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Southland ParkAddress: 60 Copperstone CrescentAsking Price: $424, 900Sold Price: $410, 000Taxes: $5, 095.92Square Footage: 1, 642Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 3Lot Size: 50 x 115Listing Agents: Charlene Urbanski & David R. Anderson, Century21 Bachman & Associates, 453-7653Selling Agent: Rod Stephanchew, Re/Max Performance, 255-4204CharleswoodAddress: . . .

Posted: 2012-08-04

Small touches, super style

Tweaks to design give home its own personality

As a builder, it's always a challenge to come up with varied new-home designs.Granted, coming up with a novel design doesn't mean reinventing the wheel from a design standpoint. However, it is important to think outside the box in key . . .

Posted: 2012-08-04

Concrete evidence

Affordable apartment condos are quiet and built to last

No matter whether you're a single person or have a family, it's difficult to find a home that's affordable.With affordability being such a huge issue, singles and families are increasingly looking at condominiums. In most cases, that affordability is found . . .

Posted: 2012-08-04

Prairie icons

Native wildflowers and grasses are eye-catching options

Walk through almost any neighbourhood now in Manitoba and you will see yards that stand out from the others. It might be a delightful small garden tucked into an inner city lot that is surrounded by butterflies and bees. Or . . .

Posted: 2012-07-28

How to make a product similar to RetrObright

QUESTION -- Regarding your April 7 column on RetrObright, where can this product be purchased? Thanks Reena, enjoy reading your column every week! Shirley, WinnipegANSWER -- RetrObright seems to have been discontinued or at least very difficult to find. They . . .

Posted: 2012-07-28

Red is great for a room, but don't overdo it

Red is my favourite colour. While I haven't taken the step to include it in my décor, I do love seeing a room dressed in red.Our feature photograph, courtesy of CIL Paints, boasts varying hues of luxurious red tones that . . .

Posted: 2012-07-28

Side-yard garden an excellent green idea

QUESTION: On one side of our property, the neighbour's house is nine feet from ours, directly south. The space in between our houses is effectively useless. The area is quite warm, as the sun does shine here very strong throughout . . .

Posted: 2012-07-28

When the heat is on, take it easy

Over the past few weeks we've had a heat wave across the country. Many cities had heat alerts.It's tough working in the heat -- I know. Recently my crew and I were pushing to finish a job in middle of . . .

Posted: 2012-07-28

Condo convenience

Townhouses offer space, high-end finishes, lower prices

With single-family homes becoming increasingly expensive, condominiums are rapidly becoming a more viable option.More than ever, families are looking at townhouse-style condominiums, as they represent a more affordable and low-maintenance way to get into a spacious home. That said, townhouse . . .

Posted: 2012-07-28

Mansion on the Red

Outsized West St. Paul estate has bonanza of bonuses

As exciting as it is to buy a new home, there can be a downside to buying in a new community. First, the surroundings are new, with little definition such as mature trees and a landscaped backyard. Plus, while you wait . . .

Posted: 2012-07-28