Windsor Garden is looking for a maintenance handyman
We used to have a handyman who walked around the complex regularly to deal with minor issues. Council is exploring that option once again.
The hidden danger sitting quietly behind your furniture
When you think of dangerous appliances, chances are the devices that come to mind don't fit in the palm of your hand. But in reality, there is a hidden danger you probably never think about.
Why composite makes sense for wooden stairs
Wooden stairs start looking terrible surprisingly quickly. Switching to composite materials is a possible solution.
Power washing makes a significant difference in curb appeal at Windsor Garden
Power washing has been done throughout our walkways and concrete steps for the first time in years. Here's a look at the impressive difference.
To water meter or not to water meter? That’s a good question
The city of Richmond is pushing to install a common water meter for the complex. Is this a good idea? What are the implications and will it really save the money they promise?
The single most important way to increase the value of your property
Owners often focus on renovations and internal details when trying to increase the value of their townhome. But there's an even more important criteria that often gets missed.
Why Poly-B is so dangerous and what you can do
Buildings made at the time of our complex utilize Poly-B pipes for plumbing, as that was standard building code at the time. Today, it's a problem. Here's why and what you can do about it.
Meet the newest strata council members
Four new owners were added to the Strata Council at last year's AGM. One of them has since resigned, but here's a chance to meet the others and learn more about them.
Why is it important to power wash concrete?
At first glance, concrete looks solid. But left alone, especially in damp climates, concrete deteriorates and even becomes dangerous. Here's why
This site is under new management
This website was originally built by a group of owners who were frustrated by shortcomings of the strata council. It is now under new management.
No Movement on EV Charger Management. Why?
The BC government has mandated that stratas develop an Electrical Planning Report by 2026. Here's why it's so important.
How bad is the roof, really?
There's been a lot of talk about our roof. Some people don't understand why there is such a push to replace the current roof. Here's why.
What’s needed on a proxy form?
There's been a lot of excitement lately about the proxy form. What's that all about?
Finding balance in bylaw enforcement
How does a strata council find balance between being overly rigid in bylaw enforcement, and being too lax?
How can insurance double so suddenly?
How is it possible for insurance premiums to suddenly double in cost? Here's a look at what happened.
