Windsor Plywood in renovation mode

Opinion

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This article was published 10/12/2016 (3196 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

As you drive along 18th Street North, you might have noticed that Windsor Plywood is in the middle of a renovation. I spoke with general manager Jason Kusnick, and he said the store was due for an update.

“We’ve started with a facelift on the front of the store and we’re slowly starting on the inside, with the hope of having everything complete by spring,” Kusnick said.

The interior renovations will include new shelving, re-merchandising the majority of the store, and a fresh, new look for customers.

Windsor Plywood has been part of the Brandon business community for 37 years and switched to a corporate-owned store last spring; Kusnick came on board shortly after. They carry everything from doors and flooring to domestic and exotic species of wood including a large variety of natural live edge wood, accessories and decking. They primarily specialize in hard-to-source products.

Kusnick said with the recent change in management, the focus of the store is also changing somewhat.

“Our niche is more specialty woodwork, we carry a lot of live edge and a lot of exotic woods. We cater more to the renovation market and not as much on the new home builders. By getting back into speciality products, we’re going back to our roots,” he said.

Natural live edge wood has become a trend in recent years for many building projects, whether it’s residential or commercial.

Kusnick said they have a great selection of natural live edge wood that is sourced from many different places around the world, including South America, Mexico and Russia.

“Live edge wood has been quite popular for a few years now and the trend continues to grow. People are using it for fireplace mantles, bars, shelving and for furniture such as headboards and footboards, dining room and living room tables.”

In addition to the retail store, Windsor Plywood also has a wood shop at the back. They work on a variety of woodworking projects including repairs, prepping new doors for installation and small custom projects.

It’s business as usual during the renovations, so don’t hesitate to stop in.

For more information, visit windsorplywood.com or call 204-728-4243.

MORE SPACE, SERVICES

It’s close to two months now since Rejuvenate settled into their new space at 2505 Victoria Ave. Owner Tannis Ortynsky said they moved the short distance, literally across the street, because they needed much more space as they’ve recently added new services to their already existing menu of comprehensive treatments.

Rejuvenate is a med spa that provides treatments that promote good health, self-awareness and rejuvenation of the mind, body and soul. Their list of services includes facials and body treatments, laser treatments, teeth whitening, eyelash extensions, DNA and hormone testing, plus much, much more.

In addition, they’ve recently expanded to offer new services including: Indian head (an alternative massage for the neck, head and face), cupping and couples massage; microblading, which is the newest and latest technique for enhancing eyebrows, and they are the exclusive provider in Manitoba of Venus Freeze.

“These are revolutionary treatments for the entire body. The results are phenomenal and I am really excited about the breakthrough in technology with the Venus Freeze. It’s liposuction without the surgery. Our clients are seeing huge results — tightening, toning, cellulite loss and fat loss,” Ortynsky said.

For more details on their full range of treatments and services, visit rejuvenatezone.ca or call 204-726-0832.

Meanwhile, the former location for Rejuvenate was snapped up very quickly. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba took over the space at the beginning of October.