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eaglet island is a 1.2-acre private island situated within b.c.'s pirates cove.
property watch: when a fantasy island becomes real life
this two bedroom, three bath, yaletown condo is on the market for $1,899,900.
property watch: lofty living in yaletown
this new duplex home on vancouver's west 22nd avenue was built to net zero standards.
property watch: the most intriguing (but less interesting) feature of a dunbar duplex
many smart locks allow you to program more than 50 fingerprints and over 200 different access codes.
are smart locks the key to home security?
two homes in gibsons -- 127 mahan road and 980 gower point road -- can be purchased together or individually.
property watch: duo sunshine coast homes offer double the views
this two-storey wood frame house was built in 2020 and is located at 6257 sumas prairie road, sardis.
property watch: sumas prairie property includes optional revenue-generating commercial space
this three-bedroom home is part of yewbrook place, a unique development overlooking the marine drive golf club in vancouver.
property watch: a tricky to categorize ‘bare land strata’ home overlooks marine drive golf club
a well-placed mirror can open up a room through reflection.
using mirrors to enlarge your room and brighten your space
 
this georgian-style estate is perfectly positioned to capture the day's final rays glowing through the property's mature trees onto the nicomekl river and boundary bay beyond.
property watch: sunset ridge estate comes with a private dock and, naturally, awesome sunsets
murphy beds are a way to reclaim floor space while still offering a place to sleep, says ilona beed, sales manager at california closets in vancouver.
squeezed for space? why not tuck into a murphy bed?
the california-style pool in the backyard was inspired by american landscape architect thomas church, characterized by the kidney-shaped design that blends with the surrounding landscape.
property watch: coquitlam’s sakura estate embraces the perfection of imperfection
"pastels work beautifully in a spa-like environment as colour psychology plays an important role in how a space makes us feel," says designer kelly grimes.
soak up a spa-like bathroom with full-on renos or simple decorative touches
this four-bedroom bowen island home is in the queen charlotte heights subdivision, a quiet, scenic hillside above the main harbour on the east side of the island.
property watch: ocean-view bowen island home’s expansive decks are perfect for year-round outdoor entertaining
a practical potting station turns the garage into a helpful gardener's organization space.
switching gears: remake your garage for more than a car
arthur erickson designed the hwang house with floor-to-ceiling windows that immersed his clients into an expanse of greenery, trees and water, including a waterfall designed by a feng shui master.
property watch: arthur erickson-designed home hits the market
oak bay's edward hamilton-smith house (or manor) is on the market for $3,475,000. the six bedroom, three bathroom, 4,163 square-foot craftsman-style residence was designed by architect l.w. hargreaves.
property watch: oak bay heritage home sprung from farmland to coveted neighbourhood
 
“every time you look out the window there’s something to see, whether it’s an eagle soaring, a fish jumping, ducks and their ducklings gliding by, the swans that come every year, or simply the mountains,” says marilyn yeo, listing agent for the two-bedroom, three-bathroom float home along the fraser river in ladner.
property watch: life aboard a floating dream home surrounded by 'living art'
the main living area features tinted curved windows that stretch up to the 18- foot high ceiling.
property watch: joe and rosalie segal’s elegant south granville townhouse on the market
this five-bedroom, eight-bathroom home is located in anmore, which is an incorporated village that, in fact, borders port moody and all that city’s services and activities.
property watch: village living in anmore is just a train ride from vancouver
this 8,072-square- foot residence at 23455 8th avenue, in langley, offers six bedrooms, six bathrooms and part ownership of murchie lake.
property watch: sprawling langley property comes with lake ownership and a coach house
located in whistler's bayshores neighbourhood, this 4,200-square-feet house offers five bedrooms, five bathrooms, high-end designer details, a lap pool and a barrel sauna.
property watch: ultimate concrete retreat on the market in whistler
senior lady in kitchen
aging gracefully in place doesn’t mean you need to deal with graceless home decor
located at 3122 136th street, in south surrey, this 8,169-sq.-ft. residence has five bedrooms, seven bathrooms and is on the market for $6,488,888.
property watch: south surrey with a touch of beverly hills
john kump and his wife worked with blue grouse to convert a basement suite bedroom into a wine cellar to store their collection.
how to install a wine cellar worth toasting
 
the four-storey tudor and gothic-revival estate of lieutenant-governor eric hamber, who purchased the shaughnessy property in 1913 and named it greencroft, is on the market.
property watch: historic estate of former lieutenant-governor eric hamber hits the market
curvy-shaped pieces, such as inspiration furniture's papilo island sofa, are having a moment.
creative shapes, textures and colours are couched in fresh new furniture designs
this this five bedroom, four bathroom ocean- and mountain-view squamish property has more than 3,500 square feet of living space and is built into solid granite high above the squamish and mamquam valleys.
property watch: clifftop squamish home is like living in a luxury tree fort
cleaning
wash away the potential for harm by rethinking common household products you use
soaring living space windows with large panel glazing and minimal frames showcase uninterrupted views of the city, sea and mountains.
property watch: this stunning coal harbour penthouse is swimming in luxury
cooper meadows' first phase, east ridge, is a collection of three- and four-bedroom townhomes with pitched roofs.
new abbotsford community offers a range of modern townhouses with farmhouse flair
students bring their own bedding to a dorm room, but other touches of home like a stuffed animal or an area rug can add cosy comfort. bringing plenty of storage containers can help keep a room tidy and organized.
how to decorate a dorm for form and function
interlocking wood deck tiles are designed to interlock without grout, glue, screws or nails. photo bc outdoor flooring
give outdoor spaces a new life with tiles, colourful carpets and always-green grass