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Elevate a home’s lower-level flooring
Basements in newer house construction often follow a similar process to that found on any other floor of a home — joists with plywood or OSB sheathing atop as a subfloor. This configuration is possible when a new house is . . .
Posted: 2026-04-25
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Flow and functionality
Executive-style bungalow offers style, serenity, livability
One of the best things about building in communities outside the city is that lots are more expansive than they are in town. Not only does that provide more separation from neighbours, but it also allows for the construction of . . .
Posted: 2026-04-25
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Get it in writing from contractors this summer
Now that winter weather appears to be behind us, Manitobans are turning their attention to preparing for spring yard work, gardening and planning on how best to enjoy the long and beautiful summer we all deserve. Sometimes, that also means . . .
Posted: 2026-04-25
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Well-balanced bungalow
From prime lot to space-maximizing design, Oak Bluff West home has it all
One of the biggest hallmarks of an alluring home is the precision that went into its design, both outside and in. In turn, that commitment to excellence makes for a home that stands out from the rest. That’s the case with . . .
Posted: 2026-04-25
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Mastering the drywall ‘frame’ game
When the term “framing” is used in the context of interior construction, the first connotation is that of structural support and layout. However, framing for just about any project can lead to frustration if the process is not well-planned from . . .
Posted: 2026-04-18
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Perennials in the zone
New first-year flowering plants are Manitoba-built and tested
The reputation of Manitoba’s cold climate precedes us into nearly every major North American plant-breeding company. You could almost say, if a plant survives winter in Winnipeg, it will survive anywhere. Dummen Orange is a leading global breeder and propagator . . .
Posted: 2026-04-18
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Efficient elegance
Functional layout makes most of Prairie Pointe two-storey’s space
For some reason, many families looking for a new dwelling believe a home must be over 2, 000 sq. ft. for it to possess the flexibility and livability they need to live life to the max. That isn’t necessarily the . . .
Posted: 2026-04-18
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Luxury and livability
Like-new Bridgwater Trails two-storey filled with flair, functionality
There are times when, for some subtle reason, a home just catches your eye. A two-storey home at 111 Valley Brook Rd. in Bridgwater Trails is one of those abodes. The instant you look at it, it has a crisp, razor-sharp . . .
Posted: 2026-04-18
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Get emergency heat with one simple wiring change
From this past autumn into the dead of winter, our household dealt with an unfortunate bout of HVAC issues. In the fall, the heat pump’s blower fan failed, resulting in sole reliance on the air handler (furnace) to heat the . . .
Posted: 2026-04-11
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Pragmatic plots
Designing hardier gardens for a changing climate
Our climate is changing rapidly, and our garden plans need to adapt accordingly. “We need a planting design that functions as a resilient, self-sustaining ecosystem suited to our climate, ” says Nik Friesen-Hughes, landscape designer and owner of Dogwood Landscape . . .
Posted: 2026-04-11