Stylish and unique in Oak Bluff West

Striking design large and loaded

There are always risks associated with thinking outside the box no matter what type of creative endevour you undertake. That’s because when something is unique — take a new home design, for example — there’s the possibility that it won’t . . .

Posted: 2023-12-02

Serene and solid in St. Andrews

Tidy bungalow loaded with features

There are two major benefits associated with living in an area that’s outside the city, yet not so far out that the commute in is long and laborious. First, there’s the benefit of living on a larger, more secluded lot; . . .

Posted: 2023-12-02

Gardeners: Did you find everything you were looking for?

17 garden centre retailers in Manitoba weigh in on this year’s top takeaways

In 2023, hydrangeas ruled, demand was high for fruit trees and fruit shrubs, spring’s sizzling temperatures gave us a glimpse into a warming future, and rising prices put a crimp in purchasing power. These are just a few of . . .

Posted: 2023-11-25

Space — the final frontier

Wall removal expands kitchen, brings light in

When a kitchen feels confined homeowners often consider removing a wall to open things up. At a recent jobsite the kitchen, which is located at the back of the house, is accessible from both the dining room and main . . .

Posted: 2023-11-25

Designed to perfection in Devonshire Park

Large multi-level home blends style and sensibility

When Spencer Curtis and his design team at Hilton Homes conceived their new show home at 23 Jerry Klein Dr. in Transcona’s Devonshire Park, they had one thing in mind. “We wanted people to say, ‘this house is great — . . .

Posted: 2023-11-25

Tranquil living in Old St. Vital

Large, stylish home surrounded by natural beauty

We all have our own version of utopia when it comes to visualizing the place where we would love to live. One of those utopian visions involves living in a spot that’s quiet and naturally beautiful, yet is just minutes . . .

Posted: 2023-11-25

SOLD – A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg SOLD: Seven Oaks Crossing ADDRESS: 312-197 Watson St. ASKING PRICE: $124, 900 SOLD PRICE: $124, 900 TAXES: $1, 445.04 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 588 BEDROOMS: 1 BATHROOMS: 1 CONDO FEES: $314.25/mo. LISTING AGENT: Cheryl & Glenn Kisil, Kisil & Assoc., . . .

Posted: 2023-11-18

Night Sky Petunia the star that started it all

New entrants in the Sky family shine brightly

When Night Sky Petunia debuted in 2016, it was a phenomenon not only for the consumer response it generated but it was also a novel flower with a distinctive speckled colour pattern never before seen in a petunia. No . . .

Posted: 2023-11-18

Coordination always key to completion

Garage addition challenges stall project

Planning and executing the construction of an addition to a house is an exercise in coordination and scheduling. This past summer, a third attached garage stall was introduced to an existing double garage. The entire process did manage to . . .

Posted: 2023-11-18

Warm and welcoming in Charleswood

Large two-storey features functional, stylish design

While foyers often get overlooked, they tend to serve as a microcosm of a show home’s overall functionality. The foyer in 272 Zimmerman Drive — a.k.a. the Bairre II — gets the 1, 956 square-foot, two-storey home off to a . . .

Posted: 2023-11-18