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

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

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

Suspended ceiling likely best bet for basement

Question: My wife and I bought a new home last year from a major builder. Boy, have thing changed since my last new home about 30 years ago! The Building Code is vastly different, as are the modern materials . . .

Posted: 2023-02-25

Happiness with Hydrangeas

Exciting options in a growing market for 2023

Plant shoppers across North America can be assured of finding a range of beautiful Hydrangea types and varieties to choose from in 2023. The Hydrangea market continues to grow which makes this an exciting time to select a variety . . .

Posted: 2023-02-25

Don’t ignore things that go bump in the night

Listen to your house when it talks to you

All houses make noises. After a while, they can become the familiar and somewhat comforting sounds to which we become accustomed, and subconsciously welcome on a daily basis. The furnace kicking on, the fridge during the cooling cycle, the . . .

Posted: 2023-02-25

Efficient design shines in Transcona

Check out this Devonshire Park two-storey in the Spring Parade of Homes

It would be no understatement to say that builders have their work cut out for them when they sit down to design a home to fit on a mid-sized lot. With lot widths routinely coming in at well under 40 . . .

Posted: 2023-02-25

Get started with style in St. Boniface

Solid bungalow offers value and versatility

The lot of first-time home buyers, particularly young couples, has changed significantly over the past year or so. With mortgage rates climbing steadily and the ever-present spectre of the federal government’s onerous mortgage stress test, couples looking for a starter . . .

Posted: 2023-02-25

Spring Parade of Homes only a week away

Next Saturday, Manitoba’s best home builders will begin a three week showcase of over 120 new show homes during the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2023 Spring Parade of Homes. From February 25 to March 19, people will have the . . .

Posted: 2023-02-18

Homegrown herbs

Add colour, aroma and texture to your garden, and your recipes

Whatever you dream for your garden this year, plan to include herbs. From patio containers with different combinations of herbs to a windowsill garden, balcony garden or kitchen garden, herbs add a unique layer of texture and fragrance. Even . . .

Posted: 2023-02-18