Create an Eco-Friendly Zone
January is a good month to look at your home environment for opportunities to detox, go green, and get eco-friendly. Making do, making your own, and doing good are what it's all about. Plants purify
Home Office Improvements
A well-organized and prepared home office can help you focus on work. Whether it is large or small, making your office a place where you want to be will make you more productive and
The Front Yard or the Back Yard?
You may be thinking it’s time to start doing some renovations on your yard, but you’re still not sure if you should spend the majority of your outdoor renovation budget on the front yard or
5 Things to Consider Before Selling Your Home
You may be thinking it’s time to sell your home. Perhaps your family has outgrown your current home and you’re looking at buying something bigger, or maybe you feel the housing market can offer you
Why Home Insurance Is Not Only A Good Idea, It’s Extremely Important
When buying a home these days, it’s almost automatic that most people will go ahead and factor in buying home insurance as well. Most people in Victoria and the rest of Vancouver Island know they
What Renovations Will Increase Your Property Value?
Not all renovations are created equal at least when it comes to the return on investment. You need to make sure you’re using your dollars in a way that maximizes the increase in your property’s
5 Ways to Turn Your Garage Into a Selling Point
What’s the first thing you think of when we say “garage?” Do cars come to mind, or how about clutter? For most of us, our garages don’t do much more than serve as storage, but
7 Types of Windows
Unless you’re in the business of building homes, you may not fully appreciate the pros and cons between different types of windows. From arched to awning, there are a number of unique details that differentiate
Fix it Up or Buy Fully Renovated?
People often wonder whether it’s better to move into a recently renovated home or to invest in a place with potential and fix it up? This kind of project can be incredibly rewarding and
The Do’s and Don’ts of Home Insurance
In 2018, home insurance policies are as expensive as ever. According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), the total amount claimed per year has risen steadily ever since 1995, hitting upwards of $5.72 billion