Deck finishing is much more than just stain

Key is in design and construction details

Every summer, I hear from homeowners looking for advice about finishing their new wooden deck. And every summer, I wish I could've talked to these folks a few months earlier. That's because finishing a deck really isn't about finishing a . . .

Posted: 2008-05-04

Pulse of the city

Condo complex offers great views, close to night life, shopping

Should you have been driving down River Avenue in the vicinity of Bryce and Scott Streets, you may have seen an anomaly and not known it. That anomaly is Pulse On River Flats Lofts. Despite not having a display . . .

Posted: 2008-05-04

The size is right

Versatile bungalow suits two demographics

As empty nesters looking to downsize to a smaller home or a young family looking to upgrade to a larger home can attest, the search for just the right home can be a long one. That's because the home in question . . .

Posted: 2008-05-04

Pre-owned certified homes hit market

Realtor confident in spin-off concept

Once you've wrapped your mind around the concept of pre-owned certified vehicles and the peace of mind it can offer to a nervous, used-car buying public, the spin-off concept of pre-owned certified homes makes a lot of sense. RE/MAX Performance . . .

Posted: 2008-05-04

How can you tell if home was used as grow-op?

Check police website for starters

Question: How can you determine if the house you're interested in buying has been a former grow-op? I was interested in a home in Westwood about two years ago on Kirkfield. It had been redone, you could say flipped, and again . . .

Posted: 2008-05-04

Sold!

St. Vital Address: 37 St. David Rd. Asking Price: $134, 900 Sold Price: $174, 500 Taxes: $1, 878.47 Square Footage: 906 Bedrooms: 2 + 1 Bathrooms: 1 Lot Size: 44 x 117 Listing Agent: Tim Burns, RE/MAX professionals, 781-6394 River Park South Address: 598 Paddington Rd. Asking Price: $184, 900 Sold Price: $220, . . .

Posted: 2008-05-04

Expressing thanks for a great home show

Spring has officially begun. The 34th annual Home Expressions Show presented by Star Building Materials welcomed the spring season at the Winnipeg Convention Centre April 3 to 6. The show was a great success. Guests at Home Expressions were embraced with . . .

Posted: 2008-04-27

Sold!

Address: 21 Marston Meadows Asking Price: $994, 000 Sold Price: $994, 000 Taxes: $12, 433.73 Square Footage: 6, 680 Bedrooms: 4 + 2 Bathrooms: 5 Lot Size:116 x 380 Listing Agent: Janne Young, Royal LePage Dynamic Real Estate, 989-5000 River Heights . . .

Posted: 2008-04-27

Give the planet a break

Eco-friendliness begins in your backyard

VANCOUVER -- A colleague suggested to me that eco-friendly backyard tips would be a smart choice for a column. There's just one problem: those tips don't exist. They're like eco-friendly European holidays, eco-friendly cars, or eco-friendly Christmas gifts -- when . . .

Posted: 2008-04-27

How to rediscover your inner garage

And then put your vehicle back

SASKATOON --Too often, we end up with our vehicles parked outside because our garages are so full with well, everything else. Here are five easy steps that Ultimate Garage's Jamie Hutton says will help you rediscover your inner garage. --Canwest News . . .

Posted: 2008-04-27