MIKE HOLMES: Spring into action

Watch out for problems that can arise after winter

A lot of people think winter is the season that really puts our homes to the test. But spring is no lightweight; it has its own set of challenges. They say April showers bring May flowers, but that's not the . . .

Posted: 2012-03-31

Showing good taste

Wine barrels make great flooring, countertops

There are dozens of products you can consider for your floors or kitchen countertops, but chances are, recycled wine barrels aren't among them. But Blue Grouse Wine Cellars of North Vancouver thinks you may want to do just that. And while, yes, . . .

Posted: 2012-03-31

Wood tops for more counters

Organic material warms up kitchens

Hands down, granite is the most popular kitchen countertop material, but people looking for an alternative are rediscovering the beauty of wood. The mirror finish on a granite countertop may be attractive and gives most kitchens a "wow" factor, but not . . .

Posted: 2012-03-31

Express your home; visit convention centre

You're itching to get outside and get your home ready for summer, but it's still a little too cold to get a proper start on your list. There's work to be done on the yard; you've been thinking about a pool . . .

Posted: 2012-03-31

Sold & Offered: Mar 31-12

North End Address: 1057 Atlantic Avenue Asking Price: $199, 900 Sold Price: $217, 000 Taxes: $2, 392.85 Sqare Footage: 822 Bedrooms: 2+1 Bathrooms: 1.5 Lot Size: 40 x 94 Listing Agent: Denise Everett, Royal LePage Prime Real Estate, 989-7900 North End Address: 1221 Alfred Ave. Asking Price: 209, 900 Sold Price: 230, 000 Taxes: . . .

Posted: 2012-03-31

Spring Parade 'building' on another success

The Spring Parade of Homes ended off the same way it started -- with throngs of people flocking to communities across the city. Not surprisingly, one of the busiest communities was centrally-located Bridgwater Forest. "It's (attendance) been very good through the entire . . .

Posted: 2012-03-31

Masterpiece kitchen

New development combines high-end, affordable homes

If you haven't yet heard of Waterside Estates, it's time you did. A brand new housing development, it's located off Dugald Road at Guy Savoie Drive just west of Plessis Road. The compact neighbourhood's centrepiece will be a large lake around . . .

Posted: 2012-03-31

Eco-friendly home 'not a science project'

The first home in Canada to be built to updated R-2000 energy standards was unveiled in Ottawa recently at the official launch of the updated program.Two dozen guests, including members of the building industry, government and education partners, gathered in . . .

Posted: 2012-03-31

Turnkey convenience

Living's easy in maintenance-free, ideally located, well-designed condo

As appealing as the thought of living in a house is, it comes with a major downside. That downside? In a word, maintenance. Buy a resale home, and no matter how well-maintained it is, it will inevitably require some sort of . . .

Posted: 2012-03-31

Home's pretty in pink and protected, too

It's hard not to notice. One of the newest show homes in south Saskatoon is pink. Very pink. For now, anyway. The homebuilder constructed the frame of the house -- including i-joists and sheathing -- earlier this month and decided to . . .

Posted: 2012-03-24