If the winter of 2010 has been any indication of how the regional climate in Vancouver is changing, then this up-coming summer could be another hot one for the record books. What does this mean to the average Vancouver homeowner? If you’re on a budget and air-conditioning is not something you can afford, then more economical upgrades may be the way to go to keep your home comfortable during the hot months.

Ecowest is gearing up for spring improvements and if your current single-pane or aluminum-framed vinyl windows are in need of an upgrade, this might be the right time to consider our line of vinyl, double-paned, energy-star rated windows.

Friday March 19th kicks off the 2010 edition of the North Vancouver Spring Home Expo being held this year at the Karen Magnussen Arena (2300 Kirkstone Road, just off Lynn Valley Road). The best part of this show is that it's FREE to the general public. If you're in the neighborhood, come down for the afternoon and see what's new for your home this summer. The show, which runs all weekend, will be open during the following hours:

Friday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ecowest is once again looking forward to Spring in the Lower Mainland and, with it, the many Home and Garden Expos that will be held through-out the Lower Mainland. We will be attending The North Vancouver Spring Home Expo 2010, Tri-Cities Spring Home Expo 2010, and the Ridge Meadows Home Show. If you’re planning on attending, be sure to stop by the booth and say hi - we’d love to see you there!

This is just a quick reminder that the price of virtually all home improvements is about to increase by 7% on July 1^st due to the HST. If you are considering any home upgrades over the next couple of years, or have any friends, family or neighbours who are, now is the time to act!  Please email us or phone us at 604-552-9378 if you would like an estimate on any home upgrades, or if you would like to provide contact information for anyone else you know that needs work performed on their home.  To help make upgrades affordable, we can defer payment interest-free for six months through our financing partnership with TD Financing Services. Federal ecoENERGY^TM grants of up to $5000.00 are also still available!