ASK THE INSPECTOR: Three options for fixing porch movement

QUESTION: We have a 1929 two-storey house in Crescentwood. Sometime before we became the owners of it in 1962, a porch had been attached to the north wall of the living room. It's a 10-foot-by-10-foot interior porch, with a gable . . .

Posted: 2013-06-15

GARDENING: In drips & drabs

Learn how to irrigate your garden

Water is a very valuable resource. Manitoba is fortunate to have an abundance of fresh water to irrigate our lawns, flower beds, trees and gardens. In order to use our water sources more efficiently and effectively with an irrigation system, . . .

Posted: 2013-06-15

CONNIE OLIVER: Get bold with focal wall

Right colour in right setting can do wonders for decor

The layout of the kitchen in our feature photograph is perfect for creating a focal wall. The bold CIL colour called Blazer Blue looks stunning against the white cabinets and baseboards. This goes to prove you don't have to paint every . . .

Posted: 2013-06-15

Conference Board assesses new home construction

The Conference Board of Canada recently published a fascinating report on Canada's residential construction industry, looking at macroeconomic drivers, industry trends and financial performance. The board also looked at the changing Canadian housing market and the impact of the multi-family sector, . . .

Posted: 2013-06-15

Sold & Offered: June 15-13

SOLD Heritage Park Address: 31 Valley View Dr. Asking Price: $299, 900 Selling Price: $295, 000 Taxes: $3, 322.79 Square Footage: 1, 720 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1.5 Lot Size: 57 x 100 Listing Agent: Ken Maines, Maximum Realty, 204-999-9078 East Kildonan Address: 310 Linden Ave. Asking Price: $214, 900 Sold Price: $255, 500 Taxes: $2, . . .

Posted: 2013-06-15

Maximized potential

Smart floor plan makes Highpointe II highly functional

It's a term that -- when it comes to a new-home design -- can be misleading. That term? None other than "liveable space." Why is it misleading? Simple: It's a concept that can only be quantified by walking through a home. Consequently, . . .

Posted: 2013-06-15

Luxury life, condo price

New development high on amenities, low on cost

For the longest time, Karma Property Management's Marc Kipnes and Myles Kraut wanted to do a luxury condominium project in the Waverley West area. Problem was, they weren't able to find a suitable piece of land. Until now, that is. "It took a . . .

Posted: 2013-06-15

Silver Heights treasure

Upgrades put '60s gem in high style

Tucked away in Silver Heights is a cosy little enclave. Just Sturgeon Road on Woodgreen Place (north of Ness Avenue on the east side) is a place that was once trendy in the late 1960s and early 1970s, according to Royal . . .

Posted: 2013-06-15

GARDENING: Perennial joy

Choose your plants well and they'll keep coming back for more

What does it take to look your best? A long sleep under a warm blanket? A slow and gentle start before the real work begins? That's the right formula for perennials, too. If you invested in perennials last year, then you . . .

Posted: 2013-06-08

Manitoba art: Reno piece de resistance

Plenty of brilliant craftspeople to provide the perfect touch

When a house is renovated, the room or rooms involved generally undergo a complete metamorphosis -- the old furniture and accessories are discarded in favour of new, but not necessarily remarkable, replacements. For this reason, it surprises me that one-of-a-kind art . . .

Posted: 2013-06-08