Have it all in Highland Pointe

Cab-over design maximizes style and efficiency

For families, the key to a home’s livability isn’t necessarily how big it is. Rather, its livability is derived from how its space is utilized. Spencer Curtis of Hilton Homes that few models are as functional and family-friendly as cab-over plans. “That’s . . .

Posted: 2023-02-04

Get a fresh start in Norwood

Charming, well-appointed home offers convenient location

Constrained by ever-increasing interest rates and reduced home buying budgets, it’s never been harder for first-time home buyers to find a home that fits both their needs and budget. Add in the fact that young couples are looking for a . . .

Posted: 2023-02-04

Spring Parade of Homes only a month away

Spring is just around the corner and we are only four weeks away from the 2023 Spring Parade of Homes! The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s Parade of Homes is the signature showcase event for Manitoba’s residential construction industry, providing . . .

Posted: 2023-01-28

SOLD – A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg SOLD: East Kildonan ADDRESS: 506 Bowman Ave. ASKING PRICE: $214, 900 SOLD PRICE: $197, 000 TAXES: $1, 522.44 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 832 BEDROOMS: 2 BATHROOMS: 1 LOT SIZE: 29 x 100 LISTING AGENT: Marc Meyers, Re/Max Executives, 204-995-5496 SELLING AGENT: . . .

Posted: 2023-01-28

Shade-plant options with IMPACT

Choose from new intros and tried-and-true favourites

The shadier areas of a garden space offer many opportunities worth capitalizing on. Shifting patterns of light and shadow have a natural allure. We’re often tempted to pour our resources into full-sun areas by investing in a candy-store of . . .

Posted: 2023-01-28

Increased air movement will make home more comfortable

Question: I live in Niagara on the Lake, Ontario and built a new house, which I moved into in May 2021. I have an HRV system and nobody seems to know much about how the system works with respect . . .

Posted: 2023-01-28

Airtight container will keep your Cashmere sweater safe

Question: We have a ceiling fixture that has three-inch, plastic teardrops hanging from the edge of it. They look discolored and I wonder what I could use to bring back the clearness of them. Thank you, Geoff Answer: I am . . .

Posted: 2023-01-28

Repurposed medallion brings the BLING

Shower fix just needed some decorative dazzle

In the renovation industry, many tasks can be considered standard. On occasion however, thinking outside the box is required to either adapt a particularly unconventional scenario to align with the homeowner’s wishes, or most often to make the best . . .

Posted: 2023-01-28

The Pearl is ready to shine in St. Vital

Luxurious 50-plus apartment community checks off all the boxes

Whenever a developer takes on an infill apartment complex project, there are a number of issues they need to address before they can start construction. Those issues include the positioning and height of buildings and the footprint of the complex. Finally, . . .

Posted: 2023-01-28

Classy and complete in Charleswood’s Assiniboine Woods

This solid two-storey is bold, beautiful and ready to go

Over the past 20 years or so, homes with modern, open-concept floor plans in new, high-density neighbourhoods have been the rage. However, there are a couple of drawbacks associated with those types of homes. First, while the homes are ultra-navigable, you . . .

Posted: 2023-01-28