Best of both worlds

Five-year-old home just like brand new

It's only natural for young families looking for a move-up home to consider buying new. That's because the main benefit of buying new stems from the fact that -- unlike older resale homes -- there will be no need to upgrade . . .

Posted: 2013-11-30

Renovation of the Year awards presented

On Wednesday evening, the RenoMark Renovator members of the Manitoba Home Builders Association celebrated their outstanding accomplishments with the annual Renovation of the Year awards at the Norwood Hotel. The occasion brought together the best of the best to recognize those . . .

Posted: 2013-11-23

SOLUTIONS: Be proactive regarding fire prevention

Deaths from fires and burns are the third-leading cause of fatal home injury (Runyan 2004). -- Use extension cords as a short-term solution in your home. Since cords heat up and cool down during use, the cord tends to quickly wear, . . .

Posted: 2013-11-23

RENOVATIONS: Bigger, better and beautiful

Homeowner doubling size of his digs in 'Tuxedo of the West'

Some people refer to it as Tuxedo of the West, a lovely area close to the Assiniboine River near Breezy Bend golf course and Headingley. Oaks and maples line long driveways leading to spacious, beautifully appointed homes on large lots. "In . . .

Posted: 2013-11-23

CONNIE OLIVER: Unleash your inner Rembrandt

Creatively applied, a little paint goes a long way

There are many ways to update your décor that don't cost a lot of money. Paint is the most visually powerful and economical way to add colour, pattern and pizzazz to your home. Small projects can add up to big . . .

Posted: 2013-11-23

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Don't raise home humidity for new flooring

QUESTION: Could you please give us some advice in regards to humidifiers and hardwood flooring. We have ordered hardwood flooring for our main floor. It's a Brazilian hardwood called Tiger Wood. We were told by the flooring company that the . . .

Posted: 2013-11-23

Sold & Offered: Nov. 23-13

SOLD Charleswood Address: 102 Bergman St. Asking Price: $199, 900 Sold Price: $195, 000 Taxes: $2, 525.62 Square Footage: 859 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 31 x 160 Listing Agent: Shawn Sommers, Century 21 Carrie.com, 204-818-0707 Valley Gardens Address: 106 Stacey Bay Asking Price: $289, 900 Sold Price: $280, 000 Taxes: $3, 416.93 Square Footage: . . .

Posted: 2013-11-23

Sleek and stylish

South Pointe home's modern design warm and inviting

When a new home design is characterized as clean and linear, it might be perceived as boring. Just because a home doesn't hit you with a huge wow factor the moment you walk in doesn't mean its interior lacks panache. Indeed, . . .

Posted: 2013-11-23

Dressed to the nines

Crescentwood condo a makeover marvel

From the outside, some homes are just plain deceptive. Take 1-885 Dorchester Ave., for example. Based on its exterior, it looks like a classic Crescentwood turn-of-the-century home -- grey siding, porch, elegant balcony and a roofline that tells you the home . . .

Posted: 2013-11-23

GARDENING: Off the wall

Emerging indoor green trends

Innovation is all around us and indoor gardening is no exception. Our adventures in gardening are about to get more interesting as a new generation puts its own creative stamp on bringing greenery into home and office environments with high-tech gardening . . .

Posted: 2013-11-16