SOLD/OFFERED - Aug. 30

Royalwood 66 High Ridge Asking Price: $299, 900 Sold Price: $280, 000 Taxes: $4, 269.16 Square Footage: 1, 462 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 42 ft. X 118 ft. Listing Agent:  Ken Maines, Maximum Realty, 999-9078 Harbour View 7 John Mann Place Asking Price: $159, 900 Sold Price: $161, 000 Taxes: Not yet . . .

Posted: 2009-08-30

Gen-X driving recreational housing sales

AS much as the baby-boom generation was a breed of workaholics, their kids have a passion for enjoying leisure time. And they aren't afraid to spend money to achieve that laid-back lifestyle. Generation X is big into second homes as a way . . .

Posted: 2009-08-30

More on the floor

Ingenious plan makes 2,000 square feet seem huge

Truth be told, it's difficult to think of a 2, 000 square foot home as being on the small side. Still, by today's oversized standards, a 2, 030 sq. ft. bungalow might seem a bit tight in terms of the space . . .

Posted: 2009-08-30

Golden -- and green

Eco-friendly residence combines retirement and assisted living

Listen to architect Ernie H. A. Walter talk about Inga's Place -- a new breed of retirement residence soon coming to Gimli -- and his enthusiasm for the concept is obvious. That's because the 124-unit complex -- 76 suites will be . . .

Posted: 2009-08-30

The colours of summer can last forever

This is the time of year when we get greedy. The warmth, the light, the blue water, the green leaves: Why can't they last forever? So when we discovered a free online tool at Color Explorer (colorexplorer.com) that offers to turn . . .

Posted: 2009-08-23

DEBBIE TRAVIS: Pump it up

When it comes to wall colour, let your creative juices flow

Walls are the ultimate decorator's surface, an empty canvas to embellish with an endless variety of colours, motifs and designs. With so much wall space, it can be daunting to narrow down your choices. Even choosing a colour strikes fear . . .

Posted: 2009-08-23

PRAIRIE GARDENER: Blossom thief plagues mystery garden plant

Q: This plant just grew in my flower garden without any help from me. Does it look like a pumpkin plant to you? I have a problem, though: Something keeps cutting off the blossoms as you can see in the . . .

Posted: 2009-08-23

Homegrown and green

'Urban homesteaders' reduce carbon footprint, increase sustainability

The patch of grass out back or an unused balcony might be the key to reducing your carbon footprint, lowering supermarket dependence and even eating during shortages, according to 34-year-old environmentalist and sustainable gardener Geoff Johnson. He is part of an . . .

Posted: 2009-08-23

MIKE HOLMES: Home's real beauty deep below surface

Well-sealed envelope key to comfort, long structure life

I'd hate to guess how many homeowners, when planning a renovation, only ever consider the "lipstick and mascara" and never think about what's inside. When it comes to home construction, beauty really is only skin deep. What I care about . . .

Posted: 2009-08-23

CONNIE OLIVER: Bombay shows way to killer combo

Decor allows blend of casual, sophisticated elements

I love this Bombay-inspired room. This décor style melds casual elements with sophisticated touches that produce a killer combination. It's an inexpensive style to achieve and is a great choice if you don't know how to decorate around family heirloom . . .

Posted: 2009-08-23