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Whyte RidgeAddress: 34 Cedar Glen RdAsking Price: $339, 900Sold Price: 365, 000Taxes: $3, 862Square Footage: 1, 230Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 3Lot Size: 40x110Listing Agent: Jennifer Gulay Royal Lepage Alliance, 885-5500CrestviewAddress: 1005 Cavalier DriveAsking Price: $174, 900Sold Price: $198, 000Square Footage: 1, 290Bedrooms: . . .

Posted: 2012-06-09

Ergonomic gem

Randall show home offers super-smooth design

Homebuilders constantly face the same challenge: to design a home that looks great in and out, yet functions well on the whole. It's a challenge that Randall Homes has met -- and then some -- with its show home at 15 . . .

Posted: 2012-06-09

'Classic, character home'

Like-new condition in a fantastic location

It isn't every day that a custom homebuilder's house comes up for sale.   Not surprisingly, such a house is a remarkable home, said David De Leeuw of Royal LePage Top Producers Real Estate. "When this home was built in 1988, extreme care . . .

Posted: 2012-06-09

Housing starts in Winnipeg up 80 percent in May

WINNIPEG — Local homebuilders were putting up new single- and multi-family homes like they were going out of style in May, according to new data released today. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation said there were 685 new housing units started last . . .

Posted: 2012-06-08

Blue still a big decor choice

The room in our feature photograph boasts cool shades of blue that are both appealing and contemporary. Blue, in its many ranges of strengths and hues, is still a popular colour choice for the decor. From dark, casual denim blue . . .

Posted: 2012-06-02

Water in basement raises sump pit worries

QUESTION: I live in a 26-year-old home with a sump pit and pump. The pump has been replaced once, but apart from that, the system has worked well every spring melt and rainstorm. In spring 2011, the pump went off . . .

Posted: 2012-06-02

Hot water still cleans better

QUESTION: My son started washing his own laundry at home. He insists on using cold water to wash everything because he says hot water fades colours. I noticed when he pulls some of his T-shirts out of the dryer, they . . .

Posted: 2012-06-02

Decorate outdoors as you would indoors

Dear Debbie:We live in the city and use our back porch to entertain in the summer. I like the idea of an intimate space for enjoying outdoor meals. Do you have any suggestions for decoration and set-up that would . . .

Posted: 2012-06-02

Worrying about radon justifiable

SOMETHING I haven’t spoken about in a while is now suddenly a hot topic again. What’s everyone asking about? Radon. Go figure. Most people are scared of radon. The truth is not a lot of people know what it is. They . . .

Posted: 2012-06-02

Upgrade windows for energy efficiency

UPGRADING windows is an investment that improves street appeal and makes a home more energy efficient. Retrofitting with Energy Starrated windows will improve the comfort of your home, but there are a few items to consider when choosing them. When looking for . . .

Posted: 2012-06-02