by Janice Henshaw | photos by Andrew Bradley, Itty Bitty Sign Shop Living in a townhouse has many advantages. In a lovely town like Sidney, local residents can enjoy the energy from the downtown core as well as amazing ocean views – and not have to worry about mowing their lawn. How about a relaxing […]
Seaside Homes – Townhouse Living in Sidney: We Love It!
by Mike Dunsmuir, Step One Design – The first question I ask clients after I establish what they’d like on the inside of their house, is what they want the outside to look like. Choosing a concept for a home exterior is hugely important, as the exterior style is what most people connect to their dream
On Design – What Exterior Are You?
by Katie Kroeker, Pacific Ridge Landscapes – During my elementary school years in Ontario, my family lived in what most people considered an undesirable area, in a small townhouse across the street from a graveyard where we rode our bikes. It was a dull, unlovely place to live, but my mother changed that. Each spring,
West Coast Gardener – My Mum’s Garden
story by Janice Henshaw | photos by Vince Klassen Is it possible to transform a BC “Box House” built in the 1970s into a classy, clean-lined family home that is perfect in every way? To make it contemporary, comfortable, full of light and crowned by a private rooftop deck that has an amazing ocean view?
Seaside Homes – A B.C. “Box House” Transformation
by Yvonne Bulk – Now that winter is over – and what a winter it was! – it is time to get our hands dirty. It’s still a little early to plant any tender annuals, but let’s talk about some ways you can already get out there. April is a great month to start your
West Coast Gardener – Let’s Get Planting!
