They're made for storing stuff but wall units can be clutter magnets

Dear Leanne: I have acquired a previously owned home and, although I love wood, there is more in this home than I know what to do with. Every bedroom has built-in wall units in a highly varnished honey oak. This is . . .

Posted: 2010-04-24

Multi-family unit starts expected to jump

OVER the past two weeks, we have looked at CMHC projections for 2010 from a national and provincial perspective. Manitoba definitely appeared to be rebounding from 2009's recession at a faster rate than the rest of the country. Of course, Manitoba . . .

Posted: 2010-04-24

SOLD & OFFERED - April 24-10

SOLD Crescentwood Address: 571 Fleet Ave. Asking Price: $189, 900 Sold Price: $222, 222 Taxes: $2, 088.00 Square Footage: 1, 305 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 25 x 92 Listing Agent: Jennifer Gulay, Royal LePage Alliance, 885-5500 Windsor Park Address: 13 Argonne Asking Price: $179, 900 Sold Price: $179, 900 Taxes: $2, 244.00 Square . . .

Posted: 2010-04-24

More space than you think

Innovative design and spacious basement makes The Majestic a masterpiece

Whether you're looking for a home to move up or move down to, it's difficult to ignore an affordable, well-designed home that offers more than 2, 350 square feet of space. And when there's little in the way of wasted space . . .

Posted: 2010-04-24

More than meets the eye

Riverside home a gem from top to bottom

Viewed from the front, most resale homes look quite similar to their neighbours -- you know, relatively eye-catching, but not particularly special. Such is the case with 101 River's Edge Drive. At first glance, it exudes a quiet elegance, with its . . .

Posted: 2010-04-24

Beware of boring colour schemes

DEAR Marc, I am living in a small and ordinary condo, purchased at the very highest time. In order to sell it quickly for the highest possible price, I've begun to upgrade the unit. In the kitchen, I have so far . . .

Posted: 2010-04-17

How to fit a round bed in a square room

Dear Leanne: We bought a round bed for our teenage daughter but are having problems placing it. We tried it in the centre of the room, but that didn't feel right and we couldn't place all her furniture back. Then . . .

Posted: 2010-04-17

Double your pleasure

A basement renovation story

When Sherri and her young daughter Celeste needed a fresh start, Sherri quite accidentally happened upon an open house that changed the direction of their lives. The house was in need of many updates but Sherri knew this was 'her house' . . .

Posted: 2010-04-17

Smart renos

Six steps to getting job done without breaking the bank

Bitten by the spring home-renovation bug? A quick coat of paint won't break the bank, but bigger renovations can get out of hand, leaving you with a glittering new kitchen or a to-die-for deck, but a scary pile of bills, . . .

Posted: 2010-04-17

Boutique hotel chic trend comes to an end

Time has come to inject more personality into our spaces

WITH black lacquer, bamboo (before it was deemed "green"), and astrology prints dominating the '90s, Canadian designers -- and consumers -- were eager to clean the slate for the millennium, turning to classical neutrals for their homes. Boutique hotel chic quickly . . .

Posted: 2010-04-17