Rethink the townhouse

Space and luxury distinguish Rothesay development

These days, it's hard for families to find a decent starter home for under $250, 000.However, if you reside in the city's northeast sector -- the River East area to be precise -- we may have a solution for you: . . .

Posted: 2012-07-21

A true living room

Build your own garden retreat

The sounds of summer can be quite noisy -- the whirring of lawn mowers and weed trimmers, nearby road repairs, or all of the hammering and drilling that accompanies neighbourhood or our own backyard projects.The sounds we seek out, though, . . .

Posted: 2012-07-21

Pack insulation against a stone foundation

Question: We have a 100-year old-house in Wolseley and I am planning to insulate my interior basement walls. I have lived here for 15 years and have never had any water or moisture enter the basement through the walls or . . .

Posted: 2012-07-21

Find hole to help patching new beach ball

QUESTION -- I just purchased a brand-new beach ball and already it has a hole in it. How can I locate the hole so that I can successfully patch it? Jessie, WinnipegANSWER -- Sometimes if you put your ear to . . .

Posted: 2012-07-21

Summer-infused decor celebrates the season

There's something about summer colours, both in clothing fashion and home decor, which speaks directly to the very essence of the season. Warm days call for light fabrics and muted colours reminiscent of lazy days and a leisurely pace. We . . .

Posted: 2012-07-21

Get a grip: Choose non-slippery flooring

People doing renovations think a lot about flooring. They think about what's in fashion, about what's in the magazines and on television design shows. Sometimes they think about budget. Sometimes they might be even practical and think about whether the . . .

Posted: 2012-07-21

New-home market remains strong in Manitoba

The first six months of 2012 are over and it seems to be a good time to review the new home market statistics.Last year was a tremendous one for starts in Winnipeg and throughout the province. Although some areas were . . .

Posted: 2012-07-21

Sold and offered

Lindenwoods   Address: 3 Thurston Bay Asking Price: $469, 900 Sold Price: $458, 000 Taxes: $5, 344.64 Square Footage: 1, 875 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3 Lot Size: 47 x 149 Listing Agent: Shawn Sommers, Century 21 Carrie.com, 987-2100   Maples   Address: 1385 Jefferson Asking Price: $194, 900 Sold Price: $251, 000 Taxes: 1, 934 Square Footage: 1, . . .

Posted: 2012-07-21

Summerview surprise

Unexpected details make home refreshingly different

Lots of people love surprises -- especially if they're unexpectedly good ones. With that in mind, wrap your mind around this: You enter a home with an exceptionally wide foyer, made all the wider by a formal dining room to the . . .

Posted: 2012-07-21

Live well on Wellington

Condo has plenty to offer, starting with its great location

If you're a professional -- say, a doctor, lawyer or nurse -- efficiency is a prized commodity. After all, when you're living an active, intense life, you don't want a lot of distractions. That includes a home where you can come . . .

Posted: 2012-07-21