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

Fantastic family home in Normand Park

Spacious and stylish two-storey better than new

Every now and then, you run across a home that simply jumps out at you. A stately looking two-storey home at 111 Normand Park Dr. in south St. Vital is one of those homes, says David Phillips of Century 21 . . .

Posted: 2023-09-09

Home and garden inspiration at Prairie Glow Acres

Photographer sets the stage for captivating lifestyle imagery

Prairie Glow Acres, a five-acre farm on the outskirts of Winnipeg, provides the creative backdrop for Robyn Chubey’s home and garden photography. The captivating visuals that she shares on her popular Instagram account depict dreamy, flower-filled spaces and a . . .

Posted: 2023-09-02

Small project makes BIG impact

Sturdy steps deliver safety and smiles

This season the majority of my exterior builds were pre-booked last fall — but it is sometimes possible to squeeze a few projects into an existing calendar — provided this can be done without affecting current jobs. This past . . .

Posted: 2023-09-02