think of condominiums. Well, think again. Turns out StreetSide Developments has now entered the homebuilding business under the name Homes by StreetSide. "Right now, we have six homes available in . . .

Posted: 2014-04-05

Rare vintage in River Heights

Home boasts great location and solid foundation

While River Heights is — and will likely remain — one of the city’s most alluring communities, buying a home there can be a risky proposition. Granted, you’re getting a great location and a home with all kinds of yesteryear character. . . .

Posted: 2014-04-05

GARDENING: Front and centre

Expert planting advice to design a welcoming space

If this is the year you're planning to enliven your front-yard landscape, the first step is easy: Talk to an expert. Whether you're starting with a blank slate or just want to give your front yard a makeover, expert advice . . .

Posted: 2014-03-29

RENOVATIONS: The power of placement

Staging a home prior to selling is often a better option than renovating

You can lose money in two ways by undertaking an expensive renovation with the intention of selling your home for a higher price: Potential buyers may not appreciate your taste, dismissing your home outright, or you may end up selling . . .

Posted: 2014-03-29

Put Home Expressions show on your schedule

Now that the Parade of Homes is over, you're probably wondering what to do about your home. You visited many beautiful new homes during the Parade and are torn between fixing up your current home and trading it in for a . . .

Posted: 2014-03-29

MIKE HOLMES: How to hire a good plumber

Be proactive, don't wait for disaster to strike

World Plumbing Day was on March 11 -- a day those of us who know a good, licensed plumber should take a moment to thank our lucky stars. Don't know one? To avoid a bad hire, add a licensed plumber to . . .

Posted: 2014-03-29

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Attic moisture plaguing Manitoba homes

QUESTION: We had water dripping from our second-floor bedroom ceiling the evening of the first mild day a few weeks ago. Today, when I had time to get up into the attic, I found quite a bit of snow, about . . .

Posted: 2014-03-29

SOLUTIONS: Soak stained shower head with vinegar

QUESTION: We live in a small town with hard water. The shower head in my bathtub has turned brown and I can't seem to clean it successfully. Any solutions? Irene (Sanford, Man.) ANSWER: Fill a plastic bag half full with white . . .

Posted: 2014-03-29

SOLD & OFFERED: March 29-14

SOLD: Wolseley Address: 462 Stiles St. Asking Price: $284, 900 Sold Price: $285, 000 Taxes: $3, 152.54 Square Footage: 1, 280 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Lot Size: 25 x 87 Listing Agent: Eric Neumann, Realty Executives First Choice, 204-885-8999 Fort Richmond Address: 7 Laval Dr. Asking Price: $299, 900 Sold Price: $327, 500 Taxes: $3, . . .

Posted: 2014-03-29

Flexible living

Kensington home can be configured to a family's particular needs

When families are looking for a new home, their main priority is a home that functions well from top to bottom. Consequently, when Kensington Homes' design team conceived The Brisbane, they came up with a highly flexible floor plan that could . . .

Posted: 2014-03-29