From good to great

Form and function meet in The Granville

It's a truism: With a bit of thought and effort, anything can be taken from good to great. That's exactly what happened when Kensington Homes' design team decided to modify a proven design, said Kensington Homes sales representative Rene Giroux. "We've been . . .

Posted: 2012-01-28

City's hot real estate market won't slow down

BY now, pretty much everyone who calls Winnipeg home knows it's one of the hottest real estate markets in the country. Here's a statistic -- courtesy of WinnipegRealtors' market analyst and director of public affairs, Peter Squire -- that puts just . . .

Posted: 2012-01-28

Quality finishes, budget price

Townhouse-style condo offers fantastic value

It's a fact: when you have a budget of $200, 000 to $250, 000, it's hard to find a solid, well-finished starter home. Perhaps, then, it's time to think outside the box. If you haven't considered looking at condominiums -- particularly . . .

Posted: 2012-01-28

CONNIE OLIVER: Little throne room needn't look like a closet

Having a small space does not mean you have to curb your desire for grandeur. This quaint little powder room, photo courtesy of CIL Paints, is a perfect testament to that fact. Many would tackle the task of decorating this small bathroom . . .

Posted: 2012-01-21

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Check new-home fire codes when upgrading garage

QUESTION: I have a two-storey detached home in Whyte Ridge. The house was built in the early '90s. The living space is adjacent to, but not above, the attached garage. I want to undertake a "do it myself" project to . . .

Posted: 2012-01-21

SOLUTIONS: Carpet cleaning tip can clean cleaner too

QUESTION: Here is my solution for soap scraps and bars; you can purchase a soap saver bag at Wal-Mart. Hang one in the shower for every member in your family. When the bar gets worn, keep it handy for sink, . . .

Posted: 2012-01-21

MIKE HOLMES: A permit can save you from shoddy work

It's a new year and a lot of people are thinking about resolutions. Some people want to look better, some want to feel better, and some just want their homes to be better. That's what renovations are for. But if . . .

Posted: 2012-01-21

Big-box home design

Get high-end look without the high-end price

Recently, I visited a large and gracious custom home. At one point, my host, who had been explaining the origin of his fine interior finishes, pointed triumphantly to a clutch of handsome pendant lights. "We got them at Home Depot . . .

Posted: 2012-01-21

Cooking up a kitchen reno

Smart planning and design combine function and fashion

For years, my wife and I dreamed about renovating our kitchen, but work always got in the way. By the end of 2010, I'd published six cookbooks in seven years and that, along with my newspaper and other work, kept our . . .

Posted: 2012-01-21

Get with the times

Simple to all-out reno helps update tired home

Salmon-pink bathrooms, emerald-green shag carpeting and avocado kitchen appliances can really date a home. When a room is in dire need of a makeover, there are simple ways to update the look as well as extensive renovation options, depending on . . .

Posted: 2012-01-21