Girl-band singer turns travels to new career

Girl-band singer turns travels to new career

NEW YORK -- "Home-goods designer" was never a particular aspiration for Belinda Carlisle, the singer best known as part of the Go-Go's. But, she says, she was spending so much time travelling, and especially travelling to India, where she was . . .

Posted: 2012-11-17

Housing market growing across Prairies

Although this column tends to concentrate on the Winnipeg and Manitoba housing markets, we would be remiss if we didn’t comment on the strength of the housing market right across the Prairies. Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba have all enjoyed stronger housing . . .

Posted: 2012-11-17

Housing market growing across Prairies

Although this column tends to concentrate on the Winnipeg and Manitoba housing markets, we would be remiss if we didn't comment on the strength of the housing market right across the Prairies.Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba have all enjoyed stronger housing . . .

Posted: 2012-11-17

SOLD & OFFERED: Nov 17/12

SOLD Canterbury Park Address: 274 St. Martin BlvdAsking Price: $189, 900Sold Price: $201, 100Taxes: $2, 271.58Square Footage: 827Bedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 2Lot Size: 31 x 100Listing Agent: Shawn Sommers, Century 21 Carrie.com, 204-818-0707MaplesAddress: #208 189 Watson StreetAsking Price: $114, 900Sold Price: $118, 000Taxes: $1, . . .

Posted: 2012-11-17

Sold

A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg

Canterbury ParkAddress: 274 St. Martin BlvdAsking Price: $189, 900Sold Price: $201, 100Taxes: $2, 271.58Square Footage: 827Bedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 2Lot Size: 31 x 100Listing Agent: Shawn Sommers, Century 21 Carrie.com, 204-818-0707MaplesAddress: #208 189 Watson StreetAsking Price: $114, 900Sold Price: $118, 000Taxes: $1, . . .

Posted: 2012-11-17

Design creates big results

Bungalow seems larger than 1,600 square feet

When Parkhill Homes' design team convened to work on a bungalow for 17 Blacksmith Rd. in Oak Bluff West, they had a clear objective in mind. "We had about 1, 600 square feet to work with, so our goal was to . . .

Posted: 2012-11-17

Old home made new again

Kingston Row stunner features every convenience

When you take a look at 197 Kingston Row, you can hardly believe it's 87 years old. There's a reason, said Judy Lindsay Team's Brent Fontaine. "The outgoing owners have renovated this home with incredible care and detail, inside and out, " . . .

Posted: 2012-11-17

Southwynn Homes

Home building team builds on your personality

In this episode Aisha learns from Master Builder Gerry Trottier about what makes a Southwynn home unique. She will also talk with a couple that purchased a home from Southwynn to see what makes these homes so special... About Southwynn . . .

Posted: 2012-11-16

RENOVATIONS: Concrete basements? Who needs them?

There are many alternatives well-suited to area soil conditions

Why do we continue to build basements? There was a time during the coal-burning age when basements did serve a practical purpose. They contained a large, smelly furnace that burned coal to heat the house. An area separated by a wall . . .

Posted: 2012-11-10

GARDENING: Spice up your winter

Indoor herb garden can add zest to winter dishes

Looking for a fresh supply of flavourful herbs right at your fingertips? Satisfy both your green thumb and culinary tastes with an indoor herb garden. Dave Hanson, owner of Sage Garden Herbs, shares this advice: "The rule of . . .

Posted: 2012-11-10