Tag Archives: Kitsilano Real Estate
Home Office Decorating Tips
If you have a home office you know already what a nightmare it can be to keep your work life and home life separate or at least to achieve a happy balance between the two. When it comes to decorating … Continue reading
Home Alarm Systems
Selecting a home alarm system is an important task for any new home owner. Keeping your house safe with a security system will ensure a sense of peace and make you feel secure (look to Access Locksmiths from http://www.kwikeylocksmithservices.com/automotive/ for … Continue reading
New Kitsilano Rotisserie
Nosh, the new Kitsilano rotisserie is making news for its tasty dine out menu. The amazing restaurant is offering a 3 course dine out for only $18. The offer will be on until February 3rd. The restaurant opened back in … Continue reading
Hell’s Kitchen Closing Down
Hell’s Kitchen, the popular restaurant on 2041 West 4th Avenue has closed its doors. The restaurant had a decade long run and has surprised regulars by its rather sudden shut down. The doors are already closed and the building has … Continue reading
Future of Cornwall Avenue and Point Grey Road to be Discussed
An open house will be held soon in the city of Vancouver with regards to the future of Cornwall Avenue and Point Grey Rd. These streets have been chosen by the city as targets for the triple-A (or all ages … Continue reading
Hot Chocolate Festival, Vancouver
From now until Valentine’s Day, February 14th, Vancouver will be celebrating the Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival. This Kitsilano event will feature loads of luxurious hot chocolate drinks, brought to you from the best chocolatières and patisseries in town. Each day … Continue reading
Seasonal Storage 101
As the colder weather continues to blow its way in, many people are faced with the difficult task of storing all of their warmer gear. For many people space is a key issue here. Finding workable solutions for storage is … Continue reading
Simple DIY Baby Room Decor
While splurging on some items for baby is fun for new parents, the cost of everything from car seats and wraps to cloth diapers and strollers can really start to add up. But as with most things, a little time … Continue reading
Vancouver’s Bike Traffic Increasing
Figures recently released by Vancouver Translink have shown that between 2008 and 2011 the city saw a 26% increase in travel by bike. These numbers, reported in Translink’s 2013 Base Plan report showed that this increase came alongside only a … Continue reading
Updating your Fireplace
No matter what time of year it is, the fireplace is often the focal point of a living room and cleaning a stove is also important. Though it may receive scant attention during the summer months, come wintertime this central point … Continue reading
Tips for Small DIY Projects with Big Results
Though some home renovation projects might be unwise to attempt to do yourself, say for instance electrical rewiring or plumbing if you have no expertise in the area, others can be quite easy. You may even try to do plumbing … Continue reading
Parking Fees on the Rise in Vancouver Parks
Recently, the service fees for parking at Vancouver parks have gone up. While many of the increases are only of a cent or two, some are rather more steep. Thus for instance, the cost of parking in some parks including … Continue reading
New York Penthouse on the Market for 100 Million
The octagon-shaped penthouse with wraparound panoramic views of the city and three floors situated in midtown Manhattan is on the market for $100 Million. The penthouse features six bedrooms, nine bathrooms as well as a wine room that can hold … Continue reading
Vancouver Named one of the Top Ten Beach Cities
Recently, the National Geographic Society included Vancouver amongst its list of the top ten beach cities in the world. This nod to the amazing lifestyle and beauty of Vancouver comes as no surprise to many of its residents. In fact, … Continue reading
Bonneville Prefab Homes
Bonneville Homes is a family company that specializes in prefab homes with energy smarts. The modern prefab homes are not the boring buildings of prefab’s past, but instead use the latest in building technologies to create open spaces and multi-purpose … Continue reading
Habitat Studios and Green Building
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Habitat Studio and Workshop. The company has been building custom homes for the last twenty years and has become one of the leading green home design and building outfits in Canada. The vice-president … Continue reading
Vancouver Cyclist Infrastructure Improvements
Recently you may have noticed green bike lanes in the city. These newly painted lanes are being implemented in order to help differentiate between bike lanes and those for cars. Some of the downtown bike lanes, such as those along … Continue reading
Seawall Expansion Proposed
The Vancouver city council is apparently considering extending the seawall. The seawall which runs along Kitsilano Beach is now possibly going to be extended all the way to Jericho Beach. According to reports the city council will be discussing the … Continue reading
Khatsahlano! Music and Art Festival
Long before the yoga and boutique culture of Kitsilano took hold, the area was home to an extensive counter-culture. In fact, back in the 1960s the area attracted many of the hippies from across the US and Canada. The Kits … Continue reading
