Low cost, high style

Smart shoppers renovate mid-century bathrooms

Jane Daly and Andrew O'Neil knew they had to do some renovations when tiny tiles started to fall off the walls of their daughters' bathroom. Every time the girls closed a drawer in their bathroom, a tile would clink lightly to . . .

Posted: 2009-06-28

SOLD / OFFERED 06-28

SOLD: North Kildonan Address: 418 Bonner Asking Price: $249, 900 Sold Price: $245, 000 Taxes: $2, 491 Square Footage: 1, 479 Bedrooms:3 Bathrooms: 1.5 Lot Size: 54 x 102 Listing Agent: Brad Gross, Royal LePage Prime Real Estate, 509-SOLD (7653) Southdale Address: 75 Garwick Cove Asking Price: $259, 900 Sold Price: $280, 000 Taxes: . . .

Posted: 2009-06-28

Room with a view

Designers didn't re-invent the wheel, but they sure gave it a fresh new look

When it comes to designing a two-storey, family-oriented home, you can't re-invent the wheel. There is something a home builder can do, however: have their designers fire up their imagination. The purpose? To inject several different -- but practical (and eye-catching) . . .

Posted: 2009-06-28

A little corner of England

Former stablehouse for grand estate is pretty grand itself

Nestled near the end of a quiet bay in the heart of Osborne Village, lies a charming English manor. If you weren't looking for it, you'd miss the intriguing house at 61 Roslyn Crescent. Set back at the end of a . . .

Posted: 2009-06-28

Average monthly sales price hits record

Recession ... what recession? Real-estate sales across the country set a new record last month when the national MLS average sale price reached the highest monthly level on record. Sales activity in the resale market also increased for the fourth month . . .

Posted: 2009-06-28

Here's how to make your summer sojourn safe

The summer exodus has begun, as people head for family cottages dotting lakesides and hilly country lanes. Here are some timely tips to help you have a carefree summer in cottage country.. Install smoke detectors on each floor and outside each . . .

Posted: 2009-06-21

Questions to ask when buying a hot tub

You've decided to take the plunge: This summer, you'll while away your evenings, wine glass at hand, in a steamy, bubbling hot tub. But before you hire an electrician and start moving the flower beds to make room for your . . .

Posted: 2009-06-21

THE PRAIRIE GARDENER: Symphony for the eyes

Orchestra conducts garden tour

Music and gardens go together very well. So says Trudy Schroeder, executive director of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Which is why the latest WSO fundraiser next weekend feels like such a good fit. On Friday evening you can celebrate the arrival of . . .

Posted: 2009-06-21

Neighbourhood shows its character

Heritage homes open doors to the public

One of the city's most exclusive gated communities is opening its doors to the public for the first time ever next Saturday. Known affectionately as "The Gates", Armstrong's Point is a neighbourhood of extraordinary heritage homes. Since the 1800s, the area . . .

Posted: 2009-06-21

MIKE HOLMES: Moving on up

Elevator, chair lift alternatives to selling home

It's inevitable: We're all getting older. And when that happens, many homeowners will be faced with the hard decision to sell their home since they can't manage when the stairs become too hard to handle, and their legs just aren't . . .

Posted: 2009-06-21