25 Spirea Lane, Oakbank

Open house Sundays 1-4pm.This stunning home is now complete and ready for its first family! Built by Award winning custom builder, Sytko Homes. When you walk in the upgraded front door and sidelites of the "Tuscany" you will be greeted by 17' high soaring ceilings, huge windows and a very welcoming layout. This well planned out 2008 Sq Ft home offers 4 bedrooms  and 2.5 bathrooms.The main floor offers maple hardwood flooring, a large island kitchen w/maple cabinets and granite counter tops, dining room, great room with gas fire place with a granite surround and a recess for a flat screen, a main floor bedroom(can be used as a office), 2 piece bathroom and a mud room complete with laundry.Upper level features 3 bedrooms with quality carpet and main bath. Large master bedroom featuring double frosted glass french door and master bath with whirl pool tub, large custom shower and granite counter tops with his/her sink. Full, insulated basement ready for development. A spacious 28 x 27' triple garage. This home is built on piles and has an I-joist floor system. Concrete drive and walkway(both to be poured as soon as weather permits) to poured in place concrete front steps. Home comes with a 5 year new home warranty. This home is located in Oakbank's premier community of Aspen Lakes. There are walking trails, park schools and even a Tim Horton's, what more could you ask for!! Call The Tony Marino Team of Royal LePage Top Producers Real Estate today for your private viewing!! Our hot line is 204.792.8525 or email us at houses@mts.net.      

Stop burning cash to keep warm!!

With the mercury dropping to minus 40 Celsius in Winnipeg and everywhere else in Manitoba; its cold out there!! Terribly cold!!  The common question that I have been getting is how do we keep our homes warm in this type of weather? 

Well, the answer is an easy on. Try to cut as many drafts as possible and that will keep old man winter outside where he belongs. 

First thing to do is grab a Tony Marino Team notepad and pen walk around your home and access what needs to be done.  

Now you are probably thinking where do I start?  Well, allow me to help. 

Windows:

When it comes to windows if you have an older set of windows, think about replacing them when you can afford to do so; but as an inexpensive alternate, think about putting plastic film up, that will help you save some money. The plastic film is available at any hardware store and comes in different sizes. 

Insulation: 

If you haven’t done so insulate your basement.  Here in Manitoba, Manitoba hydro is giving you rebates on insulating your basement (check with them to see if you qualify for the program),  R12 in the basement was the standard, but some people will go up to R20 and some will even do more.  Check with local building codes to see how they prefer your frost walls to be built in the basement. 

Weather stripping:

If it’s worn, replace it. That little piece of foam or rubber is so important in keeping the drafts out at doors or windows.  They make gaskets for plugs and light switches and they are easy to install. They are sold in hardware stores usually in the same isle as the gaskets.

Caulking or silicone:

Not only do these products keep out water but they stop drafts from coming in to your home. You should think about caulking around your windows, doors and at baseboards.

A very useful resource is going to Manitoba Hydro’s website and look for any power smart program brochures that they may have on line. They are very helpful.