10 December 2010

Designs for Living – Documenting a well-traveled life

I love to hear tales of faraway places from those who are passionate about travel. Conversations like these make great table discussions and give everyone a chance to share their experiences. Using…

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9 December 2010

Design Style – Arts and Crafts

Love Craftsman house plans? Pulling off the style in a cohesive fashion requires just as much attention to interior decor. The "Arts and Crafts" style of interior is classic and timeless. This…

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6 December 2010

Holiday Parody – On the 5th day of building…

Our parody on the Twelve Days of Christmas continues. We dare you not to sing them out loud!

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4 December 2010

Holiday parody – On the 4th day of building…

Our parody on the Twelve Days of Christmas continues. We dare you not to sing them out loud!

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4 December 2010

Plan of the Week – “Four-bedroom potential”

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2 December 2010

Holiday Parody – On the second day of building…

Our parody on…

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2 December 2010

Holiday Parody – On the first day of building…

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30 November 2010

Manitoba’s Housing Market Quick to Bounce Back As Affordability Improves: RBC Economics

Source: Manitoba Chambers of Commerce Manitoba’s housing affordability improved in the third quarter of 2010 and housing resales picked up in September and October, swiftly turning the page on a…

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27 November 2010

Plan of the Week – “Capture the Heart”

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24 November 2010

Greywater Report looks at wastewater’s potential

Finance & legalEnvironmental issuesDrummond House PlansRecycling, composting & wasteOutdoor LivingBuilding systems

23 November 2010

Backup Power For Your Home

The following list of topics pertaining to backup power for your home is covered in the About Your House — General Series from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).  

LightingHealth & securityHome addition & remodelingTips & tricks

21 November 2010

Gas Fireplace Maintenance

Home maintenance is a must for preserving the value of one of your greatest assests and to assure the comfort and safety of your family. These days, many homes feature gas fireplaces for aesthetics…

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20 November 2010

Plan of the Week – “Bonus Bungalow”

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19 November 2010

Design Gallery – “Your home should make you happy”

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14 November 2010

When to replace windows

“Replacing windows is one of the best investments a homeowner can make today. New energy-efficient, eye-appealing, easy to operate and maintain windows add value to the home, especially at resale…

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13 November 2010

Plan of the Week – “True View”

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12 November 2010

Double-duty recycling of building supplies

Whether you are doing a remodel, a renovation or building new, it is surprising to find how many useable materials end up in site dumpsters. It seems like such a shame but these items can be…

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10 November 2010

Decor – Fresh and festive guest bathroom

The perfect guest bathroom is a room outfitted with little luxuries!

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9 November 2010

Buying An Ethanol Fireplace – Check Out The Facts

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6 November 2010

Plan of the Week – “Charming chalet inspiration”

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