Homes Jan 19

1365 Ottawa St.

FLOOR MODEL CLEARANCE

Select Items Starting at 20% OFF

homes

790-7771

REG31704324_1_1

b r e a k i n g n e w s a t L EA D ER P O ST . C O M S ec t i o n F

S at u r day, Ja n ua ry 19, 2013

Big pieces shrink grand entrances Vary sizes for greater impact Jeffrey Fisher Postmedia News Q: I read your column often and have never noticed anyone else with my design issue. My 4,500-square-foot home has a disproportionately large entrance. It’s about 400 sq. ft., and is two storeys high. As you enter there’s a bench, a console and a mirror, but they look dwarfed and uneven because there’s so much more space before reaching the staircase. Any ideas?

A: You are correct, I have never addressed anyone’s oversized entrance in print.

But you will be glad to know I have a few suggestions.

First, the elephant in the room — or in this case, see the 15-foot, 12-foot and fourfoot oversized bronze vessels used as sculpture pictured

at right. I realize your entry is not this tall, but consider my suggestion. These impressively large sculptures made by Thai artisans are in the four-storey lobby of the St. Regis Hotel in Bangkok.

However, the same decorating principle applies to your home in Canada — scale is everything. I’m not suggesting you commission a sculpture for your home (though good for you if you can), but rather visit a garden centre for interesting tall urns or sculptures that suit indoors.

I also often see oversized pieces at HomeSense that would work well in a large space, though it’s always when I’m on the hunt for something small.

If space and budget allow, use three varying heights in your entrance, as the Studioaria design firm did here.

These will make an impressive statement. You mention having plenty of space in the entrance before reaching the staircase, so you may wish to place your sculptures in the centre of the area.

On that subject, have you considered a centre hall table in your entrance? You

definitely have the room and I personally love the look and functionality of one. If your budget doesn’t allow for a costly show-wood table, buy an inexpensive 36-to-48inch round table and have a table covering made for it.

The cover could be coarse linen or damask, depending on your style, and should touch the floor.

I love stacking books on a centre-hall table or you could place one large vase or multiple vases in varying heights. Even placing a plant on a stack of books looks elegant.

The key to successfully decorating your oversized entrance is making sure you bring drama to the area — whether it’s an elegant table or thought-provoking sculpture. And once you have the centre area filled in, look at the scale of your existing console, mirror and bench to make sure it looks proportionate with what’s now going on. You may find that what you own doesn’t appear so dwarfed Send your design question to askjeffreyfisher@gmail.com

The St. Regis Bangkok

Evocative statues in a range of heights stylishly cut this large area down to size.

Adapt this decor technique to achieve the same results at home.

S O P H I ST I C AT E D. ST Y L I S H. D I ST I N C T I V E .

• Floors: 10 • Condos: 71 • 1 BR from 1017 sq. ft.

• 2 BR from 1389 sq. ft.

• Townhouses from 930 sq. ft.

• Finishings: Hardwood floors, granite countertops, Stainless Steel appliances

• Amenities: Rooftop patio and fitness centre, green roof, underground car and bike parking, amenity room • Bonus: 3 year tax exemption Presentation Centre Hours Fri. Sat. & Sun.

By Appointment

Presentation Suite and Sales Centre 2139 Broad St. Regina, Sk.

W W W. C E N T R E S Q UA R E P L AC E . CO M Project Development Consultants: Hydeman Property Management

Presentation Centre Hours: Mon.-Fri. 12-6 Sat.-Sun. 12-5 Or by appointment For more information call: (306) 565-2300

DECEMBER 2012

REG31704277_1_1

Craig Adam

Natasha Blaisdell

Joyce Tourney

RE/MAX Crown Real Estate

RE/MAX Joyce Tourney Realty

RE/MAX Joyce Tourney Realty

Keith Larson RE/MAX Crown Real Estate

Meriel Gordon

RE/MAX Joyce Tourney Realty

Kim Oberthier

Michelle Laube

Cliff Rakochy

Brenda Lauf

RE/MAX Joyce Tourney Realty

RE/MAX Crown Real Estate

• 234 UNIVERSITY PARK DR

RE/MAX Crown Real Estate

RE/MAX Crown Real Estate

• 2350 2ND AVE.

www.remax-crown-regina.ca

REG31904189_1_1

REG31704280_1_1

F2

homes

S aturd ay, Januar y 1 9, 2013

Leader-Post • leaderpost.com

C o m m e n ta r y

Regional co-ordination absolutely crucial Stu Niebergall Something common to cities and the communities that surround urban centres around the world is that they have positive and negative impacts on each other that cannot be dealt with solely within municipal boundaries. Efficient provision of government services and democratic representation are the roots of how political boundaries were created. Unfortunately, they don’t necessarily lend themselves very well to best-case practices for economic, infrastructure, or housing development, natural resources development, or any other developments impacting or involving multi-jurisdictional systems.

One level of government can

never be successful to solely create economic development, manage groundwater, integrate transportation or preserve the quality of life that we as citizens expect from our leaders. This is why regional co-ordination is so crucial for complex and often large undertakings.

In our context, we have a midsized provincial capital that is experiencing more development than it has seen in decades. That growth adds extra strains for the city to manage. Surrounding the city of Regina is a large rural area, the R.M. of Sherwood with a relatively small population and local government, which is hampered in its ability to address important planning and implementation issues. I would suggest that what Regina and RM of Sherwood citizens expect from their leaders is to square this circle — in other words, to take the necessary action to make things right.

A new planning approach that co-ordinates services and resources, while maximizing available and

new infrastructure seems obvious.

This is where regional planning has such incredible potential to create a long-term strategic focus to better integrate community and economic development, transportation, environmental, and, near to my heart, land use and housing development.

In most parts of North America and much of Canada, it has been the norm for provinces or states to mandate some sort of regional planning legislation. However in practical terms, this does not exist in Saskatchewan. Regional planning only occurs when local rural and municipal governments take advantage of the tools the province provides to them. However, more often than not, their own positional negotiation gamesmanship gets in the way.

Failure to act will ensure future generations will ask, “What were they thinking?” when the gigantic gap between good planning principles and actual practice occurs.

A gap that is very costly and im-

possible to untangle. We need areawide leadership and a framework for governance that does not readily trade off short and long term goals but rather, seeks to achieve both.

As our population continues to grow, the opportunity to mitigate migration out of the urban ‘core’, establish excellent planning approaches for suburbs, ex-urban and rural areas is even more important for the conservation of agricultural and natural resources.

With growth in our city some citizens and planners have begun to be more vocal about urban sprawl and the costs of building out, compared to up. Let me be perfectly clear on this item, which has been played over and over in municipalities across North America. Nothing creates more urban sprawl, leapfrog development, and fast erosion of housing prices then when a municipality starts an urban growth containment and densification strategy and then surrounding communities take advantage

of this by providing low density and haphazard development.

Lastly I want to highlight what should overarch all other issues and stakeholders. Regina is the capital of our province. How the provincial government ensures that the capital city of our province matches the vision that the provincial government has for it, will be the lens through which the rest of the world sees us. If we lack good stewardship in shaping our capital city and region, resulting in haphazard, poorly designed communities, we in a sense are telling the world you do not need to be respectful when doing business in our province, because we do not have enough respect for ourselves to ensure our capital region, even though small by comparison, is world class in nature. We need leadership on this issue, and we need it now.

Niebergall is president and CEO of the Regina and Region Home Builders’ Association

o r g a n i z at i o n

Tips to keep family workspace in order shelves for each family member’s items. A small laptop can be kept inside the cabinet and taken out for use at the kitchen table.

For additional storage, she suggests buying a rolling cart with labelled drawers where each child in the family can keep things like pending work or art supplies. This can be wheeled around the kitchen or other rooms as needed. Novogratz says it helps kids stay organized and feel a sense of ownership over their work when they have a permanent space for it, even if it’s just a labelled drawer.

Melissa Rayworth THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Getting a family organized requires more than a few new year’s resolutions. Increasingly, homeowners are carving out a physical space — anything from a single kitchen cabinet to an entire spare room — that can function as a family information centre and workstation.

In an effort to battle clutter and keep track of schedules, designer Brian Patrick Flynn helps clients kick the habit of spreading out items around their homes.

“These days, it’s pretty much a given that families use their kitchen islands, dining tables and/or coffee tables as prime real estate for laptops, school papers, iPhones and mail,” says Flynn, founder and editor of decordemon.com.

“When I’m designing entire homes, especially ones for young families, the first thing I focus on is locating a seldom-used corner, section or nook somewhere easily accessible to create a creative and organizational hub. This usually follows my tirade of, ‘No more using the dining table or breakfast nook as a clutter station!”’

Here, Flynn and two other interior designers offer tips on creating the perfect family headquarters to wrangle homework assignments, invitations, permission slips, calendars and more.

WHAT FURNITURE IS BEST?

WHAT DO YOU NEED? The key pieces are: • a calendar (paper, digital or both) that the whole family can access • accessible storage space for incoming mail, invitations and permission slips where things won’t get forgotten • a message board (dry-erase white boards and/or corkboards are popular) where family members can post and share information • a labelled bin or section of corkboard space assigned to each family member • a power strip for charging electronic devices, with shelf or desk space to keep those items while charging Ideally, the space also will include a work surface where kids can do homework and parents can handle tasks like filling out permission slips. Many families also include a laptop or desktop computer for homework or checking email. If you have a computer handy, you’re

Brian Patrick Flynn photos

Designer Brian Patrick Flynn turned a disorganized catch-all room into a clean and colourful creative space decorated with random leftover pieces pulled from storage. Flynn used bold colour in the newly designed room as a backdrop, then united the disparate pieces with touches of the same colour. more likely to enter information digitally and eliminate paper clutter.

WHERE TO PUT IT? Homes built in the past few years often come with what Flynn calls a “bonus room” with no designated purpose. These small, spare rooms work well as a family organization centre, as do mud rooms.

Atlanta-based designer Mallory Mathison has helped clients con-

vert a pantry or small closet into an organizational hub. She suggests removing the doors to open up the space, then adding a deep shelf that can be used as a desktop. Tack fabric to the underside of the shelf and hem it just above the floor, creating hidden storage space and a place to tuck a bench or stool.

Shelves can be added to the wall above the desktop, along with a message board and calendar.

If you lack a spare room or closet, designer Cortney Novogratz sug-

gests choosing one corner of your kitchen, since it’s a room the entire family uses daily. Novogratz, co-star of Home by Novogratz on HGTV in the U.S., lives in Manhattan with her husband and seven children.

She often works with clients who have limited space, so she advises them to use a single kitchen cabinet as their organizational hub.

Novogratz suggests lining the cabinet door with the calendar and corkboard or dry-erase board.

Then add small bins on the cabinet

The costliest option is hiring a carpenter to install a built-in, custom workstation with a desktop, shelving and closed storage.

Flynn suggests a cheaper alternative: Buy two kitchen cabinets from a big-box home improvement store, and two pre-fab bookcases.

Assemble the cabinets, then the bookcases and stack them directly on top of the base cabinets. Mount them to the wall and add some basic moulding to the front edges, creating “the look of custom built-ins, but for only a few hundred bucks.”

To save even more, he suggests plundering the rest of your home in search of old furniture. “I recently took one hot mess of a bonus room, which was used for checking email, working on art projects and keeping kids’ artwork and files stored, then turned it into a colourful, designer-calibre multipurpose space using 100-per-cent leftover pieces from other rooms,” he says.

He placed two old dressers next to each other, using their surfaces as a place to collect mail and pending paperwork. He outfitted the dresser drawers with a hanging file system, then brought in an old table and chairs from a child’s playroom.

“You can make just about anything work together, as long as disparate pieces are united with the proper colour story. In my case, I gathered white, brown, grey and blue pieces, then set them all against a fire-engine-red backdrop.”

Another option: If space is limited, Mathison suggests searching estate sales (or your own attic) for one large piece of furniture like a wooden secretary, which has a desktop and a mix of open and closed storage. Refinish it with several coats of glossy paint and, if necessary, drill holes in the back for power cords.

Only time will tell if clock appeals Postmedia News New from Ikea is a grandfather clock — or rather, what appears to be a grandfather clock.

The product, called MORTORP,

is a deco sticker with a pendulum design that is 194 centimetres tall.

MORTORP is made of transparent plastic with thick black lines, and is designed to accommodate a wall clock no larger than 38 centimetres in diameter. It was designed

GARDEN OF EDEN ESTATES, WHITE CITY NOW SELLING PHASE II LARGE LOTS INCL. CITY VIEW WALKOUTS FULLY SERVICED WITH PAVEMENT

SEE SHOW HOME GUIDE gardenofeden@sasktel.net

REG32101237_1_3

by Anne de Graaf, who graduated from Artemis Styling Academy in Holland.

The sticker, which takes on the colour and pattern of the wall behind it, sells for $9.99, and will be in Ikea stores next month.

Regency Property Mgmt. and Real Estate

www.reginarentals.com • ph.(306) 359-1655

Paulo Shikanai Kathy Berner Real Estate Investors

WE BUY HOMES Cash or Terms Call Us 591-5439 or 537-7677

Pat Abel Real Estate Investor REG27402978_1_3

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2-4 4205 Green Apple Drive Starting at $271,900

Welcome to the Green Stone Condominiums, located in the trendy new southeast subdivision of Greens on Gardiner. These unique garden-style units all come with 2 spacious bedrooms and some are available with detached single garages. Starting at $259,900

Jason Rumpel 535-1478 REG31704293_1_2

Leader-Post · leaderpost.com

CLASSIFIEDS

REAL ESTATE

leaderpost.com/classifieds

call 306-522-7355 to place an ad – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

Acreages & Lots Adult Communities Commercial & Industrial Property Condos Duplexes, Doubles & Triplexes Houses Income & Revenue Property Manufactured & Mobile Homes New Homes Open Houses Real Estate Services Real Estate Wanted Retirement Residences & Senior Homes Townhouses & Garden Homes Vacation & Recreation Properties In Canada Vacation & Recreation Properties Outside Canada

Houses

Open Houses

TIRED OF SHOVELLING?? $344,900 Lovely 3 bedroom townhouse condo. Built in 2010 with over 1350 sq. ft., attached garage, developed basement, island kitchen, maple cabinets & more..

Penny Milton 522-4726

The Advice You Need,

The Name You Trust

Townhouses & Garden Homes NON REG BASEMENT SUITE

Danielle Wilson 536-0027

LAKERIDGE

Houses

FOR SALE BY OWNER EXECUTIVE CONDOMINIUM at 2885 Arens Rd in S.E Regina 3 bdrms & 2 baths. Excellent upgraded condition.

Household appliances included. Amenities close by.

Price $414,900 Call Louis 781-4677/ 570-7767

Duplex up and down, good revenue, zoned MAC, asking $425 000.

Call: (306)537-4276

C670438

C670589

JEWELLERY GATHERING DUST?

Janine Wilson 537-3200

SELL IT FAST!! leaderpost.com/placeanad C436718

Trademark owned by the Canadian Real Estate Association.

Used Under License.

Condos

WEYBURN CONDO $119,650 -One bedroom condo -Appliances included -Upgraded inside and out -Call for details jasoncossette.ca

LOCATION! LOCATION!

Great floor plan, Formal Living Room as well as family Room, 3 Bedrooms, master has 4 piece ensuite, Fully finished Basement with extra bedroom. Steps to lake and park. MLS®440437 $479,900

CORONATION PARK $299,900

Excellent family home in great condition with several upgrades, island kitchen with oak cabinets and bay window.

Fully developed down with large cedar rec room, 3rd bedroom and 3/4 bath. Central air, central vac, wood fire place. Large 24’m x 28’ insulated & 220 wiring, excellent for back yard mechanic. Close to schools and good access to the ring road.

Tom Ireton 550-4725

JASON COSSETTE 551-7666

35−5541 BLAKE CRES Immediate Possession 2 Bedrooms,1 Bathroom, Appliances Incl. 903sq ft, MLS#451328 $253,700. call Randall 216−0053 E&M Real Estate Grp Inc. C671693

Trademark owned by the Canadian Real Estate Association. Used Under License.

Condos

Open House Sat 2 pm-4 pm.

Completely reno'd 938 sqft, 4br bi-lvl, 2 bath, numerous upgrades, 5 appl, all window converings & more. $314,500.

6515 Mawson.

306-584-1179

C667698

Great Character Home Charming inside and out, many upgrades, new kitchen. Quick possession. MLS®447770

jasoncossette.ca

Houses

$279,900

Jason Cossette 551-7666

F3

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Vacation & Recreation Properties Outside Canada

DISCOUNTED RESORT HOMES AND LAND AT EMERALD BAY THE BAHAMAS

Houses

3537 Green Water Drive $599,900

ALL AREAS Darren Bostock 351-3900 Buyers looking for farmland and/or acreage any size in Regina / Moose Jaw / Lumsden / Southey/ Qu’Appelle / or Avonlea area.

Darren Bostock 351-3900 Buyers looking for commercial investment and business properties Regina, Moose Jaw and rural areas

2012 Zarkor homes built, 2149 square foot 2 storey with finished basement.

Show home hours Mon-Friday 6-8pm, Sat-Sun 12-5pm

Aideen Zareh 591-6915

Bonnie Stanley 541-4855 Regina and area - Buyers looking for newer 2 storey walkout in Regina/White City. Minimum of 4 bedrooms, 3 bath, modern, open concept, triple garage.

Would prefer to back park or passive greenspace. $800K-$1M+ depending on upgrades.

Kris Owens 596-3622 Couple with one child looking for house in south, east, or north between 325-375, 3 beds up and 1 down, must have finished basement with a solid foundation, dated is ok

3513 Green Water Drive $519,900 2012 Zarkor Homes built 1377 square foot bungalow with finished basement. Show home hours Saturday and Sunday 2-4pm.

Shirley MacFarlane 536-9127 WANTED in the south or east: 1,400 sq.ft.+ modern bungalow, 2 good sized bedrooms, 2 baths, double attached garage, backing green space or quiet location, finished basement preferred, up to $580,000.

Aideen Zareh 591-6915

OUT OF TOWN Bonnie Stanley 541-4855 White City/Emerald Park - Out-of-town buyers looking for older home in White City/Emerald Park, 2 storey or 2 storey split, open concept with vaulted ceilings, large yard with mature trees. Doesn’t have to be updated.

11373 WASCANA MEADOWS $659,900

Wow check out this 3100+ sqft home in a prime Wascana View location. Well maintained 4 bd up/4 bath home.

Formal living & dining space. Bonus room upstairs. Sports court in backyard. Perfect for the large family!! Close to Hawryluk school, parks & many walking paths.

Michelle Laube 537-9989

Condos

Adjacent to Sandals New Resort.

Homes and Land with Docks at

all-time low prices with seller financing.

STAY AS OUR GUEST

in a 2 bedroom luxury Villa.

Call John Goldsworthy 1-800-651-2100 John@RokerPointEstates.com www.rokerpointestates.com

C668306

BUNGALOW CONDO LAKERIDGE

Trapped in clutter?

Can't escape?

Need to move?

6234 8th Ave

1057 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, hardwood, maple cabinets, South exposure, Garage.

MLS® 448594 $349,900.

LET US HELP! Call the Leader-Post today!

Our Friendly sales reps will guide you to freedom!

Janine Wilson 537-3200

Call 306-522-SELL (7355) C436597

Absolutely perfect, very modern, low maintenance completely renovated, move in ready, 922 sq. ft.

3 bdrm, 2 bathroom Bi-level with an oversized double car heated garage. This fantastic home has an open concept and big windows for lots of natural light.

Justin Jones 596-3193

Trademark owned by the Canadian Real Estate Association.

Used Under License.

Houses

MOTIVATED SELLERS!

South East 1318 sq. ft. corner condo

Granite counter tops, maple cabinets, underground parking and more. Priced below last sale... now $379,900

GREAT HOME, GREAT LOCATION

Very well kept 1040 sq. ft. bungalow, 1/2 bath off master, new laminate flooring, 70% basement development.

75 Aitken - Now $287,900.

Keith Larson • 537-3009

HARBOUR LANDING CONDO

1038 sq. ft. 2 bedrooms, main floor unit.

Immediate Possession $275,900. MLS® 477974

Janine Wilson 537-3200

8 Lott Road East

3220 L’Arche Crescent, Lakeview 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1120 sq. ft. bungalow in Lakeview. Hardwood and ceramic tile flooring, finished basement, fenced backyard, backs Argyle Elementary School and has plenty of room for a garage. $349,900

2515 Hosie Place, Albert Park 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1201 sq ft bungalow with single attached garage in Albert Park. Quiet bay, major upgrades such as shingles, furnace, central a/c and all new windows upstairs. $384,900

www.lynnebobyck.com

www.lynnebobyck.com

Lynne Bobyck 790-3686

C670881

Trademark owned by the Canadian Real Estate Association. Used Under License.

NEW

PHOTO TO CONSTRUCTION 1 & 2 BEDROOM COME

Almost like new 2 Storey family home in Broders Annex, deck, double garage, quiet street. Will consider trade-in.

• WANTED: In General Hospital, Assiniboine place, Bungalow Call Keith McLean 525-5162 Fortune Four Realty C671951

Condos

CONDOS

NORMANVIEW WEST CONDO

★ Fontaine Bleu in Harbour Landing ★ 2 bedroom & 2 bath ★ many choices of decor ★ underground parking ★ many amenities ★ close to shopping & environmental reserve ★ starting at $229,900 (plus GST)

www.shirleymacfarlane.com

- One Bedroom Condo - Completely renovated inside - All new appliances included - Call for details

Shirley MacFarlane

(306) 536-9127

GENERAL HOSPITAL CONDO’S CONDO’S: A 1 bedroom and a 2 bedroom in Santa Monica Villa. A solid and secure masonry building with elevator. The 2 bedroom, Asking $194,900 offers spacious living room/dining off Island kitchen with patio doors to a west exposure balcony.

Ensuite laundry. The one bedroom also offers west exposure & balcony along with an Island kitchen off living room/dining.

Asking $157,900. Both units have their own indoor parking.

JASON COSSETTE 551-7666

Acreages & Lots Balgonie Westview Place. Stage 7 New Subdivision.

Bay & Street lots available 306-596-3425 OR www.reginasuburbproperty.ca.

C666208

Getting rid of your stuff CALL US TODAY LET US HELP YOU 306-522-SELL (7355)

Tom Ireton 550-4725

ED ST LI

39 HOGAN PL. EMERALD PARK 1108 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW CONDO NEXT TO NEW RCMP DETACHEMENT

Doug Elworthy 533-8763

www.dougelworthy.com

GROUP RESULTS REALTY

CROSSWINDS AT HARBOUR LANDING

OPEN HOUSE

Condo Suites

Sta

t ga rtin , 0 0 0

$2

Paulette Robinson

39

530-3000

99-4500 CHILD AVENUE OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN. 2-4PM

Beautiful 946 sq. ft., 2 bed & 2 bath townhouse style condo is a must see in the desirable area of Lakeridge. Many features including a finished basement. $289,500.

JENNA ZARAN 540-4968

5004 James Hill Rd.

Janine Wilson

537-3200

MON-THURS. 7-9PM • SAT. & SUN. 1 - 5 PM C436618

OPEN HOUSES

ENJOY CONDO LIVING

2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with underground parking.

Features an abundance of cupboards along with an island in an open concept layout. Bright west facing unit. Storage room in condo. Appliances included. $309,900.

Cliff Rakochy 751-0678

OPENHOUSES

• 359-1900 • www.royallepage.ca Sat 1-3 pm $167,000 1324 Empress St. Rosemont Janessa Liebreich 530-3302 janessa@redrealtor.org

OPEN HOUSES 1-3 SAT

Sat 2-4 pm $469,900 8 Lott Rd East White City Justin Jones 596-3193 www.JustinJones.ca 2311 McARA ST.

Great bungalow on a large lot with too many updates to mention. Must come see for yourself! $239,900.

Kristen Reed 501-5419 www.k2realty.ca

D UCE RED

#121 - 4601 CHILD AVE.

Lakeridge Townhouse. Very well maintained end unit with attached garage. Neutral décor throughout and move in ready. Appliances included.

Come and check it out! $282,500.

Karin Wees 591-5951/Jen Welykholowa 527-2473 2-4 SUN 1472 McCARTHY BLVD.

Brand new 3 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse with attd double garage. Many upgrades incl gas fireplace, granite in kitchen, A/C, stainless steel appl, gas range, triple pane low-E argon windows & high efficient furnace. Quick possession. $379,900.

Karin Wees 591-5951/Jen Welykholowa 527-2473 REG32201203_1_1

REG31904194_1_2

368 ROBINSON STREET OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4

Wonderful starter home. Hardwoods under carpets on main. Many upgrades. 4 Appliances. Double garage with opener. $249,900

www.century21dome.com

LISTING AGENT: DEBRA LESLIE 537-8585 HOSTING AGENT: DENISE KEEN 501-5670

REG32201204_1_1

Independently Owned and Operated. ® and TM, trade-marks of Century 21 Real Estate LLC, used under license. ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Century 21 Canada Limited Partnership.

C671459

2-4 SAT

Justin Jones 596-3193 ST JU

C all: 3 0 6 -522-7355 cla s sifie d s@leaderp o s t .com WANTED Your Stuff

jasoncossette.ca

$469,900

Lynne Bobyck 790-3686

featured employers

$157,900

Absolutely perfect 1302 sq ft 2 bdrm 2 bathroom bungalow w/a triple car garage. This home includes stucco & rock exterior finished deck & rail, built in hot tub, partially finished fence, complete aggregate driveway and is an energy star rated house.

Sat 2-4 pm $439,900 2946 Reves Place Gardiner Heights Margarita Parisone 535-3133 margaritap@sasktel.net Sat 2-4 pm $189,900 1225 Wascana St. Washington Park Jared Bissett 520-2949 jaredbissett@gmail.com Sat & Sun 1-2:30 pm $269,900 2152 Edgar St. Broders Annex Aideen Zareh 591-6915 aideen@royallepage.ca Sat & Sun 2-4 pm $265,000 2203 Angus Apt. 301 Cathedral Stacey Ferguson 591-7011 stacey@staceyferguson.ca Sun 2-4 pm $439,900 1230 Youngson Place Lakeridge Sean Malcolm 527-0615 www.MalcolmHomes.ca Sat & Sun 1-3 pm $259,900 2313 Atkinson St. Borders Annex Lindsay Haubrich 533-8000 lindsayhaubrich@hotmail.com REG31704349_1_1

SATURDAY, JAN. 19, 2013 2-4 P.M. WASCANA VIEW 11227 WASCANA MEADOWS

Trademark owned by the Canadian Real Estate Association. Used under license.

Brand new 3bd bi-level, framed basement.

Excellent cond 5bd 2 storey w/lots of upgrades. $689,900.

Check out our new & improved website www.ExitRealtyFusion.com

Ryan Culbert 790-3724

Lorrie Howe 790-3646

1-

HARBOUR LANDING 4833 JAMES HILL ROAD

M 3P

OPEN HOUSES

CENTURY 21 Dome Realty Inc.

CENTURY 21 Dome Realty Inc.

SHERWOOD ESTATES 575 RINK AVE

GARDEN RIDGE 1023 SNOWBERRY WAY

Extensively renovated 3bd duplex. Move in ready

3 beds & dbl garage for info: www.1023snowberrywy.com

Sharon Clark 790-3607

Noel Geremia 790-3718

SHERWOOD ESTATES 782 HAYWORTH CRES

ROSEMONT 5636 5TH AVE

CENTURY 21 Dome Realty Inc.

Backs onto park! Priced to sell $279,000!

Denise Carr 529-6803

CENTURY 21 Dome Realty Inc.

& T. SA

GREENS ON GARDINER 4128 GREEN WILLOW TERRACE

N SU

Stunning home backing a park. 4 bedrooms, many extras!

Stacey Maduck-Rutzki 541-6199 CENTURY 21 Dome Realty Inc.

CENTURY 21 Dome Realty Inc.

Nice 2 bedroom bungalow on a huge 11,000 sq. ft. lot across street from park $284,900

Adam Tondevold 790-3730 CENTURY 21 Dome Realty Inc.

RICHMOND PLACE CONDO 3660 WEDGWOOD WAY 4bd 3ba bung condo dev bsmt garage upgrades $399,900

Chai Chung 201-4888

CENTURY 21 Dome Realty Inc.

SUNDAY, JAN. 20, 2013 2-4 P.M. STUNNING HOME IN WHITE CITY! 2 EMERALD CREEK DR. Dream kitchen, 5 bedrooms/4-bathrooms/2 fireplaces/wet bar. A must see!

Kathy Feszczyn 536-9278

FOR MORE INFO ON THESE OPEN HOUSES SEE www.century21dome.com

CENTURY 21 Dome Realty Inc.

REG34204428_1_1

Cheryl Ottoson 530-7607 15 Cumberland Bay (White City, SK) Sat Jan 19, 2pm-4pm MLS®:450225 $675,000 Not your average house!

Curtis Bonar 533-1395 836 Campbell St Sat Jan 19, 2pm-4pm MLS®:451568 $284,900 Well cared for original owner home Shirley MacFarlane 536-9127 Helen Hill 999-0520 Sat Jan 19 & Sun Jan 20, 1pm-3pm 3712 Gordon Road MLS®:443945 $429,500 Darren Bostock 4808 McCombie Cres Sun Jan 20, 1pm-3pm MLS®:440409 $620,000

351-3900

REG34505103_1_1

R E G I N A

A N D

* Asterisk denotes member of:

A R E A

SHOWHOME GUIDE

Sponsored in part by ❖❖❚ Indicates a Showhome Location

NO . 11 HIG HW AY

PASQUA ST.

Hawkstone Englewood Village

EWAN ATCH SASK

VICTORIA

DRIVE

6

AR CO LA

AVE.

5

KRAMER BLVD.

PA RK UN IVE RS ITY

Gardiner Heights Varsity Park

Sedona

East Pointe Estates Emerald Park (5 Km)

RiverBend

10

Spruce Meadows

Windsor Park

Woodland Grove

11

The Greens on Gardiner

Wascana View

UNIVERSITY OF REGINA

SW

GORDON RD.

CA ST L R E GRANT DR D.

PARKER AVE.

9

Creekside

Wood Meadows TRU ESD ALE DR.

BY PA SS

Harbour Landing

MASSEY RD.

JIM CAIRNS BOULEVARD

ALBERT ST.

Indicates builders who have a virtual tour.

AVE.

NO .1

MONTAGUE ST.

PARLIAMENT

14

ASSINIBOINE AVE.

Richmond Heights PARKW AY

7

25 TH AVE.

WASCANA LAKE

NA CA AS W

23 RD AVE.

.

RD

PASQUA ST.

E AK AL AN SC WA

LE GY AR

www.leaderpost.com/virtualtours

AVE.

AVE.

New Gardiner Park Dev.

AV E.

BROADWAY AVE.

AVE.

AVE.

VICTORIA

COLLEGE

REGINA

Parkridge

7 TH

DEWDNEY

AVE.

Check out our

REGINA AIRPORT

Rothwell Place

PARK

LEWVAN

AVE.

NE

AVE.

CR EE K

ST.

4 TH AVE.

EXPRESSWAY

Rosemont

SHOWHOME VIRTUAL TOURS at

ROSS

WA LES DR.

15

PIL OT BU TT E

ST. 1 ST AVENUE NORTH

DEWDNEY

NW

AV ON HU RS T DR.

McINTOSH

Mount Royal

McCARTHY B LV D.

MIKKELSON DRIVE

NORTH

PR INC EO F

Fairways West

3

6 TH AVE.

DR.

DRI VE

DR .

SHERWOOD

ROAD

ALBERT

9TH AVE. N.

ELPHINSTONE ST.

Westhill Park

ARGYLE ST.

N.

RING

NORTH

ED INB UR GH

RINK AVE.

12 TH AVE.

McDONALD

13

STREET

Garden Ridge DALGLIESH DRIVE

ST.

Lakeridge

Kensington Greens

WINNIPEG ST.

Lakewood

WHELAN DRIVE ROCHDALE BLVD.

4

Edgewater

2

HILLSDALE ST.

COURTNEY ST.

Maple Ridge

DOROTHY ST.

Pinkie Road

8

Lakeview addition

BROAD ST.

1

Skyview

12 The Creeks

SIAST

GRANT RD.

NO. 6 HIGHWAY

NO. 1 HIGHWAY

8

MAPLE RIDGE*

DEVELOPMENTS INC. 789-0891 STHAMANN HOMES

SE

*

7006 Maple Vista Dr. Brad Gregg 306 591-1736 Hours: Mon-Thur 7-9 pm Sat-Sun 1-5 pm

1

SKYVIEW*

TERRA DEVELOPMENTS 924-0445

*

5

*

* 7018 Maple Vista Drive 789-6080 7010 Maple Vista Drive Hours: Mon-Thurs 7-9PM Sat, Sun and Holidays 1-5PM

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 7-9 pm Sat. & Sun. 1-5 pm

9

4707 Glass Street 347-8100 Hours: Mon-Thurs 7-9 pm Sat & Sun 1-5 pm

1834 N. Blake Rd. 347-8100 Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 7-9 pm Sat. & Sun. 1-5 pm

4822 Upson Rd. 205-2502* Hours: Mon-Thurs 7-9 pm Sat-Sun 1-5 pm

3

* 4813 Upson Road 525-9801 CRAWFORD HOMES

FAIRWAYS WEST*

* PARADE OF HOMES HARVARD C0MMUNITIES

NORTHRIDGE DEVELOPMENTS

405 Brookview Dr. 522-1062 *

CENTURY WEST HOMES

4769 James Hill Road - 352-5900 Hours: Mon - Thurs 7-9pm Sat-Sun 1-5pm

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 7-9 pm Sat. & Sun. 1-5 pm

4818 Upson Rd. 205-7313 Hours: Sat-Sun 1-5 pm Mon-Fri 1-5 pm Mon-Thur 7-9 pm

225 Brookview Drive 789-6080 Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 7-9 pm Sat. & Sun. 1-5 pm

*

DAYTONA HOMES

PACESETTER HOMES

EDGEWATER

RIPPLINGER HOMES

4777 James Hill Road Hours: Mon-Thurs 7-9pm Sat & Sun 1-5pm

Hours: Mon-Thur 5-8pm Sat,Sun & holidays 1-5pm

ARTISAN DESIGN BUILD

8718 Sherwood Drive 546-8030 Hours: Mon-Thurs.7-9 pm Sat & Sun 1-5 pm

6

*

306 347-8100 8706 Sherwood Dr. Hours: Mon-Thur 7-9 pm Sat-Sun 1-5 pm

*

* 8702 Sherwood Drive 525-9801 CRAWFORD HOMES

Hours: Mon-Thur 7-9pm Weekends 1-5pm

7

HOMES BY DUNDEE

EMERALD PARK/WHITE CITY GREAT PLAINS LEASEHOLDS 525-9516

FIORANTE HOMES

*

*

3910 Goldfinch Way James Gunningham - 581-3086 Hours: Mon-thurs 7-9pm Weekends & Holidays 1-5pm

*

STHAMANN HOMES

Hours: Mon-Thur 7-9pm Sat, Sun & Holidays 1-5pm

3902 Goldfinch Way Contact: 306-789-0136 Hours: Mon-Fri 1-5pm

AUTHENTIC DEVELOPMENTS 55 Lott Road East

Hours: Wed & Thur.7-9pm Sat & Sun 12-4 pm

*

NORTHRIDGE DEVELOPMENTS

*

4100 - 101 Sandhill Crescent 352-5900 Hours: Mon-Thurs 7-9pm Sat-Sun & Holidays 1-5pm

GARDEN OF EDEN ESTATES

Viewing by Appt.-Phone 781-2330 or gardenofeden@sasktel.net

11

*

CENTRE SQUARE PLACE

HYDEMAN DEVELOPMENTS 565-2300

EVANS COURT*

*

3906 Goldfinch Way - 347-8100 Hours: Mon-Thurs 7-9pm Weekends & Holidays 1-5pm

40 Emerald Ridge East 525-9801

*

2139 Broad St. Hours: Mon-Thur 10-2pm 6-8pm Fri-by appointment Sat-Sun 2-4 pm

8710 Sherwood Drive 522-3214 Hours: Mon-Thurs 3-5:30 pm 6:30-9:00 pm Sat & Sun 12-5 pm

*

3894 Goldfinch Way 525-2329 Hours: Mon-Thur 7-9pm Weekends & Holidays 1-5pm

CRAWFORD HOMES

*

HARMONY BUILDERS

777-0650

PACESETTER HOMES

HOMES BY DUNDEE

*

West Landings 4757 James Hill Road Carolyn (306)533-9698 Hours: Mon-Thurs 7-9 pm Sat & Sun 1-5 pm

* * 8714 Sherwood Dr. 306 565-4663

HARVARD C0MMUNITIES

VARSITY HOMES

GDP SEDONA HOMES INC.

Hours: Mon-Thur 7-9pm Sat & Sun 1-5pm

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 3-5:30 pm; 6:30-9:00 pm Sat. & Sun. Noon-5pm

*

SEDONA

* 11 Cumberland Bay 205-2502

4773 James Hill Road* 522-3210

305 Brookview Drive 565-4663 Hours: Mon-Thurs 5-8 pm Sat, Sun & Holidays 1-5 pm

3918 Goldfinch Way 352-5900 Hours: Mon. -Thurs. 7-9 pm Sat. - Sun. & Holidays 1-5 pm

TRADEMARK HOMES

DAYTONA HOMES

129 Cattail Way 522-3216 Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 3-5:30 pm; 6:30-9:00 pm Sat. & Sun. Noon-5pm

DAYTONA HOMES

*

HARMONY BUILDERS

*

GILROY HOMES

4

10

Hours: Daily 1-5pm Mon-Thurs 7-9pm

777-0650

*

NORTHRIDGE DEVELOPMENTS

1510 Neville Dr. 1-888-234-3811 Hours: Tues-Thurs. 1-3PM & 6-8PM Sun. 1-5PM

TRADEMARK HOMES

www.thecreeks.ca 522-2300 3914 Goldfinch Way 789-6080 Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 7-9 pm; Weekends & Holidays 1-5 pm

FIORANTE HOMES

* 4765 James Hill Rd. 347-8100

THE CREEKS*

GILROY HOMES

Hours: Mon –Thurs 7-9 Sat, Sun and Holidays 1-5

HOMES BY DUNDEE

*

12

GILROY HOMES

4837 Trinity Way - 949-4663 Hours: Wed & Thurs 7-9pm Sat & Sun 1-5pm

LAKERIDGE ADDITION* HOMES BY DUNDEE

DUNDEE DEVELOPMENTS 347-8130

*

6000 Little Pine Loop Hours: Mon-Thur 6:30-9:00 PM Sat & Sun 1:00-5:00 PM

DUNDEE DEVELOPMENTS 347-8100

HARBOUR LANDING* REIMER CROSSING Cornerstone Heights

SHATKOWSKI HOMES

2

*

VARSITY HOMES

7030 Maple Vista Drive 525-2329 Hours: Mon-Thurs 7-9 Sat, Sun and Holidays 1-5

GREENS ON GARDINER*

www.greensongardiner.com 789-0891

13

McCarthy Park

14

BELLAGIO TERRACE

* 3600 Green Moss Lane

DAYTONA HOMES

522-3211 Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 3:00-5:30 pm, 6:30-9:00 pm Sat. & Sun. 12-5 pm

SPRING GREEN HOMES

*

4157 E Green Willow Terrace 719-1444 Hours: Mon-Thurs 1-5pm & 7-9pm Sat 10am-5pm & Sun 1-5pm

HOMES BY DUNDEE

*

*

Ramsgate Hall Apartment Condos and Birkshire Townhomes 3501 Evans Court Ramsgate Hall Hours: Tues-Thurs 7-9pm Sat & Sun 2-4pm

ZARKOR HOMES

*

Yashar Zareh - 501-8022 3537 Green Water Drive Hours: Mon-Fri 6-8pm Sat & Sun 10am-3pm

HOMES BY DEVERAUX

3626 Green Water Drive 522-5556 Hours: Mon-Thurs 7-9pm Sat & Sun 1-5pm

*

845 N. Barclay Bay Bruce McGough 541-7575 Hours: Mon-Thur 7-9pm Sat & Sun 1-5pm

*

North Prairie Developments Ltd. 1220 BLACKFOOT DRIVE

Realty Executives Dale Ripplinger & Associates 775-5555 Hours: Friday-Sunday & Holidays 1-5pm

4100 E. Green Willow Terrace 347-8100 Hours: Mon-Thur 7-9pm Sat & Sun 1-5pm

EVANS DEVELOPMENT GROUP 581-7740 www.evansdevelopmentgroup.com

569-3456 FIORANTE HOMES

15

DeMarco Pointe WESTRIDGE HOMES

*

4505 2nd Ave Meriel Gordon, 537-0809 RE/MAX Joyce Tourney Realty Hours: Sat & Sun 2-4pm

* Asterisk Denotes Regina and Region Home Builders’ Association Member

REG39500421_1_1

homes

Leader-Post • leaderpost.com

S a t u r d ay, J a n u a r y 1 9 , 2 0 1 3

F5

make it right

A dv i c e

Working with architect has benefits

What’s the best olive oil to buy?

find the right contractor first and they will recommend an architect. But this could be a double-edged sword. On the one hand you know the contractor and architect can work together — that’s good.

But if the architect depends on the contractor to get referrals the risk is they might be more concerned with keeping the contractor happy than you. If you find the architect first you don’t know whether they can work with the contractor you end up hiring. So do your homework.

If you really like a contractor’s work, ask them about architects they’ve worked with and how happy they were with the final results.

Then talk to the homeowners and get their take on the entire process. For instance, how quick was it for them to get the right building permits based on the architect’s drawings? How many modifications had to be made to the original plans? These are all clues that tell you how easy — or difficult — it will be working with a particular architect.

MIKE HOLMES Make it Right

Anyone thinking about doing a major renovation will likely work with a professional architect at some point. Not everyone understands the relationship between homeowners, contractors and architects. But in my line of work I depend on these pros all the time.

Any time a renovation requires building permits, plans need to be drawn up, submitted and approved by your local building authority. And you have a couple of options when it comes to the plans.

Your first option is submitting plans that aren’t stamped, signed or sealed by any professional — not something I recommend. If something goes wrong you are 100-per-cent liable for fixing it — plus any damages. If you live in Ontario you can get someone with a BCIN (Building Code Identification Number) to create the plans for you.

Then there are times when the plans must be prepared and stamped or sealed by a professional engineer, or architect, or both. For example, if you’re building an addition that’s bigger than 600 square metres or three storeys in height. And this can vary from province to province.

Sometimes when I mention bringing in an architect, homeowners start to get nervous — they think the job will be too expensive. Permits mean plans, plans mean architects, and architects mean architect fees. Or they think the architect won’t listen to

The Holmes Group

Many construction or renovation projects require the help of a professional architect. them and design whatever they want. But what I always tell homeowners is hiring the right professional is worth every penny.

For a construction project to be good, it needs to do three things: work for you and the environment, look good and be built to last. Architects help turn dreams into reality by guiding you through the design and construction process. Usually their services include designing, preparing construction documents and construction administration.

But it varies. As a bare minimum, they should make sure

your project abides by local zoning bylaws and building codes.

Architects are consultants.

But they’re also co-ordinators and technical managers trained to deliver a project on schedule and, hopefully, within budget. Most architect agreements stipulate that the project must come within 15 per cent of the budget; if it doesn’t, they have to revise the plans at no extra cost. But this isn’t a standard rule so always read the agreement carefully.

Finding the right architect can be tricky. Sometimes you

So how do you find the right architect?

Canada has a directory of architects called the Architecture Canada Electronic Directory. It might include information on past projects an architect has worked on, commissions, awards, and so on. But your best bet is to talk to people who have worked with an architect in the past.

No matter what architect you decide to work with, you need to have a clear understanding on obligations, responsibilities and expectations. What services do you expect them to deliver? What are you responsible for?

When do you expect certain milestones to be completed?

How much are you willing

to pay? And once you know what these terms are, put them in writing.

There should be a separate contract between you and the architect — in addition to the one you have with your contractor — that clearly outlines the terms and conditions of the entire project, including a payment schedule.

One helpful document is called the Canadian Standard Form of Agreement Between Client and Architect. There’s also a shorter version for when you don’t need an architect’s full services — maybe just their input for one small aspect of a construction project, like a modification to renovation plans. You can find these documents through provincial architectural associations, although they might need to be adapted for use in Quebec.

Architect fees Most clients pay a deposit once they sign a contract with an architect — usually a percentage of the architect’s total fee. There are two main types of fees: architectural services and out-of-pocket expenses, such as travel costs and the cost of reproducing documents. Some architects will charge a lump sum, hourly rate or a percentage of the total cost of the construction project. Sometimes it’s a combination.

Bottom line: Don’t let it come down to cost. Choose an architect whose skills you trust and with whom you can work. In the end it’s your project. Hire someone whose best interests are in making it right and keeping you happy.

Catch Mike Holmes in his new series, Holmes Makes It Right Tuesdays on HGTV. For more information on home renovations, visit makeitright.ca.

Reena Nerbas For Postmedia News Q: I noticed a number of different uses for olive oil on your website. My question is: which is the best olive oil to buy? What is the difference between virgin, extra virgin, cold pressed and so on?

A: Extra virgin olive oil (the best of the best) is produced by the first pressing of the olive fruit, and is extracted without using heat (cold pressed) or chemicals.

Extra virgin olive oil has less than one per cent acid.

On the other hand, the olives used to make virgin olive oil are a lower quality, because the olives are riper and the acid is a little higher.

Refined olive oil has a high acid level — more than three per cent — and is made by refining virgin olive oil. Pure olive oil often comes from the second pressing of the olives or pressing leftover olive remains. The colour is light, and the health properties and taste don’t compare with extra virgin olive oil.

Note: Sometimes a bottle of “olive oil” will have the label light or extra light olive oil. This oil is the lowest grade of olive oil and made using chemical processes.

Extra Tidbit: Store olive oil in a cool, dark place.

Light and heat are olive oil’s worst enemies.

I enjoy your questions and tips, keep them coming. Missed a column? Can’t remember a solution? Need a speaker for an upcoming event? Follow me on Twitter and see my website at reena.ca!

www.northridge.sk.ca | P: (306) 352-5900

What is Old is New. Porchscape is a traditionally styled neighbourhood in Harbour Landing. The urban design includes, attractive street-trees, post-top street lights, and sidewalks separated from the street by boulevards. Front porches and pedestrian friendly streetscapes are key traits to this style and are sure to create a warm and safe place to call home.

Visit harbourlanding.ca for more information | P: (306) 347-8130

ARTISAN

DAYTONA HOMES

CENTURY WEST

HARMONY BUILDERS

546.8030

522.1062

CRAWFORD HOMES 525.9801

522.3210

NORTH PRAIRIE HOMES

PACESETTER

306.931.2880

565.4663

205.7313

352.5900

NORTH RIDGE DEV.

SPRING GREEN

HOMES BY DUNDEE

OAK PARK LIVING

TRADEMARK

347.8100

586.9106

719.1444

205.2502

REG34505036_1_1

F6

CLASSIFIEDS

Saturday, January 19, 2013

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

leaderpost.com/classifieds

Open Houses (Realtor) PM N 2-4 & SU SAT

5002 BRANDY LANE $439,900

Immaculate, 2 storey end unit with lots of natural light.

Totally upgraded with a great open floor plan. Spacious LR & dining with natural FP & patio doors to new deck to an exceptional yard. Large Euro - style kit. With stainless steel appliances, quartz counters with breakfast ledge and marble floors. Double attached garage.

Tom Ireton 550-4725

EXCLUSIVE New Build!

OPEN HOUSE 25 Hanley Cres.

Stone Pointe Estates!!

Saturday & Sunday 2 - 4PM. 59 Cooper Cres. REDUCED TO $297,000 Beautifully updated 2 + 1 bi-level in Choice Wall Shakers.

Featuring large deck, updated main bath & kitchen + newer windows.

Saturday, Jan. 19 1-4 P.M. Sunday, Jan. 20 1-4 P.M. 3712 sq. ft. sitting on 3.5 acres of land!! 5 minutes east of Regina, 2.2 kms north of Emerald Park. 4-bedrooms; 4-baths; 4-car garage; 9ft ceilings on main and lower levels. Walk out-finished basement has in-floor heat. Master suite has 3-way fireplace, and soaker tub. Spray foam throughout; central air conditioning; triple glazed, Low E, Argon Windows. Covered by Sask. New Homes Warranty. Available to move in immediately!! PRICE REDUCED!

(306) 692-1491 or 1-877-780-RENO www.armadaconstructioncorp.com

Rick Roland 591-0163 Royal Lepage Regina Realty www.RickRoland.ca

Thinking of selling your JEWELLERY? RING us today!

LEADER-POST CLASSIFIED 306-522-SELL (7355)

Leader-Post · leaderpost.com

C671875

leaderpost.com/classifieds Apartments

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

Accommodation Wanted Acreages & Lots Apartment Sublets Apartments Apartments Furnished Commercial & Industrial Property Condos Duplexes, Doubles & Triplexes Executive & Luxury Houses Houses Furnished Manufactured & Mobile Homes Property Management Services Retirement Residences & Senior Homes Room & Board Room Without Board Shared Accommodation Townhouses & Garden Homes Vacation & Recreation Properties In Canada Vacation & Recreation Properties Outside Canada – Warehouse Space & Storage Service

1622 - 15TH AVENUE 1 BDRM $680 - $750 205-4588 1503 VICTORIA AVENUE 1 BDRM $650 HARDWOOD 205-5948 1600 ALEXANDRA STREET 1 BDRM $750 - $800 HARDWOOD 565-2123 OR 737-5151 2134 CORNWALL STREET 1 BDRM $770 550-4959 2249 CORNWALL STREET 1 BDRM $820 501-8495 2231 ALBERT STREET 1 BDRM $730 205-2151 NO LEASE NO PETS

Apartments 1 & 2 bdrms. Downtown or 1 to 5 Bdrm houses, apts East End. Call 591-2736 or avail. Also, some furnished Bob 789-7727. units. Call JML Properties C560678 today. 306-522-6080.

C669853 1 & 2 BEDROOM Attractive close to BOLD IS BETTER ! ! ! downtown, quiet, Enhance your ad with ... hardwood, cat friendly.

BOLD 570-2076 306-522-SELL (7355) C662147

C667700

2 BR, den, 1100 sqft, 2nd flr., balcony, 2 air cond., D/W, 1 1/2 bath, adult bldg, no pets.

Feb. 1. 2755 - 31 Ave. 533-0895 C665864

C415216

2 BR, quiet adult blk, prkg, lndry, security drs, N/S, N/P Northgate, ref's, $850.

569-1665 / 536-2554 C667623

C660132

Attractive 1 BR in quiet neighborhood close to Wascana Park & downtown.

No pets. No smoking. Refs req'd. 306-546-4233 C663009

BACH., 1458 Cameron St. $750 + shared utils. ROOM for rent 1454 Robinson, $550 + shared util.

306-533-5534.

C654038

C667707

NOW SELLING P ASE I PH

• Sewer Sewe Se werr System we Syst Sy stem st em Pave Pa ved ve d Roads Road Ro ads ad s • St • Paved Street Lights ated at ed W at from f W ht Iron I Fe •T Treated Water • Wrought Fencing Emerald Park Around Spruce Creek Lake • All Utilities to Property Line • Creeks Running Thru-Out

in the Regina Area

NOW SELLING

80 Angus Rd 2 Bdrm - $995 565-3002 or 586-6909 88 Angus Rd 1 Bdrm - $925 2 Bdrm - $985 565-3002 or 586-6909 2020 9th Ave N 1 Bdrm - $925 359-3840 or 586-6909 Lease, no pets

C661454

2601 - 14TH AVENUE 1 BDRM $720 - $750 757-4324 2620 - 12TH AVENUE 1 BDRM $750 BCHLR $450 - $560 522-0920 2250 ROSE STREET 1 BDRM $900 2 BDRM $920 - $950 591-2518 OR 347-3226 2175 ROBINSON STREET 1 BDRM $820 216-1278 2351 ROSE STREET 1 BDRM $760 - $800 526-8679 2129 HAMILTON ST 1 BDRM $670 - $750 546-4044 OR 551-2296 NO LEASE NO PETS

Country Living/City Comfort WHITE CITY AREA The Only

1/2 Acre e to 1 Acre LLots

C671865

2 LARGE BDRMS. Seniors welcome. Air. Paid water, heat & parking for one car.

545-8599

200 WALKOUT LOTS C415636

601 Mullen Ave East, cls to Wascana Park. 1 bdrm bsmt ste, shrd lndry, $800 utils incl. N/S. 550-6362

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD SOLD SOLD

SOLD SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD HOLD

• 6 Floor Plans 6 APPLIAN CES • 885 sq. ft. - 1011 sq. ft. $ 99!

• 2 Bedroom Units • 1 & 2 Baths • Hardwood & Porcelain Tile • Quartz Countertops • Undermount Sinks • Clubhouse with Saltwater pool and hot tub • Billiards room, exercise room, WI-FI Lounge

SOLD

SOLD SOLD

SOLD

SOLD SOLD SOLD

SHOW SUITE OPEN Siena:8 Y L ON S TUES-THUR 1-3 & 6-8; SUN 1-5 UNIT LEFT! 1510 NEVILLE DRIVE

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

/ USIVE EXCL ® MLS M SYSTE

SOLD SOLD

SOLD

SO LD

Priced from $239,750

SOLD LD SO

LD SO

SOLD

SOLD

LD SO LD SO SOLD SOLD

SPRUCE CREEK ESTATES SALES OFFICE

5 MINUTES EAST OF REGINA • 2.2 KM NORTH OF EMERALD PARK Dennis Slater 306-949-2006 Dennis@dshomes.ca

Randall Dyck • (306) 216-0053 randall.emrealestategroup@gmail.com www.emrealestategroup.com

Office 306-949-7400 www.dshomes.ca

Pam Daly 570-3435 (Sales Consultant) Val Taylor 209-5352 (Sales Consultant) REG34204391_1_3

REG34204394_1_1

SHOWHOME

OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 1-5PM

Visit us at our showhome at Rock Pointe

105 Rock Pointe Crescent SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD SOLD

SOLD SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD SOLD SOLD

LD SO SOLD SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

HOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD SO LD

SOLD

Open Showhomes to help navigate your choice!

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SHOWHOME

HOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD LD SO

HO LD SOLD

SOLD

LD SO

NEW! Harmony Builders 4777 James Hill Road 205-7313

Homes By Dundee 4707 Glass Street 347-8100

Homes by Deveraux 4773 Skinner Place 522-5556

Daytona Homes 4773 James Hill Road 522-3210

Crawford Homes 4813 Upson Road 525-9801

Pacesetter Homes 5264 Aerial Crescent 565-4663

North Ridge Dev. 4769 James Hill Road 352-5900

Century West Homes 4810 Upson Road 522-1062

RGB/Oak Park Living 5110 Jim Cairns Road 586-9106

Homes by Dundee 4765 James Hill Road 347-8100

Gilroy Homes 4802 Upson Road 789-6080

Ripplinger Homes 4757 James Hill Road 533-9698

Century West Homes 4334 Skinner Place 522-1062

Rock Pointe

Only 5 minutes east of Regina off Hwy 46 2.2 km north of Pilot Butte

Prime Lots Available in Dennis • Cell 306.949.2006 Office 306.949.7400 • Dennis@dshomes.ca Pam Daly 570-3435 (Sales Consultant) Val Taylor 209-5352 (Sales Consultant)

Visit harbourlanding.ca for more information | P: (306) 347-8130 REG34505032_1_1

www.dshomes.ca

REG34204398_1_1

C L A S S IHFo I EmDeSs

Leader-Post ·•leaderpost.com leaderpost.com Leader-Post

F7

SSaturday, a t u r d ay, JJanuary a n u a r y 19, 1 9 , 2013 2013

Moving

The upside of downsizing to a smaller home Our household was split along pretty familiar gender lines for ages. I regularly issued orders that we were moving downtown to end my three-hour daily commute and painful war with the flora and fauna in our yard. My wife, meanwhile, continued to transform said yard into a garden paradise and nurture our social connections in a beautiful beach neighbourhood.

It all came to a crashing halt after 18 years when my wife did the unthinkable: she called my bluff and fell in love with a 686-squarefoot apartment.

Fasten your seat belts; it’s time to sell the house.

Gord Scott Postmedia News Hey, downsizer — the only thing you have to fear is fear itself.

Chances are, if you’re reading this, you’ve at least thought about it. Most boomers do at some point, and a lot of us follow through on it.

The Conference Board of Canada has predicted more than 80 per cent of new housing demand will come from those over 65 in the next 20 years. Those number geeks also say 60 per cent of new households will be formed by those 75 and up. That’s a lot of tears and moving boxes, people.

My wife and I missed the Freedom 55 moment two years ago, but after a dizzying flurry of real estate transactions, basement purging and a jump off some emotional and financial cliffs, we’re living the next best thing: the downsizer dream. The following advice is worth what you’ve paid.

First rule — do not take it personally

Carefully researching neighbourhoods, analyzing the market, selling before you buy — you’ll never do it.

The very thought of dealing with all your stuff is enough to make you open another bottle of wine and watch Hoarders instead.

See, those people are much worse than you. Besides, you love your house.

call 306-522-7355 to place an ad Apartments BARGAIN. $770. Beautiful 1 Br (apt) Ste, A/C, security dr, prkg, great loc. 2330 Broad St. Avail NOW 789-7773.

C669532

CATHEDRAL - 1 BR AND BACHELOR REFERENCES. 586-0138.

C667722

Cathedral Quiet large 1 bedroom $725. Feb 1. Wascana Park, very large 1 bedroom, balcony $800. 586-2755 C670326

CLOSE to Northgate Mall, 2BR: $1025/mo incl util, 1 prkg. Coin-op W/D. Avail after Jan 31.

N/S. Call 306-781-2163

C667771

DOUGLAS PARK newly reno'd, 1 BR, quiet adult building, N/P. $725 + $725 SD. Call 205-8101

C667232

DOUGLASPARK area, 2 BR 730 sq ft regulation bsmt suit, avail Feb 17th, near Univ & bus, $1200 incl utils, share lndry, no pets, N/S, ref's req'd. 306-352-0054 C670334

DOWNTOWN LOCATION 2 BR $1050, Bachelor $575.

Quiet adult building.

Call 205-0700.

C667233

LARGE 1 BR, close to Northgate, security doors, quiet adult bldg, $750 mo. call 949-6559 C668438

NEAR NORTHGATE 2 BR, 2nd floor, balc., a/c.

N/S. No pets. Mature. $875. Ph. 306-545-7299.

C667925

Newly renovated 2 bdrm basement suite with own entrance in Uplands & near Mount Pleasant Park.

Kitchen appliances as well as a brand new washer & dryer! Rent-$1,500/month, includes pwer,water & internet.

Non smoker required, also no pets. References are required. Move in ready as of Feb 1, Call 531-9502 C669962

Apartments Furnished

Condos

Audrey and Gord Scott enjoy a morning tea on the balcony of their new home overlooking Vancouver’s Stanley Park and English Bay. The pair had lived in detached homes for almost 30 years before moving to a multi-family residence.

You have to get rid of your stuff Chances are, one spouse will do more of that work than the other. And that there could be some temptation on the other’s part to critique that work. That could lead to different interpretations of what is “good stuff ” and what is not. Tread softly, and for the love of Santa, do not ask if the family really needs four boxes of Christmas stuff (when the count has already been whittled in half.)

“Good stuff,” when it came to classified ads and garage sales, turned out in our case to be the kitsch and mid-century modern. Beautiful heir-

loom furniture from mom and dad? No thanks, but I’ll take that cool Coke sign or funky night light. If it was big, and made robustly out of wood to last the ages, nobody wanted it.

We dreaded dealing with the almost 40 years worth of photo albums, but my wife dealt a master stroke. Photos were ripped from the pages and compiled according to the faces in the snapshot.

Each family member and old friend then received a package of nostalgia to do with what he or she saw fit.

If there’s anything worse than waking up at 6 a.m. with a massive hangover, it’s waking up at that ungodly hour

Houses

C668756

OFFICES FOR RENT, 250-300 sq.ft. $700/gross rent. 1000 sq.ft. $800/gross rent. 8th Ave. Private entrance.

Call 545-5455.

C560671

Work From Home 2700 sf warehouse condo for rent 2 Br, 2 bath. 522-6629 Galon Realty

Did I mention the apartment hadn’t been updated in 40 years and was to undergo a complete renovation? Hello hotel room for 10 weeks. One offshoot of this encampment was an unhealthy attraction we acquired to the “reality” TV show Storage Wars.

It could have been due to the downtime we suddenly had, or the fact that we’d actually had to rent one of those lockers (10 by 20 ... nice unit) to hold the 21 boxes and other “good stuff ” until the

C661029

For rent bsmt semi suite, $550 mo. East end, includes utilities. Must like dogs. 533-1212

C670386

Furnished bsmt, single working adult, fridge, microwave, toaster oven, cable and internet $850 + DD Avail Feb 1st.

306-737-1219

C665762

LHK, QUIET MALE RUPERT STREET 533-8507

C663603

NOW OPEN

C671737

C414485

Apartments VAUGHN STREET – 306-565-1892 1 & 2 bedroom units include heat, water & parking.

Renos done, concrete building, no pets.

East location.

CIR Commercial Realty Inc. o/a Colliers International

C669662

GREE N SP ACE

NOW OPEN

C666298

Vacation & Recreation Properties Outside Canada

C671335

NEED A LITTLE SPACE

Start your "Spring Cleaning" now

Put all your unwanted items in the Classifieds place your ad online: leaderpost.com/placeanad

Scottsdale, Arizona.

1 & 2 BR condos for rent.

Call 306-522-6629 for details.

C641853

C414342

ADVERTISE WITH US Call: 306-522-SELL (7355) Monday-Friday 9-5 pm* and let one of our customer service representatives help you OR Online: place your classified ad 24/7 @ www.leaderpost.com/placeanad

THE LEADER-POST

C415607

WANTED...

Young hardworking families with children who appreciate an increasing value in thier home in a dynamic community ...ok if you are older

F U T U R E

ACE P S EN GRE

65 Westfield Dr. & 2830 Gordon Rd. 1 Bdrm - $1095 CITYWIDE 13th month free with lease; New Spacious 1 & 2 bdrm. 3 utilities, elevator, indoor fully furnished and unfur- pool, non-smoking, no pets, nished condos. Incl. util., adults preferred 586-6909 C663396 phone, cable. internet, parking & laundry. Weekly & EXECUTIVE 2 stry 2 BR + m o n t h l y r a t e s a v a i l . Den, 2 bath, appls, att'd garage, N.W. Avail March 591-2736 or 789-7727 C560675 1st. $1600. 306-781-2753 C670632 Place your ad online anyTHE CLASSIFIEDS! time Use ’em because they Log on to: work! leaderpost.com/placeanCall 306-522-SELL (7355) ad

C669581

RESPONSIBLE, GOOD natured person to share 4 br house. Rosemont, great area, quiet. $650. Immed.

543-0256 Cell 539-3394

C654959

C658612

Apartments Furnished

Shared Accommodation

LARGE clean furnished ROOMS FOR RENT room to rent, access to kit- Northwest. Rochdale Park. chen $400/mo includes $ 6 0 0 e a c h . U t i l . i n c l . cable, 2 blocks Toronto. Available immediately.

543-0982.

(306) 867-7708

Shared

ACE P S EN GRE

EXISTING RESIDENTIAL

Shared Accommodation

Bedroom for rent $400 per Accommodation month. East Regina close to Available Feb 1st, 1 bdrm, 5 co-op refinery. Men only. min from Upgrader, $650 Available asap. No pets.

306-525-5905 Parking and laundry availC670347 able at small extra charge.

Fully furn and all appliances FULLY FURNISHED ROOMS and kitchen can be used. Shared Accommodations Phone 545-4836 leave msg

By Downtown. $720+ and I will call back.

Call 531-4373 C669438

BOWER WEST - PHASE 3

Can’t say we’ve really found a downside. We do miss friends from the old hood, but great neighbours and merchants are also in our new stomping grounds.

The beloved garden has been traded for a small balcony space, the baby grand piano for an upright.

The biggest plus is probably an end to reliance on the car. Walking to work, shopping, concerts, sports events and pretty much anything else keeps us healthier and happier — not to mention making everything much more affordable. As near gridlock approaches on the rush hour and with transit funding, it’s hard not to feel smug about being part of the solution after years of causing the problem.

This kind of radical downsizing might not be for everyone — those who want space for visiting children and grandchildren come to mind — but we’ve found it completely liberating.

A fresh start is fun — the hardest part is taking the first step out the door.

leaderpost.com/classifieds

6457 ROCHDALE BOULEVARD 2 Bedrooms, 5 Appliances, 1 Bathrooms, Laundry, Female occupant is seeking a roommate for a two bedroom condo in the Rochdale area. It is fully furnished except for bed− room furniture and per− sonal items (bed, dresser, etc). Rent is $600.00 plus half of the utilities and a damage deposit of $250.

Preferably only female occupants may contact the owner. No pets. Available January 1. Please text or phone. (306) 981−3543

C671500

1515 sq.ft. Storefront, showroom, high traffic exposure, big windows, downtown - lease – Lloyd Realty 525-0125

Moving daze

Room Without Board

Harbor Landing 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 Bedroom newly Excellent 3 bdrm bungalow, February 1st 1068sq/ft 2 bdrm condo, reno'd family homes with spacious floor plan, fridge, CORMARK Neat & clean 2 bedroom open flr plan, laminate flrs, new appliances starting at stove, washer, dryer.

Quick ACCOMMODATIONS semi-detached 6 appls, A/C, covered $995/month. Contact possession. 175 Smith St. Your Hotel Alternative! bungalow, undeveloped Jason at: 306-533-4510 North. Taking applications.

Corporate 1 & 2 bd fully patio, 2 prkg, $1500/mo. basement. New flooring, C666025 Call:(306)531-8134 Good for working couple. furnished suites. Util, 2 baths, high energy C667630 11 BLK GARNET 2 BDRM $1,500/month. internet & housekeeping Harbour Landing - 2 BR furnace. single det.

4 appl. $950/mnth.

Keith 537-3009. incl. Downtown, South and condo, main flr unit, built in garage.

No pet policy.

Call 359-1560 Anthony 535-6474 C671843 NW locations. Min 3 nights 2011! $1250/mo. with 1 yr $1,300 per month. Call C670739 stay. Daily, weekly, monthly. lease. $500 security depos- 1558 Argyle Street Jerome: 533-3675 C671487 (306) 731-3040 3 BR, $1300/mo + February 1st it. Avail. now. 581-2333.

C665177 C670880 utils 306-533- 5534 Completely refurbished 3 FURNISHED & UNFURNISHED C654037 EXECUTIVE FURNISHED RENTALS AVAILABLE bdrm Bi-level in Glen Call Shawn’s Property THE CANADIANA - 2345 Duplexes, 2 BR, 1 bath, house, A/C, 5 cairn. New flooring, new Management Ltd. at Broad St (College Ave & appl., single gar., 3023 Mc- doors, new windows, inDoubles & 306-539-4715C668794 Broad St) fully furnished, 1 Callum, N/S, Feb 1/Mar 1. terior repainted. High enbdrm. $1450 – Feb. 1 2013. Triplexes $1500 + util. 527-9898 ergy furnace, central air.

C671740 CALL 1-306-596-7075 Room & Board Sorry No pet policy.

Lorne St. beside Northgate C671831 2 BR, 406 Toronto. 5 BR, 2 $1,300 per month. Call Meals, laundry, prkg. Near Mall.

3 BR Town hse/condo.

Executive Studio Suites full baths, 2 living rooms, Jerome: 533-3675 amenities. Room: $500, for rent in a secure ten 2 Bths, 5 appls, Air. NP. Refs large kitchen, 442 Toronto C671398 Req'd. $1300. 591-1730 Room+Board: $1000/mo. storey high rise. Furnished St. 545-4823 or 527-2029 C669384 C670017 Immed. (306) 543-1691 with a fully equipped kitPACING THE C671327 chen, living room, bedroom LOWER 1 BR, brand new 601 Mullen Ave E, close to FLOOR & bath. Davin Place is a reno's Close to schools & Wascana Park. 3 bdrm main can’t sleep... parks, N/S, N/P, $900 incl flr, hrwd, shrd lndry. N/S. comfortable alternative you can place your ad $2000 utils incl. 550-6362 away from home. Includes utils. Avail Feb 1. 581-5027 C669922 24/7 C671861 all amenities. Call between CAUGHT YOU LOOKING! using our website LET CLASSIFIEDS 829 Broadway house main Have the ’New Today’ logo 8am - 8pm, 306-522-7167. leaderpost.com/placeanad WORK FOR YOU! C668927 flr suite, partly furn, N/S, appear above your ad We NEVER sleep !

They won’t let you down. $1100 util. incl. avail. Jan the first day it runs!

February 1st The LEADER-POST 306-522-SELL (7355) leaderpost.com/placeanad 27.

Cameron 352-9300.

C415244 C415238 C415220 C671507 Neat & clean 2 bedroom furnished apt. suite located close to downtown. New flooring, Laundry and all utilities included, $1,250. NO Pet Policy. Call 533-3675

Commercial & Industrial Property

to put on a garage sale. In the rain. At least you get to see who your real friends are.

RENTALS

Warehouse Apt. Fully Renov. Condos Avail. now. 2700 sf, 2 BR, 2 bth.

Ideal for living & working or 2 BR, new, 5 appl, $1400 + studio. 522-6629 Galon Realty util, NW Regina, Blake Cres.

C641872 N/S, Pets neg. Feb 1/Mar 1.

Call 527-9898 for appt.

C414327

Downside, upside on downsizing

PNG

After almost 20 years at the same address in a community we loved and a house that we had gutted once and renovated almost constantly, we were thrust into a harsh new world of real estate bargaining — and a closing date on the apartment loomed.

We soon lear ned it’s a jungle out there, and the market was on the verge of softening.

The process was brutal, as personal items and artwork were appraised and became part of the purchase-offer battleground.

Just to make it a little more interesting, one of our best friends became our realtor. The result? Sold in eight days, and we had to be out in three weeks.

Now comes the hard part.

Don’t think it through

apartment was livable.

Going multi-family after 30 years of house living comes with a whole new set of rules governing elevator use, noise levels, and parking and bike storage space.

Even though excellent movers handled the job, the whole process left us exhausted … and the torn shoulder muscles have yet to heal.

EMERALD RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

R E S I D E N T I A L

CARRIAGE COURT – 306-789-7614 1, 2 & 3 bedroom units includes heat, water, a/c, 5 appliances, amenities, parking. No pets.

East location.

CIR Commercial Realty Inc. o/a Colliers International

SHOW OW HOMES HOM

C669686

Commercial & Industrial Property SPACE FOR LEASE 2060 Broad St. - 2nd Flr - 1,700 sq.ft.

2104B Grant Rd. - 1,724 sq.ft.

196B Massey Rd (basement SW) - 840 sq.ft.

1219 Park St. - 4,410 sq.ft.

Call now for details Adam Niesner, Jr. 569-1424 Website: www.niesner.com

TRADEMARK HOMES

11 Cumberland Bay 205-2502 Hours: Sat & Sun 1-5pm

C618794

CRAWFORD HOMES

525-9801 40 Emerald Ridge East Hours: Mon-Thurs 7-9pm Sat, Sun & Holidays 1-5pm

AUTHENTIC DEVELOPMENTS 55 Lott Road East Hours: Wed & Thurs 7-9 and Sat & Sun 12-4

FOR MORE INFORMATION

CALL: 525-9516 GREAT PLAINS LEASEHOLDS LTD

REG32602788_1_1

F8

S aturd ay, Januar y 1 9, 2013

Homes

Leader-Post • leaderpost.com

D o i t Yo u r s e l f

Versatile plywood can become almost anything Jennifer Forker THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The home-improvement and design shows make it look easy: Take a simple sheet of inexpensive plywood and presto! In a few minutes, you’ve got a table, a cabinet or a lounge chair.

It’s not that fast or dirtcheap, but it can be that easy, according to woodworking experts who speak fondly of plywood’s many merits.

“Plywood is the starting point for many of the things I build,” says artist and designer Jimmy DiResta of New York City. “With some imagination and inventiveness it can become anything.”

Plywood is cheaper and often stronger than solid wood, easy to find at homeimprovement or lumber stores, and — darn it — it looks good.

Plywood is made from thin layers — called plies, or veneers — glued together under heat and pressure, with each ply laid perpendicular to the next. This “crossgraining” gives plywood its strength and stability, says Philip Schmidt, author of PlyDesign (Storey Publishing, 2012).

Since plywood comes in more than a dozen standard thicknesses and twice as many grades, check a buying guide — Home Depot has one online — before purchasing it. Schmidt recommends using a cabinetgrade material, such as Baltic birch, for do-it-yourself projects. The plies are thin and even, and the exterior is smooth, sanded and blemish-free.

“Beluga caviar notwithstanding, Baltic birch plywood may be Russia’s finest export,” Schmidt writes in his book.

High-end plywood in many cases has an exterior veneer that rivals the appearance of solid wood.

The Associated Press photos

This rubber hose chair featured in PlyDesign, by Philip Schmidt, can be made with reclaimed plywood and an old air hose. Plywood is versatile and inexpensive.

PlyDesign includes 73 projects for novices and experienced builders. Do-ityourself project magazines such as Ready Made and Make, and online sites such as Instructables offer many other ways to use plywood.

“Plywood is inherently moder n, if you think of modern as starting in the 1920s,” says Schmidt, of Denver. “It’s still beautiful wood, and it’s really easy to work with.”

A jigsaw can cut straight lines and curves, so that’s your primary tool, says

Schmidt. After that, invest in a good-quality drill. If you want to go deeper into plywood DIY, get a circular saw and a router, which helps cut out multiple pattern pieces.

“I don’t own a table saw or any stationary power tools,” says Schmidt, a project designer and author of 17 design books. “I’m more into DIY.” DiResta recommends the jigsaw and circular saw for most plywood projects, and suggests starting out by building a storage box or simple bench. He offers

video tutorials on YouTube, sponsored by Make magazine.

Plywood has its drawb a c k s. S c h m i d t w a r n s against sandpapering through the thin top layer, ruining the look of your piece. To avoid this, use a fine-grit sandpaper, and be careful, he adds.

DiResta war ns against splinters. A few years ago, he inadvertently brushed a palm against a cut edge, and a matchstick-size splinter went through his palm. He recommends wearing gloves

Curved cuts may require professional help. when cutting plywood, and sanding cut edges with a sanding block.

Then there’s “the edge thing,” as Schmidt calls it: Do you cover the exposed plywood edge or let it be?

Design will dictate, both DiResta and Schmidt say.

Some modern-looking pieces look great with their plywood edges exposed, and the better quality the plywood, the better it’ll look. For other projects, you may want to cover that edge with veneer.

“Exposing the edge strata of the panel is really cool,” says Schmidt. “It’s a nice

design element that you can work with.”

For some, a project is too delicate or the plywood too high-end to entrust the cutting to one’s own hand. If that happens, find a local furniture-design business to cut the piece for you. They use computer-controlled routers that make precise cuts.

Denver furniture maker Scott Bennett works with birch-and-alder plywood to make storage and shelving pieces for his company, Housefish. Occasionally, he’s asked to cut a one-off piece for a designer or DIY enthusiast.

The cost is less than most people expect, he says, averaging about $100 per hour of work.

“Considering how many hours you might spend trying to cut a complicated shape with hand tools, spending a couple hundred dollars to have a computer cut out your parts can be a good way to get into DIY projects,” Bennett says.

He recommends investigating the online site Ponoko, which provides lasercutting services, but says most cities will have a few businesses that can handle an outside precision-cutting job.

Welcome to our neighbourhood

Harvard Communities is pleased to welcome Harmony Builders and Munro Homes to the reputable Fairways West Builder Group.

Check out the exceptional golf-course backing walkout lots now available in Fairways West located in Northwest Regina

REG35303762_1_1