Making the Most of Long Summer Evenings at Home
Something shifts in the Fraser Valley around the summer solstice. Dinner ends and there’s still two hours of daylight left. The dishes can wait. The evenings …
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Home Security Tips for Summer Holidays and Travel
Summer holidays are meant to be relaxing, and worrying about the home you left behind works against that. The good news is that most of what …
Water-Smart Tips for Your Lawn and Garden This Summer
The Fraser Valley has a reputation for rain, and it earns it, but summer tells a different story. July and August can bring weeks of dry, …
Fraser Valley Real Estate Market June 2026
Fraser Valley is becoming more affordable — but buyers are still holding back As we stretch into summer, the Fraser Valley housing market is delivering some …
Canada Day and Summer Events in the Fraser Valley
Canada Day marks the official start of summer in most Fraser Valley households, and the season that follows delivers. From Fort Langley to Chilliwack, the region …
How to Keep Your Home Cool Without Breaking the Budget
Fraser Valley summers have a way of arriving fast and staying warm. For homeowners without central air conditioning, or those trying to keep their energy bills …
Summer Food Safety Tips for BBQs and Outdoor Meals
Summer in the Fraser Valley means more meals outside, and that’s worth celebrating. But warm weather and outdoor dining come with a few extra considerations that …
Outdoor Entertaining: Setting Up Your Space for Summer Gatherings
There’s something about a well-set outdoor space that makes people want to linger. In the Fraser Valley, where summers bring long evenings and genuinely good weather, …
Fraser Valley Real Estate Market May 2026
Falling prices open the door for Fraser Valley move-up buyers As we head into June, the Fraser Valley housing market is showing a steady pace that …
Preparing Your Garden for a Productive Fraser Valley Summer
May is the month Fraser Valley gardeners have been waiting for. The last frost risk has passed, the days are getting longer, and the growing season …