Home & Garden

Home decorators painting a brighter picture for dark interior paints

Far from gloomy, experts say darker paints create a cozy, more welcoming room

Feb 21, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >

Indoor-Outdoor Living: Get your Saanich Peninsula patio ready for summer entertaining

Owners of Patio Gardens, Avenue B offer tips for everything from plants to furniture

May 21, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Gardening help in the palm of your hand: 5 apps, phone tips

You’re in your garden and notice a beautiful, new-to-you flower that has popped up somewhere unexpected — pull it or leave it?

Apr 4, 2023 1:30 AM Read more >

Now is the time to retrofit your home, and this free program is here to help!

Free CRD program helps with planning, toubleshooting, rebates and more

Mar 27, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Free program helps CRD homeowners renovate for energy efficiency

Connect with an Energy Concierge for help with rebates, contractors, quotes and more!

Mar 6, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Pretty but toxic: Watch toddlers around these houseplants

When visiting friends or family who have both houseplants and young children, I’ve been compared to “Aunt Bonnie” from the Geico commercial “Aunt Infestation.”

Jan 24, 2023 9:30 PM Read more >

Family business

Confortis thrive as a family and as work mates

Jun 29, 2022 7:30 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island farm to be featured on cable network series

Royston’s Innisfree Farm featured on Vision TV’s Visionary Gardeners

Mar 10, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

Where time stands still

Timeless design preserves character of this beautiful heritage home

Jan 14, 2022 7:30 AM Read more >

Are you ready to live al fresco this summer?

If we need to stay closer to home this summer, there are few better places to do it than here. The trick is making your outdoor space one that is both functional and beautiful!

Mar 29, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >