Fall Parade of Homes on now

The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2023 Fall Parade of Homes officially opens at 1 p.m. today, showcasing 120 new show homes built by 27 of Manitoba’s best home builders. Once again, the MHBA is proud to present the biggest and . . .

Posted: 2023-09-23

Gimme shelter

Mesh fence offers privacy and protection

After moving to my property tree-planting became an on-going ritual. Primarily along the perimeter, rows of trees were planted in an effort to create a shelter belt to lessen the effects of wind. Although many of the trees did . . .

Posted: 2023-09-23

Grown with gratitude

Hydrangeas steal the spotlight in St. James garden

Stewart Astleford cannot help himself. He is in love with hydrangeas. “They are a most beautiful plant and I do love them, ” says his wife, Jeannette, “just not as much as he does.” Stewart currently grows 22 different . . .

Posted: 2023-09-23

Heat recovery ventilator helps control relative humidity

Question: My home has hydronic heating, with a hot water boiler. With no furnace creating any flow of warm air, and no real issues with humidity, when and for how long do you think I should be running my . . .

Posted: 2023-09-23

Subtle yet spectacular in Bison Run

Parade of Homes entry smart and stylish

When it comes to the design of a luxury home, builders can choose to go two ways with its styling. The first is to try and overpower you with its grandeur; the second is to go the route of simple, . . .

Posted: 2023-09-23

History and convenience converge in Selkirk

Property includes carriage house and beautiful grounds

It’s an unfortunate fact of life that we often overlook some very special properties because they’re tucked away just far enough off the beaten track that we miss them altogether. That can happen all too easily with a historic home . . .

Posted: 2023-09-23

Personal growth

Trees Winnipeg making world of difference right here at home

Dead or dying trees in Winnipeg’s neighbourhoods are a too familiar sight. “The loss of the city’s tree canopy has become a lot more personal in recent years, ” says Christian Cassidy, executive director, Trees Winnipeg. Cassidy has seen . . .

Posted: 2023-09-16

Doubling down to get the job done

It is satisfying to successfully squeeze-in an additional deck-build into an already congested summer work schedule. However, managing to do so and completing two projects at the same location in the allotted time takes satisfaction to a whole different . . .

Posted: 2023-09-16

Get a fresh start in Sage Creek

Classy townhome condos feature full basement

These days, both first-time home buyers and downsizers with a budget of $375, 000 or less often find themselves scrambling to find an affordable move-up or move-down home. And with many affordable homes or condos in need of multiple upgrades . . .

Posted: 2023-09-16

Livable and loaded in LaSalle

Family-friendly bungalow features finished lower level

If there is any one thing that a big, growing family needs, it’s room to spread out. Jennifer Queen of RE/MAX Professionals says her latest listing at 21 Fourth Avenue in La Salle meets that criteria and then-some. “First of all, . . .

Posted: 2023-09-16