A charcoal or gas grill?
Known for imparting a smoky richness that pairs perfectly with charred fat and meat, barbeque is one of the most popular cooking techniques. Summer is barbeque season and with its arrival the debate over
Easy, Edible Perennial Gardens
One of the best uses for perennials plantings is edibles. Perennials go dormant in the winter and return each spring. Many vegetables and herbs are perennial which means you can enjoy bigger and bigger
Most desirable house features for 2021
A home is defined by how we use it which means it needs to fit our lifestyle and our expectations. We need them to be trouble-free, efficient, and comfortable. Modern houses are evolving from mere
Modular homes
In the early 1900's, a small mail-ordered house was a practical alternative to a custom designed and site-built dwelling. Homeowners could order the entire structure, pre-cut and ready to assemble. A kit house saved
Organizing the garage
Garages are usually low priority when it comes to cleaning and organizing. After all, it's a room for the car and trash pails, isn't it supposed to be a little bit rough? As a
Water Is a Cooking Ingredient
Water absorbs tastes from the pipes and conduits in the water system. Additives like chlorine can also affect the taste of this most basic of all ingredients. You wouldn't use flour or milk that
Create an Eco-Friendly Zone
July 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
Visit Duncan, City of Totems
About Duncan Beautiful Duncan, the City of Totems, is located in the Cowichan Valley about halfway between Victoria approximately 50 kilometers to the south, and Nanaimo 50 kilometers or so to the north. The Duncan
Holiday Happenings 2018 – Duncan North!
As you know, we are not just all about real estate at Pemberton Holmes - we are big into community too. Being a part of Vancouver Island history is a big part of our identity,
Holiday Happenings 2018 – Greater Victoria
Here at Pemberton Holmes, we are usually talking about real estate in Victoria. Buying, selling, what the market is doing, and what else can we do to serve our clients? As members of the Greater