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 Star-rated 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

Sold

WestdaleAddress: 16 Lavenham CrescentAsking Price: $159, 900Sold Price: $175, 500Taxes: $1, 942.04Square Footage: 1, 020Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 1Lot Size: 30 X 105Listing Agent: Tony Martone, Re/max professionals, 287-4130ElmwoodAddress: 821 Harbison Ave.Asking Price: $189, 900Sold Price: $225, 900Taxes: $1, 699.67Square Footage: 930Bedrooms: . . .

Posted: 2012-06-02

Low-priced luxury

Condo homes in pristine Pritchard Farm

IT’S a community that, for one reason or another, tends to fly a bit under the real estate radar. Yet once you’ve experienced the tranquil, countrified setting that Pritchard Farm offers, it’s a spot that quickly surpasses other communities as a . . .

Posted: 2012-06-02

Low-priced luxury

Condo homes in pristine Pritchard Farm

It's a community that, for one reason or another, tends to fly a bit under the real estate radar.Yet once you've experienced the tranquil, countrified setting that Pritchard Farm offers, it's a spot that quickly surpasses other communities as a . . .

Posted: 2012-06-02

Waterfront wonder

Bungalow offers 'country living for city slickers'

There are times when it pays to buy new, and others when it pays to buy a resale home.In the case of 4 Deerwood Pl. -- a 1, 925-square-foot bungalow custom-built by Huntington Homes in 2004 -- buying an eight-year-old . . .

Posted: 2012-06-02

Is Pinkwood the wave of the future?

Driving into the southeast Winnipeg community of Sage Creek, Maric Homes' show home at 70 Silver Sage glows like a beacon. Yes, Pinkwood has come to Winnipeg. The distinctive pink coating applied to the two-storey home's wooden superstructure -- a low-VOC, water-based . . .

Posted: 2012-05-26

No simple answer to heating a crawl space

QUESTION: Firstly, thank you for saving me with your previous article on how to properly heat a crawl space. I had purchased the R20 insulation and was about to start insulating the floor until I read your article.Quick question for . . .

Posted: 2012-05-26

Country charm...

for city slickers

Living in the city has its advantages. You are close to amenities, jobs, health care and schools. But, there is something to be said for the quiet, slower pace of country life. You can have the best of both worlds . . .

Posted: 2012-05-26

Sneeze, wheeze... solutions, please

How to garden without the misery of allergies

Checklist: trowel, potting soil, watering can, plants, containers. If your list includes elbow-length gloves, goggles and an N95 filter mask, you may be part of the growing legion of gardeners who are allergy-sufferers.Seasonal tree pollens, grasses, weeds, scented flowers, moulds, . . .

Posted: 2012-05-26