Standing tall in West St. Paul

Attached two-storey a tower of style and sensibility

Over the past three to four years, the cost of a new home has risen significantly. Four years ago, a new single detached home may have cost around $450, 000 to $500, 000. Today, the same home bears a price tag . . .

Posted: 2023-05-20

Movin’ on up to Wellington Crescent

Luxury penthouse loaded with style and convenience

Creating the quintessential luxury condominium is no easy task. The first step in achieving that lofty goal is to put much thought into the suite’s design. From there, a liberal dose of creativity must be poured into the design to ensure . . .

Posted: 2023-05-20

Fresh air intake paramount to comfort of your home

Question: With so many appliances such as clothes dryer, central vac, bathroom fans, and range hood ejecting air from my house, and my high efficiency furnace having intake and exhaust vents separate from ventilated air, what is the solution . . .

Posted: 2023-05-13

Roll out the flower carpet with Dianthus

The ultimate border plant brings new surprises for your garden and patio

In the last 10 years, tremendous breeding innovation has produced several new varieties of Dianthus, a low-growing plant distinguished by fragrant flowers and grassy, blue-green foliage. Commonly known as pinks, the genus Dianthus has been in cultivation since the . . .

Posted: 2023-05-13

Let your light shine down

Adding new lighting to a ceiling a bright idea

When a homeowner expresses a desire to eliminate a stippled ceiling, strapping a new ceiling in lieu of scraping has been my preferred approach. This process easily allows the introduction of additional ceiling lighting within the space as the . . .

Posted: 2023-05-13

Style and value in RidgeWood West

Large and luxurious with all the trimmings

If there’s one common thread among luxury-themed homes, it’s that they’re almost always located on large, lake-front lots. Consequently — when you factor in the extra cost of building on a huge, waterfront lot — the price of a luxury . . .

Posted: 2023-05-13

Stunning and secluded in Springfield

Sprawling two-storey a spectacular modern country design

When you think about the must-haves for a genuine country estate, three prerequisites immediately come to mind. First, the home must be off the beaten path in a secluded area that’s set well apart from the city. After all, that’s . . .

Posted: 2023-05-13

Spring and summer a great time to view MHBA show homes

Manitoba’s residential construction awards season is in full swing following another very successful Spring Parade of Homes. Last month, the MHBA presented the 2023 New Home Sales Agent Awards to this year’s outstanding new home sales agents at the . . .

Posted: 2023-05-06

Partial wall makes all the difference

Small modification has big impact

Every once and a while, I’m reminded of a modification from so long ago, that it had completely slipped my mind. And although the trend of late leans towards opening things up, in this instance a slight quarantine of . . .

Posted: 2023-05-06

Reach for the SKY

Vines and new mini-climbing roses will add alluring beauty and style to your garden

There are many ways to add vertical interest and height to a garden. A built structure such as an arbor, pergola, or garden arch serves as an attractive focal point. Imagine the visual impact that is created when a . . .

Posted: 2023-05-06