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Feelin’ prickly all over
Cacti is spiking in popularity
Cacti is suddenly everywhere. Garden centres are displaying a greater variety of unique types of cacti for growing indoors. Their structural shapes and prickly characteristics bring something out-of-the-ordinary to the indoor garden. Potted in 2-inch pots, it’s easy to . . .
Posted: 2023-09-09
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Stepping over a problem
This contractor has crumbling concrete covered
All too often, homeowners complain about one main unsightly feature of the house that ultimately taints curb appeal — the crumbling concrete front steps. Although there are a few topical products on the market that can “fix” the issue . . .
Posted: 2023-09-09
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Tasteful and terrific in Tuxedo
Sharp bungalow livable and loaded
One of the most important aspects of building an infill home in a prestigious community is that fits in seamlessly with all the other high-end homes in the area. Mission accomplished and then-some with 515 Kelvin Boulevard, says Glen Williams . . .
Posted: 2023-09-09
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Fantastic family home in Normand Park
Spacious and stylish two-storey better than new
Every now and then, you run across a home that simply jumps out at you. A stately looking two-storey home at 111 Normand Park Dr. in south St. Vital is one of those homes, says David Phillips of Century 21 . . .
Posted: 2023-09-09
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Home and garden inspiration at Prairie Glow Acres
Photographer sets the stage for captivating lifestyle imagery
Prairie Glow Acres, a five-acre farm on the outskirts of Winnipeg, provides the creative backdrop for Robyn Chubey’s home and garden photography. The captivating visuals that she shares on her popular Instagram account depict dreamy, flower-filled spaces and a . . .
Posted: 2023-09-02
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Small project makes BIG impact
Sturdy steps deliver safety and smiles
This season the majority of my exterior builds were pre-booked last fall — but it is sometimes possible to squeeze a few projects into an existing calendar — provided this can be done without affecting current jobs. This past . . .
Posted: 2023-09-02
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Quality furnace filters boost indoor air quality
Question: I am seeing lots of ads for duct leaning. I never know if this is a procedure that is needed or not. We installed a high efficiency furnace five years ago and I am wondering if cleaning is . . .
Posted: 2023-09-02
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Solid, sensible and stylish in Sage Creek
Functional layout dressed for success
There are three key elements that — for better or worse — determine how livable a new home design is. If it possesses a high level of flow, function and well-placed finishes, chances are it will be received well by . . .
Posted: 2023-09-02
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Rare and ready in River Park South
Affordable condo checks off all the boxes
As recently as three years ago, both first time home buyers and downsizing couples often had lofty expectations when it came to purchasing a move-up or move-down home. And that was entirely understandable. Prior to the onset of the pandemic, home . . .
Posted: 2023-09-02
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Jewel box gems
Courtyard garden creates tapestry of textures
When Ken Dunsmore and Cathy Shearer decided to downsize and sell their home which had a large garden filled with hundreds of plants, they knew this would free up more time to do what they love to do — . . .
Posted: 2023-08-26