Deck of a job

Preparation key in this extensive veranda and balcony project

The final deck build of the season entailed re-sheathing an existing 44-by-14-foot balcony above a screened veranda in a decorative composite. Despite having been constructed several decades ago using cedar planks, the top-deck had recently started to show its age . . .

Posted: 2023-11-10

Peace and perfection in Prairie Pointe

Spacious two-storey loaded with modern, understated elegance

In some instances, you can get a good read on what a home is going to look like inside by taking the time to study its exterior. The first word that comes to mind when looking at 34 Firestone Dr. . . .

Posted: 2023-11-10

MHBA forum brings best builders together

Ongoing professional development is a key piece of what differentiates a Manitoba Home Builders’ Association member from other residential construction companies in Manitoba. MHBA builder, renovator, and associate members keep up to date with the newest information and trends, . . .

Posted: 2023-11-10

Remodelled and ready in Charleswood

Solid bungalow updated inside and out

As recently as four years ago, families looking for a move-up home were looking at both new and resale homes as potential options. Today, the new home option has all but disappeared. With prices now in the $600, 000 range and . . .

Posted: 2023-11-10

Tough plants (and solutions) for hot, dry climates

Take a cue from Medicine Hat

There is a new climate normal for all prairie gardeners and an overriding need to adapt our gardens. Which plants should we be growing that will thrive in the hotter, drier summers we are all experiencing? We have an . . .

Posted: 2023-11-04

These BLUES elevate MOODS

Bold colours make kitchen soar to new heights

When asked to provide an opinion on how to populate a space aesthetically, a strategic deflection is often the best response. After all, we all have different wants and tastes. For instance, my preferred palette revolves around earth-tones, and . . .

Posted: 2023-11-04

Style and space awaits in Sage Creek

Large two-storey packed with quality

When it comes to luxury homes, size matters. After all, buyers in that upscale market segment are looking for a home that gives them room to spread out in a richly finished environment that possesses understated wow factor at every . . .

Posted: 2023-11-04

West Gate masterpiece dressed to impress

Massive 1912 home updated to perfection

Every turn-of-the-century home in Armstrong’s Point (or so it seems) has a story that goes with it. That’s certainly the case with 131 West Gate, says Andrea Wiebe of eXp Realty. “This heritage home, which is known as the Horn House, . . .

Posted: 2023-11-04

Warm your HEARTH

Wall-mount electric fireplaces bring the heat

n every home, certain rooms of the house tend to be chillier than others over the winter months. This may be due to the location of the room in proximity to the furnace, or whether it is a room . . .

Posted: 2023-10-28

Loaded and luxurious in Prairie Pointe

Large two-storey bright and beautiful

As impressive as a beautifully finished home is, it isn’t its finishes that ultimately determine how livable a home is. Of course, finishes matter. That said, two key elements — natural light and layout — play a more significant role in . . .

Posted: 2023-10-28