Heat recovery ventilator helps control relative humidity

Question: My home has hydronic heating, with a hot water boiler. With no furnace creating any flow of warm air, and no real issues with humidity, when and for how long do you think I should be running my . . .

Posted: 2023-09-23

Subtle yet spectacular in Bison Run

Parade of Homes entry smart and stylish

When it comes to the design of a luxury home, builders can choose to go two ways with its styling. The first is to try and overpower you with its grandeur; the second is to go the route of simple, . . .

Posted: 2023-09-23

History and convenience converge in Selkirk

Property includes carriage house and beautiful grounds

It’s an unfortunate fact of life that we often overlook some very special properties because they’re tucked away just far enough off the beaten track that we miss them altogether. That can happen all too easily with a historic home . . .

Posted: 2023-09-23

Personal growth

Trees Winnipeg making world of difference right here at home

Dead or dying trees in Winnipeg’s neighbourhoods are a too familiar sight. “The loss of the city’s tree canopy has become a lot more personal in recent years, ” says Christian Cassidy, executive director, Trees Winnipeg. Cassidy has seen . . .

Posted: 2023-09-16

Doubling down to get the job done

It is satisfying to successfully squeeze-in an additional deck-build into an already congested summer work schedule. However, managing to do so and completing two projects at the same location in the allotted time takes satisfaction to a whole different . . .

Posted: 2023-09-16

Get a fresh start in Sage Creek

Classy townhome condos feature full basement

These days, both first-time home buyers and downsizers with a budget of $375, 000 or less often find themselves scrambling to find an affordable move-up or move-down home. And with many affordable homes or condos in need of multiple upgrades . . .

Posted: 2023-09-16

Livable and loaded in LaSalle

Family-friendly bungalow features finished lower level

If there is any one thing that a big, growing family needs, it’s room to spread out. Jennifer Queen of RE/MAX Professionals says her latest listing at 21 Fourth Avenue in La Salle meets that criteria and then-some. “First of all, . . .

Posted: 2023-09-16

Feelin’ prickly all over

Cacti is spiking in popularity

Cacti is suddenly everywhere. Garden centres are displaying a greater variety of unique types of cacti for growing indoors. Their structural shapes and prickly characteristics bring something out-of-the-ordinary to the indoor garden. Potted in 2-inch pots, it’s easy to . . .

Posted: 2023-09-09

Stepping over a problem

This contractor has crumbling concrete covered

All too often, homeowners complain about one main unsightly feature of the house that ultimately taints curb appeal — the crumbling concrete front steps. Although there are a few topical products on the market that can “fix” the issue . . .

Posted: 2023-09-09

Tasteful and terrific in Tuxedo

Sharp bungalow livable and loaded

One of the most important aspects of building an infill home in a prestigious community is that fits in seamlessly with all the other high-end homes in the area. Mission accomplished and then-some with 515 Kelvin Boulevard, says Glen Williams . . .

Posted: 2023-09-09