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
2023 What is Trending in Decor
Older generations have pioneered a style that is enviably neat and easy to live with. It's known as 'coastal grandmother' or some variation of the name. It implies a retirement lifestyle in relaxed locales that
Picnic Essentials
Did you know that the word picnic is derived from the French word pique-nique, which is used to describe light meals taken outside. It was popularized during the French Revolution when the classes visited and
Planning a Stay-cation
This year, why not consider a local vacation instead of travelling abroad? There are a number of benefits from staying at home during your summer holidays. By avoiding hotels and air travel, you can
Ever Been to Nanaimo?
For those of us who live on Vancouver Island, it’s easy to take for granted all the awesome areas within driving distance. Whether you’re spending a long weekend away or taking time off during
How-to Create a More Social Space in your Home
Most homeowners have that one room. You know what we mean. One that’s either too small or too stuffy to do anything meaningful with. Maybe it’s full of furniture, or odds and ends you don’t
Heavy Rain and Home Repairs
While the west coast isn’t known for it’s winters, homeowners on Vancouver Island need to watch out for heavy rain and wind. This time of year, water damage is a huge issue. So making sure
6 Benefits of Living by the Ocean
Living onVancouver Island, it’s easy to take the ocean for granted. With over 3,400 kms of coastline, most of us see it every day and don’t think twice. But besides being amazingly beautiful, did you
5 Steps to Becoming a Real Estate Agent
The real estate industry is the perfect profession for any industrious individual. Think of it like an open house – anyone can come and take a crack at it. If you’re interested in the steps
RRSP Withdrawls to Buy a House
Do you want to buy a house in Nanaimo but lack the funds? If you have an RRSP plan, you can withdraw from it without penalty. It’s called the Home Buyers Plan (HBP), a federal