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The endless pergola summer
Even a local squirrel got in on the action
It definitely has been the “summer of pergolas” – by my count, over half a dozen in total, which far exceeds the drought of a few years ago. And before some readers have the urge to send correspondence, asking . . .
Posted: 2022-11-12
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Ozone machine will help eliminate powerful odours
Question: We have an older camper trailer in which the previous owners placed Downy Unstoppable beads throughout the unit. We have washed the interior, had the windows open all summer, had all cushions outside as well and stuffed the . . .
Posted: 2022-11-12
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Fixing flickering light may require a pro
Questions: We read an article awhile ago about a homeowner who had flickering lights in his house, after he had the knob and tube replaced. The homeowner had electricians come back and they changed everything and the problem was . . .
Posted: 2022-11-12
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How an interior window can shed light on a small space
After years of open-concept spaces dominating the world of home design (thanks, HGTV), separate spaces began to creep back into wish lists during the pandemic. Walls are a natural solution for creating structure and privacy, but they are also . . .
Posted: 2022-11-12
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Ponds made easy
Swim with the fish and aquatic plants, too
Everyone should have a water feature in their yard, says Riley Scott. The movement of water and the sound it makes brings a magical element to an outdoor landscape. A pond with fish and aquatic plants is the ultimate . . .
Posted: 2022-11-12
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We’re gonna have the hap-hap-happiest Christmas
Even Mustard is channeling his inner Clark Griswold this season
With Remembrance Day officially behind us (although truly, every day is Remembrance Day), during which so many millions of people, me included, paid tribute to those who offer their lives to protect and preserve freedom and democracy, we now . . .
Posted: 2022-11-12
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Space and style abound in Highland Pointe
Roomy two-storey a great design for families
It’s a given that size matters when it comes to designing a family-friendly home. That said, escalating costs of building materials, increasing lot costs and supply chain shortages have conspired to send new home prices into the stratosphere. As a result, . . .
Posted: 2022-11-12
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MHBA members embrace professional development
Ongoing professional development is a key piece of what differentiates a Manitoba Home Builders’ Association member from other residential construction companies in Manitoba. MHBA builder and renovator members keep up to date with the newest information and trends, the . . .
Posted: 2022-11-12
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Unique and exceptional in Tuxedo
Visually stunning masterpiece makes bold statement
As rare as they might be, there are instances in life where tragedy paves the way for triumph. Such is the case with an eye-catching architectural marvel of a home that occupies a 75-foot by 130-foot lot at 106 Ramsgate . . .
Posted: 2022-11-12
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Fall Parade of Homes extended two more weeks
Haven’t had a chance to visit this year’s Fall Parade of Homes yet? Have no fear, the Fall Parade of Homes will continue for an extra two weeks this year! To celebrate the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 85th anniversary, our . . .
Posted: 2022-11-05