Homes

House Beautiful: Building on steep Arbutus Ridge lot yields three floors of ocean views

The build was so difficult, the crew had to use techniques from the turn of the century to get started

Nov 13, 2021 9:30 PM Read more >

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Summer sowings of snow peas, asparoc thriving after frost

Summer seeding of snow peas has yielded a far more prolific and prolonged harvest of edible pods compared with early spring seeding

Nov 13, 2021 4:59 AM Read more >

Condo Smarts: Investors are not exempt from short-term rental bylaws

Short-term rentals and accommodations are not tenancies under the B.C.’s Residential Tenancy Act.

Nov 13, 2021 3:15 AM Read more >

You can buy this entire 8-acre private island in B.C. for $79,900

Affordable rec property still exists in British Columbia

Nov 12, 2021 2:07 PM Read more >

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Rhodos grow, bloom best with shelter from afternoon sun

Showy shrubs also need humus-rich, spongy, acid soil that retains moisture well but drains efficiently of excess water

Nov 10, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

Your Good Health: Exercises, ergonomic work station can help improve posture

There are no long-term data showing that pricey posture correcting devices are effective

Nov 10, 2021 4:55 AM Read more >

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Homegrown dry beans well worth the effort

Homegrown dry beans are fresher — and more delicious vibrant — than those purchased.

Nov 6, 2021 5:05 AM Read more >

Condo Smarts: Act allows use of contingency fund to pay insurance cost

A loan for cash flow purposes or a special levy are also options

Nov 6, 2021 4:55 AM Read more >

You can buy this house with 4 cabins for less than the price of a 2-bedroom Vancouver condo

Okanagan property ready to be turned into Airbnb hot spot

Nov 4, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Honeysuckle can take two or three years to flower

Ideal growing conditions include full sun to part shade and a fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil.

Nov 3, 2021 4:58 AM Read more >