manitoba home decor & renovations - apr/may 2016

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APR - MAY 2016VOLUME 18, ISSUE 2, FREE

MANITOBA EDITION

PLUS IN THIS ISSUE

Open ConceptReno in Riverbend

Bryan Baeumler

Q&A

The secrets of master

suite design

TALKING LUXURY WITHLUXURY WITH

SarahRichardson

HIRE APROFESSIONALRENOVATOR.It’s the best renovation decision you can make. For over 70 years, members of the

Manitoba Home Builders’ Association have upheld their commitment to quality, service and

professionalism, keeping Manitobans among the best-housed people in the world. For your

peace of mind, make the smart move – contact a MHBA RENOVATORS’ COUNCIL member

for your next renovation. The MHBA RENOVATORS’ COUNCIL is affiliated with the Canadian

Renovators’ Council of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association.

CHOOSING A PROFESSIONAL RENOVATOR

MANITOBA HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION » PROFESSIONAL RENOVATORS

DO IT RIGHT…PHOTOGRAPHY BY: DUALITY PHOTOGRAPHIC

THIS ISSUE’S PARTICIPATING MEMBERS:

FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF MEMBER CONTRACTORS CALL (204) 925-2560 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.HOMEBUILDERS.MB.CA

CanadianHome Builders’Association

Ph. (204) 779-6900 www.allcanadianrenovations.ca

Ph. (204) 895-0265Fax. (204) 832-6335

www.oswaldconstruction.ca

Ph. (204) 293-3151www.harwoodbuilders.com

CERTIFIED MASTER RENOVATOR

Ph. (204) 233-8687www.starbuildingmaterials.ca

Ph. (204) 781-9383 Fax. (204) 253-4091

Ph. (204) 237-4294Fax. (204) 235-1120

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in every issue

8 Editor’s notebook

features

24 The power of ten A Harwood Design- Builders’ Retrospective

34 Open concept achievedOne ‘less’ wall is definitely ‘more’

41 Manitoba’s pesticide ban one year later

48 Lumon CanadaRetractable glass sunroom gives homeowners maximum comfort and flexibility

62 A Bryan Baeumler affair

contentscover story

Luxury is in the eye of the beholder:

Sarah Richardson

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31

inspiration

18 Industry VoiceLook for the logoby Mike Moore

20 Living SpaceDesign in detailby Kim Schroeder

22 Quick TipsA place for everything & everything in its placeby Hellen Buttigieg

46 Designer AdviceThe fully furnished bathroomby Yanic Simard

52 Show Home Suite heaven:The Secrets of Master Suite Designby Lynn Fenwick

tips & tricks

16 Turn your backyard into a masterpiece and staycation in style this summer

28 Deciding who to hire

31 The Scoop

58 Urban trends

66 Green Blade Q&A

70 Financing your renovation

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from concept to completion

before

after

dream I design I build I live

Your personal style

PRESIDENT, YELLOW PAGES NEXTHOME

Jacqueline Hill

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan Legge

DIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL

Moe Lalani

SALES MANAGER

Shelley Balla

EDITOR / ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Merlyn Minty 204.782.8692

ART DIRECTOR

Tammy Leung

SALES COORDINATOR

Gary Chilvers

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Bala Gnanapandithan

PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR

Greg Van Sluytman

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Miguel Cea

PHOTOGRAPHY

Stacey BrandfordDuality Photographic

CONTRIBUTORS

Elisa Krovblit, Mike Moore, Kim Schroeder, Hellen Buttigieg, Margaret Anne Fehr, Tim Muys, Charlie Greer, Lynn Fenwick, Salina Yara Halabi

DISTRIBUTION

Winnipeg home delivery and free pick-up newsstands throughout Winnipeg and surrounding communities.

DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS

Selected Assiniboine, Cambrian, Steinbach Credit Unions, Bank of Montreal, CIBC, Royal, TD and Scotia banks, McMunn & Yates Building Supplies, Safeway, Co-op grocery stores, Dakota Family Foods, ICI Paint Stores, 7 Eleven and Mac’s. Yellow magazine street boxes are located throughout Winnipeg. Locations include most stand alone Tim Horton’s locations.

WE’D LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU

Home Decor & Renovations magazine welcomes your comments, questions, stories and suggestions!

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INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING?

Please direct all sales or distribution inquiries to Merlyn Minty at 204.782.8692 or via e-mail at:[email protected]

Home Decor & Renovations magazine is published by Yellow Pages NextHome located at 401 The West Mall, Toronto, ON M9C 5J5. Home Décor and Renovations, magazine is distributed throughout Winnipeg. This publication has been designed for the renovation and decor market as a guide. We carefully inspects all ads for accuracy, however, the publisher and the printer shall not be responsible for any mistakes, design errors or incorrect information which tis provided by the advertiser or their representative. The advertising herein, including the photographs and all artwork is the property of Yellow Pages NextHome and not that of the advertiser. The advertiser has purchased the right of reproduction in Home Décor and Renovations magazine only and does not have the right to reproduce the ad in whole or in part in any other place or publication without the consent of the publisher. The entire contents of this publication are protected by copyright and are intended for the sole use of the public. ©2015 Yellow Pages NextHome.

Editor’s Notebook

YOUR HOUSE SHOULD refl ect your personality and should be a

comfortable place to escape from the pressures of everyday life.

If you fail to create a space that refl ects who you are as a person,

you may end up feeling like a stranger in your own home. Not

only will it feel awkward but you will have wasted a lot of time and

money in the process. This problem can be avoided by spending

some time considering your personal style before you begin

renovating and decorating.

First of all, what style appeals to you? Most interior designers

agree that there are three main areas in which to choose from:

traditional, contemporary and eclectic.

Do you prefer a traditional style with its mix of timeless and well-

defi ned elements? Traditional colours are calm and its rooms feel

warm and inviting.

Next, we have contemporary. If you want sleek lines and open

spaces with a limited number of luxury furnishings, this could

be your style. Owners of contemporary homes wish to make

an artistic statement. While contemporary spaces are often very

monochromatic they can contain a burst of colour or pattern.

The third category is eclectic (or transitional) which is perfect for

those who wish to mix traditional and contemporary styles. If you

like to collect interesting pieces that work well together, this could

be your style.

Next, consider your lifestyle. Is movie watching one of your

favorite activities? Then perhaps a home theatre is something to

consider. Do you love playing sports? Incorporating a basketball

court or putting green may be just the thing for you. Do you like to

entertain? If so, a large dining room table and seating arrangements

in the living room and family room are important considerations.

Also, outdoor gathering spaces like decks and patios are important

features to include in your design plans.

After your home has been completed you will be able to sit down

on a comfortable chair, look around and smile because you have

truly made your house your home.

MERLYN MINTYEDITOR

Character Homes’ proven Design/Build approach ensures your home celebrates you and your lifestyle.

204.237.4294 I [email protected]

from concept to completion

before

after

dream I design I build I live

Your personal style

PRESIDENT, YELLOW PAGES NEXTHOME

Jacqueline Hill

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan Legge

DIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL

Moe Lalani

SALES MANAGER

Shelley Balla

EDITOR / ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Merlyn Minty 204.782.8692

ART DIRECTOR

Tammy Leung

SALES COORDINATOR

Gary Chilvers

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Bala Gnanapandithan

PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR

Greg Van Sluytman

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Miguel Cea

PHOTOGRAPHY

Stacey BrandfordDuality Photographic

CONTRIBUTORS

Elisa Krovblit, Mike Moore, Kim Schroeder, Hellen Buttigieg, Margaret Anne Fehr, Tim Muys, Charlie Greer, Lynn Fenwick, Salina Yara Halabi

DISTRIBUTION

Winnipeg home delivery and free pick-up newsstands throughout Winnipeg and surrounding communities.

DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS

Selected Assiniboine, Cambrian, Steinbach Credit Unions, Bank of Montreal, CIBC, Royal, TD and Scotia banks, McMunn & Yates Building Supplies, Safeway, Co-op grocery stores, Dakota Family Foods, ICI Paint Stores, 7 Eleven and Mac’s. Yellow magazine street boxes are located throughout Winnipeg. Locations include most stand alone Tim Horton’s locations.

WE’D LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU

Home Decor & Renovations magazine welcomes your comments, questions, stories and suggestions!

Unit 8 - 59 Scurfi eld Blvd.Winnipeg, Manitoba R3Y 1V2

INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING?

Please direct all sales or distribution inquiries to Merlyn Minty at 204.782.8692 or via e-mail at:[email protected]

Home Decor & Renovations magazine is published by Yellow Pages NextHome located at 401 The West Mall, Toronto, ON M9C 5J5. Home Décor and Renovations, magazine is distributed throughout Winnipeg. This publication has been designed for the renovation and decor market as a guide. We carefully inspects all ads for accuracy, however, the publisher and the printer shall not be responsible for any mistakes, design errors or incorrect information which tis provided by the advertiser or their representative. The advertising herein, including the photographs and all artwork is the property of Yellow Pages NextHome and not that of the advertiser. The advertiser has purchased the right of reproduction in Home Décor and Renovations magazine only and does not have the right to reproduce the ad in whole or in part in any other place or publication without the consent of the publisher. The entire contents of this publication are protected by copyright and are intended for the sole use of the public. ©2015 Yellow Pages NextHome.

Editor’s Notebook

YOUR HOUSE SHOULD refl ect your personality and should be a

comfortable place to escape from the pressures of everyday life.

If you fail to create a space that refl ects who you are as a person,

you may end up feeling like a stranger in your own home. Not

only will it feel awkward but you will have wasted a lot of time and

money in the process. This problem can be avoided by spending

some time considering your personal style before you begin

renovating and decorating.

First of all, what style appeals to you? Most interior designers

agree that there are three main areas in which to choose from:

traditional, contemporary and eclectic.

Do you prefer a traditional style with its mix of timeless and well-

defi ned elements? Traditional colours are calm and its rooms feel

warm and inviting.

Next, we have contemporary. If you want sleek lines and open

spaces with a limited number of luxury furnishings, this could

be your style. Owners of contemporary homes wish to make

an artistic statement. While contemporary spaces are often very

monochromatic they can contain a burst of colour or pattern.

The third category is eclectic (or transitional) which is perfect for

those who wish to mix traditional and contemporary styles. If you

like to collect interesting pieces that work well together, this could

be your style.

Next, consider your lifestyle. Is movie watching one of your

favorite activities? Then perhaps a home theatre is something to

consider. Do you love playing sports? Incorporating a basketball

court or putting green may be just the thing for you. Do you like to

entertain? If so, a large dining room table and seating arrangements

in the living room and family room are important considerations.

Also, outdoor gathering spaces like decks and patios are important

features to include in your design plans.

After your home has been completed you will be able to sit down

on a comfortable chair, look around and smile because you have

truly made your house your home.

MERLYN MINTYEDITOR

Cover Story

IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER

LUXURYSARAH RICHARDSON

By Elisa Krovblit | Photos by Stacey Brandford

SARAH RICHARDSON HAS ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZABLE NAMES IN THE DESIGN WORLD. ROOM SERVICE. DESIGN INC. SARAH’S COTTAGE. SARAH’S HOUSE. SARAH 101. REAL POTENTIAL. THESE HGTV PROGRAMS HAVE BROUGHT SARAH INTO THE LIVING ROOMS OF PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD FOR OVER 10 YEARS, AND IN THAT TIME, SARAH HAS CREATED A FOLLOWING OF FANS THAT ADORE HER STYLE AND HER EXUBERANCE, TAKING TIPS, IDEAS AND JUST INDULGING IN SARAH’S BEAUTIFUL DESIGN. HOME DECOR & RENOVATIONS CAUGHT UP WITH SARAH TO ASK HER A FEW THINGS ABOUT LUXURY, LIFESTYLE AND THE THINGS THAT MAKE SARAH’S HOUSE A HOME.

Sarah has let us step into her home both on TV and in her gorgeous

new design book, At Home: Sarah Style. Room by room, home by

home – from city home to farmhouse and cottage getaways – we

get to explore the spaces Sarah has created to enjoy with her family.

It’s not a designer putting favourite projects forward, it’s a designer

living her design, showing the way she embraces these elements and

executes them to meet her family’s needs. From furniture to art, from

colour palette to material choices, little details, big design elements

and the view, Sarah has put her expertise to work to create the perfect

project for an especially important client – her family.

After looking at these beautiful spaces and wonderful escapes, Home

Decor & Renovation had a chance to ask Sarah about her sense of luxury.

“I haven’t said ‘luxury’ as many times in the past month as I’ve said in

this interview,” Sarah remarks halfway through our discussion. It’s quite

a signifi cant comment, and clarifi es her perspective in one concise

moment. Sarah explains that she isn’t about labels or grandeur or “bling”

or big shows of ostentation; and too often that’s what we envision when

we envision luxury.

“I believe in little luxuries,” Sarah says. “I’m not into luxury for the

sake of luxury.” Art is a favourite item she feels is a luxury. “Art is all

encompassing,” she says. It’s not the price point, but the intrinsic value

that makes it a luxury. “Something that speaks to you, created with

passion and purpose. Regardless of budget, the biggest investment in

luxury is the art.”

Not just big canvases, “it can be a vase – hand-made by an artisan,”

she says. Supporting the arts and those that create these beautiful

objects is important, “not disposable, mass market items.”

When looking at our homes, where we put our money, she explains, from

a project perspective is “Big ticket living – investing in kitchens and baths.”

“ I know it’s often said that you should never match your art to your décor, but…I was so inspired by the joyful colours in this beach-scene painting by Molly Lamb Bobak that I wanted to carry the cheery vibe down onto the storage credenza, so I painted the frame of this vintage teak piece in glossy white, and colour-blocked the doors and drawers for a hit of family friendly fun in the hall. I say making your own rules is more fun than living by others’. Dare to do it!” —From At Home: Sarah Style

A look through At Home: Sarah Style is a wonderful tour of the homes in Sarah’s life. These include her city home – both before and after a major renovation – a cottage, a farmhouse and her mother’s home. Each fulfi lls a diff erent use, a diff erent need and the design is eff ective in committing those roles. From playful and funky to sophisticated and elegant, the pages are full of incredible imagery with anecdotal explanations from Sarah. The recipes are wonderful too. You won’t know what you did without the Cosmic Sandwich in your life.

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Cover Story

IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER

LUXURYSARAH RICHARDSON

By Elisa Krovblit | Photos by Stacey Brandford

SARAH RICHARDSON HAS ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZABLE NAMES IN THE DESIGN WORLD. ROOM SERVICE. DESIGN INC. SARAH’S COTTAGE. SARAH’S HOUSE. SARAH 101. REAL POTENTIAL. THESE HGTV PROGRAMS HAVE BROUGHT SARAH INTO THE LIVING ROOMS OF PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD FOR OVER 10 YEARS, AND IN THAT TIME, SARAH HAS CREATED A FOLLOWING OF FANS THAT ADORE HER STYLE AND HER EXUBERANCE, TAKING TIPS, IDEAS AND JUST INDULGING IN SARAH’S BEAUTIFUL DESIGN. HOME DECOR & RENOVATIONS CAUGHT UP WITH SARAH TO ASK HER A FEW THINGS ABOUT LUXURY, LIFESTYLE AND THE THINGS THAT MAKE SARAH’S HOUSE A HOME.

Sarah has let us step into her home both on TV and in her gorgeous

new design book, At Home: Sarah Style. Room by room, home by

home – from city home to farmhouse and cottage getaways – we

get to explore the spaces Sarah has created to enjoy with her family.

It’s not a designer putting favourite projects forward, it’s a designer

living her design, showing the way she embraces these elements and

executes them to meet her family’s needs. From furniture to art, from

colour palette to material choices, little details, big design elements

and the view, Sarah has put her expertise to work to create the perfect

project for an especially important client – her family.

After looking at these beautiful spaces and wonderful escapes, Home

Decor & Renovation had a chance to ask Sarah about her sense of luxury.

“I haven’t said ‘luxury’ as many times in the past month as I’ve said in

this interview,” Sarah remarks halfway through our discussion. It’s quite

a signifi cant comment, and clarifi es her perspective in one concise

moment. Sarah explains that she isn’t about labels or grandeur or “bling”

or big shows of ostentation; and too often that’s what we envision when

we envision luxury.

“I believe in little luxuries,” Sarah says. “I’m not into luxury for the

sake of luxury.” Art is a favourite item she feels is a luxury. “Art is all

encompassing,” she says. It’s not the price point, but the intrinsic value

that makes it a luxury. “Something that speaks to you, created with

passion and purpose. Regardless of budget, the biggest investment in

luxury is the art.”

Not just big canvases, “it can be a vase – hand-made by an artisan,”

she says. Supporting the arts and those that create these beautiful

objects is important, “not disposable, mass market items.”

When looking at our homes, where we put our money, she explains, from

a project perspective is “Big ticket living – investing in kitchens and baths.”

“ I know it’s often said that you should never match your art to your décor, but…I was so inspired by the joyful colours in this beach-scene painting by Molly Lamb Bobak that I wanted to carry the cheery vibe down onto the storage credenza, so I painted the frame of this vintage teak piece in glossy white, and colour-blocked the doors and drawers for a hit of family friendly fun in the hall. I say making your own rules is more fun than living by others’. Dare to do it!” —From At Home: Sarah Style

A look through At Home: Sarah Style is a wonderful tour of the homes in Sarah’s life. These include her city home – both before and after a major renovation – a cottage, a farmhouse and her mother’s home. Each fulfi lls a diff erent use, a diff erent need and the design is eff ective in committing those roles. From playful and funky to sophisticated and elegant, the pages are full of incredible imagery with anecdotal explanations from Sarah. The recipes are wonderful too. You won’t know what you did without the Cosmic Sandwich in your life.

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5. Fresh flowers. The finishing touch to any well-designed room is something lovely and living. I don’t have time to get to the flower store and treat myself often, but I always have potted orchids to brighten up my rooms. Whether you get them at the grocery store or the florist, potted orchids are an inexpensive floral choice that will bloom for about four months!

1. Stealing some quiet time on a weekend afternoon beside a crackling fire to dive into a new issue of a design magazine with my feet up while I’m covered in a cozy throw (I’m adding some beautiful loomed cotton throws to my product line for early summer).

2. A steaming hot giant Nespresso latte in a mug that was hand painted by one of our daughters. Beautiful form mixed with great function has made me the owner of a Nespresso in every kitchen; work and home, city and country.

3. Thoughtfully made and passionately crafted decorative arts. In every room of our house there are sentimental handmade pieces that are sculpturally beautiful but not necessarily decadent or expensive. Investing in pretty little affordable luxuries and supporting talented artisans makes me happy.

4. Candlelight. Nothing is more calming and relaxing at the end of a busy work day than a room bathed in the glow of candlelight. Candles aren’t for special occasions in our home. They are a daily necessity. It’s the little things that matter.

Sarah’s top 5 affordable luxuries that make her love being home

But when it comes down to luxury, those rooms don’t defi ne a

home. It’s the way you complete the home that brings in that

luxury. One of Sarah’s favourite spaces is the living room of her

city house, “because I was able to fi nd some really great vintage

pieces. A Milo Baughman chaise (pictured left) and chairs, and

a Willy Rizzo co� ee table (pictured fi rst page). It’s a luxury to be

able to score unique pieces.”

One other luxury Sarah feels benefi ts everyone is the luxury

of having somewhere to get away. “Having another place to

go,” she explains, is important. While Sarah really appreciates

her home-away-from-home escapes, she also views travel, just

getting away and taking time, as being the real luxury.

“Luxury is all relative,” Sarah says, as we wind down the

discussion. Paring down life to its most simple elements, having

things to appreciate and time to enjoy one’s life are defi nitely the

luxuries Sarah appreciates. When I ask Sarah if she has anything

else to say about luxury, her response captured our discussion

perfectly. She told me “Luxury is in the eye of the beholder.”

“ I don’t design living rooms just for entertaining. I want spaces for everyday living that draw you in and create an experience. This groovy 1970s lounger by Milo Baughman attracted me with its curvy lines and fl oating design, but superior comfort trumps it all and guarantees someone is always stretched out reading, chilling, or just daydreaming.” —From At Home: Sarah Style


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5. Fresh flowers. The finishing touch to any well-designed room is something lovely and living. I don’t have time to get to the flower store and treat myself often, but I always have potted orchids to brighten up my rooms. Whether you get them at the grocery store or the florist, potted orchids are an inexpensive floral choice that will bloom for about four months!

1. Stealing some quiet time on a weekend afternoon beside a crackling fire to dive into a new issue of a design magazine with my feet up while I’m covered in a cozy throw (I’m adding some beautiful loomed cotton throws to my product line for early summer).

2. A steaming hot giant Nespresso latte in a mug that was hand painted by one of our daughters. Beautiful form mixed with great function has made me the owner of a Nespresso in every kitchen; work and home, city and country.

3. Thoughtfully made and passionately crafted decorative arts. In every room of our house there are sentimental handmade pieces that are sculpturally beautiful but not necessarily decadent or expensive. Investing in pretty little affordable luxuries and supporting talented artisans makes me happy.

4. Candlelight. Nothing is more calming and relaxing at the end of a busy work day than a room bathed in the glow of candlelight. Candles aren’t for special occasions in our home. They are a daily necessity. It’s the little things that matter.

Sarah’s top 5 affordable luxuries that make her love being home

But when it comes down to luxury, those rooms don’t defi ne a

home. It’s the way you complete the home that brings in that

luxury. One of Sarah’s favourite spaces is the living room of her

city house, “because I was able to fi nd some really great vintage

pieces. A Milo Baughman chaise (pictured left) and chairs, and

a Willy Rizzo co� ee table (pictured fi rst page). It’s a luxury to be

able to score unique pieces.”

One other luxury Sarah feels benefi ts everyone is the luxury

of having somewhere to get away. “Having another place to

go,” she explains, is important. While Sarah really appreciates

her home-away-from-home escapes, she also views travel, just

getting away and taking time, as being the real luxury.

“Luxury is all relative,” Sarah says, as we wind down the

discussion. Paring down life to its most simple elements, having

things to appreciate and time to enjoy one’s life are defi nitely the

luxuries Sarah appreciates. When I ask Sarah if she has anything

else to say about luxury, her response captured our discussion

perfectly. She told me “Luxury is in the eye of the beholder.”

“ I don’t design living rooms just for entertaining. I want spaces for everyday living that draw you in and create an experience. This groovy 1970s lounger by Milo Baughman attracted me with its curvy lines and fl oating design, but superior comfort trumps it all and guarantees someone is always stretched out reading, chilling, or just daydreaming.” —From At Home: Sarah Style

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maintains its vibrant colour and luxurious finish – come

scorching sun or red-wine spill – thanks to its unyielding three-

Turn your Backyard Into a Masterpiece and Staycation in Style this Summer.

side shell protection. Backed by two industry-leading limited

warranties against material defects and against fade and stain:

Trex 25-Year Limited Residential Warranty and a 25-Year Limited

Residential Fade & Stain Warranty. Create a low-maintenance,

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your weekends should be spent relaxing on your deck, not

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The Beauty of Wood and Durability of ConcreteUnlike traditional wood surface, Bridgewood

will never rot, warp, splinter or fade. Feel

the warm and inviting nature of wood in

your landscape projects. 2 colours available:

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Around the FireWhile Summer can be a time of action , it

is also a time to relax, have fun and enjoy

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S’mores anyone?

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for producing amazing culinary results for novice and experts alike for

over thirty years!

Regardless of the weather conditions the Big Green Egg is guaranteed

to meet your expectations and provide meals for a lifetime. All Big Green

Eggs carry a Canadian service warranty. If you are concerned with

environmental issues, efficiency and reliability the Big Green Egg is a

“must have”.


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Thinking about vacationing at home this Summer?

You’re not alone. Gone those brief days when

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Decking, Barkman™ Concrete and Big Green Egg®

complete with delivery services, find everything you

need at McMunn & Yates Building Supplies. Shop

online at mcmunnandyates.com.

IT’S OUTDOOR LIVING, ELEVATED. Every deck is built for standing on. Only one is known for

standing out. Trex® Transcend® outperforms, outlasts,

outdecks all others.

Hassle-free maintenance takes the work out of the weekend.

While fade, stain, scratch and mold resistant, Transcend

maintains its vibrant colour and luxurious finish – come

scorching sun or red-wine spill – thanks to its unyielding three-

Turn your Backyard Into a Masterpiece and Staycation in Style this Summer.

side shell protection. Backed by two industry-leading limited

warranties against material defects and against fade and stain:

Trex 25-Year Limited Residential Warranty and a 25-Year Limited

Residential Fade & Stain Warranty. Create a low-maintenance,

high performance backyard retreat with Trex® Decking. Because

your weekends should be spent relaxing on your deck, not

repairing it. Available in 9 colours.

The Beauty of Wood and Durability of ConcreteUnlike traditional wood surface, Bridgewood

will never rot, warp, splinter or fade. Feel

the warm and inviting nature of wood in

your landscape projects. 2 colours available:

Weathered Grey or Cedar Brown.

Around the FireWhile Summer can be a time of action , it

is also a time to relax, have fun and enjoy

good company while sitting around a fire.

S’mores anyone?

A Standout in any Backyard GatheringA valuable addition to any backyard space. The

Stone Oasis Curved Bar provides a perfect place

to prepare food and entertain your guests, with

style. Dimensions: 43”Hx80”Wx30”D.

THE MOST VERSATILE COOKING DEVICE EVER…Is it a Grill, an Oven or a Smoker? Yes. Widely acclaimed as the original

American-designed ceramic cooker, the Big Green Egg® was derived

from an ancient clay cooking device known as a “kamado.” Originally a

clay vessel with a lid, today’s EGG® is a modern ceramic marvel known

for producing amazing culinary results for novice and experts alike for

over thirty years!

Regardless of the weather conditions the Big Green Egg is guaranteed

to meet your expectations and provide meals for a lifetime. All Big Green

Eggs carry a Canadian service warranty. If you are concerned with

environmental issues, efficiency and reliability the Big Green Egg is a

“must have”.

18 YPNEXTHOME.CA

Industry Voice

AS OF JUNE 1 of this year, renovation

permits have become more affordable

in Winnipeg. Getting a permit for a

renovation project that would require one

has always made good practical sense

because it was your insurance of a job

done right and for the protection of your

most valuable financial asset. It has now

become more affordable to do so.

However, how do you secure even

more peace of mind? Look for the logo. It

can be as simple as that. When choosing a

renovator, when choosing a builder, when

choosing a supplier, look for the logo.

Look for the RenoMark logo. It’s your

symbol of assurance of quality when

selecting a renovator. The RenoMark

program is a nationally recognized set

of standards that will give you the peace

of mind that you have carefully chosen

wisely. In Manitoba, only renovators

who are members of the Manitoba

Home Builders Association can display

the RenoMark logo. Furthermore, it’s

not as simple as just applying for and

being accepted into membership. Each

application is reviewed by three different

committees of peer industry professionals

and is accompanied by a series of

industry-related references before it is

approved. Each applicant must agree to

adhere to the RenoMark principles.

What does it take to become a RenoMark renovator?

» Provide a detailed written contract/

scope of work for all jobs

» Offer a warranty on all work

» Carry a minimum $2 million liability

insurance

» Carry all applicable licenses and permits

» Be fully covered under the Workers

Compensation Board

» Only work with trades who carry similar

coverage

» Have and use applicable business

license and GST number

» Maintain a professional level of

knowledge of current building codes,

permit procedures and technical skills

through continuing education

At the very least, insist that your renovator

adheres to the above principles even if they

are not part of the RenoMark program. It

puts you on solid ground when entering

into an agreement and lets your renovator

know that you demand quality, fairness and

high professional standards.

Given that Manitoba and Winnipeg

are the Renovation Capitals of Canada

(Manitoba is the only province where

more is spent on renovations than new

home construction; Winnipeg has the third

oldest housing stock in Canada and the

oldest in Western Canada), not every job is

going to require the hiring of an external

professional renovator. Some jobs we can

do ourselves. However, being dollar-wise

Manitobans, we want to make sure that we

are getting full value. What do we do?

Look for the logo.

Yes, the same principle that applies for

finding a renovator also applies to finding a

supplier. Look for the logo – the Manitoba

Home Builders Association logo. It makes

perfect sense to shop at a supplier of

goods and services who is an MHBA

member. Why? As above, a committee

of industry professionals reviewed their

application, checked their references and

verified their standard of quality before

accepting their membership. People who

have a far greater working knowledge in

this area have done our homework for us

in advance. These suppliers have already

passed the test. They have passed the

scrutiny of the best in the business. If the

best builders and renovators in Manitoba

buy their materials from this supplier, why

shouldn’t I? Their entire reputation and

livelihood depends on searching for the

best materials, workmanship and quality.

We can all benefit from their diligence.

In summary, our homes are very

important to us. We live there; we raise

our families there. We deserve the best.

In order to ensure that we are getting the

best, Look for the Logo.

Look for the logoBy Mike Moore

Mike Moore is president of the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association


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Industry Voice

AS OF JUNE 1 of this year, renovation

permits have become more affordable

in Winnipeg. Getting a permit for a

renovation project that would require one

has always made good practical sense

because it was your insurance of a job

done right and for the protection of your

most valuable financial asset. It has now

become more affordable to do so.

However, how do you secure even

more peace of mind? Look for the logo. It

can be as simple as that. When choosing a

renovator, when choosing a builder, when

choosing a supplier, look for the logo.

Look for the RenoMark logo. It’s your

symbol of assurance of quality when

selecting a renovator. The RenoMark

program is a nationally recognized set

of standards that will give you the peace

of mind that you have carefully chosen

wisely. In Manitoba, only renovators

who are members of the Manitoba

Home Builders Association can display

the RenoMark logo. Furthermore, it’s

not as simple as just applying for and

being accepted into membership. Each

application is reviewed by three different

committees of peer industry professionals

and is accompanied by a series of

industry-related references before it is

approved. Each applicant must agree to

adhere to the RenoMark principles.

What does it take to become a RenoMark renovator?

» Provide a detailed written contract/

scope of work for all jobs

» Offer a warranty on all work

» Carry a minimum $2 million liability

insurance

» Carry all applicable licenses and permits

» Be fully covered under the Workers

Compensation Board

» Only work with trades who carry similar

coverage

» Have and use applicable business

license and GST number

» Maintain a professional level of

knowledge of current building codes,

permit procedures and technical skills

through continuing education

At the very least, insist that your renovator

adheres to the above principles even if they

are not part of the RenoMark program. It

puts you on solid ground when entering

into an agreement and lets your renovator

know that you demand quality, fairness and

high professional standards.

Given that Manitoba and Winnipeg

are the Renovation Capitals of Canada

(Manitoba is the only province where

more is spent on renovations than new

home construction; Winnipeg has the third

oldest housing stock in Canada and the

oldest in Western Canada), not every job is

going to require the hiring of an external

professional renovator. Some jobs we can

do ourselves. However, being dollar-wise

Manitobans, we want to make sure that we

are getting full value. What do we do?

Look for the logo.

Yes, the same principle that applies for

finding a renovator also applies to finding a

supplier. Look for the logo – the Manitoba

Home Builders Association logo. It makes

perfect sense to shop at a supplier of

goods and services who is an MHBA

member. Why? As above, a committee

of industry professionals reviewed their

application, checked their references and

verified their standard of quality before

accepting their membership. People who

have a far greater working knowledge in

this area have done our homework for us

in advance. These suppliers have already

passed the test. They have passed the

scrutiny of the best in the business. If the

best builders and renovators in Manitoba

buy their materials from this supplier, why

shouldn’t I? Their entire reputation and

livelihood depends on searching for the

best materials, workmanship and quality.

We can all benefit from their diligence.

In summary, our homes are very

important to us. We live there; we raise

our families there. We deserve the best.

In order to ensure that we are getting the

best, Look for the Logo.

Look for the logoBy Mike Moore

Mike Moore is president of the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association

20 YPNEXTHOME.CA

Living Space

DESIGN IN DETAILBy Kim Schroeder B.I.D.

Photography: Bilyk PhotographyBuilder: Morrison Homes

Kim SchroederCharisma, The Design Experience 388 Academy Road, Winnipeg tel 204.487.6994 fax 204.487.0551 www.charismadesign.ca

ANATOMY OF CONDO DESIGN

1. Open Concept: By keeping the main living areas - kitchen, dining and living room - open,

each space appears larger.

2. Consistent Use of Materials: When using the same or similar coloured materials, one

space flows into the next.

3. Built- in Cabinets: Maximize space and storage with custom cabinets that fit the space.

4. Scale: Choose furnishings that are in proportion to the space

5. Lighting: In addition to light fixtures, add accent and task lighting to create different moods.

6. Add Personality: Bring your personality into the space with artwork and accessories

that you love.

Living Space

DESIGN IN DETAILBy Kim Schroeder B.I.D.

Photography: Bilyk PhotographyBuilder: Morrison Homes

Kim SchroederCharisma, The Design Experience 388 Academy Road, Winnipeg tel 204.487.6994 fax 204.487.0551 www.charismadesign.ca

ANATOMY OF CONDO DESIGN

1. Open Concept: By keeping the main living areas - kitchen, dining and living room - open,

each space appears larger.

2. Consistent Use of Materials: When using the same or similar coloured materials, one

space flows into the next.

3. Built- in Cabinets: Maximize space and storage with custom cabinets that fit the space.

4. Scale: Choose furnishings that are in proportion to the space

5. Lighting: In addition to light fixtures, add accent and task lighting to create different moods.

6. Add Personality: Bring your personality into the space with artwork and accessories

that you love.

22 YPNEXTHOME.CA

Quick Tips

RANDOMLY TUCKING things away

in spots that are convenient at the

moment just won’t do. If things don’t

have designated homes, they never get

put away properly, making them all but

impossible to find the next time they’re

needed. Find the right spot for everything

that comes into your home, share the

organizational tactics with your family

and stop being a human directory for

everyone and everything in your home.

Organizing your home

Designate a basket or drawer as your

household’s “lost and found” area.

Deposit any stray items like bobby

pins, sunglasses, earrings, etc. It’ll soon

become the first place family members

look for missing objects.

What did I do with that manual?

Have you added new appliances and

electronics to your home recently? Staple

the receipt and warranty to the instruction

manual and tape it to the bottom of the

item so it’s easy to find if you need to refer

to it. For portable items like cell phones

and MP3 players, store the manuals in an

accordion file by category.

Where’s the remote?

Use Velcro to attach the remote to the

side of the television set when

not in use and never waste time searching

for it again. Or, consider purchasing an

electronic remote finder that makes a

loud, distinctive sound to help you find it

(this also works for keys).

Where are my keys?

Choose a “home” for your keys and

get into the habit of always keeping

them in that spot. Hang them on a

designated hook or toss them in a

bowl. Leave a copy of your keys with

a trusted neighbour.

Everything needs a home

Whenever you bring a new item into your

home, immediately find a permanent

place for it to live. To help you determine

the best spot for it, ask yourself what else

is like it, and where (and how often) will

you use it. Store similar things together,

and store items near their place of use.

Items used daily should be placed in

the most accessible areas (within arm’s

reach), whereas seldom-used items can

be stored in out-of-the-way spaces. Keep

a label maker handy to label drawers,

shelves and containers so you don’t have

to rely on your memory when you need

to find something quickly.

Organizing your life

Time spent relaxing is not time wasted.

Give yourself permission to enjoy several

agenda-free days. Leave your e-mail and

cell phone behind and delight in some of

life’s simple pleasures without interruption.

This is especially crucial if you are self-

employed and your boss is a tyrant! We

can’t get very far in life on an empty fuel

tank; we have to get off the busy highway

once in awhile to refill it.

A place for everything & everything in its place

Hellen Buttigieg is a certified professional organizer, life coach, TV host, owner of We Organize U and author of the best-seller, Organizing Outside The Box. For tips on getting organized, visit weorganizeu.com and sign up for the free newsletter.


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CUSTOM BUILT HOMES, ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS.

COMPLETE DESIGN SERVICE

Quick Tips

RANDOMLY TUCKING things away

in spots that are convenient at the

moment just won’t do. If things don’t

have designated homes, they never get

put away properly, making them all but

impossible to find the next time they’re

needed. Find the right spot for everything

that comes into your home, share the

organizational tactics with your family

and stop being a human directory for

everyone and everything in your home.

Organizing your home

Designate a basket or drawer as your

household’s “lost and found” area.

Deposit any stray items like bobby

pins, sunglasses, earrings, etc. It’ll soon

become the first place family members

look for missing objects.

What did I do with that manual?

Have you added new appliances and

electronics to your home recently? Staple

the receipt and warranty to the instruction

manual and tape it to the bottom of the

item so it’s easy to find if you need to refer

to it. For portable items like cell phones

and MP3 players, store the manuals in an

accordion file by category.

Where’s the remote?

Use Velcro to attach the remote to the

side of the television set when

not in use and never waste time searching

for it again. Or, consider purchasing an

electronic remote finder that makes a

loud, distinctive sound to help you find it

(this also works for keys).

Where are my keys?

Choose a “home” for your keys and

get into the habit of always keeping

them in that spot. Hang them on a

designated hook or toss them in a

bowl. Leave a copy of your keys with

a trusted neighbour.

Everything needs a home

Whenever you bring a new item into your

home, immediately find a permanent

place for it to live. To help you determine

the best spot for it, ask yourself what else

is like it, and where (and how often) will

you use it. Store similar things together,

and store items near their place of use.

Items used daily should be placed in

the most accessible areas (within arm’s

reach), whereas seldom-used items can

be stored in out-of-the-way spaces. Keep

a label maker handy to label drawers,

shelves and containers so you don’t have

to rely on your memory when you need

to find something quickly.

Organizing your life

Time spent relaxing is not time wasted.

Give yourself permission to enjoy several

agenda-free days. Leave your e-mail and

cell phone behind and delight in some of

life’s simple pleasures without interruption.

This is especially crucial if you are self-

employed and your boss is a tyrant! We

can’t get very far in life on an empty fuel

tank; we have to get off the busy highway

once in awhile to refill it.

A place for everything & everything in its place

Hellen Buttigieg is a certified professional organizer, life coach, TV host, owner of We Organize U and author of the best-seller, Organizing Outside The Box. For tips on getting organized, visit weorganizeu.com and sign up for the free newsletter.

24 YPNEXTHOME.CA

Feature

HARWOOD DESIGN BUILDERS is celebrating its 10th year in the

Winnipeg marketplace and like any important juncture, it’s a time

for refl ection on goals accomplished while considering what lies

ahead and the means to get there.

Judging by its roster of industry awards in both Manitoba

and Canada over the last decade, Harwood’s track record is

impressive. The most recent recognition from the Manitoba

Home Builders’ Association (MHBA) includes four Gold awards

in the categories of whole house, basement and bathroom.

“We were very fortunate in most every category,” says Wayne

Sage, Harwood President and Certifi ed Master Renovator.

“During our 10 years, we’ve now won 16 MHBA Gold awards.”

No stranger to the SAMs, the awards bestowed by the

Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA), Harwood has

By Margaret Anne Fehr | Project pictures by Duality Photographic

THE POWEROF TEN

A Harwood Design-Builders’ Retrospective

The most recent recognition from the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association (MHBA) includes four Gold awards in the categories of whole house, basement and bathroom. “We were very fortunate in most every category,” says Wayne Sage, Harwood President and Certifi ed Master Renovator. “During our 10 years, we’ve now won 16 MHBA Gold awards.”

placed among the Top Five renovations projects in Canada and

will fi nd out the fi nal results come May, 2016 at the CHBA annual

convention in Kelowna, BC. “This will be our seventh and eighth

Top Five in Canada projects and having previously won ‘Best in

Canada’ in 2011,” says Wayne.

And at the local level, Harwood was singled out as winner

of the “Best Kitchen in Winnipeg” competition awarded by

CIAO magazine.

On a global scale, Harwood garnered the best of customer

service in 2015 with Houzz, a huge resource site for clients

and designers with over 10 million pictures of extraordinary

renovations, qualifying as the largest home renovation website

in North America. This award was based on customer feedback

and satisfaction results.

Wayne’s credentials in Harwood’s success is steeped in a

38 year construction history that has hi-lites including the

renovation and restoration of a 1940’s, 110 foot sailboat in

the Caribbean; renovation of a Vancouver heritage building

to a world class recording studio for Canada’s biggest rock

superstar; construction of timber frame homes along the coast


Feature

HARWOOD DESIGN BUILDERS is celebrating its 10th year in the

Winnipeg marketplace and like any important juncture, it’s a time

for refl ection on goals accomplished while considering what lies

ahead and the means to get there.

Judging by its roster of industry awards in both Manitoba

and Canada over the last decade, Harwood’s track record is

impressive. The most recent recognition from the Manitoba

Home Builders’ Association (MHBA) includes four Gold awards

in the categories of whole house, basement and bathroom.

“We were very fortunate in most every category,” says Wayne

Sage, Harwood President and Certifi ed Master Renovator.

“During our 10 years, we’ve now won 16 MHBA Gold awards.”

No stranger to the SAMs, the awards bestowed by the

Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA), Harwood has

By Margaret Anne Fehr | Project pictures by Duality Photographic

THE POWEROF TEN

A Harwood Design-Builders’ Retrospective

The most recent recognition from the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association (MHBA) includes four Gold awards in the categories of whole house, basement and bathroom. “We were very fortunate in most every category,” says Wayne Sage, Harwood President and Certifi ed Master Renovator. “During our 10 years, we’ve now won 16 MHBA Gold awards.”

placed among the Top Five renovations projects in Canada and

will fi nd out the fi nal results come May, 2016 at the CHBA annual

convention in Kelowna, BC. “This will be our seventh and eighth

Top Five in Canada projects and having previously won ‘Best in

Canada’ in 2011,” says Wayne.

And at the local level, Harwood was singled out as winner

of the “Best Kitchen in Winnipeg” competition awarded by

CIAO magazine.

On a global scale, Harwood garnered the best of customer

service in 2015 with Houzz, a huge resource site for clients

and designers with over 10 million pictures of extraordinary

renovations, qualifying as the largest home renovation website

in North America. This award was based on customer feedback

and satisfaction results.

Wayne’s credentials in Harwood’s success is steeped in a

38 year construction history that has hi-lites including the

renovation and restoration of a 1940’s, 110 foot sailboat in

the Caribbean; renovation of a Vancouver heritage building

to a world class recording studio for Canada’s biggest rock

superstar; construction of timber frame homes along the coast

26 YPNEXTHOME.CA

of B.C. featured in many publications; and a commission by the

University of Manitoba Department of Fisheries and Oceans to

design and construct a portable laboratory inside a shipping

container bound for the North Pole for scientifi c exploration.

In heading up the Harwood brand, Wayne knows the value

of surrounding himself with good people. “To keep up with the

demand, we’re bringing on another designer, Lanie Stewart, BID

PIDIM NICDQ BID, a very well-known designer in the Winnipeg

design community and a highly sought-after designer.” She will

work along with Genevieve Joyal BID who had been setting the

Harwood Design Builders standards of excellence

Wayne emphasizes that the Harwood design/build culture

means that everyone is part of the project delivery team

including the o� ce manager, estimators, designers and crew.

“We very much have a team approach to delivering our projects,

with everyone having a role to play in our success,” says Wayne.

“Our in-house tradesmen are all journeyman carpenters

committed to their craft and apprentices who we are training to

do things the Harwood way. There is no denying that the skill and

e� orts of these people has everything to do with our success.”

Wayne adds, “We really enjoy forging relationships with our

clients who stay friends for years to come and we are actually

doing second generation projects for the same families.”

LEFT

The Harwood Foundation, which Wayne is particularly proud of, continues to do good work with the primary focus of helping children live healthier, happier, more joyful lives in Manitoba. The Harwood Foundation has been set-up to help support smaller, local charities and causes that often have needs that may not be addressed by the bigger foundations. RIGHT

Wayne Sage is pictured getting the thumbs up from Mike Holmes at the international builders show where Harwood visits to get the latest and greatest products for their Winnipeg clients.

There is a price to be paid for success, however, and Wayne

o ers an apology to everyone in Winnipeg that the company

hasn’t been able to take care o . “We literally get four to fi ve

calls a day for our services, so booking at least six months is very

important especially for larger projects. As a company, Harwood

is committed to cautious, measured growth and that causes us

not to take on more than we can handle so that we can better

serve our customers.”

The Harwood Foundation, which Wayne is particularly

proud of, continues to do good work with the primary focus

of helping children live healthier, happier, more joyful lives in

Manitoba. The Harwood Foundation has been set-up to help

support smaller, local charities and causes that often have

needs that may not be addressed by the bigger foundations.

Most of the funds for the Harwood Foundation are acquired

by removing and selling the demolished and salvaged materials

from the homes the company works on. Other funds are

generated from Harwood’s annual charity golf tournament

as well as unsolicited donations.

Recently, Wayne presented a cheque to Margie Neilsen,

Executive Director of The Movement Centre of Manitoba.

Other organizations that Harwood supports are Keeping

Abreast Winnipeg, Ted’s Run for Literacy, The Manitoba

Lotteries Pink Ribbon Ladies Golf Classic For Hope and many

others listed on the Harwood Design Builders website at

www.harwoodbuilders.com

“ We really enjoy forging relationships with our clients who stay friends for years to come and we are actually doing second generation projects for the same families.” – Wayne Sage


of B.C. featured in many publications; and a commission by the

University of Manitoba Department of Fisheries and Oceans to

design and construct a portable laboratory inside a shipping

container bound for the North Pole for scientifi c exploration.

In heading up the Harwood brand, Wayne knows the value

of surrounding himself with good people. “To keep up with the

demand, we’re bringing on another designer, Lanie Stewart, BID

PIDIM NICDQ BID, a very well-known designer in the Winnipeg

design community and a highly sought-after designer.” She will

work along with Genevieve Joyal BID who had been setting the

Harwood Design Builders standards of excellence

Wayne emphasizes that the Harwood design/build culture

means that everyone is part of the project delivery team

including the o� ce manager, estimators, designers and crew.

“We very much have a team approach to delivering our projects,

with everyone having a role to play in our success,” says Wayne.

“Our in-house tradesmen are all journeyman carpenters

committed to their craft and apprentices who we are training to

do things the Harwood way. There is no denying that the skill and

e� orts of these people has everything to do with our success.”

Wayne adds, “We really enjoy forging relationships with our

clients who stay friends for years to come and we are actually

doing second generation projects for the same families.”

LEFT

The Harwood Foundation, which Wayne is particularly proud of, continues to do good work with the primary focus of helping children live healthier, happier, more joyful lives in Manitoba. The Harwood Foundation has been set-up to help support smaller, local charities and causes that often have needs that may not be addressed by the bigger foundations. RIGHT

Wayne Sage is pictured getting the thumbs up from Mike Holmes at the international builders show where Harwood visits to get the latest and greatest products for their Winnipeg clients.

There is a price to be paid for success, however, and Wayne

o ers an apology to everyone in Winnipeg that the company

hasn’t been able to take care o . “We literally get four to fi ve

calls a day for our services, so booking at least six months is very

important especially for larger projects. As a company, Harwood

is committed to cautious, measured growth and that causes us

not to take on more than we can handle so that we can better

serve our customers.”

The Harwood Foundation, which Wayne is particularly

proud of, continues to do good work with the primary focus

of helping children live healthier, happier, more joyful lives in

Manitoba. The Harwood Foundation has been set-up to help

support smaller, local charities and causes that often have

needs that may not be addressed by the bigger foundations.

Most of the funds for the Harwood Foundation are acquired

by removing and selling the demolished and salvaged materials

from the homes the company works on. Other funds are

generated from Harwood’s annual charity golf tournament

as well as unsolicited donations.

Recently, Wayne presented a cheque to Margie Neilsen,

Executive Director of The Movement Centre of Manitoba.

Other organizations that Harwood supports are Keeping

Abreast Winnipeg, Ted’s Run for Literacy, The Manitoba

Lotteries Pink Ribbon Ladies Golf Classic For Hope and many

others listed on the Harwood Design Builders website at

www.harwoodbuilders.com

“ We really enjoy forging relationships with our clients who stay friends for years to come and we are actually doing second generation projects for the same families.” – Wayne Sage

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Tips & Tricks

Deciding who to hireOnce you have interviewed renovators, checked their references and received written price quotes from those you are interested in hiring, it’s time to decide who will be doing your job.

Renovators should be

allowed adequate time

to prepare a bid for

your project, and you

must ensure that each

renovator is working

with the same plans and

specifications. For all but

the simplest projects,

you should expect the

renovator to present their

bid in person, so that they

can discuss each aspect

with you and answer any

question you may have.

Decide the importance of each aspect of your

evaluation. While overall price is important, it is only

one factor. Many homeowners who have successfully

completed major home renovations speak about the

importance of “peace of mind” — working with a

renovator they trusted and felt confident in.

If you have a particularly strong sense of

confidence in one of the renovators, they are

probably your best choice, even if their price is

not the lowest. In the end, you should choose

the renovator based on your sense of the overall

value they can provide to you.

Compare every aspect

of their bids — the

description of the work,

specifications (materials

and products), price and

allowances, deposit

and payment milestones,

project schedule

and any additional

recommendations or

ideas for your project.

Once you have met

with the renovators

who are bidding on

your job, you should

review each set of bid

documents carefully

before deciding who

to hire.

Courtesy of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association

Review the information

you collected during and

after your initial round of

renovator interviews —

your initial impressions of

each renovator, and what

their previous customers

had to say about them.

Tips & Tricks

Deciding who to hireOnce you have interviewed renovators, checked their references and received written price quotes from those you are interested in hiring, it’s time to decide who will be doing your job.

Renovators should be

allowed adequate time

to prepare a bid for

your project, and you

must ensure that each

renovator is working

with the same plans and

specifications. For all but

the simplest projects,

you should expect the

renovator to present their

bid in person, so that they

can discuss each aspect

with you and answer any

question you may have.

Decide the importance of each aspect of your

evaluation. While overall price is important, it is only

one factor. Many homeowners who have successfully

completed major home renovations speak about the

importance of “peace of mind” — working with a

renovator they trusted and felt confident in.

If you have a particularly strong sense of

confidence in one of the renovators, they are

probably your best choice, even if their price is

not the lowest. In the end, you should choose

the renovator based on your sense of the overall

value they can provide to you.

Compare every aspect

of their bids — the

description of the work,

specifications (materials

and products), price and

allowances, deposit

and payment milestones,

project schedule

and any additional

recommendations or

ideas for your project.

Once you have met

with the renovators

who are bidding on

your job, you should

review each set of bid

documents carefully

before deciding who

to hire.

Courtesy of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association

Review the information

you collected during and

after your initial round of

renovator interviews —

your initial impressions of

each renovator, and what

their previous customers

had to say about them.

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By Margaret Anne Fehr | Photography by Duality Photographic

OPEN CONCEPT ACHIEVED

ONE ‘LESS’ WALL IS DEFINITELY ‘MORE’

A HOME BUILT IN 2000 might not seem a prime candidate for

a transformative home renovation but a lot of stylistic changes

can happen over the course of 16 years.

That’s what Heather and Grant felt about their 1300 square

foot raised bungalow in Riverbend. “We were definitely debating

our ‘move-or-renovate’ options,” says Heather but factors like

keeping their two teenagers in the same school, trading their

park location for a tree-less new development along with the

rising cost of real estate made this couple elect to stay in the

community that was both friendly and familiar.

“We were clear on the fact that we wanted to have an open

concept but weren’t at all sure that our house could pull it off

structurally,” says Heather. “There was a dividing wall between the

kitchen and our living room/dining room but we never used the

space that way. It was just one big room where we watched TV.”

The couple realized they really needed some expert advice

and after a Google search they found Doreen Gauthier of Make it

Home at www.makeithome.ca. Grant said, “We liked her website

and liked that she had all the professional sub-contractors for the

job including carpenters, electricians and plumbers.”

“When I met Doreen, I just knew that she was the right

person,” says Heather. “It was about how she laid out the plans

step-by-step and how she quoted on the job. Once I met her, I

didn’t bother to call anyone else.”

Doreen’s first suggestion was to take down the dividing wall to

instantly create the open concept the couple were after. “This is

TOP RIGHT

The sleek sophisticated cabinet profile extends into the dining area with a built-in buffet and aluminum-framed frosted glass upper display unit.

LEFT

Taking down the non-load bearing wall allowed other features of the house to shine like the vaulted ceiling and the three-season sunroom and hot tub off the kitchen. “Taking down that wall really allowed the light to come through from the back to the front of the house,” says Grant.

BEFORE


Feature

By Margaret Anne Fehr | Photography by Duality Photographic

OPEN CONCEPT ACHIEVED

ONE ‘LESS’ WALL IS DEFINITELY ‘MORE’

A HOME BUILT IN 2000 might not seem a prime candidate for

a transformative home renovation but a lot of stylistic changes

can happen over the course of 16 years.

That’s what Heather and Grant felt about their 1300 square

foot raised bungalow in Riverbend. “We were definitely debating

our ‘move-or-renovate’ options,” says Heather but factors like

keeping their two teenagers in the same school, trading their

park location for a tree-less new development along with the

rising cost of real estate made this couple elect to stay in the

community that was both friendly and familiar.

“We were clear on the fact that we wanted to have an open

concept but weren’t at all sure that our house could pull it off

structurally,” says Heather. “There was a dividing wall between the

kitchen and our living room/dining room but we never used the

space that way. It was just one big room where we watched TV.”

The couple realized they really needed some expert advice

and after a Google search they found Doreen Gauthier of Make it

Home at www.makeithome.ca. Grant said, “We liked her website

and liked that she had all the professional sub-contractors for the

job including carpenters, electricians and plumbers.”

“When I met Doreen, I just knew that she was the right

person,” says Heather. “It was about how she laid out the plans

step-by-step and how she quoted on the job. Once I met her, I

didn’t bother to call anyone else.”

Doreen’s first suggestion was to take down the dividing wall to

instantly create the open concept the couple were after. “This is

TOP RIGHT

The sleek sophisticated cabinet profile extends into the dining area with a built-in buffet and aluminum-framed frosted glass upper display unit.

LEFT

Taking down the non-load bearing wall allowed other features of the house to shine like the vaulted ceiling and the three-season sunroom and hot tub off the kitchen. “Taking down that wall really allowed the light to come through from the back to the front of the house,” says Grant.

BEFORE

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a very common floor plan,” says Doreen. “A lot of people might

be surprised at how well that layout can be upgraded like we did

for Heather and Grant.”

Taking down the non-load bearing wall allowed other features

of the house to shine like the vaulted ceiling and the three-

season sunroom and hot tub off the kitchen. “Taking down that

wall really allowed the light to come through from the back to

the front of the house,” says Grant.

Details like the stippled ceiling were replaced with smooth

drywall and the kitchen cabinetry and island became the strong

focal points within the newly liberated space.

High-gloss acrylic cabinetry serves to unify the open kitchen

and coupled with stainless steel hardware, the effect is stunning.

“It’s a higher-end cabinetry that features slab doors called SoHo

with a sturdy MDF core that will maintain its profile and will not

be subject to warping,” says Doreen.

The cabinets have been designed as functional stations

“ We were clear on the fact that we wanted to have an open concept but weren’t at all sure that our house could pull it off structurally,” says Heather.

LEFT

The couple was especially pleased with the central island, a feature they didn’t have in their former kitchen. The island is 9’ long by 3’ wide and can comfortably seat this family of four.

BOTTOM

Both the island and countertops are appointed with 3 cm quartz surfaces, in a neutral cement-tone called Portland.

with a computer niche established for doing homework and

video-game playing. Tucked away in the lower cabinets, the

CPU and printer are out of sight, maintaining a seamless,

clutter-free look.

A series of full-size pantries increase the storage capacity in

the kitchen with shallow cabinets that keep foodstuffs visible

and easy to access.


a very common floor plan,” says Doreen. “A lot of people might

be surprised at how well that layout can be upgraded like we did

for Heather and Grant.”

Taking down the non-load bearing wall allowed other features

of the house to shine like the vaulted ceiling and the three-

season sunroom and hot tub off the kitchen. “Taking down that

wall really allowed the light to come through from the back to

the front of the house,” says Grant.

Details like the stippled ceiling were replaced with smooth

drywall and the kitchen cabinetry and island became the strong

focal points within the newly liberated space.

High-gloss acrylic cabinetry serves to unify the open kitchen

and coupled with stainless steel hardware, the effect is stunning.

“It’s a higher-end cabinetry that features slab doors called SoHo

with a sturdy MDF core that will maintain its profile and will not

be subject to warping,” says Doreen.

The cabinets have been designed as functional stations

“ We were clear on the fact that we wanted to have an open concept but weren’t at all sure that our house could pull it off structurally,” says Heather.

LEFT

The couple was especially pleased with the central island, a feature they didn’t have in their former kitchen. The island is 9’ long by 3’ wide and can comfortably seat this family of four.

BOTTOM

Both the island and countertops are appointed with 3 cm quartz surfaces, in a neutral cement-tone called Portland.

with a computer niche established for doing homework and

video-game playing. Tucked away in the lower cabinets, the

CPU and printer are out of sight, maintaining a seamless,

clutter-free look.

A series of full-size pantries increase the storage capacity in

the kitchen with shallow cabinets that keep foodstuffs visible

and easy to access.

38 YPNEXTHOME.CA

The couple was especially pleased with the central island,

a feature they didn’t have in their former kitchen. The island

is 9’ long by 3’ wide and can comfortably seat this family of

four. Both the island and countertops are appointed with 3 cm

quartz surfaces, in a neutral cement-tone called Portland.

The sleek sophisticated cabinet profile extends into the dining

area with a built-in buffet and aluminum-framed frosted glass

upper display unit. “We never used the previous dining room

when the wall was in place,” says Heather.

On a roll with the kitchen renovation, Heather and Grant

decided that the main bathroom could use a similar upgrade. The

original layout was retained and a luxurious soaker tub and brand

new porcelain tile in Petrified Wood pattern adds textural interest.

“The bathtub tile dimensions are 12” by 24” and the floor is set in

plank-style, a very popular trend right now, “says Doreen.

Heather sums up, “It was great working with Doreen and I

miss her already! She was very honest with the breakdown of

her quote. You knew where you were at all times. If at any time

we were unsure of something, she offered ideas, got more

samples and made sure it was right.”

Grant chimes in, “Everything was dealt with, and not only that,

it was all completed a week earlier than projected, and that’s

pretty much unheard of!”

For more details on Make It Home Ltd, visit www.makeithome.ca

or call (204) 290-8113.

TOP

The cabinets have been designed as functional stations with a computer niche established for doing homework and video-game playing. Tucked away in the lower cabinets, the CPU and printer are out of sight, maintaining a seamless, clutter-free look.

RIGHT

On a roll with the kitchen renovation, Heather and Grant decided that the main bathroom could use a similar upgrade. The original layout was retained and a luxurious soaker tub and brand new porcelain tile in Petrified Wood pattern adds textural interest.


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The couple was especially pleased with the central island,

a feature they didn’t have in their former kitchen. The island

is 9’ long by 3’ wide and can comfortably seat this family of

four. Both the island and countertops are appointed with 3 cm

quartz surfaces, in a neutral cement-tone called Portland.

The sleek sophisticated cabinet profile extends into the dining

area with a built-in buffet and aluminum-framed frosted glass

upper display unit. “We never used the previous dining room

when the wall was in place,” says Heather.

On a roll with the kitchen renovation, Heather and Grant

decided that the main bathroom could use a similar upgrade. The

original layout was retained and a luxurious soaker tub and brand

new porcelain tile in Petrified Wood pattern adds textural interest.

“The bathtub tile dimensions are 12” by 24” and the floor is set in

plank-style, a very popular trend right now, “says Doreen.

Heather sums up, “It was great working with Doreen and I

miss her already! She was very honest with the breakdown of

her quote. You knew where you were at all times. If at any time

we were unsure of something, she offered ideas, got more

samples and made sure it was right.”

Grant chimes in, “Everything was dealt with, and not only that,

it was all completed a week earlier than projected, and that’s

pretty much unheard of!”

For more details on Make It Home Ltd, visit www.makeithome.ca

or call (204) 290-8113.

TOP

The cabinets have been designed as functional stations with a computer niche established for doing homework and video-game playing. Tucked away in the lower cabinets, the CPU and printer are out of sight, maintaining a seamless, clutter-free look.

RIGHT

On a roll with the kitchen renovation, Heather and Grant decided that the main bathroom could use a similar upgrade. The original layout was retained and a luxurious soaker tub and brand new porcelain tile in Petrified Wood pattern adds textural interest.

Feature

BY NOW, MOST HAVE HEARD THAT THE MANITOBA government made big

changes to the lawn care industry last year. To call it a pesticide ban is not

at all accurate but it does get attention and headlines. More accurately,

synthetic chemical pesticides, most notably 2-4D (aka Par 3), have been

banned from use on lawns in Manitoba. Many other synthetic chemical

pesticides were also included in the ban. One chemical pesticide, FIESTA, is

still permitted for use under the new restrictions. While FIESTA is a naturally

derived, 100% safe product for people, pets, and the environment, it must

still be classified as a pesticide in order to be controlled under the Federal

Pesticide Act.

Spring of 2015 saw every lawn care company and every retail store

selling exclusively FIESTA weed control under one brand name or another.

FIESTA is the commercial, professional grade product used by the lawn care

industry. Weed B Gon, and variants of Weed B Gon, available to consumers

on store shelves, is the weaker, more diluted, consumer version of FIESTA.

Many things became evident last season. It became clear that weed

control products sold on store shelves were not only more expensive,

but did little to control weeds with abundant and

frequent applications at great expense in both money

and time. What also became evident is that prices

and packages offered by lawn care companies were

more expensive and offered a range of weed control

services that were all over the map; an indication that

few, if any, knew what they were doing. This spring,

one can already see clear indications of this in the

fact that many companies have radically altered their

lawn care programs yet again.

It was obvious which companies got the

formulation for FIESTA right and which ones didn’t.

FIESTA must be applied at very strict concentrations

and high volumes in order to be effective. Most

companies that used half ton trucks to apply

the old, now restricted pesticides, are no longer

equipped to properly apply FIESTA in the volumes

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Designer Advice

Side table» An easy addition, a simple side table

or stool placed next to a vanity or

tub invites you to sit while drawing

a bath, chat with family or a friend

while getting ready for an evening

out, or perch a good book and a glass

of wine.

» If you’re worried about moisture

damage, a ceramic indoor/outdoor

stool is a perfect choice to resist the

dampness, with endless options for

colour or pattern (or classic black for

a punch of drama). Plus, in summer

when you spend more time on your

balcony and less time in a hot bath,

this stool can move outdoors as a

compact extra seat.

» I often use wood stools in bath spaces

(including in my own recent bath

renovation!), as the organic texture

adds a sense of warmth sometimes

missing in spaces dominated by stone

and glass. Look for a petite form

which can tuck away when not in use

to save space.

Chair» Similar to a stool, a chair placed in the

bathroom helps tie the space back to

other areas of your home, with the

added benefi t of providing the perfect

place to drape clothing or a towel.

» Choosing a transparent plastic,

polished aluminum, clean white or an

By Yanic Simard

THE FULLY FURNISHED

bathroom

Want that peaceful spa atmosphere in your home? Modern furnishings and

minimalist design are a good starting point for a blissful bathroom. However,

when we go too clean with our ensuite treatment, sometimes the space can begin to feel less calming and more

clinical. With these tips for introducing inviting furnishings, you can add a little

warmth to your washroom space and rediscover true relaxation.

open shape (like a classic bentwood

bistro chair) will help keep the look

light and airy. As with stools, choosing

an outdoor-friendly design will ensure

the piece can handle a little ambient

moisture, and many outdoor options

come in powder-coated metal or

tinted acrylic for a hint of colour.

» If you have room, a small sofa, club

chair or chaise creates a look of true

Yanic Simard is New Condo Guide’s design editor, principal designer of award-winning Toronto Interior Design Group (tidg.ca), and regular guest expert on City’s Cityline.

luxury, dramatically blurring the lines

between spaces and evoking the

atmosphere of an elite spa.

Cart» A multi-layered cart is an excellent

place to store toiletries and other

bathroom essentials in a way that’s

both beautiful and convenient. It’s

another design-approved idea I put

to the test in my own home! A cart

can easily move out of the way or

pull closer to the vanity, and perches

perfectly under a window or in a

corner without blocking elbow room

like a full-height cabinet would.

» Use simple jars, drinking glasses or

open vases to store items like cotton

swabs and toothbrushes, and baskets

or boxes for items you want hidden,

with space left for rolled towels and

an occasional fresh bouquet.

» To get that unexpected charm, skip

the “bathroom carts,” opting instead

for a metal bar cart (especially

a vintage fi nd) or a well-sealed

butcher-block kitchen cart and boldly

repurposing it.

Chest» If you have room for nothing else,

you can always create a furnished

look in your bathroom by replacing a

minimal or built-in vanity cabinet with

a chest of drawers or vintage console.

» Since a sink can be installed in virtually

any furniture piece with the right

height and basic structural shape,

think outside the box for items that

can work, such as a writing desk or old

wine barrel (with an added stone top).

Just ask the shop to hold the item

while you confer with your plumber!

» Look to places like Habitat for

Humanity ReStore or other second-

hand stores for furniture pieces

with a story that just need a little

refinishing (which you can then have

applied in the form of a bathroom-

friendly paint or sealer) rather than

extravagant antiques.


Designer Advice

Side table» An easy addition, a simple side table

or stool placed next to a vanity or

tub invites you to sit while drawing

a bath, chat with family or a friend

while getting ready for an evening

out, or perch a good book and a glass

of wine.

» If you’re worried about moisture

damage, a ceramic indoor/outdoor

stool is a perfect choice to resist the

dampness, with endless options for

colour or pattern (or classic black for

a punch of drama). Plus, in summer

when you spend more time on your

balcony and less time in a hot bath,

this stool can move outdoors as a

compact extra seat.

» I often use wood stools in bath spaces

(including in my own recent bath

renovation!), as the organic texture

adds a sense of warmth sometimes

missing in spaces dominated by stone

and glass. Look for a petite form

which can tuck away when not in use

to save space.

Chair» Similar to a stool, a chair placed in the

bathroom helps tie the space back to

other areas of your home, with the

added benefi t of providing the perfect

place to drape clothing or a towel.

» Choosing a transparent plastic,

polished aluminum, clean white or an

By Yanic Simard

THE FULLY FURNISHED

bathroom

Want that peaceful spa atmosphere in your home? Modern furnishings and

minimalist design are a good starting point for a blissful bathroom. However,

when we go too clean with our ensuite treatment, sometimes the space can begin to feel less calming and more

clinical. With these tips for introducing inviting furnishings, you can add a little

warmth to your washroom space and rediscover true relaxation.

open shape (like a classic bentwood

bistro chair) will help keep the look

light and airy. As with stools, choosing

an outdoor-friendly design will ensure

the piece can handle a little ambient

moisture, and many outdoor options

come in powder-coated metal or

tinted acrylic for a hint of colour.

» If you have room, a small sofa, club

chair or chaise creates a look of true

Yanic Simard is New Condo Guide’s design editor, principal designer of award-winning Toronto Interior Design Group (tidg.ca), and regular guest expert on City’s Cityline.

luxury, dramatically blurring the lines

between spaces and evoking the

atmosphere of an elite spa.

Cart» A multi-layered cart is an excellent

place to store toiletries and other

bathroom essentials in a way that’s

both beautiful and convenient. It’s

another design-approved idea I put

to the test in my own home! A cart

can easily move out of the way or

pull closer to the vanity, and perches

perfectly under a window or in a

corner without blocking elbow room

like a full-height cabinet would.

» Use simple jars, drinking glasses or

open vases to store items like cotton

swabs and toothbrushes, and baskets

or boxes for items you want hidden,

with space left for rolled towels and

an occasional fresh bouquet.

» To get that unexpected charm, skip

the “bathroom carts,” opting instead

for a metal bar cart (especially

a vintage fi nd) or a well-sealed

butcher-block kitchen cart and boldly

repurposing it.

Chest» If you have room for nothing else,

you can always create a furnished

look in your bathroom by replacing a

minimal or built-in vanity cabinet with

a chest of drawers or vintage console.

» Since a sink can be installed in virtually

any furniture piece with the right

height and basic structural shape,

think outside the box for items that

can work, such as a writing desk or old

wine barrel (with an added stone top).

Just ask the shop to hold the item

while you confer with your plumber!

» Look to places like Habitat for

Humanity ReStore or other second-

hand stores for furniture pieces

with a story that just need a little

refinishing (which you can then have

applied in the form of a bathroom-

friendly paint or sealer) rather than

extravagant antiques.

48 YPNEXTHOME.CA

Lumon CanadaRetractable glass sunroom

gives homeowners maximum comfort and flexibility

Feature

AFTER THE LONG WINTER SEASON, many

Manitobans are itching to get outside. But

often they find that rain, wind, and bugs

prevent them from truly enjoying the

warmer seasons on their patio.

One way to combat the worst that

weather throws your way is a retractable

glass sunroom from Lumon, a global

company that specializes in versatile

sunroom products for detached homes,

condos, and high-rise buildings.

“Retractable glass is one of our

signature products,” says Kazwel By Charlie Greer

Levandoski, a local Lumon sales

consultant. “Especially when combined

with a natural light patio cover, the glass

gives customers a chance to control their

level of comfort outdoors.”

One such sunroom was recently

constructed on a rural property just

outside of Winnipeg. The 15-year-old

house faces southwest on the property,

with a patio space overlooking a newly

installed swimming pool. The patio was

intensely hot and full of mosquitoes

during the summertime, which meant

that the family rarely spent time outdoors.

The parents were also concerned about

the safety of their two young sons playing

next to the pool. They concluded that a

three-season screened sunroom was the

best solution to all of these issues.

“It’s our largest sunroom ever,” says

Kazwel, “measuring 64 feet wide and

20 feet deep. And not only does it address

all of the parents’ concerns, but our

customers have said that the room has

essentially become a spacious addition

to their home.”

The couple specified that they wanted

a wraparound structure, but left the final

design up to Lumon. “We work closely

with customers to make sure that we’re

coming up with a design that really

works for their needs,” says Kazwel. “In

this situation, we recommended the

retractable sliding glass solution.”

The design allows for maximum

flexibility. The tempered glass panels of

the sunroom slide behind one another

on a track, allowing the space to be

opened up entirely when conditions are

favourable. “It converts from a three-

season room to a wide open screen area

in a matter of minutes,” says Kazwel. “So

when the kids are running in and out of

the pool, the couple can have the glass

wide open.”

The sunroom also features a natural

light patio cover that blocks 75% of

the UV rays while still letting in the

sunshine. The patio cover manages

the heat problem without losing the

brightness that people crave in their

outdoor living spaces.

“Our customers are really satisfied with

the solution that they received,” Kazwel

says. “They can look forward to three

seasons of comfort and relaxation

every year.”

Customers can rely on the durability

that Lumon sunrooms provide. Their

natural light patio covers have a warranty

of 30 years, with a guarantee that they

will not discolour or deteriorate over

time. The structure is made of powder-

coated aluminum, so rust will never affect

its longevity, and the company offers a 10

year warranty to back that up. The glass

panels have a five year warranty.

For city dwellers, Lumon also offers

condo owners a full slate of retractable

balcony glass systems that are specifically

designed for condo balconies. Lumon’s

“It’s our largest sunroom ever,” says Kazwel, “measuring 64 feet wide and 20 feet deep. And not only does it address all of the parents’ concerns, but our customers have said that the room has essentially become a spacious addition to their home.”


Lumon CanadaRetractable glass sunroom

gives homeowners maximum comfort and flexibility

Feature

AFTER THE LONG WINTER SEASON, many

Manitobans are itching to get outside. But

often they find that rain, wind, and bugs

prevent them from truly enjoying the

warmer seasons on their patio.

One way to combat the worst that

weather throws your way is a retractable

glass sunroom from Lumon, a global

company that specializes in versatile

sunroom products for detached homes,

condos, and high-rise buildings.

“Retractable glass is one of our

signature products,” says Kazwel By Charlie Greer

Levandoski, a local Lumon sales

consultant. “Especially when combined

with a natural light patio cover, the glass

gives customers a chance to control their

level of comfort outdoors.”

One such sunroom was recently

constructed on a rural property just

outside of Winnipeg. The 15-year-old

house faces southwest on the property,

with a patio space overlooking a newly

installed swimming pool. The patio was

intensely hot and full of mosquitoes

during the summertime, which meant

that the family rarely spent time outdoors.

The parents were also concerned about

the safety of their two young sons playing

next to the pool. They concluded that a

three-season screened sunroom was the

best solution to all of these issues.

“It’s our largest sunroom ever,” says

Kazwel, “measuring 64 feet wide and

20 feet deep. And not only does it address

all of the parents’ concerns, but our

customers have said that the room has

essentially become a spacious addition

to their home.”

The couple specified that they wanted

a wraparound structure, but left the final

design up to Lumon. “We work closely

with customers to make sure that we’re

coming up with a design that really

works for their needs,” says Kazwel. “In

this situation, we recommended the

retractable sliding glass solution.”

The design allows for maximum

flexibility. The tempered glass panels of

the sunroom slide behind one another

on a track, allowing the space to be

opened up entirely when conditions are

favourable. “It converts from a three-

season room to a wide open screen area

in a matter of minutes,” says Kazwel. “So

when the kids are running in and out of

the pool, the couple can have the glass

wide open.”

The sunroom also features a natural

light patio cover that blocks 75% of

the UV rays while still letting in the

sunshine. The patio cover manages

the heat problem without losing the

brightness that people crave in their

outdoor living spaces.

“Our customers are really satisfied with

the solution that they received,” Kazwel

says. “They can look forward to three

seasons of comfort and relaxation

every year.”

Customers can rely on the durability

that Lumon sunrooms provide. Their

natural light patio covers have a warranty

of 30 years, with a guarantee that they

will not discolour or deteriorate over

time. The structure is made of powder-

coated aluminum, so rust will never affect

its longevity, and the company offers a 10

year warranty to back that up. The glass

panels have a five year warranty.

For city dwellers, Lumon also offers

condo owners a full slate of retractable

balcony glass systems that are specifically

designed for condo balconies. Lumon’s

“It’s our largest sunroom ever,” says Kazwel, “measuring 64 feet wide and 20 feet deep. And not only does it address all of the parents’ concerns, but our customers have said that the room has essentially become a spacious addition to their home.”

50 YPNEXTHOME.CA

Not the weather. You should control your patio.

Find out more about our sunrooms, patio covers, and sliding glass wall systems at www.lumon.com.

glass is the only balcony enclosure option

on the market that meets zoning and

construction regulations for condos,

making it easier for owners to receive

approval from their condo board. Lumon

works with condo owners at every step in

the process, from information evenings

through to the installation.

Lumon’s glass systems for residential

homes and condos also have blind and

screen options to deal with the heat

and mosquitoes.

For all of their products, whether for

detached homes, condos, or high-rise

buildings, Lumon prides itself on quality

design and customization to ensure

each outdoor living space suits every

homeowner’s unique style and needs.

Their local consultants, Kazwel

Levandoski and Joe Blacker, are happy

to provide free estimates to potential

customers, and the company can also

draw up 3D design plans of the outdoor

living space to help people visualize

many different options.

More details can be found at

www.lumon.ca.

Now in combination with retractable glass panels, the Lumon line offers even more flexibility in providing outdoor living solutions to maximize outdoor enjoyment.

The design allows for maximum flexibility. The tempered glass panels of the sunroom slide behind one another on a track, allowing the space to be opened up entirely when conditions are favourable. “It converts from a three-season room to a wide open screen area in a matter of minutes,” says Kazwel. “So when the kids are running in and out of the pool, the couple can have the glass wide open.”

Not the weather. You should control your patio.

Find out more about our sunrooms, patio covers, and sliding glass wall systems at www.lumon.com.

glass is the only balcony enclosure option

on the market that meets zoning and

construction regulations for condos,

making it easier for owners to receive

approval from their condo board. Lumon

works with condo owners at every step in

the process, from information evenings

through to the installation.

Lumon’s glass systems for residential

homes and condos also have blind and

screen options to deal with the heat

and mosquitoes.

For all of their products, whether for

detached homes, condos, or high-rise

buildings, Lumon prides itself on quality

design and customization to ensure

each outdoor living space suits every

homeowner’s unique style and needs.

Their local consultants, Kazwel

Levandoski and Joe Blacker, are happy

to provide free estimates to potential

customers, and the company can also

draw up 3D design plans of the outdoor

living space to help people visualize

many different options.

More details can be found at

www.lumon.ca.

Now in combination with retractable glass panels, the Lumon line offers even more flexibility in providing outdoor living solutions to maximize outdoor enjoyment.

The design allows for maximum flexibility. The tempered glass panels of the sunroom slide behind one another on a track, allowing the space to be opened up entirely when conditions are favourable. “It converts from a three-season room to a wide open screen area in a matter of minutes,” says Kazwel. “So when the kids are running in and out of the pool, the couple can have the glass wide open.”

52 YPNEXTHOME.CA

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By Lynn Fenwick B.I.D. | Photography by Duality Photography

THE SECRETS OF MASTER SUITE DESIGN

The hectic world of today is

creating a need for a different type

of living space in our homes. One

that allows us to retreat from our

fast pace of living to a personal

haven of tranquility that embraces

calm, defines our inner being,

pampers us and invites us to take

a “time out.” Such a space is the

master bedroom, now evolving

into the master suite.

A master suite is yours to create

from whatever you can imagine

to reflect your inner self. Do what

you wish in this inner sanctum,

but here are a few guidelines for

you to ponder…

SUITEheaven

The Sleeping Zone. Note the cache area in the nightstand to hide phones while they are charging.

» Beyond the bed, you will

require something to put a

cup of tea or book on.

» A light source beside the

bed is essential.

» A bench at the end of the

bed is great for laying the

bedspread or for sitting to

put on shoes.

» The rest of the furniture,

such as dressers or

armoires, is optional,

depending on the amount

of room available in the

closet for storage. If you

are thinking of purchasing

a matching bedroom

suite, think again. You may

not need all your pieces

to ‘match.’ Although it is

a little more difficult to

select furniture that blends

together, it creates more

interest.

» Above all, the sleeping

zone must be restful. Calm

colours are a good choice.

Neutrals or monochromatic

schemes are appropriate

(a monochromatic colour

scheme is the use of one

colour in various tones).

» Texture creates mood.

Luxurious fabrics that add

texture, such as velvet,

silk, chenille or ultra

suede, will add weight to

the room and enhance

elegance. Sheer fabrics can

add drama if used in deep

colours, but usually they

make a room feel ‘airy.’

» Decorative pillows add

luxury to the bed and

function as support when

sitting up in bed.

Sleeping zone


Show Home

By Lynn Fenwick B.I.D. | Photography by Duality Photography

THE SECRETS OF MASTER SUITE DESIGN

The hectic world of today is

creating a need for a different type

of living space in our homes. One

that allows us to retreat from our

fast pace of living to a personal

haven of tranquility that embraces

calm, defines our inner being,

pampers us and invites us to take

a “time out.” Such a space is the

master bedroom, now evolving

into the master suite.

A master suite is yours to create

from whatever you can imagine

to reflect your inner self. Do what

you wish in this inner sanctum,

but here are a few guidelines for

you to ponder…

SUITEheaven

The Sleeping Zone. Note the cache area in the nightstand to hide phones while they are charging.

» Beyond the bed, you will

require something to put a

cup of tea or book on.

» A light source beside the

bed is essential.

» A bench at the end of the

bed is great for laying the

bedspread or for sitting to

put on shoes.

» The rest of the furniture,

such as dressers or

armoires, is optional,

depending on the amount

of room available in the

closet for storage. If you

are thinking of purchasing

a matching bedroom

suite, think again. You may

not need all your pieces

to ‘match.’ Although it is

a little more difficult to

select furniture that blends

together, it creates more

interest.

» Above all, the sleeping

zone must be restful. Calm

colours are a good choice.

Neutrals or monochromatic

schemes are appropriate

(a monochromatic colour

scheme is the use of one

colour in various tones).

» Texture creates mood.

Luxurious fabrics that add

texture, such as velvet,

silk, chenille or ultra

suede, will add weight to

the room and enhance

elegance. Sheer fabrics can

add drama if used in deep

colours, but usually they

make a room feel ‘airy.’

» Decorative pillows add

luxury to the bed and

function as support when

sitting up in bed.

Sleeping zone

The dressing zone

Bathing zoneLuxury and pampering are the main agendas for the ensuite.

» The look is luxury, with the use of tiles and natural stones

like marble, granite and even natural pebble stone.

» A soaker or jetted tub is a must for the en suite if you are

someone who likes to bathe. Take luxury one more step

with a tub with room for two. The improved whirlpool tubs

offer hydrotherapy, air jets, and Chroma therapy as well as

aromatherapy and heat therapy.

» If showers are your preference, there are many prefabricated

options available, from the standard to the very elaborate. If

you choose to customize your shower, there is very little to

limit you besides your imagination and your budget. Check

your local plumbing supply store for rain shower heads,

body sprays and showers that could include steam and light

therapy.

» The variety of bathroom countertops and basins is

remarkable. Granite, marble, concrete and even glass are

some of the most popular for both countertop and basin

materials. Basins can be under mounted, semi-flush or on

the counter. Faucets can be mounted on the sink, on the

counter and out of the wall.

» Two vanities allow for personalized height adjustment.

» Separate rooms for the toilet or separate his and her toilet

areas are other options.

» Walk-in closets are very retreat friendly.

» Closet organization is a key factor to tranquility. If everything

has its place, it is more likely it will go back to that place.

Remember to use the closet wisely. Hang shirts and pants

on rods placed on top of each other and full length clothing

in one area. Place shoes and purses in their own individual

cubbies and sweaters on open shelves or wire roll-out

shelves.

» A full length mirror is a great idea for this area. If you are short

on room, why not incorporate it into your closet door?

» The dressing area could contain small drawers with adjustable

compartments lined with velvet for jewelry and small pegs to

keep necklaces in line.

» A table in this area would allow for laying out accessories

or ties.

» This area may contain a chair for donning or doffing shoes.

» Hooks are great for fast changes (and hooks usually keep the

chair clear for sitting).The Dressing Zone. Note the automated clothes racks for extra efficiency.

The Showering Zone. This steam shower comes complete with rain shower head, personal shower, built in niches for all your showering needs and heated towel racks so you can avoid a chill.

Lounge zoneThis area is for reading,

watching television, or just

enjoying a fabulous view.

» If you have the space, a

chaise is just the piece of

furniture to invite you in

and embrace you for the

afternoon. If all you can fit

is a chair, just curl up in it.

Both options will need a

table to put your cup of tea

and a light to read by.

» The TV has become a

standard feature in the

bedroom. Why not recess

it into a wall or mount it on

a wall bracket? If you are

looking to invest in a new

TV, a flat screen will leave

the room feeling spacious.

» A fireplace is a great

investment for those cold

winter evenings. There

are an incredible number

of interesting designs in

gas fireplaces, from the

traditional to contemporary.

If you don’t want to break

the budget, the choices

in realistic looking electric

fireplaces are exceptional.

Remember that a fireplace

demands attention. It will

act as a secondary focal

point in the room, the bed

usually being the primary

focal point.

» Bookshelves and hidden

storage units are good

investments. They help

keep the books, DVD’s and

memorabilia organized.

» Why do you have to go to

a hotel to ‘get away from it

all?’ Install a small counter

with some upper storage

and a bar fridge.

» A writing desk may

inspire creativity. The tall towers create personal space and give ample room for storage.

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IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

The Bedroom background – the walls, the ceiling, the floor

and the windows – all contribute to the ambiance of the

room. Keeping the colours warm and soothing and varying the

textures will allow the room to feel spacious, but comforting.

Contrasting too many colours on various surfaces will shrink the

space and can create a feeling of uneasiness.

A variety of lighting is very important in any bedroom.

Consider having enough task lighting and optional lighting for

creating mood. The room might be lighted with skylights, wall

sconces, and pendant lights and for mood lighting, maybe a

chandelier. Don’t forget candles for instant ambiance.

Limit the amount of accessories you use. Artwork should

be placed in a few key places. Limit the use of family pictures

to a few on night stands or bookcases. Remember: Less is

more. Clutter reduces calm.

Most importantly, personalize the space to reflect what

is important to you. Create your own luxurious retreat. No

matter what your style, or your budget, you are the master of

your master suite.

The Lounging Zone has a television that is hidden in the bulkhead. A press of the button and your TV disappears!

All the privacy and storage a separate toilet room should have.


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IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

The Bedroom background – the walls, the ceiling, the floor

and the windows – all contribute to the ambiance of the

room. Keeping the colours warm and soothing and varying the

textures will allow the room to feel spacious, but comforting.

Contrasting too many colours on various surfaces will shrink the

space and can create a feeling of uneasiness.

A variety of lighting is very important in any bedroom.

Consider having enough task lighting and optional lighting for

creating mood. The room might be lighted with skylights, wall

sconces, and pendant lights and for mood lighting, maybe a

chandelier. Don’t forget candles for instant ambiance.

Limit the amount of accessories you use. Artwork should

be placed in a few key places. Limit the use of family pictures

to a few on night stands or bookcases. Remember: Less is

more. Clutter reduces calm.

Most importantly, personalize the space to reflect what

is important to you. Create your own luxurious retreat. No

matter what your style, or your budget, you are the master of

your master suite.

The Lounging Zone has a television that is hidden in the bulkhead. A press of the button and your TV disappears!

All the privacy and storage a separate toilet room should have.

58 YPNEXTHOME.CA

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URBAN TRENDS

Take your next renovation project

outside of the norm and into the

exceptional. All you have to do is

incorporate one of these fabulously

unexpected hearth products into your

next interior design or landscaping

project. They defy convention and

help give you an eye popping design.

All products are available at FLAME & COMFORT,

318 Logan Avenue, Winnipeg

STÛV 30 WOOD STOVE

Take a gander at the

revolutionary Stuv 30 wood

stove and you will be sure to

find a superior high efficiency

heater that is extremely stylish

and unique. There are three

30 models to suit your needs,

with three rotating doors

that you can swivel to suit

your mood: a glass door for

optimum viewing area, an

open door to enhance the

ambiance, or to a closed door

for a subtle focal point.

TOWN AND COUNTRY WS54 INDOOR/OUTDOOR GAS FIREPLACE

Choose the Extraordinary with the WS54

linear Indoor/Outdoor gas fireplace from

Town and Country Fireplaces. It showcases

innovative features such as the Design-A-

Fire modular system and an overhead LED

interior lighting system and it is compatible

with Smart Home technology. Its interior

viewing area has an expansive widescreen

disappearing glass and integrates a Micro-

Mesh safety screen inside your home for

safety. For the exterior of your home, this

fireplace features cool glass technology,

and is framed by a 316 Marine Grade

Stainless Steel exterior surround. This is the

benchmark for luxurious design and styling.

DIMPLEX LINWOOD MANTLE PACKAGE

This striking contemporary mantle will add pizzazz to

your home or office. The mantle incorporates a sleek and

modern design detail in a Rift Grey finish, which highlights

one of four very functional, but beautiful 33” Dimplex

fireplaces, two of which are the brand new Multi-Fire XD

electric fireboxes. They include the Comfort$aver™ heating

system and the gWave™ gesture recognition technology.

OUTDOOR GREAT ROOMS THE WAVE OUTDOOR FIRE PIT

The brand new Wave fire pit from

The Outdoor Great Room Co. is a

‘cut above’ other gas fire pits. The

sparkle and glitter of the 3 three

black interwoven tube burners,

suspended over a bed of onyx fire

glass bead, shine above the durable

polished Midnight Mist Supercast

top, stucco base and textured

aluminum accent leg.

TOWN AND COUNTRY HELIFIRE 360

Extra! Extra! Read all about this extraordinary natural gas fireplace from Town and

Country Fireplaces! The ingenious new Helifire will add a ‘Wow factor’ to your

residential or commercial space. Catch everyone’s eye with the fireplace that can

be installed in any direction within 360 degrees... horizontal, vertical, or anywhere in

between. It’s all stainless steel construction and innovative firebox design means that

you can also install it inside a room, outside the house or in between... as an indoor/

outdoor see-through fireplace. The possibilities are as broad as your imagination!

HEAT-&-GLO EVEREST FIREPLACE WITH ATLAS CAST MANTLE

Put a twist on the traditional and

incorporate the vertical portrait

style Everest gas fireplace from

Heat-&-Glo into your home. You

will create a show stopper by

framing it with the sophisticated

Atlas cast surround.


Tips & Tricks

URBAN TRENDS

Take your next renovation project

outside of the norm and into the

exceptional. All you have to do is

incorporate one of these fabulously

unexpected hearth products into your

next interior design or landscaping

project. They defy convention and

help give you an eye popping design.

All products are available at FLAME & COMFORT,

318 Logan Avenue, Winnipeg

STÛV 30 WOOD STOVE

Take a gander at the

revolutionary Stuv 30 wood

stove and you will be sure to

find a superior high efficiency

heater that is extremely stylish

and unique. There are three

30 models to suit your needs,

with three rotating doors

that you can swivel to suit

your mood: a glass door for

optimum viewing area, an

open door to enhance the

ambiance, or to a closed door

for a subtle focal point.

TOWN AND COUNTRY WS54 INDOOR/OUTDOOR GAS FIREPLACE

Choose the Extraordinary with the WS54

linear Indoor/Outdoor gas fireplace from

Town and Country Fireplaces. It showcases

innovative features such as the Design-A-

Fire modular system and an overhead LED

interior lighting system and it is compatible

with Smart Home technology. Its interior

viewing area has an expansive widescreen

disappearing glass and integrates a Micro-

Mesh safety screen inside your home for

safety. For the exterior of your home, this

fireplace features cool glass technology,

and is framed by a 316 Marine Grade

Stainless Steel exterior surround. This is the

benchmark for luxurious design and styling.

DIMPLEX LINWOOD MANTLE PACKAGE

This striking contemporary mantle will add pizzazz to

your home or office. The mantle incorporates a sleek and

modern design detail in a Rift Grey finish, which highlights

one of four very functional, but beautiful 33” Dimplex

fireplaces, two of which are the brand new Multi-Fire XD

electric fireboxes. They include the Comfort$aver™ heating

system and the gWave™ gesture recognition technology.

OUTDOOR GREAT ROOMS THE WAVE OUTDOOR FIRE PIT

The brand new Wave fire pit from

The Outdoor Great Room Co. is a

‘cut above’ other gas fire pits. The

sparkle and glitter of the 3 three

black interwoven tube burners,

suspended over a bed of onyx fire

glass bead, shine above the durable

polished Midnight Mist Supercast

top, stucco base and textured

aluminum accent leg.

TOWN AND COUNTRY HELIFIRE 360

Extra! Extra! Read all about this extraordinary natural gas fireplace from Town and

Country Fireplaces! The ingenious new Helifire will add a ‘Wow factor’ to your

residential or commercial space. Catch everyone’s eye with the fireplace that can

be installed in any direction within 360 degrees... horizontal, vertical, or anywhere in

between. It’s all stainless steel construction and innovative firebox design means that

you can also install it inside a room, outside the house or in between... as an indoor/

outdoor see-through fireplace. The possibilities are as broad as your imagination!

HEAT-&-GLO EVEREST FIREPLACE WITH ATLAS CAST MANTLE

Put a twist on the traditional and

incorporate the vertical portrait

style Everest gas fireplace from

Heat-&-Glo into your home. You

will create a show stopper by

framing it with the sophisticated

Atlas cast surround.

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Feature

It’s not difficult to see why Bryan Baeumler is such a titan in the world of home renovations. His charismatic charm and unwavering expertise has landed him three hit HGTV shows and a fan following that can’t get enough of him. Whether he’s entertaining and educating viewers on House of Bryan, Disaster DIY, and Leave it to Bryan; sharing his industry knowledge through his new book; chatting with fans on social media; or captivating crowds at home renovation shows across the country, one thing is certain — Bryan has a style that’s all his own and we all love it!

By Salina Yara Halabi

Q In 2015, we saw you release your first

book, Measure Twice. Has writing a

book always been something you wanted

to accomplish? And, do you see yourself

writing more in the future?

Answer: I never saw myself as an author,

and it took about two and a half years to

get ‘Measure Twice’ out of my head! It was

a really rewarding experience, and maybe

one day I’ll put together another one, but I

don’t have any plans in the near future. My

schedule’s pretty packed these days, so if it

came down to writing a book, making TV

or putting on my tool belt and banging in

nails, my tool belt will always win!

Q You’re fairly active on your Twitter

and Instagram accounts, and

regularly engage with fans and followers.

Do you see social media as way to connect

and inspire a new generation of DIY

renovators or handymen/women?

Answer: Definitely - I have a theory that

we’re slowly becoming the Borg - you

will be assimilated, resistance is futile! I

A Bryan Baeumler Affair

Feature


It’s not difficult to see why Bryan Baeumler is such a titan in the world of home renovations. His charismatic charm and unwavering expertise has landed him three hit HGTV shows and a fan following that can’t get enough of him. Whether he’s entertaining and educating viewers on House of Bryan, Disaster DIY, and Leave it to Bryan; sharing his industry knowledge through his new book; chatting with fans on social media; or captivating crowds at home renovation shows across the country, one thing is certain — Bryan has a style that’s all his own and we all love it!

By Salina Yara Halabi

Q In 2015, we saw you release your first

book, Measure Twice. Has writing a

book always been something you wanted

to accomplish? And, do you see yourself

writing more in the future?

Answer: I never saw myself as an author,

and it took about two and a half years to

get ‘Measure Twice’ out of my head! It was

a really rewarding experience, and maybe

one day I’ll put together another one, but I

don’t have any plans in the near future. My

schedule’s pretty packed these days, so if it

came down to writing a book, making TV

or putting on my tool belt and banging in

nails, my tool belt will always win!

Q You’re fairly active on your Twitter

and Instagram accounts, and

regularly engage with fans and followers.

Do you see social media as way to connect

and inspire a new generation of DIY

renovators or handymen/women?

Answer: Definitely - I have a theory that

we’re slowly becoming the Borg - you

will be assimilated, resistance is futile! I

A Bryan Baeumler Affair

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really think social media is a great platform

for people to connect not only with

people they watch on TV or listen to on

the radio, but also with other people and

professionals. Whenever I have a few spare

minutes, I try to help people with their

reno questions, and hopefully put a smile

on their faces or a giggle in their throats

occasionally. There’s always been a stigma

attached to the trades, and I hope I’m

helping to change that - I absolutely love

doing what I do, and being able to share

that with people and show them that not

only are the trades a great career path, it’s a

lot of fun too!

Q With all your TV renovating

success and decades of personal

experience in the reno world, is there any

renovation golden rule that you used to

swear by but now break?

Answer: I always used to say that you

should never live in the house if you’re

doing a major renovation. I obviously

broke that one on HOB3! We had a great

time living through our reno, because we

occasionally took some time off to enjoy

ourselves without stressing too much

about timelines. I have a pretty tough time

sitting still, so a completely finished house

only makes me think about doing it all

over again! I also used to think you really

had to stick to the plan, but I’ve realized

over the years that you need to enjoy

the journey, not just look forward to the

destination. It’s OK to change your mind,

and it’s OK to change it right back. Needs

and wants aren’t written in stone, and

perspectives tend to change over time,

so it’s important to seize the opportunity

to get exactly what you want even if that

means putting on the brakes every now

and then. Renovating isn’t a two-lane

highway with a double yellow line - it’s

more like a shipping channel. Keep the

destination in sight, but realize that you’ll

have to wander back and forth along the

way, and maybe even backtrack a few

times. If you keep your eye on the prize

and enjoy the journey, it’s a lot more fun.

Q We’re continuing to see a lot of infill

projects, and many homebuyers

are choosing to purchase older homes in

mature neighbourhoods. What vital areas

of a home should homebuyers pay close

attention to before making a purchase

in order to try and avoid potential

renovation nightmares?

Answer: When we buy homes, we’re

planning to either tear down and rebuild,

or completely renovate them, so I don’t

usually get a home inspection obviously,

but unless you’re a professional contractor

or have a lot of experience buying

and renovating homes, I’d definitely

recommend hiring a qualified inspector.

It’s important to identify any big problems

ahead of time, or you could be in for a

world of hurt. Depending on what your

plans for the home are, you want to have

all of the mechanical and electrical systems

checked out - that means HVAC (heating,

ventilation and air conditioning), electrical

systems, plumbing and gas. You’ll also

want to check for toxic mold, asbestos

or other health / environmental hazards,

ensure the foundation is strong and

waterproof, check the age and state of the

roof, the amount (and type) of insulation,

age of windows, inspect for any insufficient

or rotting structure - basically you want

to know everything about the house that

you can before making a decision. Check

with your insurance company as well to

see what features in the house they’ll offer

discounts for.

Q What has been your favourite

renovation project you’ve worked on

this year and why?

Answer: My favourite project by far was

for a single father of five kids, just north

of Toronto. When we showed up it was

just starting to snow - the house had no

heat, no hot water, a dangerous electrical

system and it was a structural nightmare.

David, the father, was a great dad, but had

fallen on some hard times and needed

help getting the house put back together. I

explained to him that I wasn’t there to do it

all for him, and I was just there to help him

out. We basically had to rebuild the entire

house from the inside out - in retrospect

I would have just torn it down and started

over, but it turned out amazing. We

involved the kids in the reno so they’d see

how much work goes into taking care of

a home and a family. One of the little girls

even took me to school for show and tell!

Being a dad myself, it hit close to home.

Q Have any exciting and new

renovation products or trends won

you over in 2015?

Answer: The open concept kitchen /

living area has really taken off - I called

it the Living Kitchen. We’re starting to

see a small departure from the classic

‘kitchen stuffed in the back of the house’,

and moving more towards a living space

where you can also cook and entertain.

We’re also seeing a lot of home theatres

in basements, complete with wet bar and

kitchenette - I think we’re seeing a slight

shift to staycations and more at-home

entertainment which I think is great. My

wife tells me throw pillows and chandeliers

are becoming increasingly popular too, but

I’m not sure I believe her.

204.888.6663 I www.reliableheatair.ca

2621 Portage Ave, Winnipeg

• OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE • SERVICING WINNIPEG, SURROUNDING AREAS,

AND COTTAGE COUNTRY• CELEBRATING OVER 20 YEARS IN MANITOBA• AT RELIABLE WE TAKE PRIDE IN OUR FACTORY

TRAINED INSTALL AND SERVICE TEAMS• EACH TEAM COMES WITH AN EXPERT THAT

HAS BEEN WITH RELIABLE FOR OVER 10 YEARS AND A TOP NOTCH MANAGEMENT TEAM

World’s Best Warranty. World’s Largest Manufacturer.

Call the comfort pros at Reliable to learn about the world’s best warranty & largest manufacturer of furnaces & air conditioners.

Win this Daikin home comfort package which includes a modulating 98% Hi Efficient Daikin Furnacewith 12 yr parts and labor warranty and lifetime onStainless steel primary and secondary heat exchangers

NEST ThermostatHi efficiency Filter Rack Merv 13.Cased Matching Coil for Ac ready.UV Light.And first year annual service

ENTER OUR DRAW ON OUR WEBSITE OR BY MAIL

really think social media is a great platform

for people to connect not only with

people they watch on TV or listen to on

the radio, but also with other people and

professionals. Whenever I have a few spare

minutes, I try to help people with their

reno questions, and hopefully put a smile

on their faces or a giggle in their throats

occasionally. There’s always been a stigma

attached to the trades, and I hope I’m

helping to change that - I absolutely love

doing what I do, and being able to share

that with people and show them that not

only are the trades a great career path, it’s a

lot of fun too!

Q With all your TV renovating

success and decades of personal

experience in the reno world, is there any

renovation golden rule that you used to

swear by but now break?

Answer: I always used to say that you

should never live in the house if you’re

doing a major renovation. I obviously

broke that one on HOB3! We had a great

time living through our reno, because we

occasionally took some time off to enjoy

ourselves without stressing too much

about timelines. I have a pretty tough time

sitting still, so a completely finished house

only makes me think about doing it all

over again! I also used to think you really

had to stick to the plan, but I’ve realized

over the years that you need to enjoy

the journey, not just look forward to the

destination. It’s OK to change your mind,

and it’s OK to change it right back. Needs

and wants aren’t written in stone, and

perspectives tend to change over time,

so it’s important to seize the opportunity

to get exactly what you want even if that

means putting on the brakes every now

and then. Renovating isn’t a two-lane

highway with a double yellow line - it’s

more like a shipping channel. Keep the

destination in sight, but realize that you’ll

have to wander back and forth along the

way, and maybe even backtrack a few

times. If you keep your eye on the prize

and enjoy the journey, it’s a lot more fun.

Q We’re continuing to see a lot of infill

projects, and many homebuyers

are choosing to purchase older homes in

mature neighbourhoods. What vital areas

of a home should homebuyers pay close

attention to before making a purchase

in order to try and avoid potential

renovation nightmares?

Answer: When we buy homes, we’re

planning to either tear down and rebuild,

or completely renovate them, so I don’t

usually get a home inspection obviously,

but unless you’re a professional contractor

or have a lot of experience buying

and renovating homes, I’d definitely

recommend hiring a qualified inspector.

It’s important to identify any big problems

ahead of time, or you could be in for a

world of hurt. Depending on what your

plans for the home are, you want to have

all of the mechanical and electrical systems

checked out - that means HVAC (heating,

ventilation and air conditioning), electrical

systems, plumbing and gas. You’ll also

want to check for toxic mold, asbestos

or other health / environmental hazards,

ensure the foundation is strong and

waterproof, check the age and state of the

roof, the amount (and type) of insulation,

age of windows, inspect for any insufficient

or rotting structure - basically you want

to know everything about the house that

you can before making a decision. Check

with your insurance company as well to

see what features in the house they’ll offer

discounts for.

Q What has been your favourite

renovation project you’ve worked on

this year and why?

Answer: My favourite project by far was

for a single father of five kids, just north

of Toronto. When we showed up it was

just starting to snow - the house had no

heat, no hot water, a dangerous electrical

system and it was a structural nightmare.

David, the father, was a great dad, but had

fallen on some hard times and needed

help getting the house put back together. I

explained to him that I wasn’t there to do it

all for him, and I was just there to help him

out. We basically had to rebuild the entire

house from the inside out - in retrospect

I would have just torn it down and started

over, but it turned out amazing. We

involved the kids in the reno so they’d see

how much work goes into taking care of

a home and a family. One of the little girls

even took me to school for show and tell!

Being a dad myself, it hit close to home.

Q Have any exciting and new

renovation products or trends won

you over in 2015?

Answer: The open concept kitchen /

living area has really taken off - I called

it the Living Kitchen. We’re starting to

see a small departure from the classic

‘kitchen stuffed in the back of the house’,

and moving more towards a living space

where you can also cook and entertain.

We’re also seeing a lot of home theatres

in basements, complete with wet bar and

kitchenette - I think we’re seeing a slight

shift to staycations and more at-home

entertainment which I think is great. My

wife tells me throw pillows and chandeliers

are becoming increasingly popular too, but

I’m not sure I believe her.

66 YPNEXTHOME.CA

Tips & Tricks

Q | I have voles! What can I do? Is my lawn ruined?

A | Not at all. A friend in the pest control business has informed me

that calls about voles and mice are up 20-40% this spring. Over

the winter, under the snow, voles and mice chew off your grass blades

and use it for insulation to separate their bodies from the snow covering

your lawn. They also chew the blades off to get at the frozen insects they

feed off of throughout the winter. Come spring, as the snow melts and you

start moving about your lawn, they scurry away. You see strange clumps of

dead grass on your lawn and as you rake the clumps up you are shocked to

discover your lawn has been chewed to bits. It can indeed look shocking,

but it is very temporary. The mice and voles have merely cut your grass

blades off at the stem. The stem itself and the roots of the plant are all still

fully intact. It’s no different than if you had shaved your lawn too short with

your lawn mower. With a little heat and water, your lawn will completely

recover within 2-4 weeks. THERE IS NO NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE

YOUR LAWN!

Q | With the new changes in pesticide use, and

all the new and very different choices out

there, what kind of weed control program should I

be choosing?

A | The new weed control product we must

all use now is called FIESTA. Because it is

so expensive and must be applied in a very specific

concentration and in high volumes, lawn care

companies are coming out with all kinds of programs

for various reasons. Many companies that used ½

ton trucks to provide lawn care before the ban,

no longer have the means to deliver the volume

of FIESTA to perform proper blanket applications

and have resorted to their only remaining option to

stay in business which is merely spot treatments.

Keep in mind that when a company offers spot

Green Blade Q&A


treatments, this means that the weeds must be visible to the technician

(and everyone else) in order for it to be spot treated. Thus, you will have

weeds throughout the summer that will only be killed off when your lawn

care provider comes by. Companies that have big enough trucks can

off er blanket applications of FIESTA weed control. One or two blanket

applications can be made in the spring depending on your budget or level

of weed infestation. Blanket applications would be followed by ongoing

spot treatments throughout the remainder of your program, but keep in

mind that virtually all of your weeds will be wiped out in the fi rst or second

blanket application so you will see very few weeds, if any, throughout

the summer. The best rule of thumb is, if you have a lot of weeds, you

will require two blanket applications of FIESTA. If you have a few weeds,

you can get away with just one blanket application of FIESTA. If you have

virtually no weeds at all, you can get away with mere spot treatments of

FIESTA. Keep in mind that FIESTA also provides your lawn with a dark green

colour that fertilizer alone cannot achieve. If you decide to spot treat your

own weeds, you may be interested to know that weed control sold on

store shelves is less than half as eff ective as weed control off ered by lawn

care companies.

Q | What is Top Dressing?

A | Top Dressing is the addition of a layer of top soil or compost on

top of the lawn. The soil in your lawn is like a sponge. It holds the

nutrients which feed you lawn. While some of these nutrients are simply

absorbed from the air, most of the rest come from decomposing organic

matter. Once depleted however, these nutrients

need to be replenished. This is why we fertilize.

The typical North American lawn is not natural. Our

lawns are unnatural landscapes and we expect our

lawns to thrive despite being trimmed and managed

in an otherwise unnatural way. As a result, there is

a constant depletion of the same nutrients every

season. When we fertilize, the lawn nutrients we are

adding bond to the soil. As they break down, they

are absorbed by the plant. In time, top soil can begin

losing its ability to hold nutrients. At this point, a

homeowner can introduce new top soil or compost.

The diff erence is that top soil comes with little to

no organic matter. That is to say, it is a new sponge.

Compost, on the other hand, is decomposing

organic matter. Not only does it act as a sponge

to hold nutrients that are fertilized into the lawn,

it continues to release its own nutrients for many

months and even years. Thus, compost is a much

better choice for top dressing a lawn than simply

using top soil. Another advantage of using compost

is that, unlike top soil, compost does not contain

any weeds. Compost will also increase microbial

activity. Microbes aid in breaking down nutrients into

compounds that can be more readily absorbed by

grass plants.

Q | Why should I get an aeration?

A | Golf courses perform aerations multiple

times per year. Their investment in fertilizer,

water, and maintenance in keeping their turf lush

and green is enormous. They aerate regularly in

order to maximize the eff ectiveness of everything

they do in order to reduce costs and maximize

the eff ectiveness of everything they are doing.

Aeration is also a mechanical process which off sets

the need for chemical inputs. Aeration reduces

compaction, increases water and air penetration,

improves drainage and absorption, reduces thatch,

and improves the overall health of the lawn. Aeration

produces long term eff ects that can be noticed over

the season. It does not produce immediate results.

A proper aeration will produce cores or holes 1”-2”

deep throughout the lawn. The cores are ejected

onto the lawn and typically break down within a

week or two depending upon conditions.

Tim Muys of Green Blade Lawn Care has over 25 years experience in the lawn care industry.


Tips & Tricks

Q | I have voles! What can I do? Is my lawn ruined?

A | Not at all. A friend in the pest control business has informed me

that calls about voles and mice are up 20-40% this spring. Over

the winter, under the snow, voles and mice chew off your grass blades

and use it for insulation to separate their bodies from the snow covering

your lawn. They also chew the blades off to get at the frozen insects they

feed off of throughout the winter. Come spring, as the snow melts and you

start moving about your lawn, they scurry away. You see strange clumps of

dead grass on your lawn and as you rake the clumps up you are shocked to

discover your lawn has been chewed to bits. It can indeed look shocking,

but it is very temporary. The mice and voles have merely cut your grass

blades off at the stem. The stem itself and the roots of the plant are all still

fully intact. It’s no different than if you had shaved your lawn too short with

your lawn mower. With a little heat and water, your lawn will completely

recover within 2-4 weeks. THERE IS NO NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE

YOUR LAWN!

Q | With the new changes in pesticide use, and

all the new and very different choices out

there, what kind of weed control program should I

be choosing?

A | The new weed control product we must

all use now is called FIESTA. Because it is

so expensive and must be applied in a very specific

concentration and in high volumes, lawn care

companies are coming out with all kinds of programs

for various reasons. Many companies that used ½

ton trucks to provide lawn care before the ban,

no longer have the means to deliver the volume

of FIESTA to perform proper blanket applications

and have resorted to their only remaining option to

stay in business which is merely spot treatments.

Keep in mind that when a company offers spot

Green Blade Q&A


treatments, this means that the weeds must be visible to the technician

(and everyone else) in order for it to be spot treated. Thus, you will have

weeds throughout the summer that will only be killed off when your lawn

care provider comes by. Companies that have big enough trucks can

off er blanket applications of FIESTA weed control. One or two blanket

applications can be made in the spring depending on your budget or level

of weed infestation. Blanket applications would be followed by ongoing

spot treatments throughout the remainder of your program, but keep in

mind that virtually all of your weeds will be wiped out in the fi rst or second

blanket application so you will see very few weeds, if any, throughout

the summer. The best rule of thumb is, if you have a lot of weeds, you

will require two blanket applications of FIESTA. If you have a few weeds,

you can get away with just one blanket application of FIESTA. If you have

virtually no weeds at all, you can get away with mere spot treatments of

FIESTA. Keep in mind that FIESTA also provides your lawn with a dark green

colour that fertilizer alone cannot achieve. If you decide to spot treat your

own weeds, you may be interested to know that weed control sold on

store shelves is less than half as eff ective as weed control off ered by lawn

care companies.

Q | What is Top Dressing?

A | Top Dressing is the addition of a layer of top soil or compost on

top of the lawn. The soil in your lawn is like a sponge. It holds the

nutrients which feed you lawn. While some of these nutrients are simply

absorbed from the air, most of the rest come from decomposing organic

matter. Once depleted however, these nutrients

need to be replenished. This is why we fertilize.

The typical North American lawn is not natural. Our

lawns are unnatural landscapes and we expect our

lawns to thrive despite being trimmed and managed

in an otherwise unnatural way. As a result, there is

a constant depletion of the same nutrients every

season. When we fertilize, the lawn nutrients we are

adding bond to the soil. As they break down, they

are absorbed by the plant. In time, top soil can begin

losing its ability to hold nutrients. At this point, a

homeowner can introduce new top soil or compost.

The diff erence is that top soil comes with little to

no organic matter. That is to say, it is a new sponge.

Compost, on the other hand, is decomposing

organic matter. Not only does it act as a sponge

to hold nutrients that are fertilized into the lawn,

it continues to release its own nutrients for many

months and even years. Thus, compost is a much

better choice for top dressing a lawn than simply

using top soil. Another advantage of using compost

is that, unlike top soil, compost does not contain

any weeds. Compost will also increase microbial

activity. Microbes aid in breaking down nutrients into

compounds that can be more readily absorbed by

grass plants.

Q | Why should I get an aeration?

A | Golf courses perform aerations multiple

times per year. Their investment in fertilizer,

water, and maintenance in keeping their turf lush

and green is enormous. They aerate regularly in

order to maximize the eff ectiveness of everything

they do in order to reduce costs and maximize

the eff ectiveness of everything they are doing.

Aeration is also a mechanical process which off sets

the need for chemical inputs. Aeration reduces

compaction, increases water and air penetration,

improves drainage and absorption, reduces thatch,

and improves the overall health of the lawn. Aeration

produces long term eff ects that can be noticed over

the season. It does not produce immediate results.

A proper aeration will produce cores or holes 1”-2”

deep throughout the lawn. The cores are ejected

onto the lawn and typically break down within a

week or two depending upon conditions.

Tim Muys of Green Blade Lawn Care has over 25 years experience in the lawn care industry.

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ASSOCIATIONS

Manitoba Home Builders’ Association Unit 1-1420 Clarence Ave Winnipeg (204) 925-2560 [email protected] www.homebuilders.mb.ca

BATHROOMS

WC Potts 1030 St. James St Winnipeg (204) 774-2626 [email protected] www.wcpotts.com

BUILDING SUPPLIES

McMunn & Yates Building Supplies (4 Winnipeg locations) 2366 McPhillips Street (204) 940-4043 600 Pembina Highway (204) 940-4040 200 Meadowood Drive (204) 940-4042 3660 Portage Ave. West (204) 940-4041 www.mcmunnandyates.com

Olympic Building Centre 1783 Dugald Rd Winnipeg (204) 661-8600 www.OlympicBuildingCentre.ca

Star Building Materials 16 Speers Rd Winnipeg (204) 233-8687 www.starbuildingmaterials.ca

CABINET REFACING

Nu-Life Kitchens 7 - 851 Lagimodiere Blvd Winnipeg (204) 918-5120 www.nulifekitchens.com

COUNTERTOPS

Craftline Countertops 16 - 1500 Regent Ave Winnipeg (204) 233-3097 www.craftlinecountertops.com

Western Marble & Tile Ltd 1321 Yukon Ave Winnipeg (204) 774-0537 [email protected] www.wmgt.ca

FIREPLACE & SOFA GALLERY

Flame & Comfort 318 Logan Avenue Winnipeg (204) 943-5263 [email protected] www.flameandcomfort.com

GARAGE

Garage Masters 221 Higgins StreetWinnipeg(204) 817-8564www.garagemasters.ca

GLASS & VINYL GRAPHICS

MPD Glass & Vinyl Graphics 853 Marion St Winnipeg (204) 237-7011 [email protected] www.mpdglass.com

HEATING &AIR CONDITIONING

Reliable Heating & Air Conditioning 2621 Portage Ave Winnipeg (204) 888-6663 [email protected] www.reliableheatair.ca

INTERIOR DESIGN

Charisma the design experience 388 Academy Rd Winnipeg (204) 487-6994 [email protected] www.charismadesign.ca

Fenwick & Company 1201 - A Manahan Ave Winnipeg (204) 489-5151 [email protected] www.fenwickinteriordesign.ca

Greg Palmer Interior Design Winnipeg (204) 284-0385 [email protected] www.palmerid.com

Harwood Design Builders #3 - 1080 Waverley Street Winnipeg (204) 293-3151 [email protected] www.harwoodbuilders.com

KITCHENS

Hawthorne Kitchens 465 Edison Ave Winnipeg (204) 663-5022 [email protected] www.hawthornekitchenscanada.com

Kitchen Craft 1500 Regent Ave W Winnipeg (204) 661-6977 www.kitchencraft.com

Seine River Cabinets 6-45 Trottier Bay Winnipeg (204) 927-1483 [email protected]

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KITCHENS

Style Kitchen Design 431 Turenne St Winnipeg (204) 233-4219 www.stylekitchen.ca

LAWN CARE

Green Blade Lawn Care Winnipeg (204) 837-1764 www.greenbladewinnipeg.ca

RENOVATORS

All Canadian Renovations Ltd. 980 Elgin Avenue Winnipeg (204) 779-6900 www.acrltd.ca

Character Homes 855 Marion Winnipeg (204) 237-4294 [email protected]

Dynasty Homes Winnipeg (204) 781-8449 www.dynastyhomes.net


Make It Home Winnipeg (204) 290-8113 [email protected] www.makeithome.ca

Over & Above Custom Homes & Renovation Ltd Winnipeg (204) 999-5351 www.overandaboveconstruction.com

RENOVATORS

Richter Construction Ltd C - 580 Dobbie Ave Winnipeg (204) 654-3810 [email protected] www.richterco.ca

SUNROOMS / PATIO COVERS

Glastar Sunrooms by Sunshade Ltd. 265 Sutherland Ave Winnipeg (204) 940-3030 [email protected] www.sunshadeltd.com


Lumon Canada Winnipeg (844) 655-8666 (toll free) www.lumon.ca

TILE & STONE

Torino Tile & Stone #5 - 3 St. Mary’s Rd Winnipeg (204) 233-4148 www.torinotile.com

WINDOWS & DOORS

Duxton Windows & Doors 45 Higgins Avenue Winnipeg (204) 339-6456 www.duxtonwindows.com

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RESOURCE GUIDE

ASSOCIATIONS

Manitoba Home Builders’ Association Unit 1-1420 Clarence Ave Winnipeg (204) 925-2560 [email protected] www.homebuilders.mb.ca

BATHROOMS

WC Potts 1030 St. James St Winnipeg (204) 774-2626 [email protected] www.wcpotts.com

BUILDING SUPPLIES

McMunn & Yates Building Supplies (4 Winnipeg locations) 2366 McPhillips Street (204) 940-4043 600 Pembina Highway (204) 940-4040 200 Meadowood Drive (204) 940-4042 3660 Portage Ave. West (204) 940-4041 www.mcmunnandyates.com

Olympic Building Centre 1783 Dugald Rd Winnipeg (204) 661-8600 www.OlympicBuildingCentre.ca

Star Building Materials 16 Speers Rd Winnipeg (204) 233-8687 www.starbuildingmaterials.ca

CABINET REFACING

Nu-Life Kitchens 7 - 851 Lagimodiere Blvd Winnipeg (204) 918-5120 www.nulifekitchens.com

COUNTERTOPS

Craftline Countertops 16 - 1500 Regent Ave Winnipeg (204) 233-3097 www.craftlinecountertops.com

Western Marble & Tile Ltd 1321 Yukon Ave Winnipeg (204) 774-0537 [email protected] www.wmgt.ca

FIREPLACE & SOFA GALLERY

Flame & Comfort 318 Logan Avenue Winnipeg (204) 943-5263 [email protected] www.flameandcomfort.com

GARAGE

Garage Masters 221 Higgins StreetWinnipeg(204) 817-8564www.garagemasters.ca

GLASS & VINYL GRAPHICS

MPD Glass & Vinyl Graphics 853 Marion St Winnipeg (204) 237-7011 [email protected] www.mpdglass.com

HEATING &AIR CONDITIONING

Reliable Heating & Air Conditioning 2621 Portage Ave Winnipeg (204) 888-6663 [email protected] www.reliableheatair.ca

INTERIOR DESIGN

Charisma the design experience 388 Academy Rd Winnipeg (204) 487-6994 [email protected] www.charismadesign.ca

Fenwick & Company 1201 - A Manahan Ave Winnipeg (204) 489-5151 [email protected] www.fenwickinteriordesign.ca

Greg Palmer Interior Design Winnipeg (204) 284-0385 [email protected] www.palmerid.com


KITCHENS

Hawthorne Kitchens 465 Edison Ave Winnipeg (204) 663-5022 [email protected] www.hawthornekitchenscanada.com

Kitchen Craft 1500 Regent Ave W Winnipeg (204) 661-6977 www.kitchencraft.com

Seine River Cabinets 6-45 Trottier Bay Winnipeg (204) 927-1483 [email protected]

RESOURCE GUIDE

KITCHENS

Style Kitchen Design 431 Turenne St Winnipeg (204) 233-4219 www.stylekitchen.ca

LAWN CARE

Green Blade Lawn Care Winnipeg (204) 837-1764 www.greenbladewinnipeg.ca

RENOVATORS

All Canadian Renovations Ltd. 980 Elgin Avenue Winnipeg (204) 779-6900 www.acrltd.ca

Character Homes 855 Marion Winnipeg (204) 237-4294 [email protected]

Dynasty Homes Winnipeg (204) 781-8449 www.dynastyhomes.net


Make It Home Winnipeg (204) 290-8113 [email protected] www.makeithome.ca

Over & Above Custom Homes & Renovation Ltd Winnipeg (204) 999-5351 www.overandaboveconstruction.com

RENOVATORS

Richter Construction Ltd C - 580 Dobbie Ave Winnipeg (204) 654-3810 [email protected] www.richterco.ca


Glastar Sunrooms by Sunshade Ltd. 265 Sutherland Ave Winnipeg (204) 940-3030 [email protected] www.sunshadeltd.com


Lumon Canada Winnipeg (844) 655-8666 (toll free) www.lumon.ca

TILE & STONE

Torino Tile & Stone #5 - 3 St. Mary’s Rd Winnipeg (204) 233-4148 www.torinotile.com

WINDOWS & DOORS

Duxton Windows & Doors 45 Higgins Avenue Winnipeg (204) 339-6456 www.duxtonwindows.com

Window & Door Masters 221 Higgins StreetWinnipeg(204) 953-3013www.wdmasters.ca



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Tips & Tricks

IF YOU INTEND TO BORROW money for

your renovation, it’s a good idea to talk

with your lender before you starting

making firm plans. Find out how much

you can borrow and what options are

available to you, and get pre-approval

for your loan. Then you know how

much you have to spend and are better

prepared for detailed discussions with

your renovator.

Even if you intend to pay cash from

savings or the sale of assets, consider

talking with your lender first-you may

do better by borrowing the funds for

your project.

Here are some of the options for

financing your renovation project.

» Personal line of credit. This is one of

the most popular financing options

for smaller renovations and is also

ideal for on-going or long-term

renovations. With one application,

you establish a revolving credit line

that you can access at any time, up

to your approved limit. An itemized

monthly statement lets you keep

track of your renovation expenses,

and you only pay interest on the

funds you use. As you pay off your

balance, you can re-borrow the

unused funds without reapplying.

And you’ll always enjoy a rate that’s

lower than most personal loans and

credit cards.

» Personal loan. An instalment loan lets

you budget regular payments at a

fixed or variable interest rate for a set

period of time. Repayment periods

typically vary from one to five years.

However, once you pay off your loan,

you no longer have access to the

credit and will have to go through the

approval process again if you need to

borrow more funds.

» Secured lines of credit and home

equity loan plans. These lines of credit

and personal loan plans are secured

by the equity in your home and are

among the most economical ways to

fund a renovation if you have built up

equity in your home. They have all the

advantages of the unsecured versions,

but offer preferred interest rates. While

there is typically no cost to open a

secured line of credit or home equity

loan plan, legal and appraisal fees

usually apply.

» Homeowner mortgage. If you

have an existing mortgage, it can

be advantageous to refinance it,

particularly if you’re planning a major

renovation and want to spread the

cost over a long period. You may be

able to borrow up to 90% of the value

of your home, less the outstanding

balance of any existing mortgage. This

option allows you to take advantage

of mortgage rates, which are often

Financing your renovationOnce you have decided to renovate your home, you need to determine how you will pay for it, and how much you are willing and able to spend.

substantially lower than credit card

and loan rates. Loans of 80% or more

of the appraised value of your home

must be insured against borrower

default; the mortgage insurance

premium can be paid upfront or

added to the mortgage amount.

Lenders suggest that you set aside a

certain percentage of your renovation

funds to cover items not included in your

contract with the renovator. Once the

work is underway, homeowners often

discover that they would like to add

things, such as extra or upgraded features,

furniture, new appliances and window

coverings. With a separate fund, you can

make those decisions easily, without

having to renegotiate with your lender.

Courtesy of the Canadian Home

Builders’ Association

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Tips & Tricks

IF YOU INTEND TO BORROW money for

your renovation, it’s a good idea to talk

with your lender before you starting

making firm plans. Find out how much

you can borrow and what options are

available to you, and get pre-approval

for your loan. Then you know how

much you have to spend and are better

prepared for detailed discussions with

your renovator.

Even if you intend to pay cash from

savings or the sale of assets, consider

talking with your lender first-you may

do better by borrowing the funds for

your project.

Here are some of the options for

financing your renovation project.

» Personal line of credit. This is one of

the most popular financing options

for smaller renovations and is also

ideal for on-going or long-term

renovations. With one application,

you establish a revolving credit line

that you can access at any time, up

to your approved limit. An itemized

monthly statement lets you keep

track of your renovation expenses,

and you only pay interest on the

funds you use. As you pay off your

balance, you can re-borrow the

unused funds without reapplying.

And you’ll always enjoy a rate that’s

lower than most personal loans and

credit cards.

» Personal loan. An instalment loan lets

you budget regular payments at a

fixed or variable interest rate for a set

period of time. Repayment periods

typically vary from one to five years.

However, once you pay off your loan,

you no longer have access to the

credit and will have to go through the

approval process again if you need to

borrow more funds.

» Secured lines of credit and home

equity loan plans. These lines of credit

and personal loan plans are secured

by the equity in your home and are

among the most economical ways to

fund a renovation if you have built up

equity in your home. They have all the

advantages of the unsecured versions,

but offer preferred interest rates. While

there is typically no cost to open a

secured line of credit or home equity

loan plan, legal and appraisal fees

usually apply.

» Homeowner mortgage. If you

have an existing mortgage, it can

be advantageous to refinance it,

particularly if you’re planning a major

renovation and want to spread the

cost over a long period. You may be

able to borrow up to 90% of the value

of your home, less the outstanding

balance of any existing mortgage. This

option allows you to take advantage

of mortgage rates, which are often

Financing your renovationOnce you have decided to renovate your home, you need to determine how you will pay for it, and how much you are willing and able to spend.

substantially lower than credit card

and loan rates. Loans of 80% or more

of the appraised value of your home

must be insured against borrower

default; the mortgage insurance

premium can be paid upfront or

added to the mortgage amount.

Lenders suggest that you set aside a

certain percentage of your renovation

funds to cover items not included in your

contract with the renovator. Once the

work is underway, homeowners often

discover that they would like to add

things, such as extra or upgraded features,

furniture, new appliances and window

coverings. With a separate fund, you can

make those decisions easily, without

having to renegotiate with your lender.

Courtesy of the Canadian Home

Builders’ Association

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