SOLD & OFFERED: Nov 16-13

SOLD: River Park South Address: 7 Pevensey Pl. Asking Price: $399, 900 Sold Price: $385, 000 Taxes: $4, 237.37 Square Footage: 1, 950 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Lot Size: 54 x 123 Selling Agent: Daryl Newis, Cornerstone Properties, 204-228-6215 Maples Address: 307-835 Adsum Dr. Asking Price: $219, 900 Sold Price: $215, 000 Taxes: $2, 818.72 Square . . .

Posted: 2013-11-16

That homey feeling

La Jolie Maison doesn't feel like a condo

One of the biggest knocks on living in a condominium is that it doesn't feel like a house. Apartment-style units lack two essentials: space and light. That isn't the case with La Jolie Maison, a new condominium complex at 6 St. . . .

Posted: 2013-11-16

Scotia charmer

Class neighbourhood, renovated home

One word tends to come to mind when you think of homes on Scotia Street: classic. Drive down the street any day (or walk, jog or bike it on Sundays when it's closed to vehicles) and there are vintage homes on . . .

Posted: 2013-11-16

GARDENING: When life gives you grapes... make wine

Autumn marks the beginning of the wine harvest in Europe as well as on the Prairies, with many wine-loving Manitobans raising a glass year-round to the fruits of their labours. On November 11, a date that in past centuries was observed . . .

Posted: 2013-11-09

Renovation industry continues to be strong

In the past two months, both Scotiabank and TD Economics have published reports on the state of the renovation industry in Canada. Why? Renovation is good business and a major economic driver. Thanks in part to HGTV and numerous shows, columns . . .

Posted: 2013-11-09

RENOVATION: Riverside reno rollicking along

Couple having tons of fun with Wellington Crescent property

Turning a storey-and-half house in old Tuxedo into a four-storey (including basement) ultra-modern mansion is not a job for the faint of heart or weak of limb. But Steve Thomas and his wife Dr. Rashmi Nigam have made remarkable strides . . .

Posted: 2013-11-09

Going small? furniture placement is key

We recently moved an elderly relative into a small assisted-living apartment. The task of furnishing a small space was challenging. Fortunately, the suite had a decent layout with an alcove for a single bed, another alcove for a small dining . . .

Posted: 2013-11-09

Mouse in house a pesky problem

QUESTION: I have a mouse problem at my house. What can I do to prevent mice from coming inside? What can I do to catch them once they are in my house? Linda (Blanshard, Man.) ANSWER: Although some may argue mice . . .

Posted: 2013-11-09

MIKE HOLMES: Which window is the right choice?

Many homeowners wonder, but there's no easy answer

Windows serve three purposes: They provide light, airflow and ventilation. But they should also help keep the heat out in the summer and in during the winter. That has to do with R-value -- in other words, insulation -- and . . .

Posted: 2013-11-09

Fix for squeaky floors lies within subfloor sheathing

QUESTION: I am having trouble with my laminate floors, which are squeaking. I have tried adding cross-members between the joists, under the plywood seams, and I have tried adding shims between the joist and plywood, but they are glued with . . .

Posted: 2013-11-09