The Growing Appeal of Green Roofs
A green roof carries out a number of functions. Here’s what you need to know before making this eco-friendly decision.
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Recipe for a Kitchen to Love
CLEVER STORAGE, CLEAN LINES, MODERN ADD-ONS IN A VINTAGE SPACE. By David Lennam | Photos by Jody Beck How do you keep the chef happy? Simple. Give him a better…
Coastal Calling
One retired couple moves across the country for an ocean view only the Island can offer. By Nessa Pullman | Photos by Joshua Lawrence When Wendy and Ian Miles were…
A Dream for Two
This mid-century Oak Bay reno brings a mother and daughter functional living, freedom to play and the chance to connect to what matters most By Danielle Pope | Photos by Mary…
Cocina Conundrum
Is renovating the kitchen worth it when selling your home? BY SHANNON MONEO | IMAGES FROM: SPARTAN MEDIA GROUP Remember when, about a dozen years ago, black granite counters and…
Forevering Your Home: Long-Term Needs for Your House and Investment
Considering what your house will need in the long run will turn your investment into a legacy. BY SHANNON MONEO Greater Victoria home prices will likely never plummet. For those…
Labour of Love: Renovating an Older Home While Preserving Its Character
BY CAROLYN CAMILLERI Renovating a designated heritage home involves some steps that have led some people to believe it is especially challenging. That thinking is completely unjustified in the vast…
Farmhouse Reimagined
An extensive rural renovation brings a 1940s equestrian farm into a new era BY DANIELLE POPE | PHOTOS BY DASHA ARMSTRONG When Elizabeth learned she was pregnant, she and her…
An Elaborate Finish
An Esquimalt condo is transformed into a whole new kind of home BY SUSAN HOLLIS | PHOTOS BY JEFFREY BOSDET Ten months and 16 countries into a planned…
Steps to A Reno Success
The 10 key steps involved in a successful home overhaul Maybe it’s that dripping tap, stained carpet or awkward pinch point that has been bothering you for ages. Perhaps you’ve…