Is it a condo or a house?

Bungalow-style unit extra-spacious, has front yard, double garage

As condominium complexes go, River Heights' Camrose Estates tends to fly well under the real estate radar. The reason is twofold: First, it's tucked away in a little pocket of land that holds a limited number of bungalow-style units just off . . .

Posted: 2013-09-28

No need to run HVAC, furnace fans continuously

QUESTION: My house was built in 2008. I have an HRV system and a high-efficiency furnace. My question is do I need to set the furnace blower/fan into an auto or on mode during the heating/cooling season? My HVAC technician . . .

Posted: 2013-09-26

Bravo

This fall's Parade of Homes gets a standing ovation

It's unanimous: the Fall 2013 Parade of Homes is a blockbuster. Jeff Baertsoen, frontman for Paradigm Custom Homes reported traffic in his show home -- 32 Casselman Crescent in Oak Bluff West -- has been thick. "Without a doubt, it's the busiest . . .

Posted: 2013-09-26

Breaking new ground: Couple builds Manitoba's first Earthship

What's the difference between a spaceship and an Earthship? Aside from the fact one is airborne and the other is earthbound, there isn't much disparity. Both are self-contained, life-support systems that rely on alternative sources of energy, such as solar radiation, . . .

Posted: 2013-09-21

Transform a den that's no longer 'groovy'

Dear Debbie: We have the typical 1970s brick and cement fireplace in our den. It really dates the room. I'm thinking of painting it a cream colour and adding glass tiles to the top of the hearth. What do you . . .

Posted: 2013-09-21

Paper the walls with prints

A decor fashion returns, and runway trends show the way

It was everywhere -- living rooms, kitchens, stairwells, even ceilings. And then it wasn't. Wallpaper's past appeal had a lot to do with its durability and knack for covering up wall imperfections, says Edmonton interior designer Lori Elms. But its popularity . . .

Posted: 2013-09-21

How to tackle an open-concept design

Decorating an open-concept home can be fun but challenging. For instance, I'm often asked where one should stop and start with wall colour in an open-concept home. It's tricky because the walls and ceilings usually don't have regular corners where . . .

Posted: 2013-09-21

Solariums simply additions like any other

With summer winding down, some homeowners might be looking for ways to keep the sun shining in their homes through the winter. One option is building a solarium. But you have to be careful, because with so much glass you . . .

Posted: 2013-09-21

Moving with minimum grief

From packing to kids, organizing for the big day is key

For Adam Stuart and Courtney Tunnicliffe, moving into a new home means uprooting their nine-month-old son, Jeffrey. Arranging babysitting and packing up belongings without disturbing Jeffrey's routine will be important to the success of the family's move. Kristel Pellow, owner of . . .

Posted: 2013-09-21

Attic ventilation key to avoiding damage

VENTILATION plays a key role in controlling attic moisture in the winter and hot air in the summer. Care should be taken to seal around all the openings in the attic floor, such as ceiling light fixtures, plumbing stacks, exhaust fans . . .

Posted: 2013-09-21