Golf course included

Sanctuary at Kelburn a jewel, and not just because of the links

If you happen to be a fan of noted architect Frank Lloyd Wright and legendary golfer Bobby Jones and have deep pockets boy, have we got the house (and golf course) for you. That's right, there's a property just . . .

Posted: 2008-08-31

New listings reach real estate milestone

Buyers of existing homes caught a break in July as the number of new listings soared to its highest level in nearly a decade in Manitoba, according to new figures released from the Canadian Real Estate Association. The association said that . . .

Posted: 2008-08-30

House of the Week:

Classic-looking home has rustic stone, exposed timbers

This classic-looking home, Plan SDS-4001, by Home Plans LLC, offers attractive European country styling, with rustic stone, exposed timbers and a cosy front porch. A sidelighted entrance ushers guests into the home. To the left, the formal dining room features an . . .

Posted: 2008-08-28

Do your homework before moving into a dorm

Before moving into a dorm, do some homework. It'll help you ace the transition. Students at colleges and universities everywhere face the same challenge -- transforming a small, impersonal space into a place that feels like home. The key is to create . . .

Posted: 2008-08-27

Divorced dad daunted by the task of creating a home for his kids

MONTREAL -- After his marriage ended a year ago, Jody Jonassohn had a key preoccupation: to find a new house that would be a home for his two children. "I managed to find a six-year-old house that was not far from . . .

Posted: 2008-08-27

Garage reorganization not something to dread, say experts

WESTON, Fla. -- Few household activities inspire more dread than reorganizing the garage. Garages are filled with the requirements and detritus of daily life -- paint cans, golf bags, bicycles, dusty trophies, power tools, old clothes, boxes of mouldy magazines. Sometimes . . .

Posted: 2008-08-27

Backyard sanctuary

Contest winner's deck transformed from run-of-the-mill to magnificent

It's been several months in the making, but Marcia Sweeney's deck is finally all decked out. It was back in mid-July when I selected Sweeney as the winner in my Free Press Prairie Garden Makeover Contest after reading the enthusiastic letter . . .

Posted: 2008-08-26

U.S. used home sales reported higher in July

WASHINGTON -- Sales of existing homes in the United States rose 3.1 per cent in July, easily beating Wall Street's expectations, as buyers snapped up deeply discounted properties in parts of the country hit hardest by the housing bust. However, the . . .

Posted: 2008-08-25

Sun shining on yellow

Cheery colour returns to decor

Step aside, orange. It's yellow's turn to shine. The last few years have seen greens and oranges in the home decor spotlight, but that's about to change, as the primary colours blue and yellow muscle back into the forefront. "Orange has started . . .

Posted: 2008-08-24

Consider a banquette for your banquet

Small space? Entertain a lot? A bench may be just what you need

Dear Debbie -- We have a small dining area in our new townhouse that is beside the living room, all one space. We love to entertain, and want to be able to seat six to eight people around the table. . . .

Posted: 2008-08-24