COUNTRY SQUIRE RESORT, GANANOQUE Independently owned and operated
The World's Biggest Hotel Family®
TM
$64.99 PER NIGHT
STANDARD ROOM 1-2 PEOPLE, Sunday to Thursday BASED ON AVAILABILITY
Not valid on weekends, holidays. For reservation call 1-800-267-9415 or 613-382-3511 Not valid with any other promotion Offer expires November 30/2011
715 King Street East Gananoque
Vol. 2, #16 April 13th to April 26th, 2012
Leeds & Grenville
FREE TAKE ONE
Tel.: 613.925.5538 Toll Free: 1-877-935-7503 Email: info@homefinderweekly.com Website: www.HomefinderWeekly.com
"Working together - we 'll find the home that fulfills your present dream"
Donna Brewer Broker Direct: 613-342-8860
TOWNSMAN LTD. BROKERAGE
Independently Owned & Operated
“Working Hard to Bring You Home!” SALES
REPRESENTATIVE
1-866-345-3664 (24 hr pager)
Office: 613.345.2121 Toll Free: 877.311.2121 Fax: 613.345.0680
www.lisamastin.com
Independently owned and operated.
Broker
Direct
NEW LISTING!
11521Lakeshore.com (Just East of Iroquois)
613-246-SOLD (7653)
donna.brewer@century21.ca • www.century21.ca/donna.brewer
Jerry Hough
11 Windsor Dr. Brockville, On K6V 3H5 Angela Hay 613-498-2526 1-866-924-2851
613.349.5307
Office
$269,500 MLS®
Spectacular St. Lawrence River views Custom built elevated bungalow style!
2011
Visit my website for more listings & info!
613.692.8200
A Dynamic Team ... the Experience of Jerry and the Power of RE/MAX!
LOTS - READY TO BUILD
89 Acres - 2 parcels 47Ac.+42 Ac. survey Domville $130,000 MLS
5901 McCully Rd., Domville
3 Bedr; lower level family with fireplace; dbl. attached garage $195,000 MLS
803 St. Lawrence St., Prescott
Great Investment – live in one unit; rent the other two units Duplex + single detached with garage
JerryHough.com
$178,500 MLS
477 Wood St.E., Prescott
Renovated; Immediate Walk to golf course and St. Lawrence R. $117,500 MLS
jerryhough@ripnet.com
Subdivision lot – Johnstown
Gas and hydro at curb $23,000 MLS
1.0 Ac. ; survey - Domville $21,500 MLS
613.349.5307
“ Uniting OTTAWA , RIDEAU, SOUTH NATION and ST. LAWRENCE Valleys! ”
Brandon Stone
Sales Representative
111 King St. E. Prescott Phone: 613-925-0505 10781 City Rd. 2 Iroquois Phone: 613-652-2222
brandon@mouse2yourhouse.com
Toll free: 1-866-487-0077
“Visit our website to view photos & more details!”
OPEN HOUSE!
SAT APRIL 14 - 10-11AM
3504 COUNTY ROAD 26, AUGUSTA - $179,900 Family Bungalow on a Beautiful Country Property MLS# 825267
www.mouse2yourhouse.com
OPEN HOUSE!
SAT APRIL 14 - 2-3PM
1904 COUNTY ROAD 2, JOHNSTOWN - $279,900 Move-in Ready Bungalow with River View MLS# 824277
10695 NELSON ROAD, SOUTH MOUNTAIN - $119,900 Private Rural Setting Just Outside South Mountain MLS# 822889
Floor & Wall Centre
Visit our Showroom at 7758 Kent Blvd., Brockville inspiration at your feet Up to 50% off on selected blinds.
613-342-1007 • Carpet • Hardwood • Laminate • Ceramic Tile
• Free Estimates • Sales • Installations • Renovations
• In-Floor Heating for Tile & Wood • Blinds • Benjamin Moore Paint • Area Rugs & Runners
Where Quality is Remembered www.floorandwallcentre.com
WE ALSO DO COMPLETE BATHROOM RENOVATIONS
2
HOMEFINDER WEEKLY Reference Guide Inc. Brockville/Leeds & Grenville 1.877.935.7503 www.homefinderweekly.com
April 13th to April 26th, 2012
Our Featured Homes
Leeds & Grenville
$289,555
$242,000
2216 COUNTY ROAD 2, JOHNSTOWN Somewhere in time is this wonderful 1640 sq ft angel-bungalow w/unobstructed part-river views! Paved drive- att garagemain flr lndry-2 baths incl ensuite-huge eat-in kitchen w/breakfast bar-separate dining-all rooms have big, bright new windows to let the southern sun shine in-the interior is in pristine condition-GorgeousWaterview.com
138 KINGSTON CR., PRESCOTT 3 bedroom bungalow in Wellington Woods. This lovely home is close to schools, and golf. Quiet subdivision. Will NOT last! MLS# 822711
RANDY NORTH
HEATHER MACKAY
randy@afantasticplace.ca
hmackay@sympatico.ca
Sales Representative
Sales Representative
Office: 613-498-3113
Office: 613-925-0505 111 KING STREET E., PRESCOTT
75 KING STREET EAST, BROCKVILLE
www.mouse2yourhouse.com
afantasticplace.ca
Dale Charbot 111 King St. E. Prescott BROCKVILLE
$257,900
OPEN HOUSE!
SAT. APRIL 21ST, 2 – 3 PM
31 Cambridge Crescent BROCKVILLE SPLENDID FAMILY HOME! Desirable north end location! Extremely well kept! 3 Bedrms, 2 Bathrsm, Fam Rm w/Gas F.PL, C/Air, Backyd Pool & Deck! MLS #823395
AFFORDABLE!
$79,900
3029 Walker St, CARDINAL EASY TO MAINTAIN! Cozy 1 bedroom with main floor Laundry Covered back Deck, Single Det Garage, Good-sized yard, MLS # 823229
WATERFRONT!
$339,900
135 Cty Rd 2, RR#1 CARDINAL BOATER’S PARADISE! Deep & sheltered waterway! C/Air New Steel Shingles!, Large Fam Rm w/River View, 3 Bathrms, MLS #825892
SOLD SOLD!
4539 Brinston Rd, BRINSTON SET ON 5 ACRES! Beautifully updated home + Barn & Heated Workshop! 3 BedrmsGorgeous Kitchen w/Gas Stove, Bright Family Rm, Covered Deck, MLS #823296
Helping You Is What We Do!
Broker
“Visit our website to view photos & more details!” MANY UPDATES!
$224,900
4572 – 4th Conc. Rd, RR#2 PRESCOTT WELL KEPT ! PRIVATE LOT! 3 Bedrms, 2 Bathrsms, C/Air, Family Rm Updates to Septic, Windows, Shingles, Flooring, & Painting, MLS # 825161
RIVER VIEW!
$205,000
936 Reid St, CARDINAL IMMACULATE HOME offering nice view of Ships! 3 Bedrms+Den Lovely Kit overlooking FamRm w/Gas F.PL, Fenced backyd w/Pool, MLS 820358
LOTS OF STORAGE!
$109,900
217 Helen St, CARDINAL BIGGER THAN IT LOOKS! Well kept home, Great Eat-in Kitchen Heated Workshop! Addition at back could be Dining or Fam Rm, MLS #825435
RIVER VIEW!
$159,900
3 Ann St, IROQUOIS NEW PRICE! SOLID Bungalow with good view of River! 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms, Large Dbl Detached Garage, Private backyard, MLS #820074
Iroquois Phone: 613-652-2222 111 King St. E. Prescott Phone: 613-925-0505 10781 Cty Rd 2,
PICTURESQUE SETTING!
$279,900
1904 Cty Rd 2, East of Johnstown MOVE IN CONDTION! View of St.Lawrence River! Private Backyard 3 Bedrms, C/Air, Heated Det Workshop! Updated Kitchen, 2 Gas Fireplaces, MLS #824277
BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY
$249,900
2304 Pittston Rd, SPENCERVILLE Set on 2.92 Acres! Quiet & private location 5 min south of Spencerville 2+1 Bedrms, 2 Bathrms, Garage is currently a Workshop! MLS # 820541
WATERFRONT!
$439,900
7 Gaylord Rd, EDWARDSBURGH Private setting! Deep & sheltered waterfront! A Boater’s Paradise! 3 Bedrms 3 Bathrms, C/Air, 4 Season SunRm, Very Well Kept Home! MLS # 822336
MINT CONDITION
$161,900
5566 Meadowbrook Dr, IROQUOIS Nearly New Semi-Detached in desirable subdivision! Bal of Home Warranty Finished Family Rm, 2 Bathrooms, Inviting Foyer! MLS # 819602
April 13th to April 26th, 2012
HOMEFINDER WEEKLY Reference Guide Inc. Brockville/Leeds & Grenville 1.877.935.7503 www.homefinderweekly.com
111 King St. E. Prescott
Bonnie Tackaberry
Phone: 613-925-0505
Sales Representative
$154,900
Toll free: 1-866-487-0077
•
www.prescotthomes.ca
377 Boundary St, Prescott
You can`t beat this location across from the 18th fairway of the Prescott Golf club and a block up from the St Lawrence River. This two bedroom 1 ½ bath home has been gutted and remodelled! Includes carport and a single car garage in backyard. Mls # 822755
138 KINGSTON CR, PRESCOTT 3 bedroom bungalow in Wellington Woods. This lovely home is close to schools, and golf. Quiet subdivision. Will NOT last! MLS# 822711
bonniet@mouse2yourhouse.com
2 Linton Ave, Johnstown
LOTS for SALE
Large corner lot in Prestigious Brockwoods, 9 Adley Drive $59,900 C.O. 2.5%
$1,550,000
26 QUEEN ST., CHESTERVILLE Business Opportunity.... Turnkey. Owner Retiring and will stay on as advisory. Serious Inquiries only. Time for your independance. MLS# 792270
Lovely building lot in Brockwoods, 8 Adley Drive, $49,900 C.O. 2.5% 3 acre building lot in Augusta, Lord Mills Road, $42,000
NOW doing Spring Listings!
Charles (Chuck) Barkley
Nancy Schaillee Sales Representative
Cell: 613-930-5701
Cell: 613-551-7025
105 Main St., P.O. Box 294, Morrisburg - Office: 613-543-3598 E-mail: thomrealty@mor-net.on.ca Website: www.thomrealty.net
63 Long Sault Drive, Long Sault $135,000
$449,900
IMMACULATE three bedroom home! MOVE IN READY! New kitchen with granite counter tops and updated bathroom with whirlpool tub and separate shower. Affordable family home in the Village of Long Sault, with views of the St.Lawrence River and within walking distance to all the amenities plus - bike paths, marina, restaurants and the beach. 10 minutes to Cornwall and easy access to Hwy 401.
**Executive style home** located on picturesque Ault Island. Surrounded by a wildlife sanctuary and Crown Island.Take a nature trail 200' from your yard to the St.Lawrence River, Trans-Canada trail & bike path, xcountry skiing, fishing all out your back door. Massive kitchen/din. rm with commercial style stove, beautiful hardwood throughout, loft style master bed rm with cathedral ceilings.
22 Lori Lane, Chesterville -
$170,000
$194,500
Perfect retirement home or for the young family just getting started. 2 bedroom 2 bath (3pc ensuite) kitchen and dining area, living room and 2 bedrooms on main level. lower level utility room and family room is almost complete. Great neighborhood and only 40 minutes to Ottawa. All measurements, taxes and lot size to be verified by the buyer.
Located in the quiet village of ingleside, on the banks of the St. Lawrence river, this all brick 3+1 bedrm 2 bathrm bungalow with detached garage is across the street from a k to grade 12 public school and just a short walk to all the amenities-banking, post office, grocery, hardware, churches, library, medical, recreation, camping and the St. Lawrence river. Great family or retirement home in a fantastic community!
64 Park Avenue, Morrisburg -
12283 Deeks Rd., Morrisburg $649,500
$239,000
Estate style property-perfect set up for horses/hobby farm on 10 acres. Modern 2000sqft barn, fenced fields and paddocks. Gorgeous home (approx 3400sqft)with 5 bedrooms, 2 master suites with full ensuite, 2 other bedrooms on 2nd level & full bath. Formal dining and living rooms, large eat in kitchen and family room with gas fireplace. Finished basement! To much to list call for details.
This well maintained 3 bedroom home overlooks Morrisburg waterfront park and the St. Lawrence river. Gorgeous hardwood floors and trim through the home. Main floor sunroom, dining room and living room with great views. 2nd floor 3 bedrooms with hardwood floors - large master bedroom with river views. Newer gas furnace, modern windows and wood burning fireplace in living room. Short walk to Morrisburg golf club.
Sales Representative Cell: 613-662-7355 dave@coburnrealty.com
Sales Representative
Cell: 613-330-5773
For all your Real Estate needs, CALL US!
13860 Willbruck Dr., Ault Island -
DAVE DUPRAU
Bonnie Stone-Hill
SRING IS HERE!
Broker of Record
15 Spruce St., Ingleside -
NEW LISTING
Gorgeous private setting on a culsought after Johnstown subdivision. Lovely large 5 bdrm 2 bath home with fenced in in-ground heated pool and pool house. Many upgrades and finished bsmt. Easy access to Hwy 401&416. Only 50 mins to Ottawa and 15 mins to Brockville mls #824252
Phone: 613-925-0505
hmackay@sympatico.ca • www.mouse2yourhouse.com
NEW LISTING
Phone: 613-652-2222
111 King St. E. Prescott
Sales Representative
$242,000
$255,000
•
10781 City Rd. 2 Iroquois
Thinking about Buying or Selling a property? Call Bonnie!
er hMACKAY t a e H
3
We never stop moving. COBURN REALTY BROKERAGE Independently Owned and Operated
SM
JOHN MORROW
Broker Cell: 613-330-5580 jmorrow@coburnrealty.com
21 THOROLD LANE, INGLESIDE (In the Shoping Plaza) Telephone: 613-537-2000 Fax: 613-537-2004
4
HOMEFINDER WEEKLY Reference Guide Inc. Brockville/Leeds & Grenville 1.877.935.7503 www.homefinderweekly.com
Randy North
Direct: 613-803-4663
Direct: 613-213-3639
Countdown to Summer:69 days!
The NHL Playoff's Begin! Woohoo!
BEAUTIFUL SMALL HOMES TO GET YOU STARTED
HANDYMAN SPECIAL
$59,888-spacious 3 bdrm historical homenewer shingles-newer furnace-newer wiringnice biege siding-big backyard-large deckolder pine flooring throughout-inside of home should be gutted & re-done-priced to sell! Call today for your personal viewing! aFantasticPlace.ca
O M
Let Randy, Chris and Gabrielle's Northern Exposure Marketing Team work hard to get your property
SOLD!!!! E LL VI CK O R B
NEW
$259,900-1359 Linden Crescent-3+1 bedroom 3 bath high ranch in desirable North end backing onto a lovely park-many updates including gas furnace-This spring enjoy the ambience of your fireplace or this summer relax in your back yard oasis with inground pool Chris McCorkell.ca aFantasticPlace.ca N W O ST
IS RR
BU
RG
L NA I RD CA
$149,888- Mariatown-5694 Duncan Street-cute 2 bdrm-historical home with amazing-triple bay attached garage-modern kitchen-custom bathupdated wiring/plumbing /flooring-no carpetssiding,soffit&fascia-natural gas hi-efficiency furnace-septic inspected-2012-private 1/2 acre lot-north shingles changed early MayaFantasticPlace.ca SP JA
ER
$238,888-2027 County Road 16-$28,000 metal roof w/lifetime transferable warranty&new vinyl windows-2009-furnace&oil tank-2008-1665 sq ft carpet-free 3-bdrm-2 bath bungalow incl ensuiteimpeccable wall-to-wall oak hrdwd flring-Newer kitchen cabinetry-200 amp breaker service,all wiring& plumbing up to code-100 amp service in 24x20 ft garage w/newer steel roof-20 minutes to Kemptville-IncredibleBungalow.com
H RT NO
L VI CK O BR
LE
7 ACRES
$249,999-HARDWOOD! 3 bedm-2 bath bungalow with hardwood through-out!Semi open concept-attached single & detached double car garage-room for all the boy toys & girl toys too! Finished rec-room & huge deck surrounding 27'above ground pool- Country living yet only15 minutes to town589MotherBarnesRoad.com
SP
IL RV E C EN
$139,999-Carpet-free 3-bdrm bungalow w/French door leading to new rear deck&fenced back yard-brand new custom kitchen w/stainless steel appliances-renovated bath w/handicap shower-all new flooring,wiring -newer window&doors-shingles approx 2007-a/c-513GillStreet.com
IT SM
S H
LL FA
$308,888-Custom built 2005, 1600 sq ft 3+1 bdrm bungalow in upscale subdivision on 2 acre lot with stunning grand room w/vaulted ceilings, dining area&custom kitchen-1.5 baths-all laminate/ceramic tile-finished lower level-c/a-propane hi-eff furnace-This summer relax on your 42x10 foot west facing rear deck or swim in the above ground pool-aFantasticPlace.ca
Office:
D!
$169,900-Adjoining the Rideau Canal! 170D QueenStreet-gorgeous 2 bedroom,1 bath-5 year oldcarpet-free semi-detached home 60 steps outthe back gate takes you to the Rideau WalkingTrail and the Rideau water way at the OldSky Lock. Kayak/ Canoe away and enjoy the river and all of nature`s wonders. This iswaterfront living minus the price. Chris McCorkell.ca aFantasticPlace.ca
D! L O
$84,848 -Cardinal-2045 Dundas StreetFantastic interior layout!
ES PR
TT CO
RD NA Y A /M
$279,900-3575 County Rd 26-this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 storey country home on 2.4 acres-south facing master w/giant windowFrench doors w/transom & south-facing grand room w/11 ft. cathedral ceilings-stone fireplace w/gas insert-huge restored barn are just some of the special features that set this home apartMajesticCenturyHome.com
WATERFRONT PARADISE!
$349,888-2215 County Road 2-Built in 1994 this well-appointed 2 bedroom stone bungalow has had only 2 owners-pride of ownership exemplifies this lovely home with hrwd in the kitchen&dining area w/gas fireplace-a wall of glass overlooks a quiet bay&the shipping channel on the other side of island-updates incl: family room-2012-metal roof2007-windows-propane gas furnace-detached garage, cottage, dock & more! aFantasticPlace.ca
OPEN HOUSE
SATURDAY APRIL 14, 11 - 12 PM!
$348,888-Spencerville-2610 McNeilly Road-Built 2004-1800 sq ft 2+2 bdrm-3 full bath, carpet-free hi-ranch with another 1800 sq ft finished lower level with 10 ft high ceilings & hi-end laminate flring-main level has stunning cathedral ceilings thoughout-main level hrwd&ceramic tile-R-31 insulation in all walls&attic-extremely low heating costs aFantasticPlace.ca
613-498-3113
75 King Street East, Brockville 1 Antares Dr., Suite 110, Ottawa
aFantasticPlace.ca
"The Northern Exposure Marketing Team"
S
S D! L O
S
LE
NEW $289,555-Johnstown-2216 County Road 2Somewhere in time is this wonderful 1640 sq ft angel-bungalow w/unobstructed part-river views! Paved drive- att garage-main flr lndry-2 baths incl ensuite-huge eat-in kitchen w/breakfast barseparate dining-all rooms have big, bright new windows to let the southern sun shine inthe interior is in pristine conditionGorgeousWaterview.com
S
D! L O
L SO
Cardinal-85AdelaideStreet.com
LIST YOUR PROPERTY HERE!!!
N H
Sales Representative
Sales Representative, B.A.
Direct: 613-340-0794
JO
Gabrielle Ault
Chris McCorkell
Sales Representative, B.A.
L NA I RD CA
April 13th to April 26th, 2012
D! L SO
D! L SO
D! L SO
$348,888-25 min north of Ganonoque-1100 sq ft private 4-season bungalow on quiet lake adjoining Rideau Canal-grand room w/vaulted ceilings&wood burning fireplaceUpdates in 2009:dock-wndows-drs-hrwd flring-25 year shingles-2 new baths incl ensuite w/handicap accessible shower402BrooksPoint.com
OPEN HOUSE
SATURDAY APRIL 14, 1-2 PM!
$424,888-Iroquois-Set back from the road is your very private 1800 sq ft bungalow-style completely renovated home with 2nd level mstr bdrm w/ ensuite-all hrwd&cer tile-custom kitchen-4 bdrm2 full baths-2600 sq ft quadruple bay insulated garage/workshop-both buildings w/metal roofs-pond-guest house-perennial gardenspaved parking&circular drive-5 acres10392HaddoRoad.com
April 13th to April 26th, 2012
Your guide to...
HOMEFINDER WEEKLY Reference Guide Inc. Brockville/Leeds & Grenville 1.877.935.7503 www.homefinderweekly.com
OPEN HOUSES
Presented by The Homefinder Bi-Weekly
SATURDAY APRIL 14TH, 10-11AM
You can download and print this section online at www.homefinderweekly.com/openhouses
SATURDAY APRIL 14TH, 11-12PM
3504 COUNTY ROAD 26, AUGUSTA
Brandon Stone
Sales Representative
Office: 613-925-0505
SATURDAY APRIL 14TH, 2-3PM
Office: 613-498-3113
SATURDAY APRIL 21ST, 2-3PM
31 CAMBRIDGE CRESCENT, BROCKVILLE
Office: 613-925-0505
Office: 613-925-0505
Brandon Stone
Leeds & Grenville
Randy North
Randy North
Sales Representative
Sales Representative
1904 COUNTY ROAD 2, JOHNSTOWN
Sales Representative
10392 HADDO ROAD, IROQUOIS
2610 MCNEILLY ROAD, SPENCERVILLE
$257,900
$279,900
SATURDAY APRIL 14TH, 1-2PM
$424,888
$348,888
$179,900
Office: 613-498-3113
ADVERTISE your
OPEN HOUSE
Dale Charbot Broker
HERE!
Your "Real Estate Reference Guide" since 2004, In print & Online Serving Cornwall/SD&G and Leeds & Grenville regions. Logon www.homefinderweekly.com • Read our publication online
• Find a real estate professional
• Find out about "Open Houses"
• Find Home related services
• Have a peek at our "Featured home"
(Insurance, Mortgage...)
• Have access to MORE LISTINGS
FIND US
HOME RELATED BUSINESSES Optimize Your Sales Expand Your Client Base Introduce your Products & Services Reach Home Owners and Potential Buyers For your advertising needs call
Leeds & Grenville
5
613-925-5538
Email: info@homefinderweekly.com
FOLLOW US
6
Liz’ Tips
HOMEFINDER WEEKLY Reference Guide Inc. Brockville/Leeds & Grenville 1.877.935.7503 www.homefinderweekly.com
April 13th to April 26th, 2012
Spring renewal tips
Spring is the time for renewals, fresh bright colors, and beautiful flowers. Add some spring cleaning and you'll have a home as fresh as the new season. Liz’ Tips It is great to feel cozy in the winter with warm colors and soft, fluffy fabrics. In spring & summer however, a cool, airy look is more appealing. Here are some simple ideas for transforming the look of your home with the freshness of spring..
Tips:
By: Liz Quinn of Design’in-Mind Maximum Impact with Minimal Investment Brockville, Ontario
• Keep spring and summer colours and accessories light, both in feel and color.
• Changing with the seasons gives you an opportunity to get out some long-lost pieces and make them the center of attention for a while. It’s also a time to recycle tired items that you no longer wish to keep. • If winter seems especially long, forget the calendar and get your spring things out. You may still need the warm blankets, but the look can be light and uplifting.
• Organization is very important in the seasonal home. Storing items in containers by season can help slipcovers, pillows, and linens to be on hand for quick changes. Once you develop your seasonal style keep looking on your shopping trips for the perfect accessories to add to your rooms. Don’t forget that “less is best” • Only buy what you love and not because it’s on sale. Here are some tips to tackle spring cleaning:
• Always start at the top of the room and work your way down. 1. Remove your cozy fluffy throws and replace with soft cotton or silk throws for those warmer months. Everything should be clean and refreshing, light and tranquil. Choose sheer fabrics, linens, and open weave textiles.
2. Remove the toasty down-filled duvet from your bed in the spring and substitute for a light cotton bedspread or a simple cotton blanket. Choose a shade that will go well with your existing curtains and paint colour. 3. Floral arrangements of pine and holiday colours can be changed for light, colourful ones for the spring and summer. Put away dark brass or pottery containers and bring out clear glass or crystal vases.
4. Change dark-patterned decorative pillows by covering them with fresh, floral prints or plaids for warmer weather. Either change out the pillows with a second set or alternate the decorative zippered covers.
5. If you have a collection of plates on display, put classic holiday designs away for the winter and replace with some cherished floral china from grandma. 6. Have your draperies made so they are reversible allowing you to easily turn them from lively to neutral with the seasonal changes.
7. Be sure to put garden magazines and flower books out on the coffee table in the spring and summer. That will help bring the outside in and add color to your interior.
8. Change your burgundy candles for some spring colours: think Easter with shades of lavender, rose, and pale yellows.
Candles are a great spring décor home accent. Candles can be calming, energizing, inspiring, beautiful, elegant, and simply smell good. Depending on the scent of your candles, you can change the mood of your home. Candles are great no matter what time of the year it is. How about choosing candles in bright spring colors and fragrances? Adding some spring candles can lift your spirits and add that special homey glow no matter what season. Add spring decorating colors to your home. Towels offer a quick and easy room makeover. In your kitchen and your bathrooms add some bright, bold colors that signify spring, birth, and renewal. These little touches can make a huge difference in not only your attitude about cleaning and decorating but also your attitude about cooking.
• Always clean top to bottom. When you dust, start at the top and work down.
• Take all your cleaning tools with you into each room to avoid unnecessary trips back and forth: use a container to keep all your spray bottles and dust rags together.
• No distractions: unplug the phone and the turn off the T.V. – it is best to listen to some energetic music. • Eliminate clutter. An uncluttered home looks better than one that is dust-free but strewn with odds and ends.
• Clean & de-clutter as you go! It takes a lot less time to remove new dirt than old, and to clean and put away stuff as you use it, than it is to clean and store the pile-up you can accumulate. • A house that smells fresh will give the impression of cleanliness. Leave baking soda on carpeting for the night to absorb musty odors, vacuum in the morning. • Keep a big astro-turf mat on the porch to cut down on tracked-in dirt.
• Keep a basket in the kitchen (or near hallway table) for the mail, newspaper, car keys to help with clutter. • Keep a hamper in every bathroom.
• Make everyone in charge of making his or her own bed and picking up their stuff. • Always pick up the T.V. room before bedtime and start the dishwasher on your way to bed. It’ll work while you sleep. • Prioritize; if your time is limited decide what is most important. • It’s important to delegate: get the entire family involved.
• Make a checklist, when a job is completed, check it off - you'll feel as though you are really accomplishing something.
The change of décor along with some spring cleaning can make a big difference in your life. The change will energize you; it’s like a breath of pure spring sunshine..
Here’s my card
Your Industry Professionals
April 13th to April 26th, 2012
HOMEFINDER WEEKLY Reference Guide Inc. Brockville/Leeds & Grenville 1.877.935.7503 www.homefinderweekly.com
$
Looking to reach home owners? Place your business card in front of home buyers and sellers and watch your business grow! Home Inspections
Iron & Sulphur Removal Specialists Lifetime Warranty on Water Softeners
Yves Gagnon, Certified Inspector 613-601-2894 yves@BeSmartHome.com www.BeSmartHome.com Adding value and peace of mind to your real estate experience.
Maximum Impact with Minimal Investment Since 1985
Sales Associate
www.carpetone.ca
Heating & Air Conditioning
Custom Tile & Bath Bring your dream home
Liz Quinn
DĂŠcor consultant
customdecor.ca
(T) 613.342.8090 (F) 613.342.5629
Bath & Kitchen Design • Vani es, Tubs, Taps & Toilets Custom Backsplash • Ceramic Tile & Natural Stones Granite Countertops
Amy Peterson
Director of Possibili es
613-525-5298
Matt VanderBaaren
3011 Highway 29, Brockville, Ontario K6V 5T4 T 613-342-8090 F 613-342-5629
Tile & Bath
For the best price call
Flooring
Free Estimates - Colour Consultations Flooring Expert - Shop @ Home Services
BI-WEEKLY
Iron & Sulphur Removal Specialists
SYSTĂˆMES ORO SYSTEMS
23 ONLY
Shari Mulville
Director of Possibili es
shari@customdecor.ca amy@customdecor.ca (C) 613.802.3347 (C) 613.802.2207 3011 Highway 29, Brockville, On, K6V 5T4 P.O. Box 251, K6V 5V5
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE !
Our bilingual consultant offers you alternative & affordable decorating solutions: • De-Cluttering • Home Staging • Reorganizing • Feng Shui
Desig n’ in - Mind
Let’s Talk: 613-342-4141
elizabeth.quinn@sympatico.ca
Hardwood & Engineered Laminate & Cork Carpet & Vinyl Floor & Wall Tile Bathroom Renovations Shop @ Home Services
WWW.TILETECHFLOORING.COM 613-345-6977 or 1-855-MYTILES
Pressure Washing Services
Thinking of selling?
Just as it's important to upkeep the inside of your home or business, it's also important to properly maintain the exterior especially after damp weather.
Our pressure washing services
will fight the build up of mold, slow down decaying in the structure and boost the general appearance and value of your property. For a free quote, contact: Ronnie Joslin 613-803-1166 • exterior_cleaners@hotmail.com
Paving Contractors
Moving Companies
Jeff Rogers
Leeds & Grenville
Tel: 613-640-2777 Email: rogers.jeff@xplornet.ca
Landscaping
7
N E AY CH W IT A SE K
&
H T BA
NOW AT OUR NEW
LOCATION!
sales@athensacehardware.com
Watch For Our New Online Store At T he End Of A pril!
APRIL SPECIAL!
‘til April 30th, 2012
170 King Street West Brockville, On Phone: 1-613-865-9507 General Email: sales@athensacehardware.com
Store Hours:
Tuesday to Friday 10 am ‘til 5pm Saturday 10 am ‘til 2pm
SAVE 10%
ON ALL SHAKER AUTUMN WOOD & SIENNA CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH
DISCOUNTED SALE CABINETS ONE PER HOUSEHOLD
PROMO # 301 EXP. APRIL 30, 2012
613-865-9507
SEAWAY KITCHEN & BATH