Renting a Room to a Student
If you find yourself with an extra room in your cozy abode, you might be contemplating the idea of welcoming a university student into your home. This venture can be incredibly fulfilling, both personally and
Unlocking the Potential of Secondary Accommodations in Canada
Benefits, Challenges, and Legal Considerations Secondary accommodations, often referred to as secondary suites, are self-contained living units attached to or located within a primary dwelling. They are equipped with their own entrances, kitchens, bathrooms, and
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Low-Maintenance Plants to Brighten Your Patio The age-old saying goes, "April showers bring May flowers," but why wait until May to enjoy the beauty of blooming flowers? Whether you have limited space or a busy
For The Love Of Books
With the holidays fast approaching, and school soon to be out, you might be wondering how to keep your kids busy through the winter holidays. Town libraries often have holiday workshops just for kids and
Backyard Cottages
In the past, backyard cottages were sometimes designed for seasonal guests or an elderly parent. They were often quaint dwellings with one or two bedrooms with a small deck and perhaps a garden. Cottages provided
Eat Better, Save Too
The cost of living seems to increase every year and not just for the small luxuries but for basic necessities, too. When it seems like the all extras have been cut from the budget, what's
Really Wild Salads
There is something inexplicably fun about foraging for wild food. Finding herbs and edible greens in nature and free for the taking seems almost magical in a time when everything is packaged and sold. Edible
Family Adventures
May is a wonderful time of year when spring slowly yields to the warm breezes of summer. It's a month full of anticipation for the coming holidays. Here are some family fun ideas to help
Electric Biking
Electric bike technology has come along way in just a few years. Today, e-bikes have a range of 20 km or more on a single charge. With good distance and relatively high speeds, they can
Donation of Archives
Shaw TV's Jen Muranetz visits the historic Pemberton family chapel and then reports on Pemberton Holmes' donation of archives to the Royal BC Museum. Bell, Jeff. (26 October, 2012).