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Condo Smarts: 'Sections' are key part of strata

Condo Smarts: 'Sections' are key part of strata

Dear Tony: We own a commercial strata lot on Kingsway in 91原创. It鈥檚 a typical development where the residential units are upstairs, and the ground floor units are commercial retail.
Debbie Travis: Warm, neutral hues make sense in log cabin

Debbie Travis: Warm, neutral hues make sense in log cabin

Dear Debbie: We have just finished building a log cabin, a labour of love that has taken us three years. Lots of friends helped and we will happily house them for many winter visits. Now we are working on furnishing and my question is about colour.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Flanders poppies self-sow freely in almost any soil

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Flanders poppies self-sow freely in almost any soil

Dear Helen: Every November I wear a red poppy to honour veterans and those who have perished in war, but I鈥檝e never known what variety of poppy the imitation ones represent. Can you tell me its name and whether the plants can be grown here? M.L.
Helen Chesnut: A fall to-do list to prepare the garden for winter

Helen Chesnut: A fall to-do list to prepare the garden for winter

November. Not a month we all look forward to with unmitigated glee. The change to standard time means late afternoons will soon be taken over by darkness. It鈥檚 chilly and damp.
Debbie Travis: How to make your own 'JOY' sign for the holidays

Debbie Travis: How to make your own 'JOY' sign for the holidays

Decorating the exterior entrances to our homes is a wonderful way to mark the seasons and special events. At this time of year, holiday fare is abundant, with options for everything from wreaths to trees, signage and lights.
Condo Smarts: Misinformation circulating to condo owners

Condo Smarts: Misinformation circulating to condo owners

Dear Tony: Are strata corporations that are townhouses and bare land strata permitted to adopt bylaws that limit rentals or Airbnb? Our townhouse complex in Vernon received a circular from a neighbouring property that advised rental bylaws were not e
House Beautiful: Cordova Bay home inspired by French country estates

House Beautiful: Cordova Bay home inspired by French country estates

High above the sugar-white, log-strewn beaches and paddleboard-traced waters of Cordova Bay, a house stands on a cliff framed by vast evergreens and a view that seems lifted from a Tom Thomson painting.
Helen Chesnut鈥檚 Garden Notes: Aromatic Mediterranean herbs are drought tolerant

Helen Chesnut鈥檚 Garden Notes: Aromatic Mediterranean herbs are drought tolerant

Dear Helen: What herbs or other plants would you suggest for spaces in my plot of lavender and oregano? There is very little water available here for the garden.
Condo Smarts: Always request insurance information before buying

Condo Smarts: Always request insurance information before buying

Dear Tony: I purchased a 12-year-old strata unit in 91原创 on Oct. 15. My offer was submitted Sept.
Debbie Travis: If you're painting with dark colours, start with darkened primer

Debbie Travis: If you're painting with dark colours, start with darkened primer

Dear Debbie: Our home is a mix of traditional and contemporary styling, with long, open spaces and lots of light. I am drawn to some of the rich, dark paint shades and wonder if they would work in the living/dining area.