by penny | Mar 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Spring in Winnipeg is a bit of a double-edged sword. On one hand, we’re all eager to finally trade our parkas for light jackets and see the sun again. On the other hand, anyone who has owned a home in Southern Manitoba for more than a season knows exactly what comes... by penny | Mar 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you have lived in Winnipeg for any length of time, you know that our ground isn’t just “dirt.” We live on what locals affectionately (or frustratingly) call “Red River Cereal” or “Gumbo.” Scientifically, it is a highly expansive... by penny | Mar 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you live in Winnipeg, you already know that our ground doesn’t like to stay still. Between the deep freezes of January and the humid stretches of July, your home is essentially sitting on a living, breathing organism: the infamous Red River Valley clay. At... by penny | Mar 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’ve spent any amount of time living in Winnipeg or Southern Manitoba, you know that our soil is special. Around here, we call it “gumbo.” It’s that heavy, thick clay that sticks to your boots in the spring and turns into concrete-hard chunks in the heat of... by penny | Mar 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
You’ve likely seen the glossy brochures or the late-night commercials. Big, multi-million dollar franchises like Basement Systems make interior waterproofing look like a dream come true. They promise a dry basement without the “mess” of digging up your... by penny | Mar 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you have lived in Winnipeg for any length of time, you know that our ground is more than just “dirt.” We are sitting on some of the most challenging heavy clay in North America: often referred to as “Winnipeg Gumbo.” This clay expands when...