Budget Blinds locations in the Comox Valley, Nanaimo-Oceanside and the Cowichan Valley are earning great reviews from their customers. With Vancouver Island-based owners, these local businesses are keeping their clients happy,  based on the following Google reviews:

“5 stars – Sales, explanations, suggestions, installation were all excellent.”

“Had 2 other companies come by to give quotes. Budget Blinds came out on top. Very knowledgeable. Very professional and friendly, understanding as well, totally recommended.”

The new Crown Isle community of THE RISE in Courtenay, BC continues to be a popular choice for families of all ages. This scenic location offers views of farmland and the mainland mountains. Well-planned walking trails throughout the neighbourhood provide spaces for peaceful walks and easy access to neighbourhood amenities.

THE RISE is perfectly situated, with all of your day-to-day needs close by. Shopping at Costco, Thrifty’s grocery store and the Crown Isle Shopping Centre are only minutes away. Also located close by are the Comox Valley Hospital, North Island College, the Comox Valley Aquatic Centre, elementary and secondary schools, and the Comox Valley airport (YQQ). The Crown Isle Clubhouse, a hub for golfing, socializing and dining, is just a few blocks away. This quiet neighbourhood is tucked away in the heart of East Courtenay, allowing for both easy access to amenities and an easy escape to peaceful outdoor spaces.

As the days get longer and warmer, summer is really starting to heat up on Vancouver Island. As we all stay close to home this year, you may find your indoor spaces getting a little too warm and bright.

Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island is ready to help! With Covid-19 safety protocols in place, they are open to help you find cool comfort in the form of new window coverings.

The BC Construction Alliance has released information on helping to create an ergonomic workspace at home. For more details, the full report is available here.

Many of us are not used to working from home and as we transition into a home office it is important to remember a few key steps:

In the span of two months, the coronavirus crisis has demanded sweeping changes from the construction industry in North America, and experts say many of them will remain in place even after the outbreak recedes.

As contractors prepare to return to work on sites that have been shut down by shelter-in-place initiatives, they will face an industry that has been drastically changed by both public health and economic effects of the pandemic.

Here are eight ways that COVID-19 has altered the construction industry for the near future and beyond.