So close to the river it's almost in Seine

Eco-friendly condos going up in south Winnipeg

If you travel north on St. Mary's Road a short distance from the Perimeter Highway and look to the right, you'll see an interesting sight. That sight? A trailer parked in the middle of a 10-acre site with three acres of . . .

Posted: 2010-01-09

Little beauty

Smart floor plan makes smaller Fort Garry bungalow a winner

Reality is, many first-time homebuyers can't afford to fork out the $200, 000 -- or more -- it takes to acquire a decent starter home. At the same time, however, they often turn their noses up at homes that while smaller . . .

Posted: 2010-01-09

DEBBIE TRAVIS: A guide to colours that promote relaxation

We are all so full of good intentions in January. I find that the most common New Year's resolutions are connected to establishing healthier lifestyles: less food and drink, more exercise, quit this, start that, so many promises that are . . .

Posted: 2010-01-02

SOLUTIONS: Use carpet remnants to fix burned patch

QUESTION: I have a cigarette burn on my carpet.  Is there an easy way to fix this without leaving a big space? Help please! Val, Winnipeg ANSWER: Since the carpet fibres have actually been singed away you basically have two options. . . .

Posted: 2010-01-02

SOLD - Jan. 2, 2010

Transcona Address: 205-80 Rougeau Garden Drive Asking Price: $ 284, 306 Sold Price: $284, 306 Taxes: not yet assessed Square Footage: 1, 568 Bedrooms: 3 Bathroooms: 3.5 Listing Agents: Charlene Urbanski & David R. Anderson, Century21 Bachman & Associates, 453-7653 and Allan Davies, RE/MAX Associates, 989-7777 Birds Hill Park Address: . . .

Posted: 2010-01-02

Practically speaking...

...this house is luxurious

Let's say you're looking for a practical, yet well-appointed, bungalow. That's asking a lot. Which is why the designers at Foxridge Homes came up with a series of innovative home designs. "Our Platinum Series homes are appointed with features and options . . .

Posted: 2010-01-02

It has stood the test of time

'It's 102 years old, but you'd never know it'

It's an overused saying, but we'll use it anyway: They don't build 'em like they used to. And, in a great location to boot. Now, back in the day -- 1907, to be exact -- when 604 Stradbrook Avenue was built, it . . .

Posted: 2010-01-02

Set to celebrate

Give dining table a splash of holiday colour

The holiday dining table sparkles with colour, flowers and ornaments. Why all the festive fuss with food? Simple -- we eat with our eyes. So, think garnish, not garish -- gleaming, not gaudy. A special sparkle and festive details heighten the holiday . . .

Posted: 2009-12-26

DEBBIE TRAVIS: Emerging colours promise serenity

DEAR Debbie: We are planning to redecorate the main floor of our home and would like to make a change to a more modern style. What can be done without major renovations or replacing the furniture, which we still like, . . .

Posted: 2009-12-26

Fluff stuff

Useless gadgets spoil the broth

The most eco-friendly kitchen items are the ones you find in antique stores: glass or tin storage containers, food mills and hand-powered mixers. The gadgets that have been flooding the market in recent history, however, all come with a single, un-green . . .

Posted: 2009-12-26