Black gold: You'll gush at the results

QUESTION: I want to paint our small den black. My Pinterest page is filled with images of black rooms, but our space is currently beige. My partner and I will use the den as an office-cum-library. We have piles of . . .

Posted: 2013-03-02

Getting to the bottom of frosting on the window

QUESTION: Two years ago, the seal in our bedroom window went and we had both sides replaced. They did not replace the whole window, just the glass. This winter, when it was around -40 C, our window started to frost . . .

Posted: 2013-03-02

Most small rooms can handle high drama

What can you say about today's feature photograph except... wow! This small Kohler bathroom is teeming with drama and style. The wide horizontal bands of vivid colour make this small space feel larger but also give it tons of personality. . . .

Posted: 2013-03-02

It's easy to do what's right if your heart is at peace

PEOPLE are always asking me: "Mike, aren't you tired of dealing with the same problems over and over again?"You know what I say? I might be tired of seeing the same problems, but I'm not tired of trying to make . . .

Posted: 2013-03-02

Spring Parade has something for everyone

The 2013 Spring Parade of Homes officially opens at noon today and runs through Sunday, March 24. The Manitoba Home Builders' Association is proud to present 124 new homes on display for everyone to enjoy. Show home hours are Monday through Thursday . . .

Posted: 2013-03-02

Sold and offered

SoldSelkirkAddress: 325 McLean Ave., SelkirkAsking Price: $199, 000Sold Price: $186, 000Taxes: $2, 123.00Square footage: 1, 625Bedrooms: Triplex; two one-bedroom suites, one bachelor suiteLot Size: 66 x 118Listing & Selling Agent: Daryl Newis, 204-228-6215River Park SouthAddress: 202-2345 St. Mary's Rd.Asking Price: . . .

Posted: 2013-03-02

The lot's the thing

Wish to maximize lake view inspires innovative, wide design

Ask any builder about the inspiration behind new-home designs, and they'll tell you it comes from a variety of sources. In the case of 66 Silver Sage Cres., the inspiration came from the lot itself, said Jason Arlt of Arlt Homes. "Usually, . . .

Posted: 2013-03-02

No-compromise condos

Red Oak project all about the corners not cut

The problem with some new condominium developments is square footage and quality finishes are often sacrificed to maintain an affordable price point.That won't be the case with Red Oak Condominiums, said the Urban Agent, Re/Max Performance Realty's Bill Thiessen."This new . . .

Posted: 2013-03-02

Big turnout expected at Spring Parade

Expect a wide variety of new and innovative home designs to choose from

The timing of the 2013 Spring Parade of Homes -- which runs from March 2-24 -- couldn't be better, says Huntington Homes' Rob Swan.   "I think someone had their crystal ball out when they came up with the dates for the . . .

Posted: 2013-03-02

A condo that feels like home

Wolseley abode oozes character

For young couples or a single professional, finding a solid starter home is tough these days.And if your budget is in the $200, 000 to $225, 000 range, you're usually left with two options: a single-family home that's going to . . .

Posted: 2013-03-02