Contract is the basis for a good contractor

Home renovations continue to be a popular topic in Winnipeg and across the country. The fact our city has the third-oldest housing stock in the country (behind only Halifax and Montreal) generally translates into a need for renovations.More Manitobans indicated . . .

Posted: 2011-08-06

Sold

St. Boniface Address: 431 Aulneau (Duplex) Asking Price: $188, 000 Sold Price: $170, 000 Taxes: $2, 211 Square Footage: 1, 225 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 40 x 120 Listing Agents: Marc Bouvier/Randy Bettens, Century 21 Carrie, 987-2100   South River Heights Address: 1558 Mathers Bay W. Asking Price: $645, 000 Sold Price: . . .

Posted: 2011-08-06

Artista home showcases sensible flair

Builder known for flamboyant designs produces affordable luxury

By now, most new-home buyers associate Artista Homes with flamboyant, outside-the-box designs that aren't cheap. That's not always the case, said Artista's sales representative, Royal LePage Alliance's Jennifer Gulay. "The fact is that most of the homes we build for clients aren't . . .

Posted: 2011-08-06

Hidden house truly is a gem

'Wonderful home' tucked behind trees and unclear MLS listing

If you've ever looked for a home, you're fully aware of a term realtors tend to use without thinking. That term? "It's a hidden gem." Should you roll your eyes, we'll forgive you. Just the same, it's a term that really . . .

Posted: 2011-08-06

A Les Paul Custom... swimming pool?

Playground worthy of a rock 'n' roll legend

It all started innocently enough. When he entered Aqua-Tech's headquarters at 1065 Dugald Rd. last year, Garry McBurney was in the market for a hot tub. When he walked out some time later, he'd decided he wanted a swimming pool. But not . . .

Posted: 2011-07-30

Signs of life on the island, and shots of colour in the city

MANY gardeners in cities and towns throughout Manitoba maintain two gardens -- one at their year-round residence and one at the cottage. It makes for an interesting learning experience as the challenges are so uniquely different. Becky . . .

Posted: 2011-07-30

Awesome gardens of France

An inspiring nation in bloom

When I flew out of Vancouver to spend a month touring great gardens in France, winter was down for the count; spring appeared to be about to win the battle and start the rush to summer. When I arrived in Paris . . .

Posted: 2011-07-30

Cool kitchen reno

Project creates fabulous and functional space

Everyone knows that no one lives in living rooms. It's all about the culinary epicentre: the kitchen. So when Chris and Liz Bedford bought an outdated 1950s raised bungalow, they knew they wanted to create a fabulous kitchen, a space that . . .

Posted: 2011-07-30

IKEA crafts gorgeous galleys on a budget

Ikea crafts gorgeous galleys on a budget

Dream kitchens usually cost a lot of money. But it's possible to achieve an up-to-date look without breaking the bank by using IKEA components. Susan Evans' new kitchen is proof that a major kitchen renovation can be done for less than . . .

Posted: 2011-07-30

CONNIE OLIVER: Walls can speak if you use your creativity

Decorating can be such a creative adventure when you expand your ideas to include the unusual. One area where you can stretch your decorating wings is on the walls of your home. There are so many possible treatment and colour-combination . . .

Posted: 2011-07-30