Infinite illusions with infinity pool

Water flowing over far edge creates sense pool and river are one

OTTAWA -- The gate swings inward, and you feel as though you've stepped into a surreal painting. Greeting you is the luminous surface of a swimming pool. You do a double-take because it looks like the glassy surface flows . . .

Posted: 2008-08-10

Sold!

A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg

Charleswood Address: 34 Sandham Cres. Asking Price: $264, 900 Sold Price: $302, 000 Taxes: $2, 931 Square Footage: 1, 500 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1 full, 1 half Lot Size: 55 x 105 Listing and Selling Agent: Larry Kimacovich, Re/Max executives realty, 475-5466 North Kildonan Address: 49 Summerfield Way Asking Price: $179, 900 Sold . . .

Posted: 2008-08-10

A condo with elbow room

Shortage of space isn't a problem at new Stone Ridge on the Creek condos

The common perception is that when you buy a condominium, you gain convenience, but lose a certain degree of living and storage space. For the most part, that viewpoint is correct. Most condominiums offer one, maybe two levels of living without . . .

Posted: 2008-08-10

Rising, again, from ashes

The 7 on Fawcett is back after fire, setbacks delayed condo conversion

A little over a year after its rebirth, The 7 on Fawcett is at last ready to open its doors. "Getting to this point has taken a little longer than anticipated, but we finally have two display suites that people can . . .

Posted: 2008-08-10

Shedding its old ways

Former storage building now a spacious family home

All it took was an innocent comment for Mark Fossay to embark on the most ambitious building project of his life. "It all started innocently enough five years ago or so, " he recalls. "There was some property in the family . . .

Posted: 2008-08-10

Interview with Feng Shui Expert

WatchMojo.com sits down with a Feng Shui expert to learn more on how we can apply Feng Shui in our everyday lives to improve health, wealth and relationships. Part 1 of 2. For more information click . . .

Posted: 2008-08-07

Feng Shui Examples and Demonstration

We show you how to apply tenets and principles of Feng Shui to improve health, wealth and relationships with examples and demonstrations. Part 2 of 2. For more information click . . .

Posted: 2008-08-07

How much stuff can garage trusses hold?

Actual load information often difficult to find

QUESTION -- I have Howe-type roof trusses in my 30-year-old garage and was wondering what type of storage load I can put up between the trusses? Is there a formula? If so, can I put more on the sides or . . .

Posted: 2008-08-03

10 ways to cut power use

OTTAWA -- Cutting energy use is the easiest way to reduce your reliance on the grid. You already know that you should be caulking your house to cut drafts; installing a programmable thermostat for household heating and cooling; upgrading insulation, . . .

Posted: 2008-08-03

Green driveway cuts pollution

OSHAWA, Ont. -- It's the latest thing in high-tech driveways, replacing that ugly black asphalt with an environmentally-friendly substitute that filters out impurities and keeps salt, sealants and other noxious chemicals out of municipal sewer systems. Just be sure to keep . . .

Posted: 2008-08-03