Full-sized and functional

Hilton Homes' creation big, beautiful

As a builder, there are times when you go big, or go home. Turns out, Hilton Homes' two-storey show home at 158 Brookstone Pl. -- all 2, 771 sq. ft of it (excluding the lower level) was one of those times. "To . . .

Posted: 2011-11-05

Immaculate impression

It isn't often you tour a 23-year-old home and come away feeling like you've been in a new home. Yet, that's the feeling 748 Park Blvd. South -- a 4, 650-square-foot, two-storey home built in south Tuxedo in 1988 -- inspires. "This . . .

Posted: 2011-11-05

Moveable walls open up smaller spaces

A growing population and the increasing appeal of an urban lifestyle are among the key factors contributing to the increasing number of condominiums popping up on city streets. There's also a higher demand for smaller and more affordable condos among many . . .

Posted: 2011-10-29

ASK THE INSPECTOR: When insulating garage, consider moisture

QUESTION: Last fall, we had a garage built in anticipation of moving permanently to Sandy Hook. I'm pleased to say that after four months of decluttering and five different contractors doing upgrades, we sold our home in Winnipeg and completed . . .

Posted: 2011-10-29

CONNIE OLIVER: Treat your tired bathroom to a new look

LET's face it, bathrooms take a beating. The daily use, moisture and general wear and tear take their toll. Because of this, bathrooms need to be and should be revamped and refreshed more frequently than other rooms in the home. The . . .

Posted: 2011-10-29

GARDENING: Manitoba shows its colours

New tree varieties produce a changing fall palette

A fascinating experience I had the unique opportunity to visit the Western Nursery Growers' Group (WNGG) Tree Trial farm this summer at Portage la Prairie. It was a fascinating experience: rows and rows of trees being developed . . .

Posted: 2011-10-29

SOLUTIONS: Permanent markers need not be permanent

QUESTION: My late mother spent two weeks in respite in a nursing home and all her clothes were labelled including her socks. This is enough clothes for a month's holiday and the nursing home offers no solution for removing the . . .

Posted: 2011-10-29

MIKE HOLMES: Tile floors lead to grousing about grout

TILE floors have been the standard for luxury installations for more than 2, 000 years. But in the last decade, in particular, new materials and building techniques are challenging this method, because of both appearance and long-term performance. First, let's talk . . .

Posted: 2011-10-29

Manitoba leads way in home renovations

FOR almost 20 years, the Canadian Home Builders' Association has been promoting October as Renovation Month across the country. It is the only countrywide marketing campaign dedicated exclusively to Canada's renovation industry. In addition to the national campaign, each local home . . .

Posted: 2011-10-29

Sold &Offered: Oct .29-11

SOLD West End Address: 858 Burnell Asking Price: $219, 900 Sold Price: $223, 000 Taxes: $2, 255.35 Square Footage:1, 728 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 30 x 91 Listing Agent: Tracy Granger, Kisil & Associates R.E. Ltd, 668-7878 St. James Address: 259 Parkview St. Asking Price: $144, 900 Sold Price: $144, 900 Taxes: $1, . . .

Posted: 2011-10-29