15 June 2010
Media Rooms – Home entertainment at its finest!
Are you new to home theatre? Don't know where to begin? Thankfully there are many resources available to help you through the many options available to you, whether you are a DIY-er or want to bring…
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14 June 2010
The Garage – Not just a dumping ground!
Whether you have a single garage or a drool-worthy 3-car space, one thing seems to inevitably happen – vehicles gradually get nudged out of the space by ever-growing piles of “stuff”. With a bit of…
14 June 2010
Papa-Palooza For Father’s Day week!
All this week leading up to Father’s Day, we will be posting blogs and Tweets on house topics with Dad in mind. Monday: Garages – More than a dumping ground! Tuesday: Media rooms - Home…
28 May 2010
Canada’s housing market safe from foreclosure wave
An article in today's Financial Post dispels the fears of a "housing bubble" in Canada. Canada won't fall victim to foreclosure wave: Report John Shmuel, Financial Post Published: Friday, May 28,…
20 May 2010
Top 10 Things to do on May Long Weekend
The May long weekend is upon us and the promise of spring is all around. The long weekend can be relaxing, productive or both! Just in case you are wondering what to do with your first long weekend,…
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19 May 2010
Water conservation to be built into (Alberta) code
Being from BC, we had always thought of ourselves as being the true stewards of the environment. However, our neighbors due East are giving us a serious run for our money! Alberta has a number of…
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12 May 2010
Construction Practices for Superior Quality
"They don't build them like they used to." "New homes are put together too fast." When it comes to home construction, some people still long for the "good old days". The truth is that new homes…
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12 May 2010
Opening the Cottage!
Even if Mother Nature is slow to send us those first warm days, melting snow and the fact that the grass grows greener is the hint that it is time... to think of opening the cottage! Alas, there is…
3 May 2010
Zoning Changes Provide New Space for Carriage and Laneway Houses
With our participation in a number of Home Shows across BC, we have discovered the popularity of the small but mighty Carriage House. Historically, a "Carriage house" (also referred to as Coach…
28 April 2010
Advantages of Buying a Brand New Home
When you buy a brand new home, you get the best of both worlds-all the traditional value you expect in a home, plus the advantages that only a newly built home can provide. Get what you want. New…
27 April 2010
Victoria Homeshow Highlights – Building Buzz!
We just returned from the Victoria Home Show and what a show it was! The show encompassed three arenas with exhibitors showing the latest trends in building, renovating, decorating and gardening. It…
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