How to Improve Home Cooling with Trees
While green homes often sport all manner of technical solutions to keep them optimized and efficient, the landscaping can have a significant effect on the building and its energy use. Site…
Home Maintenance – What’s wrong with that tree?
Structural defects occur in trees for a number of reasons, and even though a tree may be structurally compromised, it could live on for years. One example is a tree with a hollowed-out trunk. Since…
Getting your home ready to list
In a buyer’s market, the onus is on sellers to do everything possible to woo potential buyers and get a leg-up on the competition. Here we provide 10 stylish tips for increasing your curb appeal and…
Earthquake awareness – tips to prepare for ‘the big one’
Not all of our readers live in earthquake zones but coastal BC is very much aware of the need to be prepared for 'the big one'. A province-wide initiative resulted in Canada's largest earthquake…
Gas Fireplace Maintenance
Home maintenance is a must for preserving the value of one of your greatest assests and to assure the comfort and safety of your family. These days, many homes feature gas fireplaces for aesthetics…
When to replace windows
“Replacing windows is one of the best investments a homeowner can make today. New energy-efficient, eye-appealing, easy to operate and maintain windows add value to the home, especially at resale…
Fall Maintenance Checklist
Home maintenance can seem like a daunting task. Thankfully there are many resources to guide you through the seasonal tasks to ensure that you protect the value of your home. Having a checklist is…
Fall & Winter Seasonal Maintenance Guide — Northwest
Living on Vancouver Island, I cannot but suppress a giggle about the two seasons in the Pacific Northwest, being rain and not rain. While this article focuses on some of the unique aspects of…
