Updated home an oasis in heart of the city

Riverview gem in top shape and offers a country feel

It’s something every homeowner, or would-be homeowner desires: their own oasis, a peaceful spot where they can go to find rest at the end of a long, hectic day. Unfortunately, there aren’t many areas in the city that qualify as . . .

Posted: 2022-09-14

MHBA and its members take safety to HEART

Safety is an important issue for the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association and our members. And it should be just as important to you when it comes to who is building your new home or renovating your existing home. The . . .

Posted: 2022-09-10

The long game

A better future for new generation of disease-resistant elm trees

Rick Durand is taking a long-term strategic approach to developing a new generation of elm trees that are highly resistant to Dutch elm disease (DED). Durand is the lead researcher and developer of what is the largest Dutch elm . . .

Posted: 2022-09-10

Sunny yellow spaghetti squash is good to GO

Question: How do you know when spaghetti squash is ready to pick? Also, please share good recipes for it? Sera-Lynn Answer: There are a few cues to look for when it comes to spaghetti squash readiness. First, observe the colour. . . .

Posted: 2022-09-10

Understanding heating and ventilation systems

Question: I am a homeowner of a relatively new house here in Winnipeg and I googled about the HRV system and I checked on an article you wrote in the Winnipeg Free Press in 2017. With this, I would . . .

Posted: 2022-09-10

New icing on an old cake

Fresh porch with aluminum railings gives new life

This isn’t the first column dedicated to the refurbishment of an old and tired, front concrete porch-step. However, with the number of requests received this past season, I thought it apropos to showcase the process again. Provided the concrete . . .

Posted: 2022-09-10

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