[slideshow id=2] Port Alberni Port Alberni is a lovely community located in the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District on Vancouver Island in the province of British Columbia. Port Alberni has a population of 17,743 which expands to 25,396 including the rural population. It lies within the Alberni Valley which is at the head of the Alberni Inlet,… Continue Reading
While making your home energy efficient for winter means you’ll save on those utility bills it also means you’ll be much more comfortable in your home. Various documentaries and government initiatives over the past few years have seen an ever increasing level of consumer interest in energy efficiency. But since 2008 economic woes have seemed to stall the… Continue Reading
As you may have read on my home page I believe Design and Function are the cornerstones of building. These key elements on their own are simple to talk about but together they define the difference between a house and a home. When I work with clients on their Home Renovation Plans I incorporate the same building philosophy –… Continue Reading
You’ve decided it’s time to renovate your home. You’ve been compiling a list in your head but finally that one thing pushed you to the edge and now it’s time. Perhaps some repairs you knew had to happen really let you know, like those turned shingles actually turned into a leaky roof -or- those old… Continue Reading
Are you thinking about or already planning home renovations? Trying to figure out how to get an ideal outcome minus the stress and worry that often accompanies a home improvement project? Well, who better to get home renovation advice from than people who have ‘been there and done it’. I’ve researched and reviewed some key… Continue Reading
Before you begin your Home Renovation Project it’s important to have a good Renovation Plan. So often I get called to give construction advice for a botched renovation job. Someone has a brainstorm, comes up with an idea and jumps right in. Hammers start swinging, walls come down and then reality sinks in. They hit… Continue Reading
Home Renovation Advice from Paul Many times I get asked for design and planning advice when someone is looking at doing some home improvements. Here’s what tell people: Know your purpose – why do you want to renovate? Are there specific problems you want to resolve? Most of the time the desire to renovate starts… Continue Reading
Anytime a person starts the process of building a new home it can be a little scary, you have to find the best custom luxury home builder. It is a huge decision for almost everyone and one that is probably the largest investment of their life. Finding the right builder is an integral part of… Continue Reading
[slideshow id=4] Nanoose Bay The name ‘Nanoose Bay’ was derived from a First Nations band that are related to the Nanaimo Indians. The local story says that the word, Nanoose means ‘pushing forward’. This refers to the shape of Nanoose Bay which is a six km deep water bay formed by the Nanoose peninsula. The… Continue Reading