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

What lies beneath?

Sometimes there is more than meets the eye to a deck rehab

In lieu of a deck replacement, deck rehabilitation is often favourable because it costs considerably less, provided the existing structure allows it. At a recent deck project, the initial plan was to simply remove and replace the existing top . . .

Posted: 2023-08-19

Classy and comfortable in Charleswood

Spacious two-storey situated on a quiet cove

As the old saying goes, you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. It seems the design team at Avanti Custom Homes had that saying in mind when they conceived the foyer in Avanti’s latest show home . . .

Posted: 2023-08-19

Country charm inside city limits

Stylish bungalow condo features walk-out lower level

Location. As much as it’s become a cliché with realtors over the years, the term isn’t overused in one very important sense: a home’s appeal (or lack of it) is most often a product of where it’s located. That’s certainly the . . .

Posted: 2023-08-19