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any bathroom Pg 10 Turn into an oasis Bring indoor living outdoors

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Historical renovation brings life to old buildings

Building a hybrid house

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Table of Contents

& Lifestyles 2011 – 2012

Local Treasures Style Guide ............................................................6 Pick the Perfect Paint ...............................................................................8 Creating an Escape for Mom .................................................. 10 Artist Profile: Cajsa Fredin .......................................................... 12 Bring Indoor Living Outdoors ............................................... 14 Modern Build.................................................................................................. 16 A Restoration with Charm ........................................................... 18 Building a Hybrid House ............................................................... 22 Water Feature How-To ....................................................................... 27 Gardening for the Columbia Valley ............................... 30 Wilmer Cabin Given New Life ................................................. 38

Advertising Index 1867 Confederation Log & Timber Frame .......... 31 Aquair - The Water & Air Company ................................. 28 Ashley Furniture Homestore .........................................................5 Bedroom Furniture Galleries .................................................. 30 Bella Vista Estates.................................................................................... 28 Bighorn Meadows ................................................................................... 40 Borrego Ridge ............................................................................................... 35 Canadian Timberframes Ltd.................................................... 33 Chisel Peak Construction Ltd. ................................................ 14 The Cleaner Sweep/Tree-Mendous................................ 33 Cranbrook Pest Control................................................................... 32 Earthstone Masonry & Stucco ............................................... 28 Elk Park Ranch .............................................................................................. 13 Ferrier's Water & Landscaping .............................................. 26 Fine Home Services ............................................................................... 28 Greenman Sustainable Solutions .................................... 31 Highmark Builders ................................................................................. 25 Hi Heat Insulating.com .................................................................... 31 The Home Renovation Centre.....................................7, 24 Hûberthaus Timber Frames ...................................................... 27 Intelligent Insulation Solutions .......................................... 23 Kyla Brown Photography.............................................................. 15 Lakeview Meadows ............................................................................... 39 Mercer & Co. ...........................................................................................................7 Mountainside Ridge/Fairmont Hot Springs ...........3 Nature's Floors ...................................................................................................9 Noble Hauling & Bobcat................................................................. 37 Odyssey Restoration & Cleaning ....................................... 26 Photo by Kelsey Verboom Perrin Structure & Design Line............................................. 34 Quiniscoe Homes...................................................................................... 22 Columbia Valley Homes & Lifestyles is Box 868, #8, 1008 – 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0 Saunders Family Farm/ Home Security.................... 34 published annually by The Columbia Valley Phone 250-341-6299 Screen Solutions........................................................................................ 34 Fax 250-341-6229 Email: info@cv-pioneer.com Pioneer Newspaper, Misko Publishing Skihome.ca ........................................................................................................ 33 www.columbiavalleypioneer.com Limited Partnership. Spirits Reach ..................................................................................................... 21 This material, written or artistic, may not be reprinted or electronically The Residences at Fairmont Ridge .......................................2 Publisher ...............................Rose-Marie Regitnig reproduced in any way without the written consent of the publisher. Timko.......................................................................................................................... 35 Editor................................................Kelsey Verboom The opinions and statements in articles, columns and advertising are Editorial content..........................Kelsey Verboom not necessarily those of the publisher or staff of Columbia Valley Homes Universal Doors & Exteriors...................................................... 32 & Lifestyles. It is agreed by any display advertiser requesting space that ..................................................... Joshua Estabrooks the owner's responsibility, if any, for errors or omissions of any kind, is Urban Escapes............................................................................................... 29 Graphic Design ................................Emily Rawbon limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the space Valley Hawk Security .......................................................................... 13 ...........................Shawn Wernig, Kelsey Verboom as occupied by the incorrect item and there shall be no liability in any Valley Spas ...............................................................................................................9 Sales Associate .........................Kathy Sutherland event greater than the amount paid for the advertisement. 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The view from here

That was then...

Breath-stealing scenery is synonymous with the Columbia Valley, so it's no surprise our area is bursting with equally stunning homes. This year's Columbia Valley Homes and Lifestyles magazine showcases some of the area's most beautiful, well-planned homes, including two historical renovations, and explores alternative building options, like constructing a hybrid house. For the ﬁrst time ever, this publication includes an exciting new 'lifestyles' component. In addition to applauding builders and contractors for the gorgeous homes they construct locally, the magazine now also celebrates all the aspects that make

owning a home in the Columbia Valley so great: shopping and decorating options, style ideas, landscaping advice, and the delicious food and drink available locally. After a few tough economic years that caused a bit of a roller coaster in the local real estate scene, it is our hope that this year's magazine will inspire current and future homeowners to realize the potential and beauty of their present or to-be homes, and excite homeowners with new ideas and inspiration. We hope you enjoy the fresh-faced Columbia Valley Homes and Lifestyles Magazine. - Kelsey Verboom, Editor

This historic photo of Invermere's Fort Point area shows a predevelopment landscape that was once a sprawling golf course. With its breathtaking views, Fort Point is now a popular site for some of the Columbia Valley's most impressive homes.

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All styles of fans available at Mercer & Company 733-12th Street, Invermere 250-342-0012

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Bring the outdoors in The lakes, rivers, rocks, clay banks, and snow-covered peaks of the Columbia Valley are rich with natural colour. Take a cue from the outdoors, and bring the same colour palate into your home.

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Glorious Gladiolas

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All paint colours by Para Paint, from The Home Renovation Centre in Invermere. 492 Arrow Rd, Unit 1B.

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When building new or undertaking a renovation, it's easy to become overwhelmed by paint chips and tile samples. Make things easier for future changes by saving clippings and examples of your ﬁnal choices. Clearly label each sample, and store them in a journal. The more detail, the better. Snap photos of the ﬁnished room, and add them to the journal as well. If the examples are stored in a portable way — like a book — it will be easy to bring with you to stores when shopping for new additions.

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Create the ultimate

An up-and-coming design trend is the ‘mom cave’ — a cheeky twist on the testosterone-heavy ‘man cave’. Man caves were made popular by movies like I Love You Man, which featured the ultimate dude escape: a big screen TV, beer fridge, and room to hammer away on a drum set. Now, the female population has caught on and women are creating rooms to retreat to, take a deep breath, and ease into a warm bath. Creating a mom cave doesn’t require major construction or completely overhauling a room, although it can, depending on how deluxe you’d like to go. A few simple additions and cosmetic add-ons can transform any bathroom into a tranquil, spa-like space to enjoy.

Stocking your room with deluxe soaps or lotions is a thoughtful way to make your home feel like a fancy spa or hotel.

Spahhhh...

Flowers aren't just for the living room. Bring a brightcoloured bloom into your bathroom to add a splash of style to the sink area.

Repeating the same colour or colour group in the paint, towels, and ﬁner accent pieces throughout a room — like the soft lavender hue used in this Invermere bathroom — instantly uniﬁes a space and makes it feel more polished.

Adding a chair to the corner of a bathroom provides an unexpected visual twist, and a comfy place to rest after a bath.

Extra-personalized touches, like this monogrammed towel hook, elevate a space from functional to fabulous.

Artist proﬁle:

Cajsa Fredin

hen Invermere-raised artist Cajsa Fredin ﬁnds an old chair or table, she doesn't think about where to throw it away; she starts brainstorming how she can add to it and make it her own. Cajsa's creations, which include chairs, footstools, side tables, wall hooks, and sculptural pieces, are an edgy combination of wood and metal mixed with bright colours. Her pieces are both whimsical and functional, and showcase a subtle merging of natural and urban inﬂuences. While earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Calgary, Cajsa experimented with furniture design and fell in love with the idea of taking a used piece of furniture and injecting a fresh

breath of life into its design. "I try to reuse a lot of items," she said. "I find they're just great the way they are, but then I can add a unique piece or twist to them. I love the history of a found piece, and the craftsmanship is so great." Cajsa, an avid skier and hiker, often gathers inspiration for her creations from her outdoor pursuits. "I definitely find influence from nature," she said. "I like to take the organic feel of nature and juxtapose it with bright colours and textures. I like to amp it up a little bit." Cajsa has embraced a shift in her artistic style since moving from the city back to the Columbia Valley. "When I was living in the city, I noticed I used more square, angular lines," she said. "Here it's more organic. Things from nature come into play a lot more. "I think it was good to have that background though. Coming from the less organic, it created a lot more design sense in contrast to the style I was using before."

Cajsa collects found items from friends who know of her "obsession" as she calls it, and regularly visits the reuse station at the Windermere landfill. She brings her finds back to her studio in Athalmer where the creative process begins. "Oftentimes I start with an idea, and things just evolve from there. Other times, the final product turns out exactly like it was in my head," Cajsa said. Cajsa showcases her and other artists' creations at Black Star Studios Artists' Gallery, which she co-owns and operates with friends in downtown Invermere. "It feels great to have the ability to make my creations come to life and to have people enjoy them," she said. www.blackstarstudios.ca

"A lot of times, I'm inspired by old pieces I ﬁnd."

Creative metal design artist Cajsa Fredin adds a pop of colour to a hook rack outside her studio in Athalmer.

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Outdoors

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This Invermere home has ample lounge furniture to make the deck area feel like a living room. The use of greenery on the deck ﬂows indoors to the solarium-like front room and makes the two spaces feel more like one. The large windows also allow light to ﬂood indoors from the deck area.

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great way to maximize the square footage of your home is to make the transition between your indoor and outdoor living areas as seamless as possible. Using design elements to link the two spaces will give the illusion of a single large living area rather than two separate areas. If you're planning a new build, consider placing large windows between the deck or patio area and the indoor living space adjacent to it. Big windows provide open sightlines from the indoors out, and create less of a physical barrier between the two areas. By removing or minimizing elements that divide the two, the more freeflowing the space will appear. Another subtle way to create a connected indoor-outdoor area is to repeat building materials. For example, if your patio is made of slate, install slate flooring indoors. The same effect can be achieved on a smaller scale by repeating the colour or material of your furniture indoors and outdoors, or by using similar paint colours. If you're not building fresh, or if you don't have the finances to completely renovate, there are still an abundance of decorating solutions that will connect indooroutdoor spaces. Thoughtful touches — like using the same fabric on throw cushions inside and out — will subtly create a visual relationship between the two spaces. Artwork and photography can be used in the same way. For example, if your home is on the lakeshore, a hanging boat sculpture or photos and paintings of the lake will serve as a visual reminder that the two areas are connected. Lastly, think in reverse. Brainstorm ways to make your deck feel like a living room, and how to make your living room feel more like it's outdoors. On the deck, think about adding a fireplace, luxurious outdoor couches, and a coffee table. Indoors, plant the same greenery growing on your deck in pots and scatter the pots from the doorway inward, leading the outdoor space in. However you achieve it, an inviting indoor-outdoor space will enhance the feeling of your home and create a well-used area that is both functional and visually appealing.

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Magniﬁcent Modern Build

Strategically wrapped along a cliff side at Panorama Mountain Village is Villa Gran Sasso, an award-winning home with a layout designed to work with the rugged landscape. The five-storey masterpiece was constructed for a family of four generations who have been coming to Panorama Mountain Village for more than 30 years. The house caters to family members of all ages — from aged 3 to 90+ — with a sauna and hot tub, a decadent home theatre room, an outdoor fireplace, and an elevator servicing four of the five floors. A feature two-storey glass bridge con-

Photo courtesy of Quiniscoe Homes

nects the two portions of the home, making those walking across it feel like they are in the trees. The home's ﬁner details — like a handcarved wooden front door with mountains, mountain goats, and an eagle — are inspired by the beautiful natural surroundings of the Columbia Valley. Villa Gran Sasso earned two Tommie awards from the Canadian Homebuilders' Association for the Central Okanagan Region, as well as a provincial Georgie award. The home was built by Quiniscoe Homes, which is based in Invermere.

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Pictured, clockwise from top left: the master bedroom has exposed fir beams on the ceiling and white oak, clear-finish floors. The space is one of the home's seven bedrooms; the master bedroom en-suite bathroom features quartz countertops, 14foot ceilings, a crystal chandelier, and a deep soaker tub beside

Photo courtesy of Quiniscoe Homes

floor-to-ceiling windows; the glass connecting walkway is visible from the rear of the house, which backs onto Greywolf Golf Course; a large, open-concept kitchen has plenty of seating for everyone in the family. Opposite page: the front view of the house glows in the evening light.

Photo courtesy of Quiniscoe Homes

Revivalof the past Four weather-beaten log structures are transformed into a modern-day build oozing with charm.

ucked beneath the shadows of the Columbia Valley’s Mt. Swansea is a home that defies all sense of time. Combining modern conveniences with a carefully planned floorplan, this home lovingly integrates four local historical log cabins into one large house that feels so warm and natural, it seems to have been standing among the pine trees forever. The home’s main entrance foyer is a high-ceilinged masterpiece with heated slate floors and exposed fir beams, which immediately create a welcoming and rustic effect that feels simultaneously modern and historic. The calculated combination is the result of much planning, love, and a magical mix of local history. When the homeowners of this treasure were ready to build on their sprawling acreage, they contacted then-local contractor Mike Illingworth, whose work they were familiar with and admired. Mr.

Illingworth’s lifelong fascination with restoring historical structures into modern builds had led him to design a few other local homes using decrepit buildings from valley farms and transforming them into cozy homes. The homeowners hired Mr. Illingworth, who set to work finding four run-down structures from Brisco, Spillimacheen, and Fairmont ranging in age from 90 to 110 years old. Mr. Illingworth then carefully crafted plans for an L-shaped home that incorporated the cabins by using connecting arms so the smaller houses would flow seamlessly into one. Mr. Illingworth and the homeowners deliberated about where to place the home. They built a model and sat with it in the grass, testing the direction of sun and deciding if the location felt right. After settling upon a placement that maximized both morning and afternoon sunlight, the real work began.

Mr. Illingworth, the homeowner, and a few friends traveled to the location of each cabin and began taking the structures apart board by board, numbering each as they went. Some of the buildings were covered in dirt, farm animal feces, and moss, and so required a little elbow grease. The dismantled structures were transported to the building site one by one, where they were reassembled from the bottom up on a carefully laid foundation in their new location. After a final power washing of the boards, the space between each was injected with expanding foam, fitted with stucco mesh, and hand-troweled with concrete. The homeowners added oldstyle windows — double-sliding and made of fir — including a stable door in the kitchen with a swinging top half. They also created a number of stained glass windows for the house and the cabinetry, adding a splash of colour here and there.

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Pictur slate guest

Pictured, clockwise from top left: a meandering hand-picked stone path guides visitors to the front door; the slate floors of the front entrance foyer lead to the kitchen and living room; the rich fir floors of the upstairs guest bedroom warm the space; exposed beams and low ceilings provide a cozy atmosphere in the kitchen. Photos by Kelsey Verboom

Keeping with the goal of using all indigenous materials and local craftspeople, a fir floor from Golden was installed in the bedrooms, kitchen, and living room, and slate floors were laid in the areas connecting the original structures. The homeowners' interest in architecture is evident in the home’s details, which all create a specific effect in the most subtle of ways. Each doorway in the house has graduating sizes of trim, depending on its size: the larger the doorway, the wider the trim. The ceil-

ing of each room is different, depending on the room’s function: the kitchen ceiling is low to create a close, comforting atmosphere, while the living room has a sweeping, vaulted ceiling to evoke a light, airy feel. Also, the natural stone pathway leading to the house is set in a meandering fashion, meant to gently lead visitors to the house while having a chance to enjoy the front courtyard. Each thoughtful architectural detail is amplified by the charm and history of the old cabins themselves.

The real gem of the home is the kitchen and upstairs guest bedroom and bathroom, which were fashioned from a building taken from Brisco. The two-storey building was built in 1927 by Percival (Percy) William Berrey, a butcher, trapper, and the valley’s first mink fur farmer. Percy came to the valley in 1898 from Derbyshire, England, in search of a rumoured silver claim.

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Pictured, clockwise from top left: Amy Lockwood stands in front of the old stage coach stop in Radium Hot Springs, pieces of which were used to construct the cabinets in the homeowners' modern build. The words "Log House Inn" are faintly visible near the top; a cabin from Fairmont has been restored into a spacious, wood-heated living room area; a homemade bird feeder continues the home's charming feel outdoors; the weathered walls of the downstairs hall bathroom are exposed; Mr. and Mrs. McCullough, who ran the old stage coach stop, stand amongst the fruits of their farming labour. Historical photos courtesy of Canyon RV Resort.

. . . Story continued from Page 19 The silver claim had run out by the time Percy arrived, so he worked for a while farming before purchasing land for himself. Percy built his farmhouse from handhewn logs on his acreage in Brisco, where he later raised mink for fur with his future wife, Frances Annie Brown. Percy kept a trapline in the Vermillion and on the sloughs near his home, and was a passionate farmer. He was also the road foreman when the Westside Road was relocated from the North Salmon canyon in 1930. Percy and Annie had three children, Florence, Ted, and Frances A. (Nancy). The entire family slept in the top floor of the house, which is now a humble guest room in its new life. One of the weathered log butts in the kitchen still has a distinct notch in it where Percy often wedged his axe.

Percy and Annie’s daughter Nancy married Gus Gillis, a Brisco farmer. The second of the four cabins was purchased from Gus Gillis’ property across the highway from the Brisco General Store, and made into the homeowner’s master bedroom. The history of the living room and garage, which are from Fairmont and Spillimacheen, is unknown, but the rooms’ weather-beaten boards hint at a wellrounded past. In addition to the four cabins, the home’s cabinets are also a trip through time. The kitchen and bathroom cabinets and the hall closets are constructed by a local cabinetmaker with rich-coloured fir in tongue-and-groove style. The wood was taken from the wallboards of a structure from Radium Hot Springs that once served as a stage coach stop along the old highway. The building used to be located in what is now Canyon RV Resort in Radium. The home was built by the homestead-

ing McCullough family, who farmed the land surrounding the building while also running a stagecoach stop. Stagecoaches would often pull in for a rest or for the evening during their journey along the old highway through Kootenay National Park, which used to wind steeply downwards from the top of Sinclair Canyon, and then upwards again to Highway 95. When the McCulloughs passed away, the building was inherited by their niece, Amy Lockwood, who later sold the land. Walking through the restored structures in the home that took 11 months to painstakingly construct, it’s clear the structures’ sense of history is not lost. In fact, the loving revival and added details only amplify their character. The homeowners, who said the entire project was a “leap of faith” are overjoyed at the resulting charm and character of their home. “It was absolutely worth it,” they said. “All of it.”

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he 'S' word. When some people hear the word 'solar', they envision hippies living off-the-grid, and stop listening. The truth is, using solar as an energy source in a hybrid home doesn't mean you have to sacrifice comfort or style, or become a granola-munching Birkenstock fan. As the building sector progresses, previous preconceptions about solar energy and hybrid houses are being shed. More and more people are starting to realize the payoffs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; both to our planet and to their pocketbooks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and are starting to demand energy-clean houses. A hybrid house is more than just a home that uses solar energy. Much like the increasingly popular hybrid cars, hybrid houses harness sources of energy that are overlooked in other designs. In addition to solar power, hybrid houses utilize the energy of wind, water, and earth. Sounds a bit like a popular 1970s R&B funk band, but really it's quite a smart design. The bottom line of a hybrid house is this: people spend 65 per cent of their lives inside their homes, which is likely the largest purchase they'll ever make, so why not make it as cost efficient, earth friendly, and

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23 intelligently designed as possible? In the Columbia Valley, less than 10 per cent of homes use hybrid energy, predicts Bill Swan, owner and operator of Greenman Sustainable Solutions. Mr. Swan is a sustainable housing advocate, and is hopeful Columbia Valley homeowners are beginning to see the (energy efficient) light when it comes to green solutions. "Our homes are one of the biggest single-impact items we will own in our lives in terms of our relationship with the environment," he said. "It consumes the most resources and it costs us the most personally in time and money, so it is probably the largest consumer consideration in our lives. I think the biggest hurdle is redefining what that relationship with the environment is. "I think we’ve picked up on a good theme here in the valley in terms of building with rock and timber, because it provides materials that are suited to this environment. You don’t have to move them as far, and they fit in with the natural and cultural history of the region," Mr. Swan added. In addition to building materials, the Columbia Valley provides some special considerations to make when going green.

With smart, responsible spray foam insulation choices, Icynene ® allows you to live in a Healthier, Quieter, More Energy Efficient ® home. Our 100% water-blown solutions improve air quality and reduce energy costs for comfort in any climate*. And with HFC- and PBDE-free products made using renewable and recycled materials, you’ll know you’ve made a smart choice for your family and the environment. For more on how Icynene® can help make your home a brighter place to live, contact your local Icynene Licensed Dealer –

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First, think about how to best maximize the abundance of sunlight this region receives. If you're building new, you have the chance to plan the footprint of your house to make use of south-facing sun exposure in order to collect the most energy through solar panels or geothermal heating. "Think about how to situate your house so you're not only taking advantage of great views, but of the sun as well," Mr. Swan advised. On the flip side, hot summer months can create a sticky indoor atmosphere, so consider extending the overhang of your roof to provide more shade and naturally cool the house. Take advantage of cool early mornings and swing the windows open wide, Mr. Swan added, which cools the

home, especially if heat and cold absorbing surfaces like concrete are used as flooring material. If you aren't building a new house, there are still plenty of things you can do to make your home more energy clean. Check for leaky pipes or drippy faucets that waste water, replace energysucking lightbulbs with efficient ones, and check with your local municipality for cash-back incentives for switching to energysavvy toilets and systems. "A lot of what we do in buildings is because we've always done it that way," Mr. Swan said. "Although it may cost a little more initially to build a sustainable home, I think it's returned immediately in the home's resale value, and if you stay in it long enough, it will more than pay for itself in terms of the operating costs."

This smart home in Invermere uses what the homeowner calls a 'solar coffin' (top left), which collects heat through the glass and painted black interior, and pumps it underneath the house to heat the floors. The house also has a roof made of recycled tires (top right), barrels to collect rainwater to use in the garden (bottom right), and an abundance of lettuce, thanks to a greenhouse in the middle of the house. pg

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feel and makes it look like it's been there forever," Rick said. Maintaining a water feature sounds like a lot of work, but one properly-planned and solidly built should virtually maintain itself, Rick said. Periodically adding beneﬁcial bacteria and barley pallets to minimize algae, and removing water pumps in the fall should be the only necessary upkeep. For the keen do-it-yourself crowd, Rick recommends having clear expectations of what the project will cost and hiring a professional to at least help plan the water feature. Have a professional consultation will help avoid mishaps while building the landscape focal points, which can cost between $6,000-$60,000 or more, depending on the scope of the project. Another important consideration to keep in mind when planning a water feature is its orientation and placement. If you want to enjoy the sound of the water, make sure it's not placed too far away from the house, and if children will be playing in the water, be certain it is within clear sightlines of the house and deck area. In the end, thorough planning will completely pay off, Rick said. "You can do some pretty incredible things with water. Sitting by a stream and just enjoying the sound — it has a very calming effect on people." pg

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Photo by Kyla Brown Photography

Something old

renewed

An historic Wilmer cabin that was used as a gold trading ofﬁce during the 1800s is given new life with a spectacular renovation and addition. The original cabin (pictured, at left of main photo and below right) has been enhanced by the new addition (pictured, at right of main photo).

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he charming hamlet of Wilmer, originally known as Peterborough, was one of the first communities settled in the Columbia Valley. The first structure built on the beautiful Peterborough plateau was a compound dovetail log building, which has recently been restored and added to. Built in 1886 by the Federal Government of Canada, the building was the Assay Office for miners in the Purcell Range. Significant amounts of silver, lead, zinc and smaller amounts of gold were assayed on the premises. The upper floor was eventually turned into a gaming hall with stairs running up the back wall. Poker chips and tattered playing cards found under the floorboards remain part of the owner’s historic family collection. In 1948, Harry Peterson purchased the cabin. He lived there until his death in 1980 and it remains in his family to this day. The current owner, Kathryn Petrunia, is Harry’s great-niece, and has been visiting the Columbia Valley her entire life. The family’s dream was to restore the cabin and build an addition to the 20 by 24 foot structure, preserving memories and making a welcoming home for generations to come. The original cabin foundation was simple log-on-ground. A tongue-in-groove fir

floor floated inside, resting on the support logs. Kathryn, her husband and their three sons started the restoration process in 1989 by raising the cabin 14 inches and replacing the bottom logs. Exterior chinking was redone to protect the cabin, interior dividing walls creating three rooms were removed and a hundred years of dust cleaned up. In the 1960s, the movie Old Hacksaw was being filmed in the valley and the cabin was chosen to be featured. Some well-meaning neighbours "spruced up" the building and the exterior logs were stained a dark, rusty brown. A lot of elbow grease went into removing this paint and stain. In 2007, the supporting posts were replaced with a concrete foundation to provide a stable base. A row of new, handhewn logs and a balloon-framed floor raised the ceiling height to nine feet. Conceptual plans came together for the addition during 2008. Max Perrin and Jessie Blakley of Perrin Structure & Design Inc. were chosen to provide services for the final design, construction, restoration and integration of the cabin. Working with historical buildings requires a different protocol. There are no rules; or there are many, depending on your perspective. Every imperfect piece of the puzzle needs to be considered, as the

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project must comply with current building codes and flow seamlessly from old to new. The original cabin had low ceilings, dark floors, small doors, and windows ambered by time. The old glass was replaced with new windows, decreasing heat loss and maximizing indoor light. The logs were sand-blasted, sanded and polished, restoring them to nearly new condition. Chinking, cement mixed with horse hair, was replaced with a modern day substitute. To improve energy efficiency, the newspaper insulation from the original secondlevel roof was replaced with fibreglass. The original trusses were reinforced with new hand-cut trusses and collar ties to ensure stability and create a level base for drywall. The final touch to combine the two structures was the removal of most of the adjoining log wall. Now open, the cabin flows seamlessly into the new addition, creating a bright and inviting living room that is a tribute to the history stored in its walls. The carefully-planned project honours this little log cabin, hand-built 125 years ago.

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