Throw out the design rules

DEAR Marc: I am horrible at designing my home. Every time I try to design a room in my house, it doesn't turn out quite right. I then get discouraged till I get the design bug again and give it . . .

Posted: 2010-08-14

Builders leaders in energy-efficient technology

There's been tremendous progress and innovation in making Manitoba new homes more environmentally friendly over the years. Since 1990, Canada's total greenhouse-gas emissions have increased by 21.7 per cent and, at the end of 2006, stood 29 per cent above the . . .

Posted: 2010-08-14

SOLD& OFFERED: Aug. 14-10

St.Vital Address: 51 Humboldt Asking Price: $209, 900 Sold Price: $230, 000 Taxes: $2, 358.29 Square Footage: 1, 120 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Lot Size: 57 x 102 Listing Agents: David R. Anderson & Charlene Urbanski, Century21 Bachman & Associates, 453-7653 North Kildonan Address: 302-775 Kimberly Ave Asking Price: $219, 900 Sold Price: . . .

Posted: 2010-08-14

Hilton Homes hits a home run

Elizabeth II offers space, funcionality, heaping helping of style

EVERY now and then, homebuilders have the urge to let loose. From a design standpoint, that is. That's exactly what Spencer Curtis and his design team at Hilton Homes did with their new show home (entered in the Fall Parade of . . .

Posted: 2010-08-14

Custom-designed, California cool

Abundance of natural light accentuates Tuxedo home's well-placed spaces

EVERY now and then -- much to your pleasure -- you discover a home design that was ahead of its time. Such is the case with 4 Daventry Place in Tuxedo, a California modern design that was brought to the Prairies . . .

Posted: 2010-08-14

Home ownership carries many price tags

PURE and simple, buying a home is a daunting process. That's why it's necessary -- almost mandatory, in fact -- to do a little research prior to taking the plunge into home ownership. One of the first areas you should look . . .

Posted: 2010-08-14

Tribute to a fallen giant

The John Bruce Park Plains Cottonwood was the largest known tree in Winnipeg. But, this spring, the giant finally split apart and had to be removed. The cottonwood held its own by the banks of the Seine River for nearly 130 . . .

Posted: 2010-08-07

Sacrifice living space, not social life

ROYAN, France -- Many people have made the sacrifice of downsizing their living space to gain a better location. But there is no need to sacrifice your social life. Stephanie Fourgeaud has become accustomed to entertaining in a small condo. She . . .

Posted: 2010-08-07

Garden-variety pointers for good growing

It's not necessarily a bad thing to be led down the garden path, but while you're traipsing about, be sure to keep an eye out for these common gardening pitfalls. Make plans to avoid these mistakes and your saunters around . . .

Posted: 2010-08-07

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Adding fill to void will accelerate damage

QUESTION: I have a home that is 87 years old in the Deer Lodge area. We do not have any large trees in our lot, but our neighbours on the north side have quite a few, four of which are . . .

Posted: 2010-08-07