I'm just toying with moving -- haven't decided yet. I'd be buying and selling with the same agent. Any advice is welcome

I had Bathfitter give an estimate for a tubliner today, but $2500 seems excessive.

What's the going rate for house cleaners in downtown Vancouver? (Maid service, cleaner, housekeeper, what-have-you.) I'm looking at hiring one, but I wanted to know rates first. I have heard $15-$25, but that's a huge range. Also, what can I reasonably expect to have done in a 2-hour visit? I'm in an apartment.

What's the best place for a sundae in Vancouver (not Lower Mainland)?

I'm just talking about a regular stroller, not an "offroad" model. So the path needs to be really accessible -- pretty much like what someone in a wheelchair might choose, I guess. Bonus points for areas within 20 minutes of downtown Vancouver -- my little guy hates long car rides.

Are you ever allowed to rent a home that has a mortgage that does NOT allow rentals?

Where's the best place for countertops (and their installation) in Vancouver? I'm mainly interested in laminate (e.g. Formica). Home Depot starts at $30 per linear foot (installed). Can I get better value somewhere else? I do want a professional to install it, as it's an older home with walls that may not be perfectly square.

A woodpecker has descended upon my parents' house on the Island. Woody is trying to bore through their wood siding. How can they get rid of it without killing it?

I'm interested in hearing what restaurants in the downtown Vancouver area are good for parents with babies in tow. I'm specifically interested in the West End, Yaletown, downtown, Kits, and Commercial Drive.

I have a newborn and we're using cloth diapers. However, I'd like to try soaker pants, since they wick away moisture. Where can I find them without hitting the burbs?