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June 2015 - Volume 21
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Stamped Concrete Vs. Interlock If you’ve been planning to do some landscaping and can’t decide between the elegant, custom design of an interlock patio or its more affordable counterpart, poured concrete (stamped or exposed aggregate) consider this:
to reduce the amount of cracking these are big lines that are installed every 5 or 10 feet. The problem with these control joints is that they ruin the look of the concrete.
ahead in every area except price. Depending on the look you’re going for and how long you plan on living in your house, seriously consider your options before making a decision.
1) It often comes down to price, in which case concrete always wins in the short term.
4) Certain ice control products such as salt can damage the finishing on concrete products, resulting in having to refinish the work later (more expenses).
2) Poured concrete is more than likely going to crack over time and repairs aren’t easy. If a paver in your interlock cracks (which is unlikely because they’re approximately 3X stronger than concrete) you can simply replace it. 3) Concrete requires control joints,
5) If concrete is installed properly, water drainage shouldn’t be an issue, however imperfect curing may result in lower areas causing water to pool. Because of the nature of the way interlock patios are installed, drainage isn’t an issue. Overall, interlock pavers come out
Perhaps you prefer a deck to stone or concrete? The options are nearly endless when it comes to outdoor landscaping. One thing is for sure though, it does add value to your home and makes it far more enjoyable while you’re there.
Staging Tips Taking it Outdoors
Popular Model Model: 36’ Plan 7 (2,436sqft) Bedrooms: 3 and 4 Bathrooms: 2 Full, 1 Half Sale Date: May 1 - May 31 Days On Market: 1 - 23 Selling Price: $635K to $722K
Outdoor living continues to gain popularity as home owners look for an escape from the chaos and stress of their busy lifestyles. If you have patio furniture, make sure it’s cleaned, set up the umbrella and pick up some new colourful accent pillows to add a pop. Weather permitting, set up your outdoor dinnerware on the table and create a scene. Last but not least, fresh flower planters and outdoor art will compliment the rest of your yard and tie it all together.
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If you live in a 36’ Plan 7 model home then you should know there’s a lot of activity and interest in that model right now. Last month alone, 4 of these homes sold and 6 were listed for sale. The spread in selling price from highest to lowest was significant due to variables including location (green space), 9-foot vs 8-foot ceilings, all hardwood vs. all carpet, siding vs. stucco, etc. While there are many of the ‘same’ model of homes in the neighbourhood and one may assume you can get a rough idea as to what yours is worth when a similar one sells, there are countless variables to consider. Upgrades and how well marketed your home is will impact the final selling price -- coincidentally, the lowest selling of this group had extremely dark and blurry photos. If you’d like to know what the value of your home is, give us a shout. You can text us at (416) 707-8401 or email info@kormendytrott.com For more tips on preparing to sell, watch our Quick Tips videos, published every Friday on Facebook and Youtube facebook.com/kormendytrott youtube.com/kormendytrott
The Willmott Ruhler • APRIL 2015
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KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE THIS SUMMER
Summer is the time for fun outside with family and friends. However, it’s also when many accidents occur around the home. Keep your family, friends and neighbours safe with these tips.
Around the pool Swimming pools and spas may be fun to play and lounge in; however, children and pets can get hurt in and around them. Follow these safety tips to ensure everyone’s safety around the pool.1 • Never leave children unattended.
Around the home and yard
• Keep children away from pool drains, pipes and openings. • Make sure everyone knows how to swim.
Enjoy your time around your home and yard this summer and make sure it’s free of hazards with these tips: • Supervise children whenever they’re outside, and keep them inside when you’re mowing or trimming.
• missing drain covers. Drains can suction hair and body parts, causing serious injury to children and adults. • Install a fence at least four feet tall around the perimeter of your pool.
• Always grill in an open, well-ventilated area, and keep children and animals at least three feet away from the grill. • Put away hoses when not in use too prevent falls. • Keep paint, fertilizers and hazardous chemicals out of reach of children and animals. • Remove dead trees before they become a hazard. • Put away lawn and garden tools and machinery when
• Make sure pool and spa covers work. • Use self-closing and self-latching gates.
Children ages 1 to 4 drown at twice the rate of children ages 10 to 14. 2
• Maintain lawn mowers, trimmers and other equipment, and use them as instructed to prevent injuries. • Put ladders and other home maintenance items away when not in use.
of child drownings occur in June, July and August. 2
Source: 1. Pool Safely: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 2. Canadian Red Cross
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