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 >

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 >

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 >

Breathe easy: Why indoor air quality matters, and how to get it

Indoor air quality is a vital aspect of any healthy home or business.

Jan 16, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Family business

Confortis thrive as a family and as work mates

Jun 29, 2022 7:30 AM Read more >

Wondering how to get those counters really clean?

Restore your natural stone + tile surfaces with a deep clean and seal

May 16, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Backyard burning banned in Nanaimo without permit

Burning yard waste only allowed with permit during April and November

Apr 7, 2022 5:30 AM Read more >

Coastal Black celebrates first annual tulip festival

Tulips symbolize perfect love, rebirth, and charity. Their simple yet striking colours make them one of the most popular flowers worldwide. Even their colours have meaning – red means love, white means forgiveness, purple stands for elegance, and yellow for hope and happiness.

Mar 28, 2022 6:00 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 >