It’s getting colder! Have you considered that the window coverings you choose can significantly affect the energy efficiency of your home? Having the proper window shades, blinds or curtains can save you money on your home heating bills this winter. Budget Blinds of the North Island has all of the choices you need for your home.

As much as 50 per cent of a home’s heating energy can be lost through its windows, but there are ways to save. Instead of cranking up your heat (and your bills), Budget Blinds provides a versatile selection of blinds, shades, shutters, and window film that stylish and energy-efficient.

Realtor Keith Mazurenko of Royal LePage currently has two newly-built oceanview homes for sale at The Gales, a community of luxury homes in Ladysmith on central Vancouver Island.

Just recently completed, Unit #21, offers 1,818 sq ft of living space including 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Designed with an open layout, Unit 21 at The Gales offers a great room with a natural gas fireplace, a king-sized master suite with a five-piece ensuite and much more. The chef’s kitchen offers plenty of space for storage, food prep and entertaining. This home is listed for sale at $649,900. 

Coastal Custom Homes is one of the first builders in the Comox Valley to include solar panels on one of their homes for sale. This company is ahead of the curve by providing innovative, creative, cost-effective solutions, incorporating leading-edge technologies according to the BC Energy Step Code. The solar panels are installed on the roof of this home and are designed to take advantage of the sun passing overhead. This energy system will provide ongoing cost savings throughout the life of this home as it will be generating its own electricity. Also, research has shown that a professional solar panel installation will increase the value of the home by 4-5%.

Budget Blinds on North Vancouver Island is a leader in automation for window coverings, and other smart home technology.

While many of use tools like smart speakers and thermostats to modernize our in-home technology, we often forget that window coverings can also be automated to enhance the comfort and security of your home.

The Smart Home Collection by Budget Blinds includes top tech brands that provide homeowners with a suite of state-of-the-art solutions to update their home’s functionality. Control your window coverings, lighting, climate, home security and entertainment systems, all with the push of a button from your smartphone, tablet, remote control, or keypad.

Choose from three homes now for sale at The Gales in Ladysmith. Two new construction homes, and one resale home are listed for sale by Realtor Keith Mazurenko in this master-planned community in Ladysmith.

Located at 626 Farrell Drive in Ladysmith, these homes are built to “Built Green Platinum” standards ensuring air quality, livability, low energy costs and high-quality construction. All homes at The Gales are built by award-winning GNB Builders.