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Former motel getting converted to apartments By Duane Hicks Staff writer dhicks@fortfrances.com Renovations to both the outside and inside of the former Voyageur Inn here continue to move ahead. The building, which closed in March, 2014 after a fire, was purchased at the beginning of this year by local businessman Mark Howarth, who also owns Leon’s Home Furnishings Superstore. Since that time, Howarth and a crew of workers have been overhauling the building, with the aim to fix up the upper level into apartments, as well as eventually leasing the restaurant and ground level for office or retail space. The first step was to remove anything damaged by fire and smoke. Thanks to good work by firefighters, the blaze was wellcontained, with damage mostly confined to the main staircase and soot in the hallway. After that, the overhaul began with the addition of a metal, maintenance-free peaked roof. They then had to rebuild the walls on the top floor and put up metal siding. “That was a big job because it all had to be done with a lift,” noted Howarth. “And unless you had two or three lifts going, it was kind of slow going.” Now the crew is working on the bottom half of the
building—gutting it in anticipation of doing the fire separation that must be completed before anyone can move in upstairs. They also will be installing footings on the outer walls for the 15’ x 8’ decks that will be put in for each of the upstairs apartments. Howarth noted the current phase of work has been going a little slow given there’s only a few people, including himself, working at it. “We didn’t do quite so much over the summer because there was better things to do in this town in the summertime,” he admitted. “But we’re getting back at it hard now.” The space above the former Kettle’s Restaurant will be a three-bedroom apartment. Howarth said he has an interested tenant for that, and will make it a priority to get the tenant into there within the next few months, He then will take care of the other apartments. The apartments have been gutted and new interior walls have been built. Some electrical work still needs to be done before they can proceed. “Once the electrical is done, there’s a whole lot of gyprock to go up and plumbing, too,” noted Howarth. “There’s still lots of work to do.” He added it’s likely it will be next spring before all of the
apartments are ready. There will be eight apartments in total. Since all the middle rooms have joining rooms, they’ll be made into apartments using the one room as a big bedroom and the other as a kitchen and living room. The apartments also will get new windows, flooring, ceilings, kitchens, bathrooms, and closets. Apartments will share a laundry room. The lower level will be a warehouse for Leon’s—at least for the time being. But Howarth noted it would make for a good location for a doctor’s or dentist’s office or business. Meanwhile, the former Kettle’s Restaurant has been cleaned up and is equipped to be re-opened. “It’s all looking nice if anybody wants to start cooking and open up a restaurant,” said Howarth. While the space needs to be painted, and needs new floors and furnishings, he added, the stove, deep fryer, and other kitchen equipment is all there. “I’d be willing to lease it out and let them do whatever they wanted,” Howarth remarked. If anyone one is interested in renting apartments, leasing the restaurant, or setting up office or retail space, call Howarth at 274-2944 (days) or 274-5763 (evenings). You also can contact via e-mail at mhowarth@jam21.net
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The outside of the former Voyageur Inn is being given a makeover with metal siding.
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By Tonia Dolph NorthlandDesign@shaw.ca As I stated earlier, the home was stuck in the 70’s h which is not unusual - to say w th the least about a property yo you may purchase. Purchased by a young executive new to the area, she ex ne needed it to become her own, and updating it wasn’t just a an cosmetic job! My suggestion co was to take this 3 bedroom wa and transform it into a two an bedroom with a dressing room be and she loved the concept. an The space also turned out to Th be dual use and doubles as floor space for exercising (more flo for convenience than lack of space). When I started with the preliminary plans, the homeowner pretty much gave me carte blanche. Of course we like to keep costs down, so
By Tonia Dolph NorthlandDesign@shaw.ca This is one of the more exciting assignments I’ve been a part of lately. This home was a total redo! Who wouldn’t love to take a decent home and bring it into the twenty first century? The entire house was stuck in the 70’s, but it had great bones.
To minimize extra costs, I like to keep most walls and plumbing in place Keeping the location of the kitchen made sense, even though I had carte blanche to do whatever I wanted with the home - I did of course - remove walls! Creating an island where the informal eating area of the previous owners once rested their dinner plates, gave me a place to create an oversized cooking and conversation area (typically top of the order list for any remodel) and to create a focal point with a sleek range hood. Raising the sitting/snacking counter gave a nice visual break between the living/ dining areas. I changed a” U-shaped” congested layout into an open spacious “L-shaped with oversize island”. Even I was awestruck when I walked in after the transformation was completed! The beauty of this total remodel project didn’t come without pain I might add. I must mention the lack of labourers in our region. It took months to secure a tiling professional who would attend to a project outside of town limits. And then it was months away to actually secure the “installation date” for the job! A long wait list was also found for a painting and drywall finishing contractor (well worth the wait for Don Matheson). Extreme luck landed this homeowner with a contractor early enough to start demolition and reconstruction of the job, but hold ups of other sub-contractors to arrive and complete their part, forced them to continue with their other pre-booked jobs. I would just like to make note of this for any homeowner trying to plan an renovation. Allow 3 x a projected promised or typical time frame to complete your project and have an open mind (along with a sense of humour – just to
Before... keep you sane). A typical custom home of this size can be built entirely in 3 months, but for the lack of tradespeople in our region, this remodel project took 9 months, and there are still items on the punch list to be completed.
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Building a forever home By Heather Latter Staff writer hlatter@fortfrances.com First-time homeowners Tyler and Leanne Spry knew they wanted to live in the country. So after spending the past few years renting a home in Fort Frances, they decided it was time to “bite the bullet” and build a house where we wanted it—next door to her family’s farm on Highway 11/71 in Devlin. “My husband and I have gone back and forth on whether to buy, rent, or build,” admitted Spry, noting they ultimately chose to build so they could have the house they wanted in the location they wanted. And the 29-year-old said it’s been “quite a process” building from the ground up. The couple began about a year-and-a-have ago with the initial planning. “First you need to own the land that you are going to build on,” Spry explained. “We were lucky enough to be gifted the land from my parents.” Then they had to figure out what kind of house they wanted to build—a task that proved to be a difficult one. “Before we even approached the bank for financing, we worked with an architect to design the floor plan that we wanted,” said Spry, noting they went through about four plans. “That gets [costly] so make sure you know what you want 100 percent before you go to the architect,” she recommended. “We could have cut our architect bill in half if we had just known what we wanted from the get-go.” For instance, their first design was a two-level, 2,000-sq.-ft. home, with a main floor and an upstairs. “At first we wanted a lot more space than we needed and so the first plan we had was four-bedroom, two-and-
a-half bath, plus your living spaces,” Spry remarked. “And living in the country, we wanted a large mud room/entry space so that was incorporated, as well.” But then they got thinking about the space and had a plan drawn up with a main floor and a basement. “But do we really want a basement, especially with all the people who have had trouble with water in their basements?” Spry recalled thinking. “So we were hesitant to put a basement under the house, so then we thought we’d put it all on one level, but then we were back up to the over 2,000-sq.-ft. house plan.” The couple finally settled on something that was completely different from all of those—a one-level, 1,500-sq.-ft. home on a four-foot crawl space. “We got thinking about how much we wanted to spend on a house and what we really needed,” Spry said, noting they, along with their infant son and two dogs, had been renting a small house that was a little over 800 square feet in size. “It was a large one-bedroom, one-bath and we thought if this house had another bathroom and two more bedrooms, it’s really all the space we need,” she reasoned. “So that’s when we scaled back and really thought about what we wanted long-term for ourselves. “We decided to put everything on one level and we ended up with a threebedroom, two-bath house.” Financing When building a home, Spry noted most people are going to need to apply for financing like they did. “Once we had our house plan, we took it into the bank with the cost to build,” she explained, noting your cost to build is a breakdown of everything that goes into
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Spry said every time she goes back to the site, something’s different and she gets a little more excited. But she also admitted building in a rural area was a little more challenging than building in town because they also had to think about a heat source, septic field, and well. “Those are things you buy into with the lot if you were building in town,” she remarked, adding they chose to go with propane for their heat source. There was an existing septic system on the property, which still was usable, and the tank was large enough and still passed code for the couple to be able to use that. “So that was an expense we didn’t have to put in,” said Spry, adding the biggest challenge
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much more country than that,” she remarked. Spry added they choose “knotty alder” cabinets from Kitchen and Bath Plus for the kitchen and appliances that are not stainless steel. “And the countertops are not granite as that wasn’t in the budget,” she noted. “We figured we could always upgrade to that down the line instead and went with a really nice laminate.” She indicated the flooring is vinyl plank flooring, which looks like an old barn board, so that will go in the entry way, kitchen, dining room, the mudroom, and the bathrooms. The living room and the three bedrooms, meanwhile, will be carpeted. “We didn’t do anything fancy in the house in terms of finishes,” Spry conceded. “We didn’t go really cheap but not the most expensive, either. It will look nice but isn’t considered high-end.” With their second child on the way, Spry is looking forward to getting settled in their new home. “I’m glad this is our forever home because I would never want to build a house again after this,” she chuckled. “It hasn’t been really horrible,” she clarified. “But there’s a lot of time, money, and energy that goes into it. “However, it’s completely worth it.”
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LISTINGS THROUGHOUT THE RAINY RIVER DISTRICT! OPEN HOUSES - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 JUST LISTED
1230 HWY11/71, ALBERTON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 24 PM
Over 2700 sq ft of open design living on a 27.5 acre wooded lot. Great kitchen, projection tv included, garden doors from family rm, 50x24 garage/shop plus 20x38 garage, and boat storage shed. $244,900
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79 DUCHARME RD, ALBERTON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 24 PM
Three bedroom, one level home on 2 acres. Master bedroom has his and hers closet and ensuite, gas fireplace in the living room. Two car garage with work space off the back. $199,900
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6 MAIN STREET, DEVLIN SATURDAY, OCT 10, 121:30 PM
Great starter or retirement home. Oak kitchen cabinets, open dining rm, large living rm. 2 bedrooms and bath. Attached carport, tandem garage with workshop. Lots of room. $89,900
1029 FRENETTE AVE, FORT FRANCES SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 24 PM
Exquisite 4 bdrm, 4 bath home with winding staircase, library/office, formal living room, oversized granite-topped island in the kitchen, garden doors to the deck, and spacious rec room. $359,900
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310 KERR PLACE, FORT FRANCES SUNDAY, OCT 11, 2:304:30 PM
Four bedrooms, 2½ baths, approx. 2700 square feet of living space, deck overlooking ravine and double detached garage. An amazing property!
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GREEN’S BBQ BAR, NESTOR FALLS
Profitable restaurant business on Lake of the Woods. Bar, restaurant and 4 rental cabins updated in the past 10 years. 700 ft frontage, with dock. Liquor licence and seating for 178 guests. $795,000
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114 OAKWOOD RD, FORT FRANCES
One-of-a-kind home. Double lot fronts on Oakwood, backs on Lyndy, pool house with gas fireplace overlooks the gardens and inviting pool. Excellent flow in the house too. Fabulous. $325,000
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1230 HWY11/71, ALBERTON
Over 2700 sq ft of open design living on a 27.5 acre wooded lot. Great kitchen, projection tv included, garden doors from family rm, 50x24 garage/shop plus 20x38 garage, and boat storage shed. $244,900
510 SECOND ST W, FORT FRANCES
6445 HIGHWAY 11/17, EMO Residential/Commercial. Custom built 2994 sq.ft. home with cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, 5 bdrms, 2½ baths on 9.9 acres. 1500 sq. ft. retail /office & 1250 sq. ft. shop/garage insulated/ heated. $449,900
14049 CROW LAKE, NESTOR FALLS
8303 HIGHWAY 602, EMO 47 acres, approx. 700’ of river frontage. 4600 sq ft, indoor pool & spa, 4 bdrms, 3 baths. Cathedral ceiling and fp in living rm, family rm has fp and walk out. Triple car garage. Large workshop. $429,900
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1284 LAVALLEE RD N, LAVALLEE
Many upgrades, great room concept, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, summer kitchen on covered patio, insulated garage/ mancave, located on approx. 21 acres to be severed when sold. $349,900
143 KREGER, SLEEMAN
655 BEAR PASS RD, RAINY LAKE Ranch style, 4 bedroom home with screened-in sunroom, amazing views, attached garage and extra large detached garage, lakeside deck, dock and boatlift. $425,000 US
661 HWY 611 SOUTH, ALBERTON
Approx. 1700 sq ft one-level home, open concept, cathedral ceilings, loads of windows, deck, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, attached garage, 2nd garage workshop 40’x28’ all on approx 15 acres. $399,000
1029 FRENETTE AVE, FORT FRANCES
Exquisite 4 bdrm, 4 bath home with winding staircase, library/office, formal living room, oversized granite-topped island in the kitchen, garden doors to the deck, and spacious rec room. $359,900
N EW PRICE
B87 WILLOW RD, NICKLE LAKE
Recently built custom home, 2 bedrooms, modern kitchen, stairwell leads up to getaway den, bdrm and 2pc bath, deck, sauna house below and dock, over-sized attached insulated garage. $274,900
2669 HWY 615, OFF LAKE
Open design, cathedral ceilings and huge windows overlooking the lake, approx 2600 sq ft, dock, approx 152 acres with 1100 ft of lake frontage, airplane hanger/boat house and workshop. $229,900
5671 HIGHWAY 11, RAINY LAKE
900 feet of lakeshore! Almost 2500 sq ft cottage and 11 acres of natures best! A perfect opportunity to own a piece of paradise. Approx. a 20 minute drive from Fort Frances. $199,900. SOLD
194 RIVER ROAD, RAINY RIVER
9.5 Acres, 2 bdrm house and 2 bdrm guest cottage right on the bend of Rainy River, approx 1250 feet of river frontage 34.5 X 22.5 garage and out buildings. Dock your boat right at your door. $229,000
1061 RIVER ROAD, DEVLIN
Approx. 2200 sq ft all on one level, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, open design. Geo-thermal heating. Approx. 14 acres, 2 stall barn or garage with a great attic just minutes north of Devlin. $264,900.
822 SECOND ST E, FORT FRANCES
Approx. 1470 sq ft on the main floor, large bedrooms, open living rm/dining rm, huge rec room and bedroom/bath down, oversized double garage with workshop area, 51’ x 126’ lot. $224,900
SOLD
29 LITTLE GRASSY LN, BERGLAND
3 bdrm 2 bath home, vaulted ceiling, loft Master w/ ensuite, large wrap around porch, 30’x60’ garage with heated fl in workshop, hobby room, hot tub, 16’x16’ bunk house. $255,000
1208 OLDE SHAMBLES ROAD, FF
Full view of the river, remodelled kitchen and bath, a huge living rm, deck , 2 more bedrooms up, bath and laundry. Large 1 bdrm suite in the walk-out lower level. $249,900
PT SEC 5 LAUZON RD, PINEWOOD
3 Bedroom one bath home, with single car garage & insulated workshop on 160 acres. Many updates including most windows, metal roof, furnace, cabinets, & stucco exterior. $199,900 SOLD
294 RIVER ROAD, DAWSON
Located 15 minutes from U.S. Border and 5 minutes from Lake of the Woods by boat, this 2 bed 1 bath house is beautifully located. Second 3 bed house on property. $199,900
185 BYRNES RD, RAINY RIVER
51 GRANT DRIVE, RAINY RIVER
Year round 1162 sq ft 3 bdrm home on Rainy River. Large open living rm/din rm/ kitchen with centre island. Huge master bedroom with walk-in closet. 100’x240’ irregular lot. Immaculate. $140,000
335 FIRST ST E, FORT FRANCES
Roomy with heaps of storage, spacious kitchen with floor to ceiling cabinets, 2 bedrooms and bath on the main, 2 large rooms, bath and storage room down. Double detached garage. $207,900
79 DUCHARME RD, ALBERTON
Three bedroom, one level home on 2 acres. Master bedroom has his and hers closet and ensuite, gas fireplace in the living room. Two car garage with work space off the back. $199,900
710 WORTHINGTON DILKE 7 RD, RAINY RIVER
660 ft of river front property. Gravel road to the river front and right down to the river bank and private inlet. 41.60 Acres with 763 building that has hydro. Build your dream home. $199,000
JUST LISTED
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3 bed, 2 bath home, over 1400 sq ft, gleaming natural logs, cathedral ceilings and rock fireplace in the open living, dining and kitchen. Large deck and patio facing the river. $194,900
1845 HWY 613 NORTH, DEVLIN
3000 sq ft home, amazing layout, approx. 11 acres surrounded by trees, pond, 100’x14’ storage shed, open design family room with separate loft bedroom and bath area. $219,000
JUST LISTED
53 JENKINS DR, RAINY RIVER
Open concept, 2 bedroom, one level house. Cathedral ceilings, white pine walls, wood burning stove. Lake of the Woods minutes away by boat! Screenedin porch, deck and dock. $175,000
103 MAIN STREET, BARWICK Reputable family style restaurant in the heart of the district. Turn key, fully equipped and operating. Seating for 48, wheelchair accessible with paved parking area. $179,900
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Paradise on Little Grassy River. Charming home with views of the river, wood burning fireplace, 2 bedrooms, screenedin sunroom, stone charcoal bbq, stone fire pit, dock. Many upgrades. $141,500
Approx. 2200 sq ft all on one level, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, open design. Geo-thermal heating. Approx. 14 acres, 2 stall barn or garage with a great attic just minutes north of Devlin. $264,900.
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Two bedroom cottage with 300 ft of shoreline and a small stream running through it, large screened-in porch, gazebo/sleeping cabin overlooking the docks, and fantastic internet. $199,000
1061 RIVER ROAD, DEVLIN SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 122 PM
N EW PRICE
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3 bedrooms, 2½ baths, open concept living, dining and kitchen areas, center island, master suite with 4-piece bath, rec. room down, fenced yard and garden doors to private back deck. $204,900
N EW PRICE
618 HWY 11, SLEEMAN
Nicely maintained 4 bedroom, one level home, with double attached garage, front and back decks, almost 20 acres of land, and large detached shed that keeps the wood furnace sheltered. $140,000
1838 BOXALDER RD, DEVLIN
Country living. Large eat-in kitchen, bright living room, den, main bath just off the master, part basement is full height, 30X40 garage workshop and other storage sheds. $139,900 SOLD
505509 FIRST AVE, RAINY RIVER
Great family home, features a large entrance, eat in kitchen, formal dining, 3 + 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, large rec room and bar. All situated with a garage on a huge lot. All rooms a generous size. $153,500
427 BURRISS ROAD E, DEVLIN
Over 160 acres with solar panels and batteries and generator back up. Main home has 2 bdrms, bath w/ shower, open kitchen, lr/dr, and sun room. Guest cabin and storage shed. $142,000
JUST LISTED
656 FIRST STREET E, FORT FRANCES 4 bedrooms, 2 up and 2 down, only a block from the arena/sportsplex. Open design living room, dining room and kitchen. Basement developed. Lot is 65.4 X 125. $139,900
Great acreage on the Rainy River. Underground hydro to the building site. A 28’ x 38’ shop/storage building sits on a concrete slab. Only 5 minutes from Fort Frances. Privacy. $134,900
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1533 KINGS HWY, FORT FRANCES
One building store front and retail approx. 1638 Sq ft., 2 more buildings totalling 4638 sq ft. Property sold as is. Zoning enterprise, hwy commercial. Price includes chattels. $129,900
305 SECOND ST, RAINY RIVER
3 bedroom, 1½ bath house, extensive renovations, move-in ready. New kitchen and flooring, updated bathrooms, new windows, original maple hardwoods, main floor laundry. Spacious. $125,000
JUST LISTED
25 MARTIN ROAD, LA VALLEE
2 bedroom home with open concept living space. Hickory hardwood floors in the living room. Custom tile work with walk-in shower. Nicely treed yard, single car garage. $89,900
105 THIRD ST, RAINY RIVER
16 ROY STREET, EMO
2 bedroom starter or retirement home with large eat-in kitchen, combination living room/dining room, redone 4 pce bath, back entry deck, beautiful backyard with access to lane. $99,900
2 storey, 4 bed, 2 bath home on a beautiful corner double lot, detached garage, lots of character, stained glass windows, window seats, hardwood floors and many upgrades. $97,000
Income Property. Main level consists of a 2 bed, 4 piece bath living space. Upper unit is a 1 bedrm, 3 piece bath living space. Ample parking. Only blocks to the waterfront, sportsplex & library. $89,900
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6 MAIN STREET, DEVLIN
Great starter or retirement home. Oak kitchen cabinets, open dining rm, large living rm. 2 bedrooms and bath. Attached carport, tandem garage with workshop. Lots of room. $89,900
JUST LISTED
Spacious yard, large back deck, wraparound veranda, 2 bedrooms and a large bathroom upstairs, eat-in kitchen, dining area, wood stove, family room, living room, and detached garage. $79,900
80 SCHROEDER RD, PINEWOOD
On Pinewood River, beautiful view, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, open concept kitchen and dining room all on one level with a partial basement, two decks, two wells and an attached garage. $110,000
4 MAIN STREET, DEVLIN
Located just off the highway in Devlin, this 4400 square foot longtime retail operation has excellent potential as a store/restaurant, shop, or rental units. $85,000
401 ATWOOD AVE, RAINY RIVER
127 THIRD ST E, FORT FRANCES
331 SUNDWALL ROAD, STRATTON
Super 3 bedroom bungalow. Walk to downtown in minutes. Large rear entry, fenced yard, carport and large 20x16 shed make this an ideal rental, starter or retirement home. $83,900
Two bedroom, seasonal-use, mobile home on the Rainy River. Open concept. Patio doors to deck facing the river. Lift station & pump included for septic field installation. $81,500
49 GRANT DRIVE, DAWSON
1300 FROG CREEK, FORT FRANCES 40x40 insulated and heated Airplane Hanger w/ office space, on leased land at the Fort Frances Municipal Airport. Steel exterior with automatic bi-fold door. Located in a gated facility. $65,000
176 GOVERNMENT RD, RAINY RIVER Property sold as is where is. 1 1/2 miles outside of Rainy River with 90 acres of land, nice location. Plenty of deer and timber on the property! $60,000
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312 THIRD STREET, RAINY RIVER Investment property. 3-2 bdrm apartments and 1-1 bdrm apartment. Office space is 1120 sq ft with a long serving tenant. Numerous options, apartments are in good shape. Sold as is. $60,000
N EW PRICE
One level home with many upgrades, new wiring, plumbing, insulation and drywall, 4 year old gas furnace, 10 foot ceilings and 8” walls on the back of the house, sun and deck. $79,900
365 HWY 11, RAINY RIVER
Just under 10 acres, 3 bedrms, eat-in kitchen, living/dining room combo at the front with patio doors to a lovely deck, rec room or bedrm down, storage shed and oversized double garage. $84,900
N EW PRICE
1018 FIRST ST E, FORT FRANCES
Great starter home. Open design living/ dining/office/kitchen. If you can do some decorating and fixing this could be a great home for you. Three bedrooms up and one on the main, big garage. $70,000
A perfect escape. 5 min. ride to Lake of the Woods. Insulated, finished tongue and groove pine, wood stove, electric baseboard, no running water or septic, 12’x16’ shed and outhouse. $65,000
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Renovated 3 bdrm mobile home, most windows replaced, siding and roof, front and back deck done within the last year. Eat-in kitchen open to living room. Large single garage 150x140 lot. $52,900
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Protect yourself from CO poisoning Press release Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly-poisonous gas—often referred to as “the silent killer” because it has no odour, no colour, and no taste. It is a leading cause of accidental poisonings in Ontario every year. CO poisoning can be caused by: •poorly-maintained or malfunctioning fuel-burning appliances; •damaged or blocked venting; and/ or •a blocked chimney. The best way to avoid CO exposure is to eliminate it at the source. Do this by having a certified technician perform an inspection of all your fuel-burning appliances and venting systems, such as your natural gas furnace, water heater, fireplace, and dryer. Though it may seem tempting during a power
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The value of fall leaves By: Melanie Mathieson The Gardening Guru Many homeowners dread raking leaves but leaves happen to be one of the most plentiful and nutrient rich forms of organic matter that can be readily made into compost. Leaves can also be used as mulch on plants for winter protection. 1. Leaves make fantastic compost. After raking and gathering the leaves from your yard apply them directly to the soil of your vegetable garden before you till it. The tiller will work the leaves into the soil where they will decay over the winter months providing nutrients in the spring to the new plants. The same thing can be done in your flower beds by applying the leaves on the soil around your perennials and digging thoroughly into the soil. 2. Leaves can also be used on your perennials as insulation for protection against the winter climate. Pile your raked leaves deeply over any perennials that need winter protection. 3. Leaves can also be added directly to your composter. Remember our rules of composting; brown materials must be mixed with green materials (usually kitchen scraps this time of year) at equal amounts in order to keep the composting balance working. Do not overload your composter with just leaves, as you will slow the decay process. If you have too many leaves for the composter all at once you can gather the leaves and package them in green garbage bags moisten (just damp not soaked)the leaves with the hose and close up the bag.
As you can see it is easy to put all of those leaves to good use in your garden. Yes they still need to be gathered up in some form to be utilized but some tips below will help you out. 1. Make sure that if the trees in your yard had leaves with insect of disease damage including mould, do not use them as compost. As the organisms that cause damage or diseases can over-winter, even if the leaves decay, and cause the problem to reappear the next year so throw them in the garbage. 2. If you do not like raking, try a leaf vacuum. Some lawn mower models also have an
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Sometimes a makeover is as simple as a fresh coat of paint. The Kabel family gave their house a new look by painting the vinyl siding with DutchBoy Maximum Bond Exterior Paint. Jason Kabel used a paint sprayer which provided thorough coverage and didn’t take long. He noted that it is important to pull siding option that will vacuum leaves from your lawn or shred them into small pieces. Check your owner’s manual. 3. Make sure when adding leaves to be composted that they are free of litter and large sticks and branches, as these items do not decay well. Another method of disposing or large quantities of leaves is to dig a trench in your garden,
fill with leaves, top with soil and continue throughout all your garden until all the leaves are buried. They will decay over winter and your plants will thank you next year. I hope this column has allowed you to see the value of the fall leaves after the colours have faded and they are now covering your lawn.
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