Accesible and affordable in Osborne Village

Building and units remodelled for those living with disabilities

Most of us don’t give much, if any, thought to how accessible a home might be for those who must use a wheelchair to get around. Several user-friendly design features must be built into a home or condominium complex for . . .

Posted: 2022-10-29

Go wild for ORCHIDS

Grow the ultimate indoor plant for dazzling blooms

Orchids are bona fide blooming houseplants with spectacular long-lasting flowers. But their obvious beauty is only one reason that orchids have gone mainstream. There are so many different types of orchids to choose from, many of which are more . . .

Posted: 2022-10-22

Sealing unused vents and chimneys a simple process

Questions: I came across one of your articles about sealing an unused brick chimney. It got me to wonder, when we remove and cap a couple wall furnaces with central heat, what’s a good way to insulate the metal . . .

Posted: 2022-10-22

Shower stall update flows smoothly

Basement bathroom reno in Norwood Flats stands tall

Basement bathrooms can be tricky: the floor often has a slope towards a nearby floor drain, and the available space is often limited. The lower-level lavatory of a house in Norwood Flats was due for a shower stall update. . . .

Posted: 2022-10-22

Pumice stone will take stains out of grout

Question: Can you please suggest an effective way to clean bathroom grout? Best, Lu Answer: Purchase a handy little piece of pumice stone. Pour some dish soap onto the pumice stone and wet it, then lightly scrub the grout; looks . . .

Posted: 2022-10-22

Anyone wanna help re-purpose a piano?

Family heirloom in need of a modern makeover

Each week I receive fascinating feedback from readers, and this one I’m sharing with you today shows at least a few fine folks are turning the corner when it comes to keeping that dear old family piano. Presenting, from family . . .

Posted: 2022-10-22

Designed with style and purpose in Sage Creek

Fall Parade of Homes: Spacious bungalow features finished lower-level

It’s not always the big design features that make a home a pleasure to spend time in. Rather, it’s the little, thoughtful touches that make it special. Gino’s Home design team kept that in mind when they conceived their new 2022 . . .

Posted: 2022-10-22

Tips to help you enjoy the Fall Parade of Homes

The 2022 Fall Parade of Homes is well underway! Over the past week, people have been visiting the many Parade show homes on display in communities across Manitoba. Despite the ongoing challenges and delays our builders and developers have . . .

Posted: 2022-10-22

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