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Create a home office that works for you Add comfort and personal touches Megan Cole The Canadian Press VICTORIA — Being efficient in a home office means creating an environment that is built and designed for success. When Kara Reed, a real estate sales representative, moved into her new Toronto condo, she decided a well-designed home office was important. Even though Reed has an office in her work building, she still works from home daily, beginning and ending her day there. “I had always worked from home,” she said. “I just wanted a home office I felt at home in. We just went about setting it up in a way that was comfortable because I do spend a lot of time in it when I am home.” In the compact space or-

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While organization and efficiency is important for a home office, so is creating a beautiful, well-designed space. ganization was key. After moving her work files to her office building,

Reed made sure the essentials were at her fingertips. “I’m very organized so

what I do have in my office is my personal files and everything I need to operate

at home is in one filing cabinet,” she said. While creating a space

that is organized and efficient is important for a home office, Reed’s wish list also included a beautiful, well-designed space. She wanted it to have a modern feel but still have warmth. “The floors that I chose are reclaimed ash,” she said. “It is 100 years old and I loved it, so that’s where I spared no expense.” Reed’s office includes a lot of personal features, such as four clocks set to different time zones. Beneath each clock, the zone is labelled using letters from her grandmother’s Scrabble set. According to Michele Waters, career coach at Career Quest Coaching in Victoria, the design and setup of a home office is vital for success. “The space where the person works needs to be a lovely space to work within,” said Waters. “It needs to have a desk, computer and the other tools the person may need for their trade, rather than working off a kitchen table.”

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Creating investment in rental housing would boost affordability Stu Niebergall Over the past few years rental vacancy rates in Regina have been extremely low. In 2011, our housing crises produced a vacancy rate of 0.6 per cent, well below the three-per-cent target that Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and the City of Regina Comprehensive Housing Strategy (CHS) considers a balanced market for renters and landlords. This low vacancy rate made Regina one of the tightest rental markets in Canada. Numerous housing policy observers have blamed the situation on the shortage of new purposebuilt rental housing construction in Regina. Purpose-built rental housing means building for the purpose of providing rental housing, like apartment buildings rather than basement suites, secondary suites or private condos that end up in the rental pool. We intuitively know that rental housing is important in meeting the needs of a diverse population and is vital for a healthy economy. When there is a good selection of rental housing stock in the community, it allows moderate income families to not only come to Regina, but to stay, if they are not in a position to purchase a home of their own. For several decades the purpose-built rental housing stock in Regina stagnated. When the influx of new citizens into our

great city emerged into a housing crisis, we were fortunate that policy-makers did not pursue the ideology of rent control on landlords; as such a decision would have capped rents and ensured that construction of new rental housing in Regina would have been significantly stifled. As a result, a market response to meet Regina’s rental needs has occurred. Just last week, for example, 22 affordable rental housing units on Halifax Street in the core Heritage Community that brought $2.8 million of federal and provincial government investment mixed with $220,000 from the City of Regina, and attracted the $2.2 million of private sector funding and project management provided by SunDog Developments, has ensured the successful provision of these new rental units. The Heritage neighbourhood is ripe with the potential for revitalization, and this project will help to ensure its residents will thrive. Another example of rental housing provision comes from Deveraux Developments, who used innovative technology through modular construction, to build over 500 apartment units in the Regina market alone in the past three years. Deveraux Developments assembled their first pre-fabricated complex in Regina at the beginning of 2010, and since then, have made a significant impact in easing the city’s rental shortage. These are just a few examples of how our industry has responded to the rental housing needs in Regina. We have advocated often, that we need to build our way out of this housing crisis, because we cannot successfully regulate

our way out. These two examples, where our industry has stepped up to fill our housing needs in Regina, demonstrate that this is a sound approach which is providing results. Our industry has had 1,100 purpose-built rental units approved by the Regina Planning Commission so far this year. We have seen builders and property developers, many who are members of the Regina and Region Home Builders’ Association, almost singlehandedly improving the Regina rental market, initiating projects in tandem with public policy action from our provincial and municipal governments. By spring of this year, the vacancy rate improved to 1.9 per cent and is most likely now approaching the three per cent target. That is enough of an improvement for City Council to consider making alterations to their Condo Conversion policy, potentially moving the benchmark from two per cent to three per cent, and well ahead of the implementation of the policy action steps within the Comprehensive Housing Strategy. Regina has not been alone in experiencing low vacancy rates. Canadian cities have been experiencing low rates for a relatively long time. In 2012, cities like Vancouver, Winnipeg and Toronto had vacancy rates of 1.7 per cent, and Calgary and Edmonton had rates of 1.3 per cent. In fact, out of the 33 metropolitan cities that Statistics Canada tracks, 23 of those had vacancy rates under three per cent. At the same time, whenever a new purpose-built rental property in just about any Canadian city is completed, it is filled with tenants almost immediately. So why do we

see such a lack of investment in rental housing stock in the country? The reason is that the current Canadian tax regime treats investment in new purpose rental properties very differently than investments in other markets, which ends up actually creating a strong disincentive for investment in new rental housing. As a result, the value of existing rental properties is artificially inflated, vacancy rates are low, and rents are too high. More purpose-built rentals would ease these issues, as well as limit the need for investment in social housing. Changing the taxation regime on purpose-built rentals would not result in lost tax revenues. It would simply redirect investment from other markets where the tax regime is currently more favourable. The result would be no net loss in revenue, but an increase in economic activity that would address the housing affordability issue. In essence, what is needed is fair tax treatment to encourage purpose-built rental properties. The gover nment should review the full impacts of taxation on purpose-built rental housing. This review should lead to modifying the tax regime governing purpose-built rental construction to address current investment disincentives compared to other investment options. This will help to obtain the results we seek — increasing housing affordability and choice for Canadians. Stu Niebergall is president and CEO of the Regina & Region Home Builders’ Association Contact him at s.niebergall@reginahomebuilders.com

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Executive family home, 3 ,500 sq ft, large open concept, park like yard, extra 2 car det’d garage in back, ﬁnished lower level & much more!

WASCANA VIEW $719,900

MLS® 479532

2,167 sq ft, 4 bdrms, 4 baths, triple att’d garage & fully developed home.

LAKERIDGE $649,900

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MLS® 481303

Fantastic bi-level home with 5 bdrms, 3 baths, many upgrades, & ﬁnished lower level

DEER VALLEY $579,900 MLS® 471517

Gorgeous Munroe Built home, stunning views of valley & golf course! 4 bdrms, 3 baths, 1,494 sq. ft.

WESTHILL $529,900

MLS® 480770

Beautiful fully developed 1,762 sq. ft. bungalow on a cul-de-sac, 5 bdrms, oversized heated & insulated garage. REDUCED

WASCANA VIEW $519,900

MLS® 476976

Classic bungalow, vaulted ceilings, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, main ﬂoor laundry & newly landscaped yard.

BETHUNE $499,900

MLS® 470932

Custom built home on huge lots, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 1,879 sq. ft.! Must See!

LUMSDEN $499,900

MLS® #479020

Walkout bungalow, fully developed, overlooking nature reserve & valley. 4 bdrms, 3 baths, 1,436 sq ft.

HIGHWOOD BEACH $489,000

1515 Anson Road - College and Broad

MLS® 471992

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AAA custom built 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 1,575 sq. ft. bungalow & heated 24x24 garage!

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ALBERT PARK

D L SO $469,900

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Home is where the heat is Postmedia News Winter is stressful enough with all the preparation leading up to Christmas. When it comes to your home’s energy bills, you can chill out and save money with these helpful tips. ■■ Some of your home’s heat could be escaping through gaps around windows and doors. To prevent these costly leaks, fill the gaps around windows with insulation or caulking. If your doors don’t fit properly, rubber weather stripping on the door frame is an easy way to seal them. ■■ Install a programmable thermostat to set the heat at different times of the day. ■■ On sunny days, open drapes or

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ISLAND VIEW $399,000

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Excellent investment property with just minimal ﬁnishing to complete this 2 bdrm home.

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6122 Wascana Court $849,000 MLS®:478345

NOW SELLING PHASE II

4 beds, 3 baths, 2090 sq. ft.

Starting at $279,700 (plus GST)

2430 Truesdale Drive $421,900 MLS®:476276

3 beds, 2 baths, 1276 sq. ft.

79 Norwood Cres $359,900 MLS®:480917 3 beds, 2 baths bungalow

Renovated 3 bdrm condo, in suite laundry, quick possession!

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D L SO $129,900

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Park like yard & quaint 1,040 sq. ft. home & dbl det’d garage.

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Unique move-in ready home! Newer windows, shingles, mid-eff furnace & more!

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1715 Badham Boulevard (off Broad Street)

Move-in ready bungalow in quiet bay. 4 bdrms, 2 baths, extensive upgrades & dbl car garage.

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D L SO $369,900

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4502 Harbour Village Way $380,000 MLS®:476714 3 beds, 3 baths, 1306 sq. ft.

3 McCaul Cres. $324,000 MLS®:476266

3 beds, 2 baths, 1176 sq. ft.

Grand Coulee $399,900 mls®: 480051 1350 sqft New construction

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GO RIDERS GO! GARDEN RIDGE CONDO $385,900 Bungalow 2 bedroom on main • ﬁnished basement • garage • Quite bay location MLS® 478073

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1927 Connaught St. - 2 bedroom bung on double lot. 4 newer appliances included. Older double garage. $149,900 675 Garnet St. - 2 bedroom bung. 1 ½ baths, main ﬂoor laundry. Wrap around deck. 30x40 garage. $154,500 1842 Montreal St. - 2 bedroom bung, & new 1 bedroom basement suite. Two full baths, 6 appliances. Single garage. Beside a play park. $225,000 3 Byron St. (Southey) - 75’x125’ cleared vacant lot except for garage. $39,900

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University Park Wascana Manor 960 Assiniboine Ave. E., $278,500 call 306-581-8000 Realtor Chosen.

2 bedroom plus loft, 1 1/2 baths Quick Possession $299,900 MLS® 479874

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Elaine Gorski 306-539-7628

775 HAYWORTH CRES AAA 3 bd/2 bath bung in NW Regina. Updated kitchen, windows, bath, ﬂooring & paint. Bsmt dev. Private mature yard with hot tub. $319 900

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WINDSOR PARK $589,900

Over 1,900 sq. ft. 2 Story Bonus Room. Spacious Floor Plan. MLS® 481638

3281 WOODHAMS DR

Great SE location close to all amenities. 2 bd garden style condo with hardwood ﬂoors. Open layout with oak kitchen, island & insuite laundry. 2 parking spaces. Quick poss available. Call now for your showing. $244,900

Janine Wilson 306-537-3200

Michelle Laube 306-537-9989

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2042 LAURIER BAY

DOWNTOWN CONDO OWNER SAYS SELL - JUST REDUCED

Excellent location on this 2 BD Condo within walking distance of Downtown & Wascana Park. Loads of upgrades incl: Kitchen, bath, flooring, Hi-eff furnace, covered parking & more. Quick Possession only $198,900

3618 Green Creek Road

306-596-4480

MLS® 472827

Two story double attached garage in Windsor park. Mother in law area/office on main floor. 4 bdrms 4 baths. Main floor laundry. Finished bsmt. South facing. Direct vented hood range. Garden area. Quick Possession Available $489,900

Michelle Laube 306-537-9989

Merv Stradecki

5 bedroom, fully ﬁnished bi-level split. Immediate possession. MLS® 472813

Janine Wilson 306-537-3200

3702 NOTTINGHAM CRES

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Nicely maintained bungalow condo in McCannell facing onto Garnet Street. 2 bedrooms plus morning room/ den - great computer room. Main ﬂoor laundry. 2 full baths. End unit. $329,900.

HARBOUR LANDING $599,900

1519 sq. ft., 3 bedroom & den. Immediate possession

Dallis Franklin 306-581-9498

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HARBOUR LANDING $409,900

Janine Wilson 306-537-3200

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MLS® 481453

Danielle Wilson 306-536-0027

Norma Deck

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1900 sq. ft. 2 storey. Bonus room. Former Gilroy Showhome

Open Plan, 2 bedroom plus loft, 1 1/2 baths. MLS® 477105

1016 CAMPBELL STREET

Outstanding bungalow completely rebuilt on both levels!! $299,900

Lynne Bobyck 306-790-3686

FAIRWAYS WEST $534,900

$309,000

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2262 Wascana Greens

Truly a one of a kind masterpiece. Custom built walkout backing the park in Wascana View with 6,412 sq. ft. of living space. 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, triple attached garage. Stunning landscaping, outdoor kitchen, gas ﬁreplace, gas ﬁrepit. An entertainers dream! $2,950,000

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Greens on Gardiner $649,900 Saturday 12-2:30

Acreages & Lots Balgonie Westview Place Country Living New Subdivision. Bay & Street lots available Lot sizes 57 x 111 20/46 SOLD 306-596-3425 OR www.reginasuburbproperty.ca.

C874728

Contemporary bilevel with grand ﬂoor to ceiling windows in foyer. Great room concept, hw ﬂoors, granite in kitchen, 3 bedrooms up, 2 baths. Bsmt recently dev. Fully landscaped. Quiet bay location within walking distance to school, shopping & restaurants. Make this one yours! $554,900

Michelle Laube 306-537-9989

Alek Arsenic 306-502-0473

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GREENS ON GARDINER $409,900

LANE REALTY CORP.

INDIAN HEAD: 783.31 ac - Located South of Indian Head with 651 cultivated acres. QU’APPELLE: 14.4ac. - some bush/slough, dugout, well (seepage), overhead power line (runs across property). Located on Highway #1 adjacent to Qu’Appelle, SK REGINA: 12.45 ac. - located just 20 minutes North of Regina! Shop, hip roof barn, chicken coop, corrals, 1 3/4 storey house. WHITE CITY: 22ac. - located 7 minutes from White City on Highway 48, 2400 sq. ft. 2 storey home with shop & barn.

Janine Wilson 306-537-3200

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Great Wascana View location on quiet cres. This 2300/2 sqft Dundee built home features 4 bd up, 3 bath’s with main ﬂoor ofﬁce. Granite counters. Formal living & dining area. Bsmt dev. 24x24 garage. Immediate poss available. Call now! $629,900

Michelle Laube 306-537-9989

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2255 ANGUS STREET 24 Unit complex in the heart of Cathedral.

★ Indoor heated secure parking + storage locker included. ★ 2 Bed 2 Bath Units ★ Stainless Steel Kitchen appliance package + insuite laundry with stacker washer/dryer included. ★ Blind package included. ★ Granite or Quartz + engineered Hardwood ﬂooring as standard

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Faye Arn 306-539-8724 16 McKenzie Pt, White City Saturday 2 - 4 pm MLS®: 473323 $494,000

Shirley MacFarlane 306-536-9127 3353 Green Moss Lane Saturday 2 - 4 pm MLS®: 481232 $559,900 Curtis Bonar 306-533-1395 5356 Aerial Crescent Saturday 1-3 pm MLS®: 481790 $479,900 Beautiful Home Backing Park REG00183798_1_1

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Paulette Robinson

306-530-3000

START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT 5 BEDROOM 2 BATH bungalow with double garage located on quiet street. Family size kitchen with oak cabinets, pantry. Recently installed laminate ﬂoors in L.R., Ki,and D.R..main ﬂoor laundry. Basement has 2 bed, 3pc. bath and family rm. Reduced to $299,500.

Why Rent or buy Used When You Can Have NEW For as Little as 5% Down!

➛1590 sq. ft. 2 storey, 3 bedroom up, 1 bedroom/den on main, ﬁreplace, granite, hardwood, appliances air conditioning and front landscaping. • In Porchscape, $479,900 including lot & GST. • Base House Price $304,200 plus lot & GST.

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WALKOUT! Mature lot on quiet bay location. Enjoy 2400/2 sqft with excellent, functional layout. 4 bedrooms/3 baths up with another bedroom/bath in fully dev walkout level. Quick poss avail. $684,900

JASON SELINGER (306) 539-7975

GARDEN OF EDEN ESTATES, WHITE CITY

Great starter Bi-level, Great Location, Great Floor Plan

5176 WASCANA VISTA PLACE

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➛1058 sq. ft. Bilevel, 2 bedroom,

9 foot ceilings, hardwood, granite, open ﬂoor plan, 22’ x 22’ garage. • In Harbour Landing, $391,470 including lot & GST. • Base House $258,400 plus lot & GST.

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HARBOUR LANDING 5160 AERIAL CRES.

CATHEDRAL 2255 ANGUS ST.

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24 Unit complex built in 2013-6 units left! Starting at $319,900 CENTURY 21 Dome Realty Inc.

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3 bed, 3 bath, 1560 sq. feet 2 story, reduced to $427,500

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LAST CHANCE TO OWN Ramsgate Hall Apartment Condo at Evans Court on Wascana Located off 23rd Ave East of Albert St.

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South facing; 1115 SqFt; 1 bedroom plus den; 1 bath; Granite countertops; Blinds; 6 appliances; A/C; 1 heated parking stall with storage locker; covered balcony. Price $383,597

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The beauty of a home office is that it removes the noise and clutter of the workplace and replaces it with comfort and quiet allowing you to focus and be productive.

Homes Stylish office space Continued from F1 Waters said there should be a real separation from the rest of the home and living environment, which includes the need for respect from others who may be at home around what it means when a person is in the home office. “I think there are quite a few factors that contribute to a successful home office and environment conducive to work,” she said. “One of the most important is the support of whoever is in that person’s life whether it is a spouse, children or parents. There needs to be support, and kids need to reco gniz e when mom or dad is in their home office, they need to respect the need for privacy with a lack of interruptions.” Waters said it is also important to recognize how personality traits can affect the

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Aside from the necessary tools, a desk, chair, light and computer, infuse a home office with your personality too. ability to work from home. “I’m going to say probably more introverted people might be better suited because there is less social action,” she said. “But there are also tons of extroverted people who are well-suited to self-employment, but I think typi-

cally what their work might include is going out into the community to offer a service or a product.” Regardless of personality type, incorporating social interaction into the individual’s life is important for balance and to maintain drive and focus in the home office.

If you’re going through a renovation or planning one, it helps to know the terms and lingo that contractors and trades professionals use — things like 16 off centre, LVLs, HVAC and rough-in. Contractors have an entire language, and it’s not always easy to pick up. I still get blank stares from homeowners — usually when I’m explaining exactly how I’m going to frame out their basement, carry structure after knocking down a wall, or pitch their roof. And it’s not because they don’t like what I’m saying — they just don’t know what I’m talking about. I’m always telling homeowners to educate themselves. Learn what it takes to do the job right — not to do it yourself, but so you know what’s involved, how to manage your expectations and what to cover with your contractor. By doing this you also learn the language and terms contractors and sub-trades use. Also, if you tell your contractor that you want a specific product or material, such as ice and water shield as your roof underlayment instead of tarpaper, that tells them that you’ve done your homework. You know about materials and what a quality job looks like — so they better deliver. The more you know, the better positioned you are to

speak to your contractor. So let me clear up some of the more common terms contractors throw around. ■■ Studs — cheesy jokes aside, studs refer to the lumber we use to frame walls, usually two-by-fours, which are really 1.5-by-3.5 inches. (Studs nowadays are about half an inch or a quarter inch smaller than what they are sold as.) There are also two-by-sixes and two-byeights, which provide more room for insulation because the walls will be deeper or thicker. ■■LVLs — stands for lamin at e d ve n e e r l u m b e r s. These are really strong beams that can car ry weight over longer spans. They’re made of thin layers of wood held together with adhesives. ■■16 inches on centre — contractors (or at least the good ones) say this a lot when it comes to spacing out the framing. Sixteen inches on centre means that the studs in your framing will be separated by 16 inches from the centre of each stud, on the shorter side. Remember, the twoinch side of the stud faces outward, while the longer side creates the depth of the wall. That space is crucial for running any plumbing or electrical and for adding insulation. ■■ R-value — comes up often when we talk about insulation. R-value is a material’s ability to resist heat flow, an ability that helps keep homes cool in summer and warm in winter. The higher the R-value, the better the material insulates. ■■ Mechanics — when a contractor tells you that they are getting all the “mechan-

ics” done they are talking about your home’s electrical, plumbing and HVAC. ■■ HVAC — stands for heating, ventilation and air conditioning. An HVAC technician is the person you call when there’s something wrong with your furnace or air conditioner, or if you think you’re losing heat in your ductwork. ■■ Rough-in — contractors talk about “rough-ins” or tell you that they are at the “rough-in” stage. Rough-ins have to do with the mechanics of your home, so electrical wiring, plumbing lines, and vents and ductwork for the HVAC. It’s everything that needs to go into your walls and floors so that these systems work. How do you know if the “rough-in” on your project is done? You will see electrical wires sticking out of your walls where outlets and light switches go. Or you will have plumbing lines sticking out of your wall where sinks, toilets, showers, tubs and washers will be installed. At the end of the day knowledge is power, whether it’s your health, job or home. So if your contractor says something you don’t understand, ask them about it. There are no stupid questions. A good contractor will be happy to explain their work, method and craftsmanship so that you know exactly what you’re getting and why. It’s all part of making it right. Catch Mike Holmes on Holmes Makes It Right, Tuesdays on HGTV. For more information, visit hgtv.ca. For more information on home renovations, visit makeitright.ca.

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T he simplest way to add a touch of class to the powder room to change the faucets, said Christina Kempinski, showroom manager at Ro b i n s o n B at h a n d Lighting Centre in Edmonton. Sink hardware, including taps and faucets, gets more use than any other bathroom feature. Current trends include hands-free faucets and soap dispensers, while wall-mounted copper fixtures or sleek chrome sink mounts can add artisanal or

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GREY CUP WEEK SPECIAL Starting Wed. Nov 20, 2013 Both furnished and unfurn. rooms available $250.00 per night per person + damage deposit. Group rates considered for whole building rental. Locations include Victoria + Child Avenue repectively. Groups of 5+ receive 5% off. groups of 10+ recieve 10% off. Call 531-4373 to reserve your accomodations.

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A powder room’s smaller footprint means it’s the perfect room to splurge on key pieces and luxury items that make a bold statement.

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If you thought all toilets were created equal, spend an afternoon perusing a bath showroom and you will soon discover the latest innovations in toilets — ranging from space-saving wallmounted options to dualflush and low-flow tank systems. You can even get automated toilets and flush plates installed directly into the wall. Explore sink options from copper bowls and vessel sinks to wallmounted units with under cabinets. Choosing a vanity with a built-in sink can be a space and time-saving option. Mid-range: Martha Stewart Living Seal Harbor 30-inch vanity in Sharkey Gray with vanity top in Alpine White, $399. American Standard Cadet 3 dual-flush toilet, $239. Both available at The Home Depot. High-end: KOHLER Persuade Curv white toilet with seat, $479, (Kohler.ca).

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S i n c e m o s t p owd e r rooms are on the main floor, close to the kitchen and entertaining areas, paying close attention to details can make a l a st i n g i m p re s s i o n . And because a powder room doesn’t require a bath tub or shower, the smaller footprint means it’s the perfect room to splurge on key pieces and luxury items that make a bold statement. Want to renovate your powder room in time for the holidays? Most projects can be completed between a weekend and three weeks, as long as you leave the plumbing and electricity where it is and simply replace the main pieces (toilet, sink and faucets). Here are some tips to follow to create a custom loo that reflects your personal style, with suggestions to fit mid-range and higherend budgets.

modern touches. Mid-range: KRAUS Arcus single-lever basin faucet in oil-rubbed Bronze, $149, at The Home Depot. High-end: GROHE Allure chrome lavatory faucet, $769, at Lowe’s.

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Heritage house holds memories of the sea Grania Litwin Victoria Times Colonist Noted Victoria architect Samuel Maclure built this house in 1912 for a doctor who gave it to his daughter as a wedding gift. And when naval doctor Piet Kidd first set eyes on the stately, 4,000-squarefoot home he was instantly struck by its beauty and balance. “I first saw it in 1954 when I came to Victoria by sea, through the Northwest Passage on HMCS Labrador,” said Kidd. “The Canadian government was interested in Arctic sovereignty at the time and I was the ice breaker’s first doctor, after she was commissioned. We were hoping to get through the passage, and we did make it. “Of course, today there is very little ice, but back then it took 89 days and we progressed at a rate of one mile every two hours,” said Piet, adding that Labrador was the first ship to circumnavigate North America, transiting the Northwest Passage and returning to Halifax through the Panama Canal. The house is full of memories and mementos from all his years at sea, but it also glows with the reflected light from antique glass, porcelain and silver pieces collected by his wife, Patricia. “We first bonded over furniture,” she joked, “but now we buy smaller things because there is no room in the house anymore.” The two met for the first time in 1958, when Patricia was two weeks old and Piet was visiting her parents with his then-wife. They met again when Patricia was 15, and married much later, in 1985, four years after Piet’s first wife died. By then he had bought the beautiful Rockland house after being transferred to Victoria to became chief medical officer of Command Forces Pacific. “I bought this house on the spot, the second time I saw it,” he recalled. “It was ridiculous really. It was Sunday morning. My former wife and I were in a motel and when I opened the pa-

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The Chinese drawing room in Piet and Patricia Kidd’s home features the skin of a polar bear, shot when it was terrorizing a northern village. Piet purchased it on his voyage through the Northwest Passage. per I saw an ad and photo. That was all the research I had to do. We came over and bought it.” Patricia beamed as Piet told the story. “Piet and I had always hit it off. Growing up I always thought Dr. Kidd was a perfect human being. When we married, people said he was robbing the cradle, but we’ve lasted 30 years.” And their beautiful house has been a big part of their romantic story. “It is the ideal house, wonderful for entertaining,” she said. It has two bathrooms and four bedrooms, several large entertaining rooms on the main floor, a back hall and maid’s room upstairs. They completely rebuilt the kitchen and redecorated all the rooms, doing most of the work themselves, but structurally didn’t change a thing. Both of the Kidds love antiques so the house brims with the warmth of their

combined interests in furniture, old paintings, porcelains, decorative plates and much more. Scores of pieces were inherited from Piet’s aunt, Marie Lambert. “She had a fantastic eye and was always picking up treasures, especially between the wars when there was a lot available,” said Patricia. Many of her finds are now in the drawing room, renamed the Chinese room because so many are Oriental. And, of course, the Kidds have added to them. For years, Aunt Marie’s things were in storage in England, but they were eventually brought to Canada. And about the time Piet retired, he started the long process of restoring and repairing them. “Because he was a surgeon, he has extremely fine motor skills,” said Patricia with a chuckle, adding he set up workshops in every room of the house and would start smartly at 8 a.m. and contin-

This Rockland area house, designed more than a century ago by Victoria architect Sam Maclure, was bought after current owner Piet Kidd saw a picture of it in the paper. ue all day, going from room to room. “I did circuit training,” he joked. “I did a bit here, let it dry, a bit there, let it dry. It took more than a year.” While the drawing room is dedicated to many Oriental treasures, the den is an eclectic mix of everything from their favourite paint-

ing, by Iola Scott, to crests from his ships, images of owls, a portable bookcase filled with antique Italian cups and saucers, Inuit art collected by Piet when in the North, and even a soapstone carving he made himself. Among other things, Patricia loves to collect glass

and porcelains, and is adjunct curator of decorative arts at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. She and Piet also decorate from the inside out and recently designed what they call their porcelain garden, which features a collection of plants inspired by images from their favourite china — everything from peonies, plumes and bamboo to mountain pine and wisteria. They have a talent for keeping all their memories present, alive and growing. When Piet turned 91 this summer, Patricia served a rare sauterne in a selection of glasses that included a Venetian piece from 1880, a cotton twist goblet from 1770, an air twist from 1760 and an ancient Roman wine bowl she found in New York that is dated circa 200 AD. They were having a toast on the front porch when their son Adam quipped: “My parents are so poor they can’t afford new glasses.”

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