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Specialty Batteries Sold, Rebuilt and Recycled at The Battery Shop

Clarice — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:10:37 +0000

The Battery Shop is Vancouver Island’s one stop shop for batteries and battery services. The Battery Shop in Courtenay sells batteries of all styles – from camera batteries to RV and golf cart batteries. The Battery Shop also repairs and rebuilds specialty batteries for construction tools, home appliances, specialized trades equipment, security systems and more. The Battery Shop has the equipment and expertise to create custom batteries. They also offer a battery recycling service for the Comox Valley.

Counters and More from Courtenay’s Colonial Countertops

Clarice — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:58:20 +0000

Colonial Countertops in Courtenay specializes in the manufacturing and installation of decorative surfaces and countertops. Kitchen and bath countertops, tub surrounds, shower walls, desktops, reception areas, window sills and much more. Colonial Countertops is able to provide homeowners and builders with the latest styles, trends, and colours. In their Comox Valley showroom, clients browse hundreds of different styles of laminates, natural quartz, and solid surfaces. They are proud to offer: top-quality, unsurpassed service; on time delivery; and professional installation. Colonial Countertops is a family-owned business and has been serving Vancouver Island since 1970. For more information, visit their website at www.colonialcountertops.com.

Design Your Kitchen, Bath or Closets With Bouttell’s Design in Comox

Clarice — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:45:42 +0000

Bouttell’s Designs brings kitchen and bathroom cabinets, and customized walk-in closets to the Comox Valley and Campbell River. Bouttell’s Designs in Comox offers a highly-customized line of kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets with a large selection of options for all budgets and style choices. A solid wood selection of cabinet mouldings, door styles, and finishes give any cabinet project a custom look. Bouttell’s Designs also provides customizable organizing systems for walk-in closets and small rooms, to create attractive, functional spaces in any home or office. The layout and design of the kitchen, or bathroom cabinets, or closets can be configured using Bouttell’s latest design software and other virtual tools.

One New Residential Lot For Sale in Penfield West, Campbell River

Clarice — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:36:05 +0000

The popular high end real estate development of Penfield West in Campbell River has only one residential building lot available for sale.
In this established subdivision of executive, West Coast style homes, the final building lot for sale is priced at $79,900.
Located in the popular Willow Point area of Campbell River, Penfield West is comprised of just over 200 residential lots, some of which offer panoramic views of Campbell River and Georgia Strait. The community is conveniently located close to all levels of schools, parks, the Sportsplex, the Campbell River Hospital, the marina and golfing.

New Real Estate Developments Mean Construction Increases on North Vancouver Island

Clarice — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:01:56 +0000

Editor’s note: The following story ran in the Jan. 13 edition of the Comox Valley Echo.
New figures show there was a big fall in the number of new houses being built locally last year – but there are signs the situation is starting to turn around.
The details have been compiled by Building Links – the digital newsletter monitoring North Vancouver Island construction activity – which notes a significant drop in construction in the Comox Valley and Campbell River areas last year.
In 2010, building permits for 468 single-family homes were issued compared to 363 last year, said Building Links editor Clarice Coty. That represented a fall of 22 per cent.
In percentage terms, the biggest reduction was in the Town of Comox, down from 105 to 44, or 58 per cent.
Year-on-year single-family home building also declined in Cumberland (down from 27 to 16) and in the City if Campbell River (a fall from 167 to 114)
But more homes were built in the City of Courtenay last year than in 2010, with the numbers rising slightly from 61 to 69. And in the rural areas surrounding the municipalities, there was also growth – from 108 homes in 2010 to 120 last year.
The overall value of local construction activity of all types in 2011 amounted to $175 million, said Coty, but that was down by almost $35 million on the previous year’s $209.5 million total – a 16 per cent fall.
“We expect that new housing starts will increase by about 10 per cent in 2012 due to the new inventory of new lots in the Comox Valley,” she suggested. In addition to single-family homes, Coty noted there had also been permits issued last year for 62 multi-family units in Comox worth a total of $11.6 million in construction costs, and another 66 in Courtenay – including three duplexes with a building permit value of $10.2 million.
She added: “There are at least four condominium and mixed use developments that are slated to start construction in the region during 2012: two in Comox, one in Courtenay and one in Campbell River.
“These projects have received most of their approvals and are waiting for building permits before proceeding. In total they will bring approximately 120 new multi-residential units on to the market.”
She considered the past year had been “challenging” for the construction and real estate industries on the North Island, but added: “This year shows signs of promise.”
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Capstone Dwellings Design-Build Guides Clients Through the Home Design Process

Clarice — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:09:57 +0000

Capstone Dwellings Design-Build can bring your unique personality to renovations and custom homes in the Comox Valley.
Designer Bethany Pearce focuses on a design process that begins with the core desires of her clients. Often, home owners who are wanting to renovate or build a custom home have a hard time defining what they want. At the same time, they often have very strong options on what they like and don’t like. Through the design process, Bethany takes a close look at the needs, wants and rules for each project and creatively brings the pieces together for design proposals that have an authentic end result.
As shown here, this modern home is in need of some updates. The client found that they were undecided between their love for modern design, and their desire to live in a creative and free space full of movement and detail.
Designer Bethany Pearce had her client gather images of thoughts to represent how she was feeling about the direction of the project. From that resource of visuals, Bethany began piecing together core elements that would not only work together, but also bring about a solid and meaningful theme.
The end result was a design direction Bethany labeled “Modern Whimsy”. The core moods that emerged were Romance, Fun, Whimsy, and Enchantment. Elements of distressed or reclaimed wood emerged, as well as textures like velvet and high-gloss paint. Even the colour palette that came from this process looks like something out of Snow White’s forest – full of enchantment, magic and playful childhood imagination.
Contact Bethany Pearce of Capstone Dwellings Design-Build at 250-331-9004 to discuss your upcoming project in Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River and other communities around the Comox Valley.

Enjoy a Full Selection of Window Coverings at Wild About Blinds

Clarice — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:23:36 +0000

What’s so wild about blinds?
Window coverings specialist Wild About Blinds is a local company that prides itself on quality service, products and installation with accuracy. They provide on-site consultations for residential and commercial needs.
Wild About Blinds supplies wood and wood composite blinds; aluminum blinds; vertical blinds; cellular shades and roller shades. They service Courtenay, Comox, Qualicum, Parksville, Cumberland and Campbell River on Vancouver Island.
Owner/operator Chris Wild is all about providing clients with total satisfaction on all products, warranty, installation and service. Go wild with blinds from WILD ABOUT BLINDS – The Ultimate in Window Fashions.
For more information, call 250.338.3877 or email WildAboutBlinds@telus.net.

Flooring Solutions for Northern Vancouver Island at United Carpet

Clarice — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:17:11 +0000

United Carpet of the Comox Valley and Campbell River both offer a wide selection of flooring to suit any need. United Carpet’s flooring products include: Carpet, Vinyl, Laminate, Hardwood, Cork, Ceramic, and Area Rugs. United Carpet in Campbell River also offers Window Fashions: blinds and custom draperies.
United Carpet’s experienced sales associates help guide clients to make their best flooring or window covering selection. Visit the United Carpet website for an online quote or call for a free in-home measure.
United Carpet also offers comprehensive information on installation, stain removal, and maintenance, in store or online. United Carpet in the Comox Valley and Campbell River offer service and selection that are second to none.
Visit them in Courtenay at 362B – 10th Street and in Campbell River at 1364 – 16th Ave.

Residential Construction Numbers Jumped in Campbell River

Clarice — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:59:33 +0000

Campbell River’s taxable residential assessment roll is $3.3 billion this year.
A total of almost $34 million in new residential value has been added due to various changes including subdivision, rezoning and new construction.
In the first three quarters of 2011, Campbell River approved building permits for 90 new single family homes with a value of more than $23.5 million. This was a 40 per cent drop from the same period in 2010.
Still, Campbell River led the way with 90 new homes, compared to 55 in Courtenay and 37 in Comox.
Total construction values, including commercial and industrial developments for the first nine months were 39.3 million in Campbell River, compared to 36.1 million in Courtenay.

Sound Security Offers Unique Home Security Services

Clarice — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:27:49 +0000

For sound security call the experts.
Sound Security in the Comox Valley offers security systems, alarms, and much more for homes and businesses. As the only provider of screen alarms on Vancouver Island, Sound Security can offer a security alarm option to keep intruders out but let fresh air in. They will install, service and monitor security systems to protect your home, family or business. Sound Security’s expert installation team can also provide surveillance cameras, sound system equipment and wiring, home theatre installations, and multi-room music systems. For more information call 250.702.6106 or visit the website at www.soundsecurity.ca.