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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.

Nutmeg Homes Building New Eco-Friendly Homes on Vancouver Island

Clarice — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:31:16 +0000

Nutmeg Homes is a Comox Valley based builder of Insulated Concrete Forms homes. The company has been building new homes on Vancouver Island since 1999. Nutmeg Homes custom home builders strive to continually improve their product, with energy efficient and eco-friendly products. An ICF home by Nutmeg Homes uses up to 40% less energy than the average new home in B.C.
Insulated Concrete Forms or ICFs are hollow foam blocks or panels, which are stacked to form the walls of the home. The forms are filled with steel-reinforced concrete to create a solid structure. The resulting walls offer solid construction that provides a draft-free, quiet, healthy and comfortable living environment. Nutmeg Homes is also exploring the options for building Living Roofs for residential homes in B.C., after the successful completion of a green roof on a Comox Valley commercial building.
For more information on Nutmeg Homes and their ICF construction process, visit their website

New Commercial and Residential Project Presented for Comox

Clarice — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:43:33 +0000

A new development proposal featuring a mix of single family homes and commercial development in the northwest corner of Comox has been presented to town council.
A rezoning/development permit application was submitted by for 2310 Guthrie Rd., near the intersection of Guthrie and McDonald Roads.
“The proposal allows for the appropriate transition between compatible land uses within one neighbourhood, all in support of the premise for compact and livable communities,” Architect Eric Ching explained.
Four commercial buildings would be situated along Guthrie and McDonald roads, while six new single family residential homes would be set between the commercial buildings and the existing residential community across Tracker Place along the southeast, Ching told council. Two of the four commercial buildings fully face McDonald and Guthrie, with active, directly accessible storefronts, he added.
Town planner Marvin Kamenz noted the proposed development addresses the town’s Official Community Plan in a variety of ways.
In his report, Kamenz also said the architecture respects the northwestern character of the surrounding residential neighbours, employing slopped asphalt shingled roofs, horizontal siding and generous timber details, all in a complimentary colour palate.
Council referred the rezoning and development permit application to the town’s Advisory Planning Commission for comment.

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.

Robannah Developments Features Unique Comox Valley Homes

Clarice — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:22:33 +0000

Robannah Developments is now selling a number of unique homes in the Comox Valley.
The Vancouver Island home builder is offering a unique opportunity for an investment or home with a mortgage helper in Comox. 1605 Dogwood Ave in Comox offers a newly-built, 2,190 sq ft family home, with double garage, custom cabinetry, slate/tile entry, timber accents, and bonus room. Upstairs the large master suite with ensuite, features a tiled shower and walk-in closet. Two more bedrooms and a rec room complete the upstairs.
The home comes with an attached, private 2-bedroom suite perfect as a mortgage helper or for in-laws.
This new home this is located on large treed lot that is within walking distance to schools, shopping mall, golf course, marina and the newly improved Comox community centre.
Robannah Developments is also selling live/work condominium homes in Courtenay on Vancouver Island, which offer commercial space downstairs with residential units upstairs. These 1180 sq ft homes offer some ocean views and the 650 sq ft downstairs work spaces are centrally located in a busy commercial area, close to major retailers and new development.
These units are priced starting from $249,000. These live/work condos are located at 3030 Kilpatrick Ave in Courtenay.
Contact Realtor Tina Vincent for more information on either of these Robannah Developments projects.

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.

Commercial and Residential Landscaping Installations With Banner Landscaping

Clarice — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:10:19 +0000

Banner Landscaping in the Comox Valley specializes in complete landscaping installations for commercial developments and for new homes in Comox, Courtenay and the Comox Valley.
Banner Landscaping has bobcats, excavators and all of the equipment needed to complete any landscaping project.
Banner Landscaping can install paving stones and retaining walls, or a complete landscaping project with irrigation and water features.
Banner Landscaping’s Comox Valley crew is courteous and knowledgeable and will ensure that you have an outdoor space to be proud of. Contact them at 250.792.1835.