SOLUTIONS: Cardboard proves a versatile resource

THE first corrugated box was manufactured in the late 1800s. By the early 1900s, wooden boxes were gradually replaced by cardboard boxes. The average American generates an astounding 56 tons of trash per year. Before you recycle your cardboard boxes . . .

Posted: 2010-11-27

Manitoba is expected to enjoy steady growth next year

THE health of Manitoba's new housing market has been discussed in detail each week in this column. Starts in 2010 have been up sharply from 2009 and the growth has been credited to the province's fast rebound from the recession, . . .

Posted: 2010-11-27

Sold& Offered: Nov. 27-10

West Kildonan Address: 399 Smithfield Ave Asking Price: $160, 900 Sold Price: $160, 900 Taxes: $2, 202.96 Square Footage: 652 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Lot Size: 40 x 118 Listing Agent: Belina Alcera, RE/MAX Professionals, Selling Agent: Jason Topnik, Royal LePage Alliance, 510-8843 West End Address: 875 Downing Asking Price: $164, 875 Sold Price: . . .

Posted: 2010-11-27

No surprises

Randall Homes model offers great family value

So, you're in the market to move up a notch or two from your starter home. As stressful as hunting for a new home is, it's also exciting -- especially when you think you've found a home that appears to fall . . .

Posted: 2010-11-27

Crescent style without the price tag

Extensively renovated home features huge yard, pool

Picture a house with a double-sized, pie-shaped lot that has a dream yard and a three-car garage in River Heights. And no, it's not located on Wellington Crescent. But it's close. The house at 52 Lanark St. offers the yard and . . .

Posted: 2010-11-27

Two for one

South Tuxedo treasure is so well-equipped, it's like getting two houses for the price of one

When you think about an almost one-million-dollar home might look like, it would be easy to dismis is as pretentious. However, from the moment you walk in, 35 Burnley Place -- an expansive 3, 375-square-foot bungalow found in southwest Tuxedo -- . . .

Posted: 2010-11-27

Time for a home safety drill, say fire chiefs

DOES your family have an evacuation plan in case of a house fire? You should. Having a fire escape plan and practising it at home can make the difference between getting out alive or a family tragedy, says the Canadian . . .

Posted: 2010-11-20

Green thumbs needn't be left out in the cold

Free community website designed specifically for northern gardeners

THe locks is on the shed door and the temperature is falling quickly, but does that mean gardeners are forced to think of other things when the garden is knee-deep in snow? As most gardeners know, particularly those of us living . . .

Posted: 2010-11-20

Nurseries aren't so baby-esque anymore

Themes out, blending with rest of house in

REENA Sotropa had her nursery picked out years before her daughter was even born. An interior designer, Sotropa knew when it was time to have a baby, she would convert her spare bedroom into a nursery and didn't want to have . . .

Posted: 2010-11-20

CONNIE OLIVER: New colour trend celebrates simplicity in life

The year ahead in home decor will be all about using colours that celebrate the simplicity and beauty of everyday living, says leading Canadian paint brand Sico. Casual denim blues, earthy clay and wood tones, leafy greens, strawberry reds, sunny yellows . . .

Posted: 2010-11-20