Frustrated, overwhelmed with your home project?
Home projects, whether a reno or a full build, can be enjoyable and satisfying. But…they can quickly turn into a nightmare. Whether it’s runaway costs, run-on delays, or a creative stall, that fun construction project you planned can quickly take over your life. We’ve put together some handy guides on our resources page to help you when it’s getting rough.
Are You Dumping Your RV into Your Septic System?
Finding a facility to dump the holding tank of that trailer or motorhome can be an adventure, though, especially where we live. There aren’t as many places as you would think that will accept it, and it can be cost-prohibitive to have the local pumper come by for such a small amount. But it has to go somewhere. What better a place than the septic system on your own property, RIGHT? Well….maybe, probably not.
The permit process for potable rainwater catchment systems
The Gulf Islands are in an excellent position for rainwater catchment. Though it fluctuates year-by-year and is slightly different from island to island, we can count on receiving nearly 800-1000mm of precipitation a year. This is enough rainfall that most households can catch enough water for their yearly needs. This can relieve a bad quality or poor pumping well. Or, it can open the door for building a house on a site where previously that wasn’t an option, due to a lack of groundwater for a well. So what does the permit process look like?
When can you use a gravity type septic system?
Homeowners often ask if their site is suitable for a gravity distribution system. In fact, many people think that gravity dispersal is no longer allowed. Well, that not the case.
Lot sizes and building cottages on Salt Spring Island
When are you allowed to a build a secondary residence, cottage house, carriage house on Salt Spring Island? We had that question before we moved to the island and most other people do too. The short answer is…how big is your lot?