Sold!

A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg

Tuxedo Address: 507 Shaftesbury Asking Price: $489, 900 Sold Price: $510, 000 Taxes: $4, 512.12 Square Footage: 1, 808 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 75 x 211 Listing Agent: Sandy Lopston, Coldwell Banker National Preferred, 985-4300 Woodhaven Address: 34 Armour Cres. Asking Price: $189, 900 Sold Price: $235, 500 Taxes: n/a Square Footage: 1, . . .

Posted: 2008-06-22

A quiet dream

Rush-hour traffic, passing trains no problem in custom retreat

Considering the time of day, the silence is astounding. Looking out an 18-foot wall of southwest-facing windows, which drench the lightly-toned hardwood flooring of the home's great room in late afternoon sunlight, you can't hear the sound of rush-hour traffic outside. . . .

Posted: 2008-06-22

It's all in the details

Retirement village builders went extra mile to make tenants comfortable

It may have taken a while to take shape, but now it's here: Shaftesbury Park Retirement Residence, right at the corner of Wilkes Avenue and Shaftesbury Boulevard. According to Bruce Lillie, regional marketing director for All Seniors Care Living Centres, it's . . .

Posted: 2008-06-22

Get kids outside with varied, fun activities

Safety comes first in summertime play

If you have kids at your house, you will inevitably want them to go outside. That's right, turn the TV off and play! Here are tips and recipes that will make summer exciting and safe. 1. In recent years, outdoor . . .

Posted: 2008-06-15

Small dwellings a growth industry

A new market for Lilliputian homes

OK, so Lisa Petalek does truck her off-season wardrobe to her parents' home for storage. But that proviso aside, Petalek gets along just fine in her compact, 546-square-foot condo in downtown Ottawa. Heck, for a year she even used it as . . .

Posted: 2008-06-15

Green ideas to keep you cool this summer

Electric fans, tints on windows help

Forewarned, you can forearm yourself in the battle to stay cool and green this summer. Start with your air-conditioning system. A power pig, it's a direct contributor to those hot, smoggy days. A new, well-maintained air-conditioning system is more energy efficient than . . .

Posted: 2008-06-15

Digging easy on wrists using a Y-Grip spade

B.C. gardener's invention a 'unique' tool

Sandra Nelson never knows what to expect when she peers into a car trunk. As the owner of Urban Oasis, a store dedicated to the needs of gardeners, Nelson is routinely offered items for sale at her store. Usually, the item . . .

Posted: 2008-06-15

How to barbecue without getting cooked

Whether your barbecue uses charcoal, wood, propane or natural gas, don't even think about firing it up until you are sure it's safe. For wood-burning units, make certain vents are clean and operable and that there are no areas that have . . .

Posted: 2008-06-15

Leaking bay window hard to diagnose

Extensive repairs may be needed if area shows signs of rot or mould

QUESTION -- We have a bay window in our kitchen made up of three separate Pella triple-pane windows. The two side windows open and have not given us a problem. The large centre window juts out from the floor on . . .

Posted: 2008-06-15

The panel says 'yes'

Wainscoting perfect for Cape Cod style

Dear Debbie -- I'm dreaming of an old Cape Code-style bedroom for our new house. It's basic builder now and is crying out for some character. My husband and I both love a good project and we're looking for some . . .

Posted: 2008-06-15