As fall begins and families return to their busy schedules, it’s time to ensure your home is keeping up.

Make everyday life easier with whole-home automation from Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island  – set up your home to work with you so that everything you need can be controlled with the push of a button. Turn your lights on automatically as you come home on those dark fall evenings. Adjust your motorized blinds to automatically maximize daylight in your home. Or use automation tools to enhance your home security while you’re away, with automatic lights and blinds.

Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island are well regarded in their communities for friendly service, great prices and an extensive selection of window coverings to suit every style and budget. But they offer so much more!

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: