Get growing

Stylish and spacious St. Adolphe home ready for your family

With interest rates climbing steadily and new homes costing more than ever before, families looking for a new move-up home have been hard-pressed to find one that they can afford. Bearing that in mind, the design team at A & . . .

Posted: 2022-09-10

Supersize your downsize in River Park South

Large bungalow-style condominium loaded with features

When empty nesters downsize, almost every couple encounters the same challenge: trying to find a smaller home that (more or less) offers the same creature comforts as their old home. Naturally, condominiums, which offer the enticing promise of carefree, maintenance-free . . .

Posted: 2022-09-10

Stitching together a garden paradise

Front and backyard colours inspiration for St. James’ woman’s needlepoint designs

Deb Fast’s garden, which overlooks the Assiniboine River in sunny St. James, is a source of inspiration in her everyday life. The colours and patterns she sees in nature, the esthetics of dappled light and shadow, and the wildlife . . .

Posted: 2022-09-03

Don’t miss the boat

Bathroom renovation on a water access-only cottage required careful planning to avoid wasting time, money

The logistics surrounding the prospect of remodeling a bathroom at a boat-access only cottage can be extremely daunting — careful pre-planning is critical. As such, items required for the project were purchased well in advance to ensure their arrival . . .

Posted: 2022-09-03

Wasn’t in the cards

Auto dealer recalls owning a Mickey Mantle card just like the one that sold for US$12.6 million, at least until mom tidied up

Grab a coffee. Sit down. Brace yourself. You are about to read perhaps the most tear-jerking story the world has ever known. Ready? Let’s rock. Most of you have probably heard by now that last Sunday a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle . . .

Posted: 2022-09-03

Leaking foundation a job best left to professionals

There are two related questions this week, so I will try to answer them in one shot. Question — Since this crazy spring we have had water coming into the basement, but we’re just now really dealing with it, and . . .

Posted: 2022-09-03

There’s a reason cactus grows well in the desert

Question — I am determined to keep my brand-new cactus alive. How often should I water it? I think every day and my husband thinks once a week, should do the trick. Thank you, Renata Answer — Water the cactus . . .

Posted: 2022-09-03

Big space on a compact lot

Randall design maximizes use of footprint to help families get the size they need at achievable prices

About 10 years ago — when interest rates were low and lot prices weren’t outrageously high — two-storey homes routinely checked in at 2, 200 square feet or more in size. These days, with interest rates steadily increasing and lots . . .

Posted: 2022-09-03

Ahead of its time

Updated riverfront bungalow continues to defy its 51-year age

If you drove by 816 Cloutier Dr. a little over 10 years ago, you wouldn’t have glimpsed the same home that you see today. That’s because the 3, 000 sq. ft. architectural gem’s exterior was completely revised when an ambitious . . .

Posted: 2022-09-03

Night swimming, illuminated

Well-planned, well-placed lighting can save you fumbling your way to the pool after dark

After having built the rear double-tiered deck on my property, it felt so nice to finally have the luxury of relaxing by the pool, and lounging on a hot summer day. When the sun began its descent into the . . .

Posted: 2022-08-27