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

Space to spare in North Meadows

Large two-storey loaded with style

There are times when king-sized families need a large home to meet their needs. A 2, 380 square-foot, two-storey home at 73 Santa Fe Dr. in North Meadows delivers the space and utility that large families need to live their . . .

Posted: 2024-01-06

Drilling is not always thrilling

Making holes in tile can be a tricky task

Installing tile in a bathroom tub or shower stall always presents a series of challenges. Once the layout is chosen and the tiling begins, constant vigilance is required to ensure the tile maintains level and plumb, and often existing . . .

Posted: 2023-12-30