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East KildonanAddress: 962 Prince Rupert AveAsking Price: $234, 900Sold Price: $250, 000Taxes: $2, 770.00Square Footage: 928Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2Listing Agent: David Knight, Royal LePage Prime, 989-7900St. VitalAddress: 126 Talon BayAsking Price: $269, 000Sold Price: $270, 000Taxes: $2, 709.32Square Footage: 1, 040Bedrooms: . . .

Posted: 2012-03-12

A craftsman's touch

Cabinetmaker's eye for detail evident in Albers show home

A cabinetmaker by trade, Heinz Albers is a big believer in craftsmanship. Consequently, as a custom homebuilder, his goal is to build a home of the highest quality each time out, both in terms of its finishing and floor plan. "We take . . .

Posted: 2012-03-12

Starting over on a floater

Home on harbour rebuilt after disaster

For more than 20 years, former Winnipegger Doug McClelland and Irish native Anthony Tucker lived on a floating home in Coal Harbour, B.C.For them, it was the ultimate West Coast lifestyle, surrounded by water and boats, parks and mountains, yet . . .

Posted: 2012-03-12

What's age got to do with it?

River Park West dwelling a well-preserved, woody 1970s classic

It's a given when it comes to resale homes: There's no such thing as a perfect house.That's because no matter how much you spend, there's always something to do, whether it be a renovation or repair. Thus, it makes sense . . .

Posted: 2012-03-12

The past is present

Heirloom seeds excel in flavour, aroma and nutrients

Most of us would agree that home-grown fruits and vegetables always taste better than any store bought variety. This superior taste is one of the biggest motivators for people to either start gardening, or continue year after year. Exciting the palates . . .

Posted: 2012-03-03

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Some attic frost nothing to worry about

QUESTION: I consider myself a fairly attentive homeowner and have noticed something in my attic that has me concerned. We recently installed a wood-burning fireplace insert in our 1980 home, retrofitted into the brick fireplace with a stainless chimney liner installed. . . .

Posted: 2012-03-03

SOLUTIONS: Decaying food cause of disposal-unit odour

QUESTION: I have a garbage-disposal unit connected to my kitchen sink. Lately, there has been a very strong odour coming from it. It is pretty bad, especially when we come in from the outdoors. The smell is wafting throughout the . . .

Posted: 2012-03-03

MIKE HOLMES: Don't cry -- weeping windows can be fixed

I get a lot of emails every week. A lot. And what always interests me is seeing what everyone's talking about. What are the important issues for homeowners? What do they want to know about most? And over the last few . . .

Posted: 2012-03-03

CONNIE OLIVER: Create a new kitchen with Old World charm

This beautiful kitchen exudes tons of Old World charm. You can almost feel the comforting warmth of the golden hues and smell the roasting eggplant Parmesan and garlic bread. It's no easy feat to create a room design that evokes . . .

Posted: 2012-03-03

Watching their every move

'Smart' condo tracks seniors' activities

Edmonton researchers have tracked the daily movements and activities of a group of seniors living in a sensor-laden "Smart" condo to find out how to help them live independently. From June to October, six seniors preparing to go home after rehabilitation . . .

Posted: 2012-03-03