Custom-built bungalow ready to go in Grande Pointe

Loaded with features and only minutes from city

If the parents of a young, growing family were asked to describe their vision of a perfect move-up home, several attributes would be front-and-centre. First and foremost, it would be in move-in-ready condition. Second, it would feature a layout that . . .

Posted: 2022-10-22

Fall parade of Homes begins TODAY

Today’s the day! The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2022 Fall Parade of Homes officially opens at 1 p.m. today, showcasing over 100 new show homes built by 31 of Manitoba’s best home builders. Once again, the MHBA is proud to . . .

Posted: 2022-10-15

Home renovations require careful consideration

Mustard is still in the planning stages at his humble abode

The problem with sitting home alone convalescing as I’ve been doing the past four weeks is you start noticing the condition your house is in. You begin to realize the level of upgrade it needs to bring it up to . . .

Posted: 2022-10-15

Air purifier likely required to remove cannabis odours

Question: I was scrolling the internet to get a solution to the marijuana smell problem in my semi-detached house. The neighbour tenant lady smokes weed and I can notice it coming in my kitchen area, which shares a common . . .

Posted: 2022-10-15

Terra-cotta will keep that brown suag moist

Question: Does leaving a ceramic disk in the brown sugar container, actually make a difference? Robert Answer: I always store a piece of terra-cotta in my brown sugar container. Soak the disk in water for about five minutes. Because . . .

Posted: 2022-10-15

Kitchen enhancements add style and make sense

During the preliminary site visit to assess project parameters, one glaring issue sometimes jumps out and becomes the focus. At a recent kitchen facelift, that issue was the existing placement of the sink – tucked in the corner of . . .

Posted: 2022-10-15

A garden visit to Ireland with Gary Lewis

Irish garden makers celebrate their history while achieving modern exuberance with bold plantings

Gary Lewis has led tours to garden destinations around the world for many years as part of University of British Columbia’s alumni travel program. The owner of Phoenix Perennials, a retail and mail order nursery in Vancouver that specializes . . .

Posted: 2022-10-15

Volume and value in Prairie Pointe

Roomy two-storey features fabulous floor plan

As rare as it is, it’s always a good feeling when you purchase a big-ticket item and feel like you got great value for your hard-earned dollar. That’s the approach Discovery Homes’ design team took when they designed the latest . . .

Posted: 2022-10-15

Sprawling bungalow gets new lease on life

Beautifully renovated Tuxedo home a sight to behold

About three years ago, Maric Homes bought a sprawling, modern-looking bungalow at 515 Bower Blvd. in Tuxedo. Custom built in 1974, the home, which sports a clean, linear design that draws your eye to the home when to drive or . . .

Posted: 2022-10-15

It takes a village

Residents and volunteers are a driving force behind the beautification of south Winnipeg park

While many of us are busy putting our home gardens to bed, Debbie and Stuart Innes, along with neighbours and master gardener volunteers, are completing a range of tasks to prepare the many new shrubs, trees, and perennials for . . .

Posted: 2022-10-08