Multiplex homes are coming to BC! BC government is introducing legislation that overrides the municipal zoning regulations There is a rush to build smaller homes in BC. I’m wondering how the municipalities will react.So far, many municipalities in BC (with the exception of the city of Vancouver) have been reluctant to accept the idea of…
Burnaby Laneway Homes coming in effect soon! After many years of waiting, the city of Burnaby has decided to accept the fact that the city needs more housing options to combat the rental shortage. After going through the process, the city held a couple of open houses on March 28 and 29 and is expecting…
Home electrification by 2030
Decluttering and organizing our storage space helps more than just our mental health. It also makes the home safer by decreasing the chance of injuries and falls. The older you become, the more critical it turns. When you have a clean home and organized kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom, you stimulate your brain in a healthier,…
A better and healthier lifestyle shouldn’t start with visiting the doctor’s office every now and then. A healthy lifestyle starts from within and in your mindset, and that includes a healthy environment in all aspects, starting from a healthy living space. Most of us think that, in order to live a better life, we should…
In the previous article, we covered the topic of age-friendly home remodelling and the ways proper adaptations can enable safe and comfortable aging-in-place. Here we will highlight some details that require special attention. Age-Friendly Home Bathroom: Walk-in Bathtub or Walk-in Shower? A walk-in bathtub is a favourite among some seniors who experience fatigue often and…
In the old days, when the existing home would become too challenging for a senior, the options were narrow and commonly included moving out. Aging in place, in an appropriate age-friendly house, was not a thing, and if the family members were too busy to take proper care of the older relative, a nursing home…
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