Help our family with DIY in Nanaimo, BC, Canada

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  Description

  Family of three. We work during the day but need help with projects around the house. I grew up in Canada but my wife is from Germany. She moved to Canada in 2010 with her daughter Rebecca, who is 32 years old.
  
  My wife Tanja works for Air Canada so we are able to travel often. Rebecca works at the local pub.
  
  We enjoy being home, watching movies and puttering on house projects.
  
  I play piano. Actually still learning. I started when I was 50 and now 8 years later I am starting to see some real progress.
  
  We have many instruments. Pianos, guitars, saxophone and others.
  
  Last year we built a small location in the front garden which is wonderful to sit and relax with a cold beverage.
  
  Summer nights we sit outside watching movies on a second patio.
  
  We are close to the ocean. I short walk down to Depateture Bay. There is a lovely coffee shop there where you can relax and watch the Ferries come and go.
  
  We enjoy cooking, but always open to new ideas and cultures.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  DIY and building projects
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We have a multi cultural home. We are located on Vancouver Island which is a truly beautiful. Hiking, fishing, skiing, golf, any out door activity you can imagine.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Currently we are replacing our kitchen floor and require help with removing the old and replacing with new.
  
  It will involve breaking and removing travertine tiles and replacing with vinyl planks. The job will also require removing and replacing lower kitchen cabinets.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Private bedroom big enough for a couple. The room has a sliding door leading to the back yard.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week