Quality furnace filters boost indoor air quality

Question: I am seeing lots of ads for duct leaning. I never know if this is a procedure that is needed or not. We installed a high efficiency furnace five years ago and I am wondering if cleaning is . . .

Posted: 2023-09-02

Solid, sensible and stylish in Sage Creek

Functional layout dressed for success

There are three key elements that — for better or worse — determine how livable a new home design is. If it possesses a high level of flow, function and well-placed finishes, chances are it will be received well by . . .

Posted: 2023-09-02

Rare and ready in River Park South

Affordable condo checks off all the boxes

As recently as three years ago, both first time home buyers and downsizing couples often had lofty expectations when it came to purchasing a move-up or move-down home. And that was entirely understandable. Prior to the onset of the pandemic, home . . .

Posted: 2023-09-02

Jewel box gems

Courtyard garden creates tapestry of textures

When Ken Dunsmore and Cathy Shearer decided to downsize and sell their home which had a large garden filled with hundreds of plants, they knew this would free up more time to do what they love to do — . . .

Posted: 2023-08-26

Doors enhance cottage inside and out

Boat-access project poses unique challenges

Working at a boat-access only cottage always presents a few challenges — the logistics of ensuring delivery of the required materials usually tops the list of hurdles. At a recent cottage upgrade, the cottage owners wished to update both . . .

Posted: 2023-08-26

Luxury and convenience in Osborne Village

390 On the River offers breathtaking views

When people look at a luxury condominium project like 390 On the River in Osborne Village, they tend to think that there’s no chance they could afford to buy a suite there. That’s not the case, says the sales representative . . .

Posted: 2023-08-26

Fall Parade of Homes only a month away

It’s hard to believe that we are only four weeks away from the 2023 Fall Parade of Homes! The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s Parade of Homes is the signature showcase event for Manitoba’s residential construction industry, providing Manitobans interested . . .

Posted: 2023-08-26

Breathing room on Henderson Highway

Spacious bungalow features king-sized lot

Over 50 years ago, a young man purchased a king-sized lot from his father in East St. Paul. He then had an 1, 801 square-foot bungalow custom built on the front portion of the beautifully treed lot, leaving the other . . .

Posted: 2023-08-26

Planet Soil digs deep

Award-winning film captures the hidden world beneath our feet

A new film, Planet Soil, by Mark Verkerk and Ignas van Schaick, explores the interconnected web of life beneath the soil surface and aims to raise awareness about the importance of healthy soil and the need to restore soil . . .

Posted: 2023-08-19

Leaking rooftop pool cause for condo concern

Question: I purchased a brand-new condominium in 2020, near the ocean. The building is seven floors high, including the rooftop pool, and four condominium units wide. In the past six months I have noticed that one of the interior . . .

Posted: 2023-08-19