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GVHBA to hold Fall Home Renovation Show next month By Kerry Vital If renovations are on your to-do list, you can’t miss the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association Fall Home Renovation Show on Saturday Oct. 4 and Sunday Oct. 5 at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Theatre in Coquitlam. Presented in partnership with the Better Business Bureau, the free show will focus on professional renovation information and education. The collaboration between the GVHBA and BBB aims to bring homeowners the largest one-stop source of Vancouver’s top professional builders and renovators. The show is completely devoted to renovations, and the popular Ask a Pro booth will be onsite and providing complimentary 30-minute one-on-one consultations to homeowners

looking for assistance. The consultations are first come, first serve and signup will take place at the show. Free 20-minute seminars are also scheduled throughout the show, covering topics such as Kitchen Design Trends, Renovating versus New Build, Heritage Renovations and Designing for Small Spaces, among many others. A full list of seminar topics and schedules will be posted online. “Advanced planning and working with experienced professionals will be your best protection,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. “Considering you are renovating one of your greatest investments, your home, it makes sense to only work with the pros.” De Wit notes that Metro Vancouver homeowners will spend about $3.8 billion renovating their homes this year, making it extremely important to hire a professional RenoMark renova-

tor. “The RenoMark designation assures consumers that the renovator they are dealing with has completed industryleading education requirements and are part of a professional network apprised of the latest technologies and designs,” says de Wit. “As well, all RenoMark holders have committed themselves to a code of business ethics and offer warranties on the work they do, offering peace of mind to home owners that RenoMark professionals stand behind the work they do.” The event is free, but pre-registration is encouraged and attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. For more information and to register, visit www.gvhba.org or call 778-565-4288. The show will take place between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Oct. 4, and 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Oct. 5.

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West Coast luxury by Teragon Developments A two-and-a-half-year renovation updated the home from 1928 with technology and features that would have never been imaginable when the house was originally built. By Kerry Vital Vancouver’s Shaughnessy neighbourhood is full of heritage-style homes nestled in lush greenery. Many of the homes take their inspiration from the history of the area, and one of Teragon Developments and Construction’s recent renovations is no exception. The home, which blends Tudor architecture with Art Deco, also offers modern amenities that no one would have imagined when the original home was built in 1928. “This was an intense renovation,” says Lars Van Linge, president of Teragon Developments, adding that it took place over two and a half years, and includes an entirely new foundation for the home to allow for an increase in ceiling height and usable space. The original home was the same size as the finished product (approximately 10,000 square feet), but was old and out of date. The family of four brought in Van Linge and his team to build a home that can truly be considered a luxury estate. Now known as The Mayfair, the home is seriously stunning. The curb appeal is incredible, with leaded windows, wood beams, brickwork and a travertine and natural stone walkway. Tudor arches are featured throughout,

including on the ceilings, fireplaces, doors and room entrances. “The homeowner generally left it to the designers and us,” Van Linge says. Teragon worked with architect Stefan Weidemann to design the four-level home, which also features a three-car garage, botanical garden, a pool-side cabana and a private putting green, among other amenities. A wood-fired pizza oven is just one feature of the outdoor kitchen. Inside, the home is one of the most technologically advanced in North America. In fact, it won an award for Best Overall Integrated Home from the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA). “This home has everything,” says Van Linge. “It can be controlled anywhere in the world.” Integrated audio and visual systems are throughout, including outdoors. The lighting for inside and outside the house is so state-of-the-art that it required its own architect. “We installed very advanced lighting for the owner’s art collection,” Van Linge says. “His collection is worth about $4 million; he has original works by Emily Carr, for example.” To protect the artwork, the home has a built-in humidification system that will keep everything at the optimal temperature, along with multi-zone climate control. You enter through the formal entry on the main level, with its formal living room, study, formal dining room, kitchen and casual dining room and living room. There you have access to the outdoor dining terrace and covered lounge.

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The Mayfair an entertainer’s paradise, with a games room, theatre and wine cellar “ from page.19 The level above is a private haven with three bedrooms. The master bedroom has its own dressing room and luxurious ensuite. The top level has another bedroom, as well as a sitting room, library, play room and laundry room. Teragon also expanded the basement of the home, from half crawl space and half basement to a basement with 10-foot ceilings throughout. That basement now holds a games room, home theatre, wine cellar and gym, making the home an entertainer’s paradise. The home has plenty of heritage-style touches, such as walnut panelling and flooring laid in a herringbone pattern. The bronzed railing on the sweeping staircase was inspired by an art noveau railing from Brussels, Belgium, and was handforged. Custom millwork, five fireplaces, custom stained glass and natural stone elements are just a few of the other luxurious aspects of The Mayfair. Van Linge himself is a journeyman carpenter, noting that he enjoys bringing those old-fashioned elements to his work. “Something that sets us apart is our eye for detail,” he says. “You can’t execute these kinds of ideas without being able to see the (small) details.” The renovations were completed last year and the owner has since sold the home, but Van Linge and his team are still involved with the new owners, assisting them with the operations of the house. “We’re still working with them to maintain and service the exterior paint and the HVAC system, for example,” says Van Linge. For more information about The Mayfair and Teragon Developments, visit www.teragon.ca.

The original home, above, was built in 1928 and required an upgrade. Among the new features are a home theatre, below left, a hand-forged bronzed railing on the staircase, left, and a gourmet-quality kitchen, below. Photos supplied by Teragon Developments and Construction

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Transitioning into autumn in the garden By Kerry Vital Fall is a time of transition. A new season begins, the fall colours start to arrive and it’s time to consider what you want your garden to look like next year. “Fall is a great time to prune your shrubs and trees,” says Jeremy Miller, owner of Houston Landscapes. “You can rejuvenate your beds with manure, mulch and soil. It’s a good time for planting, potting and soil amendment.” Soil amendment is something added to soil to improve an element of it, such as drainage or water retention. You want to ensure that your soil will keep your plants fertilized and healthy throughout the winter. Fall is not usually the time for blooming flowers, but it is certainly the time for gorgeous foliage. “Enjoy the fall leaves; they’ll be beautiful,” says Miller. “It’s also a time to look at what you want in your yard. If you’re looking out the window now and you want to see those beautiful red leaves, now is the time to engage with a landscape designer to discuss what you can do for next year.” Fall is the perfect time to plant larger trees and shrubs, as the increased moisture in the soil will contribute to a better growing environment for them. “There are a number of large trees that aren’t even available in the summer,” Miller says. “You can bulk up your garden in the fall.” Those fallen leaves also make for great mulch for your garden. “Rake up all of those leaves and put them on the garden beds,” Miller says. Winter vegetables such as kale and cauliflower are great things to plant now

in preparation for the colder months. Herbs like sage and thyme are also good things to start planting in the fall. If you want to grow something from seeds, try carrots, lettuce or radishes. Now is also the time to plant bulbs to flower next year. Your local nursery will have plenty of options, from easy-to-grow varieties that even the worst gardener will be able to handle to flowers more suited to experienced green thumbs. Bulbs that you can plant right now include tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, among many others. However, you don’t necessarily have to wait until spring to see some blooms. Miller notes that winter pansies, for example, are able to withstand the colder weather, as their name states. Other potted plants that can create visual interest for fall include autumn crocuses and mums. Fall is also the time to plan ahead for when spring and summer return. If you spent the summer outside thinking about new paving stones or raised garden beds, start putting those plans into effect. “Now is the time to plan out projects for next year,” Miller says. “Don’t wait until next summer when contractors are ... busy; plan your larger yard renovations now because reputable contractors will be planning their 2015 contracts now.”

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Stepping up on a new set of stairs The staircase is often one of the biggest focal points in the house, and a lot more goes into choosing one than just picking the materials. By Kerry Vital A new staircase can be a stairway to heaven, whether it’s in a new home or as part of a renovation. Styles and materials vary, allowing homeowners to get creative. “Styles in staircases right now range hugely,” says Scott Inman of SI Custom Creations. “In a modern home, it’s all about minimal sight lines and super clean lines, while in a more traditional home, we’re seeing more ornate, wrought-iron scrolled designs.” John Hutton of Westcoast Moulding and Millwork is seeing a similar pattern. “Black metal is very popular for spindles right now,” he says. “They are available in both traditional and more contemporary styles. You have plenty of options, whether you’re looking for something ornate or more simple.” There are several important parts of the stairway that homeowners need to know, including the spindles (also called balusters), hand rails, newel posts and the treads. All of these combine to make for something that can

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While traditional lamps and other fixtures are still an important part of the lighting market, modern and contemporary styles are being purchased by younger and older consumers alike. Purchasing the perfect light for the home is more than walking into a store and picking something that will illuminate your space sufficiently. Lighting has become a critical part of the design of a home and consumers are more conscious of choosing the right design.

Strategies for proper pruning As the leaves fall off the trees and greenery thins out for the season, exposing branches and undergrowth along the way, you may be tempted to prune your trees and shrubs. But while autumn pruning may seem like a good idea, it is often best to wait until winter or early spring before pruning. Although pruning does thin out branches and tame spent blooms, which can be eyesores, pruning also stimulates new growth. Pruning in the autumn, when plants are naturally preparing to go dormant, can weaken the plants considerably. This can compromise their chances of surviving into the next growing season. Fall temperatures also can be deceiving. While it may be warm during the day when the sun is shining, temperatures can quickly drop overnight. Pruning during the warmth of day, when the sap has risen in the plants, may deplete energy from the plant. When the temperature drops at night, the plant can suffer. If you enjoy spending time in the yard in the fall, tend to the leaves and debris that have already fallen to the ground rather than focusing energy on fall pruning. If you have been diligent during the spring and summer, your shrubs and other plants likely won’t need pruning at this time of year. Wait until winter before taking out the shears. At this point, the woody parts of many plants are dormant and will not be harmed or primed to grow by the pruning. Chances are you won’t prune too

much as well, as chilly temperatures will keep you from spending too much time outdoors. When it’s time to prune, consider these other pointers. Keep tools clean and in good working order. You risk injury if your tools are dull and in poor shape overall. Spend time sharpening pruners and keep manual tools oiled and clean. Debris can lodge itself in clippers, making it more difficult to open and shut them. Wash and dry tools after use, especially when dealing with diseased plants. Otherwise you risk spreading disease to healthy plants. Cut back stems completely. It’s usually a good idea to prune branches back to the main stem. Leaving a portion sticking out can catch on people or animals and produce a gathering spot for bacteria and insects. Take out thinner, smaller shoots first before moving on to any dead or dying branches. Prune dry branches. Do not prune when plants are wet. Pruning damp plants encourages the growth of microbes that can infiltrate the plant. This is not as significant a problem in the winter, when microbes have already been killed. Ask an expert. If you are unsure of how and when to prune particular plants, consult with an expert at a nursery or wherever you buy your plants.

Did you know? Before saying “so long” to yard work at the end of autumn, homeowners should remove thatch from their lawns. Thatch is dead grass that’s often identifiable by its yellowish tint, and this dead grass, if left to loom in the lawn over the winter, can block air and moisture from making its way into the soil. That can make it difficult for a lawn to recover come the spring. When removing thatch, resist the temptation to rake with lots of physical force, as raking too hard can harm the

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Creating texture with mouldings and millwork By Kerry Vital A plain painted wall can be boring and tired. Adding interior finishings can not only raise the value of your home, but also add some visual interest and distinction to a space. “For too long in this industry, it’s been difficult to pull together beautiful designs because selecting and purchasing moulding, trim elements and interior doors has consisted of a complicated process,” says Jan Rutgers, Director, Product Development for Metrie. “With our new Finishing Collections, gone are the days of rummaging through bins to find the best casing to match the dimensions of your baseboard.” Now, you can find pretty much everything on the market. “A few trends we are seeing include painting trim and walls the same colour,” says Rutgers. “We’re also seeing a trend of designers using unique wood stains for signature looks.” Changing up the look of your room can be as easy as installing Materials differ, but certain woods are still crown mouldings or interesting millwork. It will give you a big classic and used most often. impact on a lower budget. “The mainstays are oak, poplar and maple,” Photos supplied by Metrie says John Hutton of Westcoast Moulding & Millwork. “Really any wood can be shaped into Another thing to keep in mind is the a moulding, but really soft species such as cotsize of the room. If you have high ceilings, tonwood don’t shape as easily and are more easily damaged.” a wider moulding might fit perfectly, but He also notes that exotic woods such as batu, cherry from you wouldn’t install that same moulding in North America or Brazil and black walnut are also coming a room with a lower ceiling as it can make onto the market. it look smaller. You want to keep the size of When choosing what type of trim to install in your home, moulding in proportion with the size of the it’s best to consult a professional. room and height of the ceiling. “We look at the style of your home and recommend opOne of the great things about interior fintions,” says Hutton. “Everyone is different, and we have differishings is its ability to transform your space. ent products to suit them.” “Create texture within a room by simply Hutton’s biggest tip is to do your research and know what adding trim to your walls,” says Rutgers. you’re looking for. He also recommends choosing a moulding “Simple panel moulding can give a big that will fit the space and the other items you’ve chosen. impact without having to invest in expensive “You want to keep it symmetrical,” he says. “You don’t want art.” a huge moulding and small baseboards.”

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