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Get started with class on Kingston Row
Cosy bungalow features relaxing river view
As you drive west on Kingston Row, you notice two things. First, there are the large, mature trees that line either side of the street and usher you along in rustic, countrified fashion. Second, there’s the eclectic mix of houses. Ranging from . . .
Posted: 2023-03-11
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Manage snow runoff to help keep old garage dry
Question: I have a 40-year-old double garage in which water seeps through the bottom of the walls, as the piles of snow outside melt, creating puddles everywhere inside. What do you suggest to remedy this? Thanks very much for . . .
Posted: 2023-03-04
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These stairs will have them staring
Carpet removal enhances appearance and safety
The process of converting old carpet-covered stairs with vinyl laminate can be daunting and includes several crucial steps. Once the carpet has been removed, along with the underlayment, any protruding staples and tack strips must also be lifted – . . .
Posted: 2023-03-04
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A steep learning curve
Property owner’s riverbank collapse is a tale of two gardens
With spring only a few weeks away, gardeners are on the cusp of a new season. For Raymond Normandeau who lives along the Red River, the spring gardening checklist is a lengthy one. On November 2, 2020, the riverbank adjoining . . .
Posted: 2023-03-04
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Smart and stylish in Waverley West
Bison Run home exclusive and efficient
When designing a luxury home, builders must keep one thing in mind: balance. That’s because as much as a luxury home must be fashionable, it must, above all, be functional. Err on either side, and you could get a home that . . .
Posted: 2023-03-04
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Ready to go in Royalwood
Large two-storey beautifully maintained
Families looking for a larger, more well-appointed move up home often find themselves mired in a vexing quandary. Which is to say, as much as they would like to buy new, the price of purchasing a brand-new residence — which . . .
Posted: 2023-03-04
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Tips to enjoy the Spring Parade of Homes
Over the past week, hundreds of people have been visiting the spectacular show homes on display in the 2023 Spring Parade of Homes. Every Parade, the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association likes to provide some tried and true tips for Parade . . .
Posted: 2023-03-04
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Hot Properties
New condominiums have maximum appeal
Empty-nesters, young professionals and first-time home buyers are all traditional target markets for condominiums. Depending on where they fall on the home- ownership spectrum, some buyers are looking for carefree luxury – they’ve done enough snow- shovelling and lawn-mowing for one . . .
Posted: 2023-03-02
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Counter Intelligence
What’s hot, what’s not, and what’s next
Zero maintenance, no scratching or staining, endless design options — it’s no wonder quartz is tops when it comes to stylish surfaces. Counters made from the mineral de jour may set you back a few bucks, but it’s a worthwhile . . .
Posted: 2023-03-02
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Spring Parade of Homes on now
The 25th anniversary edition of the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s Spring Parade of Homes has arrived! The 2023 Spring Parade officially opens at 1:00 pm today and runs through until Sunday, March 19, showcasing over 120 new show homes . . .
Posted: 2023-02-25