RENOVATIONS: Let the sun shine in

Three-season rooms replacing decks

Since ageism is rampant and political correctness de rigueur in Manitoba, it behooves us to change commonly used expressions such as Old Man Winter to Elder Man Winter, and "damn mosquitoes" to "insufferable" pests. As a member of the baby-boomer generation, I object to the word old, much preferring elder, with . . .…

CONNIE OLIVER: Preparation key to achieving focal wall

Creating a dramatic space doesn't require a lot of money or time. By using paint and a little imagination, you can transform a blah space into something spectacular over a weekend. Now that the weather is warm, you can paint inside the home and open up windows to let in fresh . . .…

MIKE HOLMES: Wrong remodelling invites a load of trouble

Most people would agree that open space and natural light are good things to have in a home. They are also two of the top requests I hear when it comes to home renovations. But projects to bring both of these into your home can cause a lot of problems . . .…

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Stop water leakage in foundation bolt holes

QUESTION: We have a 40-year-old bungalow. Over the past four years, one wall in the basement has been giving us a problem. If it rains, water runs out of the iron-rusted bolts, which I assume are the rods that attached the cement back steps to the house. It's only these . . .…

Glasshouse a stone's throw

Modern lofts to rise in heart of the city on Hargrave Street

If your goal is to be at the centre of downtown Winnipeg's urban revolution, here's your chance. At long last, a condominium development -- a joint venture between Toronto-based Urban Capital and Winnipeg's Longboat Development Corp. -- is poised to sit at the centre of all the city's downtown sector has . . .…

A closer look at Winnipeg's housing market

Free Press reporter Bartley Kives wrote last weekend about city planning and a recent move to more densified housing, even in the suburbs. Of particular note were the housing starts in Winnipeg for the first four months of 2013. There have been 766 multi-family starts as opposed to 680 single-family detached . . .…

Big, bright beauty

Space, sunlight dominate charm of design by Gino's Homes

When you are parents of an active, growing family, you can never have enough space. That's why a seemingly minor feature -- such as a second-floor loft -- is actually a major feature for families looking for spaces that will provide separation and utility, said Gino's Homes' sales representative, Re/Max Performance . . .…

U.S. housing recovery impacts Canadian market

Many people think the recent U.S. economic and housing crisis was a stand-alone event that had little or no impact on the Canadian market. That's simply not true. It played a big part then, continues to do so now and will likely do so in the future. When spending, manufacturing and . . .…

SOLD & OFFERED: May 18-13

SOLD NORTH END ADDRESS: 301 Redwood Ave. ASKING PRICE: $84, 900 SOLD PRICE: $83, 000 TAXES: $580 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 008 BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 1 LOT SIZE: 33 x 91 LISTING AGENT: Vijay Guliani, Realty Plus Inc., 204-897-0800 WAVERLEY WEST ADDRESS: 11 Brookland Bay ASKING PRICE: $424, 900 SOLD PRICE: $425, 000 TAXES: $5, 009.04 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 683 BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 3 LOT SIZE: 42 x 118 LISTING AGENT: . . .…

Feeling refreshed

Home built in the 1970s gets a modern makeover

We've all heard the saying, "You can't judge a book by its cover." Which is a way of saying, "What you're going to find inside is a whole lot better than what you see on the surface." Turns out, the reverse was true for 3 Brahms Bay, a stately home with . . .…

SOLD & OFFERED: May 11-13

SOLD: River Park South ADDRESS: 38 Vadeboncoeur Dr. SOLD PRICE: $450, 000 ASKING PRICE: $459, 900 TAXES: $5, 214 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2, 308 BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 3.5 LOT SIZE: 46 x 115 LISTING AGENT: Vijay Guliani, Realty Plus Inc., 204-897-0800 NORTH KILDONAN ADDRESS: 443 Springfield Rd. SOLD PRICE: $222, 200 ASKING PRICE: $199, 900 TAXES: $2164.81 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 235 BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 1.5 LOT SIZE: 30 x 100 LISTING . . .…

Quirky classic

Modern touches make former store on Arlington a unique gem

The moment you set your gaze on 47 Arlington St., you instinctively know there's something different -- very different -- about the home. Those instincts are well-justified, said Re/Max Performance Realty's Todd Sykes. "This home was built in 1922 and was a brick store built by a proprietor by the name of . . .…