– by Susan Simosko – Alan Mayfield travelled many miles to find his roots. Born in the UK, Alan came to Canada in 1968 as a professional engineer who worked in the Ontario oil fields then in the lumber industry in BC. After forming his own company, he spent the next phase of his life […]
Friends & Neighbours: Finding His Roots in Lavender
The Baby Boomer generation is a massive group that is now in the midst of retirement. The youngest Baby Boomers turned 50 in 2014 and oldest turned 65 back in 2011. A number of Boomers built or bought houses for their families in Saanich Peninsula areas such as Dean Park, Ardmore and Lands End Road
New Development for Sidney Meridian Residence to Transform Downtown
– Story by Barry Mathias, photography by nuttycake.com – I discover, before I arrive, that the owners bought the property four years ago, but apart from minor changes their efforts have been focused almost entirely on redesigning their enormous garden. “Most people start with improvements to the house, and the garden is last on the list,”
Seaside Homes: From Garden to House
– by Mike James, Wildwood Outdoor Living Centre – Whether you like to cannonball, swim laps or just lounge on an inner tube, swimming is one of summer’s perfect pleasures. Traditionally, when thinking of a water garden, people think of small ponds with plants and fish. However, with the growing popularity of “staycations,” more and more people
West Coast Gardener: Your Own Cool-Off Spot
– by Paul Pellow, Admirals Roofing – How do I know if I need to replace my roof, or if it can just be ‘fixed’? Most roofing products in our area last 18 – 22 years depending on installation, maintenance, conditions and type of materials used. Shingles curling and buckling, roof valleys that are unable
On Design: Roofing Q & A with Admirals roofing
