May 13, 2014

contractors DIRECTORY for the Comox Valley & Surrounding Communities

E-EDITION

MAY 2014

A Guide to those who build, repair, renovate, decorate, landscape, dig, clean-up & supply materials for property, home renovations and construction projects in the Comox Valley and surrounding communities.

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Central Builders’ Supply Fulfilling ALL your Renovation and Do-It-Yourself needs for over 80 years!

610 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay | 250-334-4416 Monday - Friday 7am - 5:30pm, Saturday 8am - 5pm, Sunday 9am-5pm

hoice Pro’s C ilding The

For Bu Materials

Kitchens • Appliances Plumbing & Heating Building Materials Flooring Windows & Doors New Showroom OPEN NOW!

Tool Rentals • Postal

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TOP FLOORING BRANDS SIMPLY MORE AFFORDABLE

HARDWOOD | TILE | CORK | VINYL LAMINATE | AREA RUGS | CARPET Brand Name Flooring. Low Prices. Always in Stock.

ENDOFTHEROLL.COM

Courtenay | 2998 Kilpatrick Ave | 250.334.9394 No payment, no interest plans available OAC - See store for details.

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APPLIANCES Courtenay Appliances

Engineering 6

BUILDING SUPPLIES

Ryzuk Geotechnical Engineering & Materials Testing 24

Black Creek Farm and Feed 21

EQUIPMENT

Central Builders

2

North Island Tractor

Slegg Lumber

8

CARPET CLEANING Sears Carpet, Upholstery & Air Duct Cleaning

24

FENCING

25

20

FlOORING & Carpeting End of the Roll

13

CONTRACTORS Absolute Custom Carpentry 18 Astra Bay Construction Ltd. 20

Home Builders & renovations

Real Estate

Brando Construction Ltd.

32

RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty 6

Sustainable by Design

12

RENTALS

HOME Improvement

3

Signature West Floor & Window Fashions Inc

23

GARDENING, LANDSCAPING, TREES & SUPPLIERS

HOME THEATRES

All Away Rubbish & Junk Removal

16

Dim’s Bins

14

6

Outback Mini Excavating & Landscaping

21

Colonial Countertops

Paradise Plants Garden Centre

21

PAINTING & WALLPAPERING

5

DESIGN CONSULTANTS

GRAVEL, MULCH & TOPSOIL Black Gold Landscape Supply

13 & 21

Jennifer Charles Design

19

Vancouver Island Enterprises 19

VHC Floor Plans

12

HEATING

Safe and Sound Window Film

Bennetts Sheet Metal & Heating 12 & 16 10

ELECTRICAL

Comox Valley Co-op Gas Bar & Car Lock

Scrap Metal

KITCHENS & COUNTERTOPS

Kelly Co. Painting

12

DOORS & WINDOWS

14

Jeremy’s Scrap Metal 8

18 & 20

Panda Gas Services Ltd

D.S.J. Electric Ltd.

10

Temprite Climate Solutions

Mr. Electric

24

Thermo Tec Mechanical

6 7 15

10

Septic System Specialist Recap Waste Water Inc.

European Masters Painting 21

Armellas Style In Design

3 13

Irrigation

Huxham Contracting

Core Systems

7

RECYCLING & RUBBISH REMOVAL

J.R. Edgett Excavating Ltd. 16

DRIVEWAYS & WALKWAYS

Aces Roofing

Northern Ropes & Industrial Supply Ltd. 19

5

10

ROOFING

Industrial Supplies

Comox Valley Home Improvements

Steelhead Renovations

11

Roofing by Dan

The Pump House 13

14

Western One

Rico Roofing Ltd.

13

Corrigal Trucking

17

Pilon Tool Rentals

West Coast Home Theatres 19

Bohmer Construction

Re-Nu-It Home Improvements 16

Property Guys

Re-Nu-It Home Improvements 16

Cummins Fencing

CLEANERS Moore’s Cleaning

Inside

15

TREE SERVICES

Painting by Richard Prosick 13

Above and Beyond Tree Services

Prestige Painting

WINDOW CLEANING

23

PLUMBING Carlson Mechanical Comox Valley Regional District

9

Wells Water Works Services Ltd. 9

Power Washing Turpin’s Power Washing

22

Brasno’s Window Cleaning 31

13

WINDOW COVERINGS Blinds & Bubbles Boutique

8 & 13

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GRASS

Use for: • Grass driveways • Grass parking • Side yard access

GRAVEL

Use for: • Driveways • Parking • Garden paths

GLOW MARBLE

new product

Use for: • Concrete driveways • Countertops • Patios

Contact us for a quote on materials required for your personal or civic project.

Tel. 250-871-6840 | 2750 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay

Comox Valley Home ent Improvem KITCHENS

s Additions, Renovation and Repairs

DECKS

GATES

BATHROOMS

739 250.465.8 improvement.com

REPAIRS

www.comoxvalleyho

me

ement.com

meimprov jwylie@comoxvalleyho

GREENHOUSE

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EXPERIENCE PERFECTION May 2nd to June 15th, 2014

Buy 5 or more eligible appliances and receive

20

%

INSTANT REBATE

Buy 4 eligible appliances & receive

15% 10%

INSTANT REBATE

Buy 2 or 3 eligible appliances & receive

INSTANT REBATE

BO

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Jenn-Air® Commercial Ranges, Built-in Refrigerators and Accolade Vent count as 2 units for this promotion!

Call store for details!

416A PUNTLEDGE RD

www.courtenayappliances.com

250 334 3666

NEW CONSTRUCTION • EXCAVATING • FENCING

Sales • Installation •Service FURNACES • FIREPLACES • UNIT HEATERS • WATER HEATERS SPACE AND RADIANT HEATERS

Licensed Gas Fitting (since 1975)

250-338-7183

email: pandagas@shaw.ca pandagas.com The “We Care” Bear

Big or Small We Build it ALL

HUXHAM CON TR A CTI N G L I MI TED Call Nick today for your quote: 250-897-6331 Email: n_mahxuh@hotmail.com QUALITY BUILD, QUALITY SERVICE

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• CEDAR SHAKE CONVERSIONS • FIBERGLASS LAMINATES • INSURED • FLAT ROOFING • NEW CONSTRUCTION • RE-ROOFING • SENIORS DISCOUNT

Call now for your free estimate.

250-334-2667

www.acesroofing.ca

The price of electricity is increasing,

invest in an ENERGY EFFICIENT HEAT SYSTEM with

Refrigeration & Gas Fitting Sales / Service / Installation Residential & Commercial

and keep your electricity costs down

Call today!

250.465.2490

lancefpetty@gmail.com Lance Petty, Owner Bradon MacDonald Keanan Egeland Marco Plozzer Red Seal Refrigeration Registered Refrigeration Red Seal Refrigeration Red Seal Sheet Metal Technician, Class B Gas Fitter Apprentice Technician, Class B Gas Fitter Technician

@tempriteCS

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Sponsor of

Ducky 500

POWERWASHING

Only At Your Hunter Douglas Gallery

NO JOB TOO BIG NO JOB TOO SMALL Save Time.

Save Money.

For the best choice in quality, style, value and exceptional service, you’ll find it all at a Hunter Douglas Gallery.

Visit us today and let our highly-trained professionals help you find the right look for your home at the very best price.

We also offer: ■ Ultrasonic Blind Cleaning ■ 20/20 Gallery Gold Guarantee ■ Exclusive Alustra™ Collection Dealer ■ Duette® Honeycomb Shades ■ Luminette® Privacy Sheers ■ Silhouette® Window Shadings

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©Copyright 2006 Hunter Douglas, ®Registered Trademark of Hunter Douglas Inc., ™Trademark of Hunter Douglas 4756

Turpin’s Power Washing

Residential & Commercial

Building • Equipment Drives • Walkways Patios • Carports …and much much more

Handwash vinyl siding for low, low rates.

100% GREEN. Don’t Delay Call Today!

250-334-4359 1jturpin@telus.net

SPECIALIZING IN

NATURAL QUARTZ, GRANITE AND LAMINATE COUNTERTOPS!

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RoofinG pRoDUctS DooRS & winDowS fLooR covERinGS kitchEn DESiGn & caBinEtRy • StRUctURaL fLooR joiStS

#1-2989 Kilpatrick Avenue Phone: 250-334-2126 Fax: 250-334-2220

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LUMBER REBaR concREtE pRoDUctS

• pREfaB waLL panELS • SUSpEnDED cEiLinG SyStEMS • haRDiE fiBER-cEMEnt pRoDUctS

2 Locations Serving The Comox Valley Cumberland 3217 Small Rd. 250-338-8710

Comox 554 Anderton Rd. 250-339-2207

www.SLEGGLUMBER.ca

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REPLACE YOUR WATER-GUZZLING TOILET (13 LITRE OR MORE) WITH A NEW WATER-EFFICIENT MODEL AND RECEIVE A $75 REBATE FROM THE COMOX VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT (CVRD).

Utility based service company with

35

years over of experience. some of the services we offer: Fire Hydrants • Maintenace • Flow Testing • Unidirectional Flushing Pressure Reducing Valves Certified Cross Connection Control Specialist Reservoir Cleaning & Chlorinating Underground Line Locating

we also offer

in-field training

The CVRD toilet rebate program will help residents use water more efficiently. Replacing a 13 litre toilet with a dual flush toilet or high-efficiency (4.8 or less) toilet could reduce indoor water use by approximately 18 per cent. Homes with older 20 litre flush toilets could experience even larger reductions.

Only high efficiency (4.8 litre or less) and dual flush toilets are eligible. A maximum of two toilets rebates per installation address, including those toilets rebates received under the 2009-2013 programs, will be accepted.

Office:

Old toilets must be taken to the Comox Valley waste management centre (2400 Pidgeon Lake Road, Cumberland) for the proper disposal and date-stamped receipt.

Bob Wells:

The toilet rebate program applies to homes that are connected to the Comox Valley water system including the Town of Comox, City of Courtenay and the Arden, Comox Valley, England Road, Marsden/Camco, and Greaves Crescent water local service areas.

A limited number of rebates are available for the program.

wellswater@shaw.ca

To download the 2014 eligibility requirements and the rebate form visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/rebates or call 250-334-6000.

250-871-6987 250-702-3586

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D.S.J. ELECTRIC LTD. Serving the Comox Valley • Insured & Area Since 1976 • Licensed C.L.#2847 • Residential • Commerical • Renovations • Service Calls • Service Changes

FREE Estimates

* PAID CASH for Non-Ferrous Metals Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Batteries and other materials. *For amounts under $50

FREE DROP OFF for Steel and other metals.

DENIS ROYER

of Plate, Angle Iron, Box Tubing, etc.

OFFICE:

250-335-2411 CELL:

250-218-1511 royer@telus.net

Jeremy’s

SCRAP METAL RECYCLING

WINDOW FILM SPECIALISTS

250.339.7003 safeandsoundwindowfilm.com Since 1997

Call 250-871-8893 for information

#1 1351 McPhee Ave, Courtenay (In-front of McPhee RV and behind Vancouver Island Communications Connections)

metalrecyclingjeremy@gmail.com Open Tuesday - Saturday 9am-4:30pm

PO BOX 206 UNION BAY, BC VOR 3B0

• 99% UV Reduction • Earthquake Safety • One Way Visibility • Security Films • 80% Heat & Glare • Frosted Films Reduction

SELLING STEEL CROPS

AFFORDABLE QUALITY RENOVATIONS Roofing Siding Decks Additions Windows • Doors Painting • Kitchens • Baths Tile • Hardwoods • Concrete

Anything you can

DREAM, we can

BUILD

You can follow us on facebook

1-250-792-1688 www.steelheadrenovations.webs.com

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Nudists Beware: modern window films are invisible!

It could be the best home improvement you never see – or one that tricks your clothing-averse neighbours into putting on a show you wish you hadn’t seen.

Window film has been around forever, but it’s only quite recently that its popularity has skyrocketed. A thin, transparent polyester coating, window film can keep the sun’s UV rays from bleaching flooring and furnishings as well as provide dramatic insulating effects in both summer and winter.

“Many of us associate window film with either a really dark, sleazy limousine tint or a super-reflective mirror finish,” says Dave Barlow, who’s been installing window film in the Comox Valley for more than 17 years.

“Today’s window films represent a huge advancement in terms of keeping natural light in a home, but also in terms of eliminating the reflective appearance of exterior glass,” he explains. “There’s literally no way of knowing it’s there – until you see the effect it has on your energy bill.”

Actually, he corrects himself, there is one way of telling whether the people around you have film on their windows – they no longer use their venetian blinds or drapes during daylight hours. Even on the brightest and hottest days, says Barlow, window film eliminates

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heat, glare and UV rays so dramatically that blinds simply aren’t necessary. Many films also offer varying degrees of one-way visibility and privacy protection during daylight hours.

It’s where the absence of blinds meets the misconception that window film still offers reflective privacy at night, however, that things can go horribly wrong.

“We always remind folks that they’ll still require the use of blinds and venetians at night for privacy,” recounts Barlow. “ One elderly gentleman unfortunately must have had that advice slip his mind.”

Barlow recalls one elderly gentleman, who was obviously proud of much more than his new window film, who would perform a stretch routine every evening – stark naked in the living room window. The neighbours eventually drew straws, with the loser earning the unenviable task of informing the gentleman that (impressed as they were) his window film did not provide privacy at night.

Window film costs a fraction of what a conventional window covering would and has a 20-year life expectancy. Other applications, such as frosted, shatterproof security and earthquake films, are also available.

Article supplied by Safe and Sound Window Film.

R E S I D E N T A L

Equipment Tool Rentals & Sales 1 877.875.9378

250.339.4518

662 Anderton Rd, Comox

Selection, Convenience & Personal Service

.ca 250.331.0748

2981 Moray Ave., Courtenay

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Sustainable by Design • • • •

All-Trade Builder & Renovator 25 Years in the Comox Valley Licensed & Insured Residential, Commercial & Retail

SAVE MONEY

on Home Heating Get an $800.00 REBATE when you replace your old natural gas furnace or boiler with a HIGH EFFICIENCY ENERGY STAR certified model.

BUT HURRY DS

OFFER EN! SOON

COURTENAY

Call Stephen Dalley @ 250-339-9960 www.StainableByDesign.ca

SHEET METAL & HEATING ltd.

Since 1961

(250) 334-3621 741 McPhee Avenue

www.bennettsheetmetal.com

Your Project... Our Expertise … A W I N N I N G C O M B I N AT I O N !

Have a Vision for your Home?

Richard Watkins at VHC FLOOR PLANS can turn that vision into reality.

Whether it is an add-on garage, change of use for one or several rooms, or a complete renovation; Richard has the design expertise and knowledge to make it work.

Floor Plans

Style In Design

Home Staging & Redesign Interior Decorating Professional Organizing Move-In Services

250-339-9989 | Sharon@ArmellasStyleInDesign.com

ArmellasStyleInDesign.com

An essential tool for home renovations, contractors, realtors and interior designers.

T: 250.897.3349 C: 250.331.2564 www.vhcfloorplans.com

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Out with the Old In with the New 30 YEARS INTERPROVINCIAL EXPERTISE

WE SPEND A LITTLE MORE TIME Steep Slopes • Complex Lines ~ Our Specialty • Re-roofing done with pride and respect Repairs/Contractor Inquiries Welcome • Skylights Installed • WCB Reg Licenced & Liability Insured • Neat and Tidy

We Will Match Competitors’ Prices

DANIEL 250-338-0997

FOR A ROOF LIKE NO OTHER

LANDSCAPING

CORRIGALL TRUCKING 2431 COUSINS RD

250-338-7799 Topsoil Sky Rocket Cart Path Chip Garden Mix Bark Mulch Cement Gravel Fish Compost Pea Gravel Gravel

Salt & Pepper Rock White Rock Blue Chip Grey Chip Drain Rock White Sand Black Sand Rd Mulch Rd Crush

PAINTING BY:

Serving

Richard Prosick

the Comox Valley

Drywall Repairs & Reno Painting Residential & Commercial

25 Years for

richardandsuzanne@shaw.ca #24 - 1700 Cumberland Rd. Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2E9

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250-338-6272

Brasno’s Window Cleaning Residential & Commercial BOOK NOW

• Windows (in/out)

FOR YEARLY • Skylights (in/out) CLEANING • Gutters PROGRAMS • Hand-Washed Siding • Railing Glass (in/out) • Pressure Washing

Call Jamie Brasnyo or Kiesha MacDonald 250-331-1071 or 250-650-3226 jbrasnyo@gmail.com

SMALL & BIG TRUCK DELIVERY AVAILABLE

IS YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS SUFFERING FROM

Proudly serving Vancouver Island

HOME

Call us to book your cleaning appointment today!

RENOVATIONS ■ Bathroom and Kitchen remodeling ■ Additions and Secondary Suites ■ Decks, windows and siding

250 -218-1234

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

www.bohmerconstruction.com /BohmerConstruction

rs 14 Yeravice of Se

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GARDEN SOIL • GRAVEL • MULCH Call us about our PREMIUM QUALITY, Triple Screened, Composted Garden Soil I N F O A N D O U R YA R D A G E C A L C U L AT O R O N L I N E AT

Cleaning ■ Maintenance ■ Janitorial ■ Recycling

250.941.8883

BIG OR

L SMNATITLIES QUA

www.blackgoldsoil.ca

WE D OR CANELIVER your tru LOAD ck, or conta trailer iners!

bbmoore@shaw.ca

WORK SAFE ■ BONDED & INSURED ■ LOC ALLY OWNED

3599 Comox Logging Road | 250-338-0338

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EXPERTISE IN Pump Systems:

Water Treatment:

• • • •

• • • •

Drilled Well Shallow Well Lakes Ponds

Iron/Sulpur Hardness/PH Tannins U.V.

Irrigation:

Recap Waste Water Inc. WE TEST WATER

WE REPAIR PUMPS & HOT TUBS

• Whole Yard • Drip • Designs & Material

SUPPLIES:

PRESSURE WASHERS:

• Fittings (PVC / POLY /

• • • • •

NYLON / GALV. / B.I. / BRASS & STAINLESS / JOHN GUEST)

• Hoses • Clamps • Valves

Hose Quick Connects Nozzles Wands Repairs

COURTENAY

250.338.8737 #5-241 Puntledge Rd.

~ Serving the North Island since 1977 ~

Monday - Friday 8 - 5, Saturday 9 - 5

PILON TOOL RENTALS Locally Owned & Operated Since 1972 “There Is No Substitute For Quality”

Daily - Weekly - Monthly WE SIMPLY MAKE THEM BETTER. CHAIN SAWS & TRIMMERS

DELIVERY SERVICE

250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay V9N 3N9

Certified septic system specialist “We repair / upgrade gravity systems” Site Assessment New uses of existing systems Repairs/upgrades Drainage services Inspections Pipe camera Installations Reduced setback Sub division Difficult sites Seasonal use Remote sites Marine based floating camps/resorts Professional engineering services

250-703-1086 Fanny Bay Vancouver Island, B.C.

Full excavation bobcat service

recapwastewater.com

WASTE REMOVAL & RECYCLING

I PICK UP & RECYCLE:

Construction Materials • Yard Waste Concrete • Roofing Materials • Recycling You Name It, Even Old Couches!

CALL ME, I’LL DEAL WITH IT! BIN THERE...DUMPED THAT!

250-897-4796 dimsbins.com

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KellyCo Painting & Decorating Services 250-218-7685

Interior / Exterior Residential / Commercial •

Free Estimates •

Seniors Discount - 15% off 30 + Years Inter-provincially ticketed Professional Painter

Complimentary Colour Consulting • Wall Papering • Power Washing Spray Painting •

“You’ll be as proud of our quality as we are!”

Residential, Industrial & Commercial

• Heating • Air Conditioning • Refrigeration • HRV’s • Maintenance

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

250.334.7782 911 McPhee Ave., Courtenay

www.thermotec.ca

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SERVING THE COMOX VALLEY SINCE 1975

1754 Ryan Rd. E. Comox, BC

250.339.6100

why buy new when you can renew

Site Developments • Excavating Trucking • Land Clearing Hydro-Vac Excavation Top Soils • Sand & Gravel

www.jredgettexcavating.ca

Heat Pumps

Home Comfort Specialists Since 1961

Furnaces Heat Recovery Ventilators

Renovations • Decks aDDitions • gaRages kitchens • bathRooms FlooRing GeneraL conTracTor

Jason Neal: 250.792.3827 260 Willemar Ave. Courtenay jason@renuit.ca

www.renuit.ca

ALL AWAY RUBBISH & JUNK REMOVAL WE OFFER COMPLETE CLEAN UP OF:

Wood Stoves

• SHEDS • BASEMENTS • ATTICS • CRAWLSPACES • GARAGES • CARPORTS • UNDER PORCHES AND PATIOS • WOOD • METAL • ROCK • CONCRETE • RENO WASTE COMPUTERS • TV’S • APPLIANCES • UNWANTED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS • ESTATE SERVICES

Gas Fireplaces Chimney’s Custom Sheet Metal

Sheet Metal & heating ltd.

Since 1961 741 McPhee avenue, Courtenay • (250) 334-3621 www.bennettsheetmetal.com

We Recycle Environmentally Conscious

Call Scott at

250-792-1668

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Mud room makeovers

No matter the season, your mud room is the hardest working room in your house.

Whether it’s hats, gloves and boots…or cleats, shin guards and duffle bags, everyone in your family finds something to keep in the mud room. All those items can lead to clutter, so now is the time to try a few quick and easy DIY projects to add order to mud room mayhem.

Space to Hang Feel like you never have enough space to hang jackets or a place to hang laundry to dry? If you have an old straight ladder, here’s a solution. A coat of spray paint can give new life to the ladder and provide an excellent solution for hanging items or creating shelving in your mud room.

Simply sand and clean the ladder surface and spray paint in the colour of your choice. Next, using hooks and chains suspend the ladder from your ceiling to create an instant hanging rack. For added flair,

spray paint the hooks and chain to match your ladder or choose a contrasting colour.

Space to Call Your Own Assigning a space for each family member to store their belongings is the start to excellent organization…and the end of excuses for lost items. A canvas wardrobe organizer, the kind used to store sweaters, can be the perfect solution to create cub-

bies for each person to keep smaller items neat and tidy.

Try stenciling labels along the outside of the organizer to ensure everyone knows what goes where. Whether labeling with each family member’s name or initials, school or sports activities, or simply days of the week, Krylon ColorMaster Enamel spray paint works wonders on fabrics to label each compartment and ensure that

you stay organized.

If there’s a mess in your mud room, a couple quick and easy DIY organization and storage projects, like the ones described above, can give you and your family order over the chaos.

Article supplied by News Canada and written by Krylon.

Curtis Hill - PropertyGuys.com Franchise Owner, Operator & PG Pro - Campbell River - 1-250-850-7776

Leanne Webster, PG Pro - Comox Valley - 1-250-514-7483

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RESIDENTIAL* COMMERCIAL • • • • • •

Furnace Oil Stove Oil Seniors Discount Budget Plan Auto Deliveries Sales & Services of Tank & Furnaces Provided By Mid Island Heating Services

”BULK PLANT SERVICES”

• • • • •

Card Lock Dyed Gas & Diesel Bulk Fuel Deliveries Lubricants Fuel Equipment

ANNUAL REBATES

www.comoxvalleycoop.ca

4889 N. Island Hwy. top of Mission Hill • (250)-338-8181 699 Aspen Rd. (at Guthrie) in Comox • (250) 339-1955 SALES 1-250-204-9949

Absolute Custom Carpentry • • • • •

EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING

Custom Joinery Gates & Fences Entry Ways Pergolas Decks

250-218-6170 www.absolutecustomcarpentry.com

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VANCOUVER ISLAND

creative and sustainable designs for new homes, additions & renovations

ENTERPRISES

CLEAN DIRT The Only ORGANIC Compost in the Valley!

Jennifer Charles Design www.jenshomedesign.com 250-334-0690

• Compost • Bark Mulch • Top Soil • Gravel

Pickup or Delivery Friendly Service

250-207-6352

Northern Ropes & Industrial Supply Ltd. Wire Rope & Fittings • Welding Supplies Chains • Industrial Supplies • Safety Supplies Hydro Testing • Fire Extinguisher Recharging CELEBRATING 31 YEARS IN BUSINESS 259 Puntledge Road, Courtenay • Phone: 250-334-3707 • Fax: 250-334-3721 2860 North Island Hwy, Campbell River • Phone: 250-286-1027 • Fax: 250-286-1024

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Pre-wiring Whole Home Audio & Video Distribution Lighting Controls System Advanced Networking Blu-Ray, DVD & CD Media Servers Motorized Lifts & Mounts Flat Panel TV Picture Frames & Mirrors Electronics & Components Custom Cabinets & Thermal Management Custom Millwork Acoustical Wall Treatments

KNIGHT ROAD, COMOX (next to the Airport)

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Motorized Window Treatments Home Theatre Design & Installation Noise control Design & Solutions Outdoor TV, Projection & Audio Systems In-ceiling, In-wall & Outdoor Speakers Touch Panels & Remote Control Systems Low Voltage Certified Staff THX Certified Professional on Staff Surveillance Camera & Video Security Systems

Visit our showroom: 2940A Moray Ave, Courtenay

(250) 338-7469

www.wcht.ca info@wcht.ca

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CUMMINS FENCING CUSTOM BUILT CEDAR FENCING Quality Designs That Last WHY JOIN CO-OP?

As a Comox District Co-op member, you earn cash and equity for every purchase you make at your Co-op.

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Save on energy bills by putting the environment first Being environmentally conscious is also going to put money in your pocket.

Yes, you can significantly reduce your carbon footprint if you have an efficient home and use cleaner products. And with the increasing cost of energy, there are also significant savings to be had by reducing your use of utilities. Here are some eco-improvements that will save you a bundle, and put you on Mother Nature’s ‘good’ list: Insulation: If your house is older, chances are the insulation doesn’t meet the new requirements. An improperly insulated attic is a primary source of energy loss and results in your furnace and air conditioning units working harder than necessary. By topping up the existing attic insulation you can significantly reduce the amount of energy loss.

A popular product for this DIY project is called Roxul RockFill insulation. It is easy to work with by simply spreading the product out onto the material that is already there.

House appliances: Replacing your furnace, hot water tank, and air conditioning unit with highly efficient models is usually a good start when reducing the energy consumption of your home.

Windows: It’s usually obvious when it’s time for new windows – and the related technology today is far superior to anything that is more than 20 years old. If you want to reap all the benefits of new windows, be sure to tell the installer doing the measurements that you want them to be “brick to brick,” not “inserts”.

Inserts leave you with smaller windows placed into the old, inefficient jambs.

Quick weekend projects: There are a few quick and simple improvements that you can tackle on your own that will increase the efficiency of your home for very little cash invested upfront. Here is a quick eco-list: • Caulk around windows • Switch to compact florescent bulbs • Add weather stripping to door gaps • Change your furnace filter

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The yard can be a wonderland for your pet, full of interesting smells, grass to roll in, bugs to chase and shady spots for naps. But if you use fertilizers, pesticides and other chemicals, it can be a potentially dangerous place too. Dr. Simon Starkey, a veterinarian with PetSmart Canada, gives us some important aspects to keep in mind: Pesticides: Slug bait and pest poisons are particularly dangerous because the taste entices pets to consume them.

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The air you breathe: Optimizing indoor air quality Did you know that the renewal of air in our homes is only about one-eighth what it was twenty years ago? Or that indoor air in parts of Canada can be as dry as the Sahara desert?

If you’re like most Canadians, chances are you pay little attention 0to the quality of air in your home. In fact, convincing people that air quality is important is a hard sell: it’s not something you can see or feel,

Splash your rooms with colour and patterns Are you all about neutrals when it comes to home décor? Style icon and award-winning fashion designer, Isaac Mizrahi, encourages home owners to get inspired by their surroundings.

“Let the blooming flowers of spring inspire you to incorporate pattern and colour into your home,” he suggests. “Don’t be afraid to take a risk, you might love the result. For example, I love mixing prints, my den is a mixture of floral and stripes.”

The best way to introduce colour and pattern is to start small. Check out these simple and stylish ways to dress up any home: Start from the ground up – A colourfully patterned rug instantly brightens any room. Work from that rug, whether complementing or contrasting it, for a balanced and complete look.

Keep it comfy – Both functional and stylish, throw pillows add a fun splash of colour to a room.

Stay artsy – A colourful painting can transform any room. Hang it above a fireplace, sofa, credenza/sideboard, or a bed to help create a focal point in a room.

Accessorize, accessorize – Accent pieces finish the look of a room. “Add flowers, candles and even a Kleenex tissue box as a finishing touch,” says Isaac. His contribution to the brand can be seen at www.Kleenex.com/style.

Love it before you buy it – Above all, choose things you love. “If you don’t love it, don’t buy it,” says Isaac. “The best rule of thumb is to surround yourself with things that make you happy in your home.”

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Yet with modern construction practices having substantially reduced natural air leakage, the air in our homes deserves our attention now more than ever. Daily activities such as laundry, cooking and showers can cause excessive moisture, resulting in everything from high humidity and occupant discomfort, to lingering odours and fungus growth.

Conversely, a cold, dry winter combined with excessive heating can dry out an indoor space and cause its own structural and health issues, like nosebleeds and scratchy throats.

There are three key ways you can keep the air in your home clean: you can ventilate, purify and humidify/dehumidify.

Ventilation can be as simple as cracking open a window on a weather-friendly day, or having quality fans and exhaust systems installed in your kitchen and bathroom. For optimum ventilation, you can invest in a Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV), which supplies continuous fresh air from the outside

into your house.

When it comes to purifying your air, a good air cleaner for your furnace, replaced regularly, is the bare minimum. Air cleaners trap and prevent dirt and other particles from entering your air stream. There are various models available depending on your needs – affordable, stand-alone models you can buy off the shelf, all the way to whole-house air purifiers that attach to your furnace. A hospital-grade HEPA filter, for example, can stop even volatile organic compounds, such as off-gases from carpets and building materials, from entering your air supply.

Lastly, there is the question of humidity – too much or too little can create a variety of problems. Humidity extremes can easily be tackled with a humidifier or dehumidifier, and many homes need both for use during different seasons. There are numerous models on the market – both self-standing as well as forced air versions that can be installed right into a furnace.

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contractors directory APPLIANCES COURTENAY APPLIANCES 416-A Puntledge Road, Courtenay Phone : 250-334-3666

Email : courtenayappliances@shaw.ca Website : www.courtenayappliances.com

Courtenay Appliances carries a wide range of appliances to help you cook up your dream kitchen. Many brands carried include national and international renowned appliances from leading manufacturers such as Whirlpool, Wolf, Subzero, and AGA. See our ad on page 6

BUILDING SUPPLIES BLACK CREEK FARM & FEED 2184 Lalum Road (and Route 19) Phone: 250-337-8922

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Farm & home supplies; animal feed & care products; lumber yard; garden centre.

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CENTRAL BUILDERS

Phone: 250-334-4416 610 Anderton Ave., Courtenay Home Owners helping homeowners: kitchens, lighting, doors & windows, flooring, home décor, small appliances, large appliances, lumber yard, paint, tools & hardware, plumbing, seasonal, masonry, drywall and insulation.

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Sears cleans Carpet, Area Rugs, Upholstery, Air Ducts, Tile and Grout, Central Vac, Dryer Vents and more. Professional, Uniformed Staff Guaranteed. We own and operate 5 truck mounted units for larger jobs.

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CLEANERS MOORE’S CLEANING Phone: 250-941-8883 Email: bbmoore@shaw.ca

Our 14 years of experience and exceptional customer service make us your cleaner of choice. We save you money with our attention to every detail. Call today to make an appointment for cleaning, recycling, maintenance, janitorial and recycling.

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CONTRACTORS ABSOLUTE CUSTOM CARPENTRY

Phone: 250-218-6170 Email: absolutecustomcarpentry@gmail.com Website: absolutecustomcarpentry.com

3217 Small Road, Cumberland Phone: 250-338-8710 554 Anderton Road, Comox Phone: 250-339-2207

Absolute Custom Carpentry is a Vancouver Island owned and operated company that strives to provide a high quality carpentry services at competitive prices.

Slegg Lumber is a family owned and operated Canadian business serving Vancouver Island with 10 locations to meet your needs.

ASTRA BAY CONSTRUCTION LTD.

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1833 Astra Rd, Comox, V9M 4B4 Phone: 250-207-0172 Email: astrabay@gmail.com Website: www.astrabay.com

BOHMER CONSTRUCTION

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Proudly serving Vancouver Island. Home renovations, bathrooms and kitchen remodeling. Additions, secondary suites, decks, windows and siding.

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COMOX VALLEY HOME IMPROVEMENTS Phone: 250-465-8739

Website: www.comoxvalleyhomeimprovements.com Email: jwylie@comoxvalleyhomeimprovements.com

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HUXHAM CONTRACTING

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Huxham Contracting is dedicated to working with you to make your vision a reality. Contact us today for a Quality Build & Quality Service.

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STEELHEAD RENOVATIONS

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From Foundation to Finish ~ We do it all!

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DESIGN CONSULTANTS ARMELLAS STYLE IN DESIGN

Phone: 250-334-0690

Creative, professional and personable design service for new homes, additions and renovations. Service includes 3D design and contract drawings (blueprints) for construction and permit purposes.

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VHC FLOOR PLANS Phone: 250-897-3349

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Turn your vision into reality with a professional design and floor plan service for all aspects of residential renovation.

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DOORS & WINDOWS SAFE & SOUND WINDOW FILM (EST. 1998) Phone: 250-339-7003 Toll Free: 1-888-339-2503 Email: dave@safeandsoundwindowfilm.com Website: www.safeandsoundwindowfilm.com

Since 1998 we have been installing high quality window film products on central Vancouver Island. Where ever there is glass we can improve it. We stock films for privacy, heat & glare reduction, UV protection, frosted films, security, and safety films (earthquake).

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DRIVEWAYS & WALKWAYS

Phone: 250-339-9989 Email: sharon@armellasstyleindesign.com CORE SYSTEMS Website: www.ArmellasStyleInDesign.com 2750 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay

Your Custom Home Builder in the Comox Valley. When you choose to build or renovate your home with Astra Bay Construction, you become the heart and soul of everything we do. We proudly stake our reputation on the quality and longevity of our craftsmanship.

Because we’re not just building your home; we’re building a relationship with you that we’d like to last a lifetime.

We are a multi-service company offering Home Staging, Interior Decorating, Professional Organizing, Curb Appeal, and Move-In services. Choose our full service option or have us simply provide advice and solutions for pulling your project together. We can guide you through the process and make your ideas a reality. Your project…our expertise…a winning combination.

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Your source for 100% permeable paving products for driveways, pathways, parking areas, slope stabilization, patios, roof-top gardens. Their fast, easy installation is ideal for both contractors and DYI! See our ad on page 5

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Serving the Comox Valley and area since 1976. Insured. Licensed. Residential. Commercial. Renovations. Service Calls. Service Changes.

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MR. ELECTRIC Phone: 250-338-8002 Email: info@mrelectricvi.ca Website: www.mrelectric.com

Offering 24 hour immediate response for residential and commercial emergency service. Appointments are scheduled and our staff are courteous service professionals. We install, service and repair. Call us for all your electrical needs.

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ENGINEERING RYZUK GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING & MATERIALS TESTING 28 Crease Ave., Victoria V8X 1A4 Phone: 1-800-249-7216 Website: www.ryzuk.com Email: mail@ryzuk.com

Ryzuk Geotechnical is an innovative Geotechnical/Materials Engineering firm that specializes in providing creative, cost effective solutions to problems encountered in the unique soil conditions found on Vancouver Island and the surrounding Gulf Islands.

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EQUIPMENT NORTH ISLAND TRACTOR 3663 South Island Hwy, Courtenay Phone: 250-334-0801 Website: www.northislandtractor.com

We are your full service agricultural, commercial and light industrial equipment dealers on the Island. Authorized in the sales and service of Kubota, New Holland, Cub Cadet, Wallenstein, Land Pride, Fella, AerWay, JayLor, Farm King, Maschio and HLA equipment. See us for a good selection of quality used and consignment equipment. We are your source for sales, rentals, parts and repairs for ALL makes and models of tractors and equipSee our ad on page 24 ment.

410 Urquhart Pl., Courtenay Phone: 250-898-9215 Cell: 250-897-8101 Email: elicummins007@gmail.com Website: www.cumminsfencing.ca

For all your residential, commercial, privacy wall, arbors, restoration and gate repair needs. Add value to your home with a custom cedar fence from Cummins Fencing. Whether building for privacy or surrounding a garden or pool, a fence is an inspiring addition to your home.

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FLOORING & CARPETS END OF THE ROLL

#2 – 2998 Kilpatrick Ave., Courtenay Phone: 250-334-9394 Tollfree: 1-877-334-9394 Email: courtenay@endoftheroll.com Website: www.endoftheroll.com

From carpet to laminate, hardwood to area rugs, our warehouses are home to a stunning in-stock selection of brand name flooring options. With stocked full warehouses, we invite you to visit our stores and see the value for yourselves.

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SIGNATURE WEST FLOOR & WINDOW FASHIONS INC #7 821 Shamrock Place, Comox Phone: 250-339-6522

GARDENING, LANDSCAPING, TREES & SUPPLIERS Corrigall Trucking 2431 Cousins Rd. Phone: 250-338-7799 Email: cortruck@shaw.ca

50 years experience serving the public. Small & big delivery available. Call today to make an appointment.

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J.R. EDGETT EXCAVATING LTD.

Phone: 250-207-6352 Knight Road next to the Airport.

The only organic compost in the Valley! Compost, bark mulch, top soil, gravel. Pick up or delivery. Friendly service.

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HEATING BENNETTs SHEET METAL & HEATING LTD 741 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay 240-334-3621

1754 Ryan Rd. E., Comox Phone: 250-339-6100

Email: bill@bennettsheetmetal.com

Website: www.jredgettexcavating.ca

We offer full service in commercial and residential for heating, furnaces, heat pumps, wood stoves, gas fireplaces, chimneys, air conditioners, HRVs and custom sheet metal.

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Serving the Comox Valley since 1975. Site Developments. Excavating. Trucking. Land Clearing. Hydro-Vac Excavation. Top Soils.

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OUTBACK MINI EXCAVATING & LANDSCAPING

Howie Knodel Phone: 250-218-3367 Our mini excavator can get into tight spots with minimal disturbance to your yard. We can deliver 1 - 5 yards of landscaping supplies such as soil, gravel, barkmulch and trees. We are family owned and operated.

Call Howie - he’ll even work weekends for you!

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Paradise Plants garden Centre

2440 Hardy Road, Courtenay Phone: 250-897-3898

Website: www.signaturewest.ca

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Signature West Floor & Window Fashions Inc. (Formerly Grant Floors) features a vast array of hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile, natural stone and carpet. Our showroom also has a beautiful selection of window coverings ~ blinds, shading systems, shutters as well as a gorgeous variety of material for custom drapery and upholstery. Our highly trained designers and professional installers make the process simple. Call today to book your FREE in-home consultation!

Ian and Cassandra Haigh are the owners of Paradise Plants Centre. They and their team have been designing and installing garden ponds, irrigation systems, walls, patios and of course amazing plant material since 2002.

Their full service garden centre on Hardy Road specializes in island grown products.

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Vancouver Island Enterprises

GRAVEL, MULCH & TOPSOIL BLACK GOLD LANDSCAPE SUPPLY 3599 Comox Logging Road (By Fraser Road) Phone: 250-338-0338 Email: blackg1@telus.net Website: www.blackgoldsoil.ca

Locally Owned, we specialize in rich soils, compost, mulch, sand, gravel, slate and lawn seed. Small and large loads, you can pick up or we can deliver.

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Comox Valley Co-op Gas bar & card lock 4889 Island Highway, Courtenay Phone: 250-338-8181 699 Aspen Rd. Comox Phone: 250-339-1955 Sales: 1-250-204-9949 Your Co-op is here for all your business and personal needs. We have a commercial card lock facility on Old Island Highway and retail gas bar/ convenience store on Aspen Rd. We also have a full service oil tank, and farm fuels/oils.

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Panda Gas Services Ltd. Phone: 250-338-7183 Email: pandagas@shaw.ca Website: www.pandagas.com

Sales, Installation & Service. Furnaces, fireplaces, unit heaters, water heaters, space and radiant heaters. Licensed gas fitting since 1975.

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TEMPRITE CLIMATE SOLUTIONS

Phone: 250-465-2490 Email: lancefpetty@gmail.com

Have one of our Canadian Red Seal Certified technicians work with you to overcome any home comfort challenges. From indoor air quality, high utility costs or comfort frustration there is always an answer with Temprite Comfort Solutions.

Follow us on Facebook & Twitter @tempriteCS. See our ad on page 7

Thermo Tec Mechanical

911 McPhee Ave., Courtenay Phone: 250-334-7782 Website: www.thermotec.ca A local Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration company in business since 2005.

Owned by Shawn Dunn and Mike Nelson who have many years of experience in the industry.

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HOME BUILDERS & Renovations Brando Construction Ltd.

3455 Rhys Road, Courtenay Head Office: 250-331-9521 Email: brandon@brandoconstruction.com Website: www.brandoconstruction.com

Brando Construction is a local, innovative, and dedicated company with a solid standing in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island.

Brando Construction builds quality homes at an affordable price. We personally execute the foundation, framing, exterior, and interior finishing of each home to ensure the job is done right.

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Sustainable by Design

Phone: 250-339-9960 Website: www.StainableByDesign.ca

All- Trade Builder, Green home Construction and Renovation. 25 years in the Comox Valley, Licensed and insured. Residential, commercial and Retail.

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Renovations, Decks, Carpentry, Concrete and Flooring. With over 30 years experience, Re-nu-it prides itself in quality renovation & construction work and high customer satisfaction. Re-nu-it is based in Courtenay, serving the Comox Valley.

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Colonial Countertops 2989 Kilpatrick Ave., Courtenay 250-334-2126 Email: ccawdell@colonialcountertops.com Website: www.colonialcountertops.com

Colonial Countertops specializes in the manufacturing and installation of kitchen and bath countertops, shower walls, desktops, reception areas, window sills and much more.

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HOME THEATRES

PAINTING & WALLPAPERING

West Coast Home Theatres

European Masters Painting Ltd.

2940A Moray Ave. Courtenay Ph:250-338-SHOW (7469) Email: info@westcoasthometheatres.com Website: www.westcoasthometheatres.com

Not only do we install everything imaginable relating to home theatres, we also build cabinets and furniture with uncompromising quality for any room in your home. Visit our online gallery to view our work.

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INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES

NORTHERN ROPES AND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES LTD.

259 Puntledge Rd., Courtenay Phone: 250-334-3707 Stocking light industrial supplies and safety equipment. We inspect fire extinguishers and refurbish or replace for you. Hydro testing is another service we offer. Industrial belts and bearings as well as cables, ropes, gloves and fire equipment are only a few of the many items available. Come see how we can assist you. See our ad on page 19

IRRIGATION THE PUMP HOUSE #5-241 Puntledge Rd., Courtenay Phone: 250-338-8737

Office: 250-339-1979 Cell: 250-897-6179 Email: europeanmasterspainting@shaw.ca

The Painting Professionals. Big or small we do it all even wall coverings! Seniors Discounts. Free Estimates. When it’s time to give your home a fresh coat of paint, inside or out, you can count on us for an impeccable finish.

Quality work! See our ad on page 21

Kelly Co Painting & Decorating Phone: 250-218-7685 Courteous, Respectful, and Professional.

Interior/Exterior. Residential & Commercial.

Power washing and Spray Painting, brush and roll. Complimentary Colour Consulting & Wallpapering. Free Estimates and Seniors discount. 30+ years Inter- provincial ticketed professional painter. “You’ll be as proud of our Quality as we are!”

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PAINTING BY RICHARD PROSICK #25 – 1700 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay, V9N 2E9 Phone: 250-338-6272 Email: richardandsuzanne@shaw.ca

Serving the Comox Valley for 25 years. Drywall Repairs and Reno Painting. Residential and Commercial.

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Prestige Painting

Email: doug_pump_house@shaw.ca

Phone: 250-792-2607

Water is our business! See us for all your irrigation supplies and designs, pump system needs and water treatments. We also repair pumps and hot tubs. We are open Mondays to Saturdays.

Email: mikeonischuk@shaw.ca

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Located in the Comox Valley specializing in Interior & Exterior painting. Free Estimates.

Residential & Commercial.

Enriching the Background to Your Life.

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Carlson Mechanical

New Construction, Renos, Repair. Heat pumps, sheet metal, plumbing, gas/propane, tankless water heaters, furnaces, boilers, water purification.

Certified, Licensed & bonded. Call now for your free See our ad on page 31 estimate!

comox valley regional district

Website: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/rebates

For more information on water efficient rebates.

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Wells Water Works Services Ltd. Office: 250-871-6987 Bob Wells: 250-702-3586 Email: wellswater@shaw.ca

Wells Water Works has over 35 years of experience in the industrial and municipal industry installing and servicing water and sanitary systems. We also provide in-field training.

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POWER WASHING

Turpin’s Power Washing

#106 205 1st Street, Courtenay Phone: 250-334-4359 Email: 1jturpin@telus.net

Specializing in excellent customer service, we’re here to help you. Keep it clean, keep it green. Call today to book and appointment.

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REAL ESTATE Property Guys

Leanne Webster, PG Pro-Comox Phone: 1-250-514-7483 Email: lwebster@propertyguys.com Website: www.propertyguys.com

Sell Your House. Pay Yourself!

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RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty 2230A Cliffe Ave., Courtenay Phone: 250- 334-9900 282 Anderton Road, Comox Phone: 250-339-2021 Jakob Christoph Cell: 250-702-6408 Email: jakobc@remax.net

Dean Thompson Cell: 250-898-4777 Email: dean@deanthompson.ca Website: www.deanthompson.ca

Buying or Selling a home? Please contact Dean or Jake - your Comox Valley Real Estate experts. We have the market knowledge and experience to make sure your move is efficient, stress free and rewarding. Don’t delay, Call us today! See our ad on page 6

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RENTALS PILON TOOL RENTALS

123 N Island Hwy, Courtenay Phone: 250-338-5361 Daily, weekly and monthly rentals available to make your jobs easier: construction equipment, bobcats, excavators, generators, hoists, chain saws, scaffolding, pressure washers, fencing, landscaping equipment plus much more. Deliveries available. Call us for any of your rental needs.

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WESTERN ONE

662 Anderton Road, Comox Phone: 250-339-4518 2981 Moray Avenue, Courtenay Phone: 250-331-0748

Western One is a one stop shop for tool and equipment sales and rentals. We are North Vancouver Island’s only authorized Polaris dealer, and the Comox Valley’s only authorized Stihl dealer .

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ROOFING

ACES ROOFING

Phone: 250-334-2667 Website: www.acesroofing.ca

Cedar shake conversions. Fiberglass laminates and flat roofing. New construction and re roofing. Insured. Seniors Discounts. Call now for your free estimate.

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RICO ROOFING LTD.

Phone: 250-702-3968 Serving Vancouver Island and Remote Locations. Fiberglass. Flat Roofs. Metal Roofing.

Licensed and Insured. Work Safe certified WCB. 30 years experience.

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ROOFING BY DAN

Phone: 250-338-0997 Driven by integrity and founded in professional expertise and superb abilities, we guarantee professional and excellence in our service and workmanship. Steep slopes, complex lines – Our Specialty. Re-roofing done with pride and respect. Repairs/Contractor inquiries welcome. Skylights installed.

Insured. 29 years experience.

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RECYCLING & RUBBISH REMOVAL

TREE SERVICES

ALL AWAY RUBBISH & JUNK REMOVAL

Phone: 250-703-0371 or 250-897-5254

Phone: 250-792-1668

Offering complete cleanup of Sheds, Attics, Basements, Garages, Carports, Crawlspaces, Porches and Patios. Lawn Cutting, Hedges.

Weed whacking, Soil Delivery, small tree removal, brush cutting. Environmentally conscious. Estate Services. Bobcat Services.

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DIM’S BINS

Phone: 250-897-4796 Website: www.dimsbins.com

Do you need waste removal or recycling done? Construction materials, yard waste even your old couch, call me, I’ll deal with it.

Dim’s Bins, “Bin there...Dumped that”!

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SCRAP METAL JEREMY’S SCRAP METAL RECYCLING

1-1351 McPhee Ave Phone: 250-871-8893 Email: metalrecyclingjeremy@gmail.com

We pay cash (for amounts under $50) for non-ferrous metals and offer free drop off for steel and other metals. See us for steel crops of plate, angle iron, box tubing and more. We are open Tuesday to Saturday 9am – 4:30.

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SEPTIC SYSTEM SPECIALIST RECAP WASTE WATER INC. Phone: 250-703-1086 Website: www.recapwastewater.com

We offer a complete and comprehensive package of services Designing, Installing, Inspecting, and maintaining Septic Systems, analyzing site and soils and drainage needs of our customers. We’wre here to help you.

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ABOVE AND BEYOND TREE SERVICES Website: www.aboveandbeyondtreeservice.ca

Valley owned and operated. Insured and Licensed. I.S.A. Certified Arborist. Complete tree care , stump grinding. Bucket truck & chipper, mini excavator and 14’ dump trailer.

Free quotes.

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WINDOW COVERINGS BLINDS & BUBBLES BOUTIQUE 221C Church Ave., Comox Phone: 250-941-7824 Email: blinds1@telus.net Website: blindsandbubbles.com Featuring our Hunter Douglas Gallery Showroom with the newest innovations in window coverings, offering complimentary in-home consultations and fair prices everyday. Quality and service worth remembering!

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WINDOW CLEANING BRASNO’S WINDOW CLEANING Jamie or Kiesha 221C Church Ave., Comox Phone: 250-331-1071 or 250-650-3226 Email: jbrasnyo@gmail.com At Brasno’s Window Cleaning we provide all your exterior home or business cleaning needs. We offer FREE Estimates for window, siding, gutter cleaning, and service with a smile every time.

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RENOS, REPAIRS & CONSTRUCTION

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

Heat Pumps Sheet Metal Plumbing Gas/Propane Geothermal Heat Pumps Tankless Water Heaters Hot Water Tanks Water Purification Furnaces • Boilers

CALL NOW FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE

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