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Baffling basement biffies
Adaptability is key for such renovation projects
I’m not often surprised anymore by what I’ll encounter when asked to update a basement bathroom. However, a recent flooring upgrade did catch me off-guard slightly. Basement bathrooms present hurdles because their layouts are usually predetermined by the rough plumbing . . .
Posted: 2025-12-20
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Creative touches set mood
Sage Creek two-storey is both luxurious and livable, by design
It can take a deft touch to balance creativity and practicality when it comes to home design. That’s why it’s so important for a home builder to think critically about how to infuse a residence with creative design touches without . . .
Posted: 2025-12-20
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Solid affordability
Well-cared-for Transcona bungalow a great family starter home
Young families with a modest home-buying budget have never struggled so hard to find a solid, affordable starter house. It’s easy to see why. These days, starter homes in the $250, 000-$300, 000 price range — whether they need work . . .
Posted: 2025-12-20
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Open the door on a new look
But make sure not to overlook the jambs
Sometimes a main-floor update can be as simple as a fresh coat of paint on the walls. Other times, it may take a little more effort to create the desired look. An interior door upgrade can often change an . . .
Posted: 2025-12-13
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Green-thumb gifts
Great ideas for the gardeners on your list
The thing about gardening is that it is a constant year-round pursuit. Always, the garden beckons. A gardener could be standing in the middle of a polar vortex and still be dreaming about a plant they want to try . . .
Posted: 2025-12-13
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Family-friendly flair
Smartly designed two-storey crafted to maximize functionality
Ideally, a new home’s design should be distinctive both outside and inside. And while both qualities are important, it’s a home’s exterior that — for better or worse — sets the tone. Get it right, and the home will catch the . . .
Posted: 2025-12-13
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Warm and welcoming
Smartly updated bungalow condo modern and move-in ready
When a home is 25 years old, it’s neither old nor young in terms of its design and relative age. That said, there’s a chance it could reflect the era in which it was built. Which is to say it . . .
Posted: 2025-12-13
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Hearth-warming refurb
Like a puzzle, fireplace surround comes together piece by piece
Amidst a very hectic end-of-year work schedule, I was able to eke out a few hours over a couple of days to address a lingering upgrade in my very own step-down dining room, the main level of the addition . . .
Posted: 2025-12-06
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Daylilies star in doc
Film focuses on plant’s ability to inspire and improve lives
If filmmaking is a visual art form and nature is a powerful inspiration for art, then why aren’t there more films about plants and the people who are passionate about them? PlantPop is one of those rarest of things — . . .
Posted: 2025-12-06
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Distinctive digs
Vibrant flourishes, deft floorplan set Yvonne II model apart
As a home builder, it can become all too easy to become complacent. The reason for that is simple: after you find a formula that works, the tendency is to keep repeating it because buyers seem to like it. Oftentimes, that . . .
Posted: 2025-12-06