With summer in full swing in the Comox Valley it’s time to turn up the flame on the outside grill. Nothing compares to summer barbecuing; it’s easy and keeps the heat out of the house. The outside patio can become the second kitchen during the warmer months, when the options of tasty dinner ideas on [...]
When your basement in your Comox Valley home is no longer a destination because it is filled to the brim with stuff, perhaps creating more storage might resolve the problem. The downstairs or upstairs crowdedness may be due to not having any outdoor buildings such as a garage or shed. Before you go spending wheel [...]
It’s that time of year; when the patio furniture is released from storage and the barbecue gets fired up! The weather becomes inviting for outdoor dinner parties and casual entertaining. Get a head start on preparing the perfect space to enjoy. If you already had a patio set from last year get it out and [...]
Who doesn’t dream of having their own swimming pool right in their backyard, especially during a heat wave. You can be ready for those summer scorchers without draining your pocketbook. Above ground pools are an increasingly popular trend that is significantly cheaper than digging one in. They also cost less to run; using less energy. [...]
Owning a home in the Comox Valley is a huge investment, and protecting it with the right insurance is very important. Over the years we accumulate valuables and priceless items; it is our responsibility to make sure all the ‘stuff’ within our homes is safeguarded adequately. Before you sign a contract for house insurance, reading [...]
We all know that trees are good for enhancing air quality, and that many are cut down each day from commercial logging. So why not add to your landscaping presentation while lending a helping hand to the environment. Planting trees, shrubs, and other vegetation can be enjoyable if you love to be outside and garden, [...]
Nestled on the east coast of Vancouver Island and belonging to the renowned Comox Valley region is a place known worldwide for its delectable shellfish. Here you will find and taste some of the best home grown oysters. Fanny Bay is famous for its Pacific oyster farming establishment that supplies local demands and exports its [...]
Basements don’t have to be the place in our homes that we never enjoy; there are endless possibilities that can eliminate all the reasons why we ignore them. If your basement is unfinished that’s a great way to start ……. with a blank slate. You can create something special, from an entertainment area complete with [...]
Getting the best possible deal when buying a Comox Valley real estate depends on how flexible you are. If you have no time frame, you are more likely to purchase a home because the price is right, not because you are running out of time. Many consumers shop the Comox Valley housing market during summer [...]
Your deck needs to be sealed before you can use it. If you are using cedar, oak or other type of lumber to build your deck, you need to make sure that you seal it after you complete it so that it is ready to rebuff the elements. Sealing your deck is easy to accomplish [...]