Stylish Home

A builder who has risen to a higher level of building is Precision Homes. After almost two decades of building homes, not to mention the experience of his father, Lloyd Reimer is confident of his abilities and knows not just how to build a home, but how to please his clients by ensuring he meets ... Read More

Bridget M. Savereux of “The Stagers”

Although interior design is the bulk of her business, Bridget M. Savereux is well-known for her work as a home stager. Perhaps that’s because she’s one of the experts featured on the popular HGTV show, “The Stagers” and she has a thriving Vancouver design business, Balance 3 Living Design – Mind Body Design, with her Mom, ... Read More

How to Decorate Symmetric Spaces

The word “decorate” comes from a French word meaning “to beautify”. The desire to express one’s personal style and an abundance of design choices (products, services, readily available ‘how-to’ media) are some of the driving forces in today’s home design and decoration. Although beautiful, self-expressive homes are reflective of the home owner, interior designers are ... Read More

Designed with Entertainment in Mind

In its original layout, this kitchen did not have an area where guests could mingle with the host while preparations were being done. This design project was inspired by the need to create a functional yet beautiful workspace while allowing for an area where guests could interact without being directly in the kitchen. Careful planning by ... Read More

Printing money… right out of your pocket

Text by Pat Gerbrandt When considering the type of office equipment that will fill your business needs, evaluate your print requirements wisely, or you’ll have the money sucked right out of your jeans from the price of toner, and other consumables needed for printing and copying. Print and copy technology, combined with computer capabilities, has revolutionized business ... Read More

Collectible Cars

Text by L. Broadfoot Some NASCAR race aficionados are such ardent fans they would like to own their favorite driver’s car. Of course that’s not actually an option, so they will settle for the next best thing, and purchase a model replica of that very car. “The attention to the detail on these cars is incredible,” says ... Read More

Stunning Stainless Steel

Text by Pat Gerbrandt The gleam of stainless steel is hard to ignore. You see it in magazines, you see it in showrooms, and lately you see it shining in many a Canadian kitchen. Walter Fostey of Fostey Stainless Steel maintains that the appliance industry can be credited with starting this trend. Since stainless steel can be ... Read More

Shower and Tub Options

Text by Blair Korchinski There are a lot of options out there when it comes to tubs and showers. Size and space are considerations, of course, but there are a lot of others as well. Which options you choose depends on your personal tastes as much as anything else, but you should choose carefully because your ... Read More

Drive Safe This Winter Season

Text by Lesley Baker Every winter snow brings beauty to Manitoba, but it also contributes to hundreds of avoidable automobile accidents. While living in a four season area all drivers need to be aware of defensive winter driving techniques. So where do we begin? 1) Before starting your vehicle make sure your windshield wipers are not frozen ... Read More

Wood Heat

Text by Orville Giesbrecht Wood heat is the topic of much discussion at this time of year. Wood heat is easily dealt with if you as a client ensure that your installation is properly completed. Before you have your wood heat installed it is advisable to give your insurance agent a call regarding the requirements necessary ... Read More

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