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‘The house that Google built’ Classic architecture, bright colours ALEXANDRA ZABJEK POSTMEDIA NEWS EDMONTON — At nine months pregnant, Christina Dennis was sewing floor-length drapes, coating bar stools with homemade turquoise chalk paint and staging her kitchen for photographs worthy of a home decor contest. Her determination exemplifies how the mother of three young girls doesn’t let a tight schedule or tight budget interfere with creating a beautiful space for her family. (The effort paid off for her in other ways, too: Christina’s photos made her a finalist in the Home Decor Showdown, an interior design competition. As a reward, she and three other finalists met with HGTV star Sarah Richardson when the designer at-

tended the Edmonton Home & Garden Show.) The story behind the Dennis home is almost as striking as the house itself, in which perfectly chosen pops of bright colour play against classic architecture. One impressive part of the tale is that Christina and her husband Sean did most of the work on the house themselves. That included heavy-duty tasks such as framing the structure and sawing wood for the interior trim; timeconsuming work such as laying laminate flooring; and nitty-gritty, why-would-youtake-this-on work such as mixing their own batches of chalk paint to inexpensively update their kitchen table and bar stools. If hearing all that doesn’t make you tired, don’t forget that much of this work was done while Christina was pregnant with her third child. “There were lots of times when we were frustrated … it’s almost like being pregnant,” Christina says. “It’s lots of hard work and frus-

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A turquoise kitchen cart becomes an eye-catching side table in the Dennis living room. tration, but the end result was worth it.” The Dennis home sits on a three-acre lot on the outskirts of Stony Plain, Alta. Before breaking ground on the new house in August 2012, the couple lived for

seven years in an 800-squarefoot converted garage on the property. Christina had always wanted to buy an early 20th-century home to renovate. Sean thought that was a terrible idea. Their compromise was to build

this house, which is based on a four-square design and maintains classic elements, such as a grand staircase at the entrance and a mainfloor serving nook that is used as a coffee corner. Carefully chosen acces-

sories make every room hip and modern, but comfortable and accessible. The eightfoot-long patterned kitchen drapes in turquoise add drama to a functional room. The bursts of yellow in the baby’s nursery play perfectly off soothing grey walls. And the turquoise-painted Ikea kitchen cart fits in seamlessly as a side table in the living room. Christina has a graphic design certificate but also describes herself as “momtaught.” She grew up the oldest of five children, so her parents often took on projects themselves to keep on budget. Her mother was a keen seamstress and decorator, constantly changing drapes and re-arranging furniture. “Saving money is half of it,” she says. “I love being unique and having unique stuff, and I wanted this house to be unique. And I like the challenge of being able to create something unique and beautiful on a budget.”

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Cost keeps Millennials from home ownership At the beginning of June, I travelled to Ottawa to join builders, renovators, developers and colleagues from across the country to converge on Parliament Hill. We participated in the over 50 meetings with ministers, MPs and federal senior officials. Our message was for a strong federal role in creating a new conversation with Canadians about their homes and communities. A vibrant housing industry and healthy housing markets form an essential and fundamental part of Canada’s economic strength. High quality new homes, in livable communities, that are affordable to working Canadians, are a key part of Canada’s economic advantage. For the last six decades, home ownership has been a central part of the Canadian dream, and of the financial well-being of Canadians.

regulations are leading to shortages of serviced land in many communities, driving up the price of both existing and new homes even further. As noted by the current president of Canadian Home Builders’ Association, “Canada has the second largest land mass in the world, yet we have a shortage of land for housing — there is something wrong with this picture.” One of the key questions we made to the federal government and the opposition was where they could focus on protecting affordability. Ongoing federal investment in core municipal infrastructure, under the New Building Canada Plan, is a positive step that should allow municipal governments to become less reliant on development taxes. Invested appropriately at the municipal level, these federal funds can help reduce taxation of new homes. However, it is important that this investment continue to be focused on core infrastructure, not “nice to have” municipal projects. First-time homebuyers need special consideration

when it comes to mortgage and mortgage insurance rules. Well-qualified firsttime homebuyers should have access to longer mortgage amortization periods (30 years), and current first-time homebuyers’ assistance toward saving for a down payment should be indexed so young people and families continue to have the opportunity to own a home. GST applies to taxes levied by other levels of government, amplifying the excessive lever of taxation on new homes. As development taxes soar, GST charged on new homes increases proportionally. New home charges and taxes levied by provincial and municipal governments should be GST exempt, so that the federal government is not levying a “tax on a tax.” To address the full scope of affordability in Canada’s housing system, Canada’s private sector should be positioned to fill the need for market-based rental housing. Unfortunately, federal tax treatment of purposebuilt rental housing makes purpose-built housing a much less attractive investment than other investment

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The main floor sewing room is where Christina Dennis creates her beautiful home finishings while keeping an eye on her daughters.

economy — Canada should learn from, and apply, these measures. Canada also leads the world in housing innovation, especially in the area of energy efficiency. Our industry has had a long relationship with the federal government in technical and socio-economic research. The federal gover nment needs to resume its support. What we really need to happen is federal leadership, with the provinces and the municipalities to find a fairer way to maintain and renew our cities and towns — one that does not risk locking young people and families out of home ownership.

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Many of the Dennis’s doit-yourself projects are detailed on Christina’s blog, thediymommy.com. It has a special section about the house in which Christina writes step-by-step instructions on various projects. It might not be surprising that Christina chronicles this part of her family’s life online, because the Internet has really helped the couple work toward their dream home. Any task or product can be researched online, says Sean, a trained electrician who now runs a general contracting business. “We sometimes jokingly call it the house that Google built,” Christina says. Still, there were mistakes. Like when Christina ordered their doors based on the house plans rather than by measuring the actual door frames. The doors were custom-built and couldn’t be returned when they found out they didn’t fit. Some tasks the couple decided to contract out, such as framing the roof. It just didn’t seem worth it to have Sean climbing onto the rooftop in the middle of an icy winter, Christina says. With a five-year-old, a twoyear-old, and a one-monthold, Christina doesn’t have much time to visit stores. So she scours websites such as fabric.com for materials and ideas. With the arrival of her infant daughter, the decor projects that remain are on hold. When the time comes, the master bedroom will be the next room to be finished. Visiting her and seeing what she’s accomplished so far, it seems likely that time will come sooner rather than later.

alternatives. Federal tax treatment of purpose-built rental housing construction needs to be reformed so that investment in this sector is a viable business proposition. We also shared our perspective on how the federal government can tackle the underground economy in home renovation. We believe this can be mostly achieved through modest and targeted Home Renovation Tax Credits that encourage Canadians to deal with legitimate companies when repairing or renovating their homes. In addition, other countries have developed effective measures for addressing the underground “cash”

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Immaculate one owner 2-storey approx. 1467 sq. ft. Features include 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, hardwood & ceramic tile on main, bright living room with high ceilings, main flr laundry & central air. 5 appliances included. 22 x 24 detached garage. $439,900

SUN M P 2-4

Encore

$229,900

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306-530-9050

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Starting at

Unique 2 bdrm bi-level with 2 baths, bleached oak kitchen package - garden doors to deck. Private back yard. Lot size is 125’ x 62.5’ Upgraded baths. Another bedroom on lower level, large family room, 3 piece bath with shower, laundry & storage, wood burning (fresh air) fireplace. Upgraded PVC windows on main floor. Back alley access. Attached garage 22’ x 24’. $324,500

This newly renovated bungalow is ideally located in Whitmore Park only blocks from Wascana Parkway access, the U of R, SIAST, as well as many schools and parks. The recent upgrades include a renovated kitchen with a new window, tasteful and neutral flooring and fresh paint throughout the main floor The basement features a spacious rec room, large bedroom with walk-in closet and 3-piece bathroom. Please call Leslie for more information. $344,900

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Terrie Dunand

665 4TH AVENUE

1604 GRANT DRIVE

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Starting at $299,900 + GST*

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Lake front property, stunning views of Pasqua lake and valley, large walk out featuring stone wall fire place, cedar finishing, large open concept kitchen and living room. Just reduced, $484,900

Sandstone Terrace Condos 115 1 11 1 Pla Plains Circle, Pilot Butte

Jerome Rink 306-533-3675

Logan Drydale 306-591-0887

WONDERFUL WINDSOR PARK BUNGALOW $579,900

WILL AMICHAND 306-502-3939 SHOW SUITE SAT. & SUN. 2:00-4:00PM

MLS® 492480 • Custom designed Bi-level approx. 1305 sq. ft. • 2+1 bedroom with attached double garage • Features Central Air, Under ground Sprinklers • All appliances are included • Finished basement xxxx Priced at $479,900

Dennis Park 306-209-7080 SAT M P 1-3

Completely renovated, open concept 1050 sq ft bungalow with a drive through double detached garage. This home looks and feels brand new. $349,900

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✓ $339,900 ✓ Quiet Bay Location ✓ Fully renovated Bsmt with kitchen & separate laundry ✓ 2+1 Bdrm & 3 bath ✓ Close to amenities in the east area

Sun. 2-4 PM $165,500 7306 Dalgliesh Drive Sherwood Estates Lindsay Haubrich 306-533-8000 lindsayhaubrich@hotmail.com Sun. 2-4 PM $539,900 5030 Anthony Way Lakeridge Peter Fourlas 306-529-0009 peter@pfourlas.ca

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Valerie DeCorby 306-535-6470

New 2 storey townhouse project in Hawkstone, close to schools and all NW amenities. Pre-sales now under way! Karin Wees (306) 591-5951 Jen Welykholowa (306) 527-2473 www.hawkstonevillage.com

5306 ANTHONY WAY - $479,900 SAT. JUNE 14 2-4 PM Joel Trapp (306) 596-4327

96 FLAMING CR. - $319,900 SUN. JUNE 15 2-4 PM Joel Trapp (306) 596-4327

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GREENS ON GARDINER BUNGALOW $544,900 Great open plan! Fully ﬁnished basement. 2+2 bdrms. 1302 sq. ft. MLS®499912

Danielle Wilson 306-536-0027

2.87 acres overlooking valley. Ready to build dream home $199,000 MLS®500478

Janine Wilson 306-537-3200

Gorgeous 1320 sq. ft. 3 bdrm bungalow, fully developed, gas ﬁreplace, vaulted ceilings, new quartz counter tops. $444,900

Norma Deck

GREENS ON GARDINER $369,900

ROCK POINTE ACREAGE $879,000

Janine Wilson 306-537-3200

2 bedroom Bi-level. Great starter home! Double detached garage. MLS® 499796

Janine Wilson 306-537-3200

5442 JIM CAIRNS BOULEVARD $329,900 No condo fees, close to all amenities and bus routes. Clean, ready to move in spacious plan. Open LV/DI/KI concept. Bsmt is ready to be developed with rough in plumbing for future bathroom. East wall of unit is not attached to another building. Good sized windows in bsmt. Front yard is landscaped. Double parking pad in back yard.

Dallis Franklin

306-581-9498

BUNGALOW HARBOUR LANDING $559,900 2 bedroom, 2 baths - numerous upgrades! Immediate Possession. MLS® 497190

Janine Wilson 306-537-3200

The Eastgate building is serviced with an elevator, quiet building, open concept 2 bedroom units with plenty of storage space and in suite laundry. Secure building, security cameras and on- site caretaker. (6 appliances Included) Each suite has its own balcony, a/c, furnace, tankless water heater, and electrical panel and electriﬁed parking spot. Exercise room in common area.

Dallis Franklin

306-581-9498

HARBOUR LANDING BUNGALOW $619,900 2 + 2 bedroom. Fully ﬁnished basement. Showhome, many upgrades! Must See! MLS® 499615

Janine Wilson 306-537-3200

431 CORNWALL ST. $324,9000

Katrina Stettner

306-591-0631

www.harmonyrealty.ca

RESULTS THAT MOVE YOU!

Janine Wilson

PARKRIDGE BUNGALOW $419,500

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3 bedrooms, basement ﬁnished, Fully landscaped. Move in Condition!

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9339 Wascana Mews. Top quality Horvath built home. Best value in Wascana View! 2510 sq.ft. two-storey. Beautiful ﬂared staircase. Gleaming hardwood. Total of 6 bdrms (4 upstairs!) & 4 bathrooms. Very functional kitchen with eating area & open to family room. Fireplace. Devl’p basement. $599,900

Joyce Tourney 306-789-1700

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1 & 2 bdrms. East end & Cathedral. Call Jake 591-2736 or Bob 789-7727.

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1 & 2 BR NORTHGATE AREA very clean quiet blgd, on bus route, balc, A/C. N/S/P, Avail July or Aug. 306-540-2065

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111 Rose Street North Seniors Block. Brand new. Call now. 306-569-1424 Adam Niesner Realty (1991) Ltd. www.niesner.com

5601 Gordon Road Harbour Landing (Southwest Regina)

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2 Bedroom 1685 Toronto $1200. + utilities. Bachelor: 1458 Cameron $700. + shared utilities. (306) 533-5534 / 527-9555

RENT STARTING AT ONLY $1125/MONTH

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1988 built bungalow completed up and down with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, open concept kitchen living room and dining area. Master with walk-in closet, skylight in kitchen, laminate ﬂooring, new main pvc window, attractive brick front, quiet street. Within a block of new elementary school.

Ray Gartner 306-539-0707

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2 to 4 bedroom Unfurnished & Furnished rentals avail. JML Properties 306-522-6080

1 Bedroom with Den & 2 Bedroom Suites Available

RENTAL INQUIRIES www.rethinkrental.com 306.781.RENT (7368)

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228 FRANCIS STREET SEDLEY 1120 sq. ft. bungalow on 100’ x 120’ lot with double garage, RV parking, and a yard with all the amenities! Fully ﬁnished basement, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with many updates and to many features to list! Call for all the details. $309,900

DOME REALTY INC.

2 BEDROOM UNITS 2049 & 2051 Winnipeg $1200 utilities included. Room:1454 RobinsonSt. $500 + shared utilities. 2 BR suite: 436 Ottawa St. $1150 utilities included. (306) 533-5534/ 527-9555

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Apartments 2200 Lorne St. Avail Now! 1 BR downtown. Some with balcony, no parking. $875/mo. 536-4205.

ACCOMMODATION WANTED New Zealand Professional lady like to housesit preferably Har− bour Landing area/Gordon Rd, cell 587−888−4911. Call: 306−359−4402

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Two-Storey 3 Bedroom 2 1/2 baths. Hardwood and tile ﬂoor throughout. Bonus room on second ﬂoor for entertaining! MLS® 496837

2-STOREY CONDO HARBOUR LANDING

3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, 2-storey townhouse style

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Janine Wilson 306-537-3200

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Priced below replacement costs!!! This 1040 sq ft bi level home built in 2009 is fully developed upstairs and downstairs. Upstairs included 2 bedrooms, an ofﬁce and a laundry room. The basement has a huge rec room, a bedroom and a gas ﬁreplace with media shelving. The marvelous home also includes central air, roughed in central vac, a two tiered deck and parking pad in the back. The splendid home is close to schools, parks and shopping.

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One & Two bedroom Units from $152,900 to $197,900. Solid masonry building with 4 ﬂoors, elevator, security system and INSIDE parking. Both units have west facing balconies. The two bedroom has ensuite laundry and laundry on each ﬂoor for the 1 bedroom. Larger unit newly renovated and ready to move in. Great location for General Hospital, Downtown, Casino or University. Call

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Townhome Condos

2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Home features private owners suite. Hardwood ﬂoors throughout main living space. MLS® 488773

P.E.I's Premier Year Round Beach Front Community 46 lots SOLD 19th home under construction Prices start @ $47,900.00 14 lots available. 30% DISCOUNT for 1ST June BUYER 2 years interest free financing 1-866-636-7155 www.sunsetdunespei.com

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3 bedroom over 1500 sq. ft. 4 season home. Very well maintained with many upgrades. 88’ frontage. Boat dock. A must see! Located just north of Silton. $344,900

Neal Schaefer 306-591-4323

306-201-9125

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Janine Wilson 306-537-3200

HARBOUR LANDING BI-LEVEL SPLIT $439,900

Pride of ownership is evident in this immaculately kept Munro Homes built 2 storey. Upon entry you are greeted by gleaming maple hardwood floors and wonderful open concept plan. Beautiful maple kitchen with loads of windows and patio door to composite deck. The second floor of this home features huge bonus room also on the second floor are three bedrooms, 4 pc bath, and Master suite with walk in closet and full bath. The backyard is just as immaculate as the rest of this home. Conveniently located close to all north end amenities and is steps from the park.

5317 Campling Avenue in Harbour Landing 1335 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $369,900

Great location on quiet crescent! Sides park. 1641 sq. ft. bi-level, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths.

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MARILYN BURNETT (306) 536-4697

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LAKERIDGE BI-LEVEL $619,900

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Lovely 3 bdrm. 3 car garage, granite & hardwood!! Won’t last! Reduced! $452,900

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HIGHLAND VILLAGE – 22 LORNE PLACE

Large 1 & 2 bedroom suites. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, air conditioning, some suites with fireplace and washer/dryer. 1 block to Northgate Mall. No pets.

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Large 1 & 2 bedroom suites. Fridge, stove, air conditioning. No pets.

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1 & 2 bedroom suite highrise. Close to downtown. Fridge, stove, air conditioning, underground parking.

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Large 2 & 3 bedroom suites, 5 appliances, air conditioning, fireplace, games and fitness room, freshly painted with newer flooring. No pets.

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Life is full of lessons my father taught me MIKE HOLMES Make it Right

Father’s Day is coming up, which makes me think about my kids. As a dad I realize I’ve been lucky. I have the best kids in the world — they work hard, they’re smart and they’ve got big hearts. And all three of my kids work with me; two on the job site and one at the office, so I get to see them often. That wasn’t always the case. When they were growing up I worked a lot, so I missed them. But now they’re part of that world. It was natural — I brought

them to work, they got to see what dad does all day, and as they got older they became interested. And it was the same thing with my dad — I’d follow him around the house, watch him work on the plumbing, fix something in the bathroom or kitchen, or see him work on our neighbours’ homes. It was amazing for me to watch as a kid. That kind of inspiration is important. It triggers something inside you that says, “Hey, this is cool. I could do this — I want to do this.” Not too many kids get that anymore. That’s why events that expose kids to different tools, dif ferent jobs, dif ferent skills are important — and they’re becoming more important as we start to see the effects of a skills shortage in this country.

Skills Canada National Competition wrapped up last week. This event promotes skilled trades, including careers in technology, to Canadian youth. It’s a national competition where kids put their skills to the test — in everything from mechatronics, aircraft maintenance and pipefitting to computer animation, baking and public speaking. If they win, they could compete at WorldSkills International. Employment and Social Development Minister Jason Kenney was there, too. What does that tell you? That investing in skilled trades is an investment in this country’s future, and I believe the government is getting onside. There has been a lot of talk this year about essential skills — those skills

everyone needs no matter what trade they’re in. They include numeracy, oral communication, working with others, reading, writing, problem solving, digital skills and so on. To me and anyone who works in the trades, these skills are a no-brainer — they come with the territory. But this is easy to forget if you’ve never been exposed to a skilled trade or don’t know anyone who works in the trades. Unfortunately, that can under mine the work and the dignity that goes with it. Some people might think that working in the trades is a fallback career or that anyone can do it. But I bet you those same people have never actually tried doing a trade, or they’ve never watched someone build a masonry wall or install an

electrical circuit. Because the second you do, you learn very quickly that these jobs aren’t easy. They require strate g y or “thinking outside the box” — seeing the bigger picture. You need to know how different things connect, how they work and how one part affects another. You need good writing and communication skills so people you work with can understand you. Not to mention all of the other skills you need for your particular trade, such as how to get precise fits, make measurements down to the millimetre, and proper documentation. When you work in the skilled trades you develop a full set of skills that are important for every job. The truth is not everyone can do it. It takes a real commit-

ment to your craft and thousands of hours of dedicated work. As soon as you learn that, honour and dignity become part of it. Having honour in what you do is what pushes you to put in the time, continue learning and improve all the essential skills that make you a better tradesperson ... one of the best. It’s the stuff my dad instilled in me — respect and pride in your work. I honour my dad every time I pick up my hammer, and watching my kids work and seeing the respect they have for the trades makes me proud as a dad, too. It makes every day Father’s Day. Watch Mike Holmes on Holmes Makes It Right on HGTV. For more information visit makeitright.ca.

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Home and garden gifts for dad For dads who dig gardening, get hyped about home decor, or just enjoy the finer things

in life, here are eight lastminute gift ideas that are sure to impress. With overnight or express delivery, he still might be able to enjoy them on the big day.

For the foodie dad: The Preserved Lemon Crate from Williams-Sonoma, $148.81. Williams-sonoma.com

For the stylish dad: Harriet Donegal Throw from Avoca, $69.95. Avoca.ie

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For the avid gardener: Family sampler heirloom seed pack from Strathcona 1890, $46. Strathcona1890.com

For the DIY dad: Vegetable-tanned Leather Tool Roll from Kaufmann Mercantile, $108.80. Store.kaufmann-mercantile.com

For the grill master: Barbecue Tool Set from Williams-Sonoma, $104.16. Williams-sonoma.com

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Big dreams, endless options. Aerowood is a modern, contemporary styled neighbourhood in the heart of Harbour Landing. A variety of quality builders give you the luxury of bringing your big ideas to life. Conveniently located near mature walking paths and parks, Aerowood is the perfect place to settle any family. If you can dream it, you can build it in Aerowood!

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RETIREMENT LIFE

Snowbirds flock to desert oasis Encanterra pulls out all of the stops

lections with 13 different floor plans, ranging in size from 1,218 to 3,096 square feet. When completed, the 400-hectare community will have about 2,400 homes. Hal Looney, Arizona area president of Shea Homes Active Lifestyle Communities, says while there is still great value in buying in the Arizona market after the U.S. housing sector was battered by the recession, prices are climbing. “We already saw a 10-per-cent increase in price this year and reduced incentives, and there are forecasts for increases next year as well.” He says the increase is driven mostly by demand which is also driving costs of commodities like concrete and labour. “The markets are returning, particularly in Phoenix,” says Looney. For the two Shea Lifestyles projects, sales were up 10 per cent this year in Encanterra and 12 per cent in Vistancia. And while he says much of that lift in sales is coming with the return of the domestic market — snowbirds from elsewhere in the U.S. looking for warm weather second homes — Looney says there continues to be a strong presence of Canadian buyers.

BARB LIVINGSTONE POSTMEDIA NEWS Every six to eight weeks, Rob and Janet Far nham leave their design business and head south to “heaven” in the San Tan Valley of Arizona. W h e n t h e y d r iv e i n through the gates of the Encanter ra community, just southeast of downtown Phoenix, “and it opens up to the golf course, the San Tan Mountains, the clubhouse ... I feel I am home. I am back in heaven,” says Rob. Owners of The Design Studio in Alberta, the couple bought a home in Encanterra three-and-a-half years ago after selling another home they owned in the Phoenix area. They looked at the project on the advice of a friend, thought it was impressive and, with the market at bottom prices, made a deal the next day. Encanterra is one of two gated masterplanned communities in

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Janet and Rob Farnham have owned a home for more than three years in Arizona’s Encanterra community. the Phoenix area developed by Shea Homes Active Lifestyle Communities. The other is Trilogy at Vistancia, a development in Peoria, northwest of Phoenix, which is a 55-plus community, although 20 per cent of owners can be ages 45 to 54. Encanterra is the division’s first venture into exclusive country club living and is comprised of both an all-ages community (though most of the buyers have been baby boomers) and a separate age-restricted (55-plus) T rilo g y neighbourhood within the development. It opened for sales in 2006

Apartments Sterling Terrace 1 & 2 bedroom, fitness & sauna, heated parking, bus. Sorry no pets. 306-347-2232. McCarthy Village 2 bedrooms and 1 bedroom + den, 4 appliances, air. Sorry no pets. 306-205-6225. CIR Commercial Realty Inc. o/a Colliers International.

405 Rae St 2 bdrm - $950 Senior’s discount 352-1402/586-6909 72 Angus Rd 1 bdrm - $895 565-3002/586-6909 2210 -15th Ave 1 bdrm - $785 216-1648/586-6909 411 Lorne St N 2 bdrm - $1,095 565-3002/586-6909 3871 Retallack St 2 Bdrm - $995 586-0769/586-6909 2830 Gordon Rd 1 Bdrm - $1,095 586-6909 1-yr Lease/no pets/ some non-smoking C948056

C961971

Warehouse Apt. Fully Renov. Avail. now. 2700 sf, 2 BR, 2 bth. Ideal for living & working or studio. 522-6629 Galon Realty C975722

West 13th Ave- 1 bdrm bsmt suite $700 + shared util, N/S, call-306-522-5998 text-306-550-8182

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CARRIAGE COURT 2 bedroom units, includes heat, water, a/c, 5 appliances, amenities, parking. Sorry no pets. East location. 306-789-7614 CIR Commercial Realty Inc. o/a Colliers International

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DOWNTOWN Secure heated parking. 306-537-5629; 306-502-5262 kensington@sasktel.net

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Condos ALBERT PARK 2830 Gordon Road Condos, 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath, 800 sq.ft., with granite countertops in kitchen and bathroom, stainless steel appliances, A/C, hardwood floors, fire− place, balcony, indoor pool, parking, elevator, security system, includes utilities. No pets. $1,250 Call: 306−536−3771

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IMMEDIATE Executive condos, 1 & 2 BR furn. Balc., prkg, lndry. $1700-$1900 126 Froom Cres. 306-569-1441.

5000 SQ FT SHOP. 2 overhead 14 x 14 ft doors. Offices & compound. Call: 306-537-5006 C985456

and full residential build out is slated for 2020 when the 302-hectare gated residential community is expected to have more than 2,400 homes. And for the existing Encanterra homeowners — 50 per cent of whom are Canadian — everything is in place for the second homebuyer. There is a private golf course designed by Tom Lehman, where most holes are

parallel to each other and few residences are actually on the course. And within the 18,000 square foot La Casa resort club is a luxurious spa, fitness centre, four restaurants with expansive outdoor patios, indoor and outdoor pools and community meeting areas. At Vistancia, there is a public golf course designed by Gary Panks (the course

was awarded one of Golf Digest’s 5-star best places to play golf in 2008), with a 35,000-square-foot community centre that has everything from an athletic club, to a luxury spa and a restaurant. Currently, about 19 per cent of the homeowners are Canadian. Homes at Vistancia start in the $170,000 range, and there are three home col-

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The entrance into the Encanterra community in Arizona includes water features, with the San Tan Mountains in the background.

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Houses Furnished Cathedral - Subletting for 2 months starting June 20th house 2BR + den. Fully furn. $1500/mo. all incl. Robin: 306-359-1697

Luxury Executive Condos Furn. & Unfurn. Immed 306-537-5629; 306-502-5262 kensington@sasktel.net

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MarianGrandeAlbert&25th

1412 sq. ft., beautiful corner (end) with wide open park view! $1,975/mo. 306-729-2891/584-5444

DOWNTOWN VICTORIA PLACE, Executive 2bd, 2 bath, 1,210 sq ft, south view, July 1. Call Bill 591-2248 Janus Realty, www.janusrealty.ca

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July 1, Large clean furnished room to rent, access to kitchen $400/mo , 2 blocks Toronto. 949-1314.

Washington Park. Duplex, lower, 7 block Garnet. 2 BR, $800/mo. Avail. July 1. Call 540-6422.

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IMMEDIATE unfurnished executive condos, 1 & 2 BR. Balc., prkg., lndry. $1100 $1400. 126 Froom Cres. Ref's req'd. 306-569-1441.

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Houses •1368 Montague st- 3 bdrm $1300 avail immed. •1415 Cameron st-2 bdrm, avail immed, $1100. 306-596-4507

Tu e s d a y t h r u T h u r s d a y 1-3 & 6-8; Sundays 1-5 1545 NEVILLE DRIVE

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CATHEDRAL : 1 BDRM & BACHELOR'S. REFERENCES REQUIRED. 306-586-0138.

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Hillsdale Area 2 BR apt. July 1. Call: (306) 584-7103 Galon Realty (306)522-6629 C975728

IMMEDIATE 1 BR furn. & unfurn., 2218 Halifax St. by General Hospital. $900 $1100. Ref's req. 569-1441 C986274

LAKEVIEW - 1 BR Apt $850 incl. water, heat, Coin W/D. Walk to amen. 306-551-0911

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wood rotting, or maybe painted shut, or conversely they may be rattling in the wind.” With aluminum windows the weather stripping can fail, causing maintenance issues. Condensation can form on inside panes, leading to mould along the frame. The needs of a homeowner can vary depending on the climate. According to MacDonell, a home in Alberta has much different needs than a home in Victoria because of the weather, for example, and energy efficiency becomes a higher priority. Windows also create possibilities for air leakages, which not only leads to higher energy bills as homeowners deal with drafts, but also affects the comfort of a home. “Many homes have windows, with larger windows and bay windows, and in the wintertime that’s just uncomfortable because there can be drafts,” says Mark Hutchinson, director of green building programs at the Canada Green Building Council. “In newer homes the drafts can be harder to pin down and observe, but anyone who has ever lived in an older home knows drafts can make a huge difference in the perceived level of comfort.” Hutchinson says a homeowner may have their thermostat set at 20 C, which may be perfectly comfortable without a draft, but

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with a draft you might turn it up to 22 or higher. How a window opens can also affect the possibility of air leakages. Hutchinson says windows that slide to open have a greater chance of drafts than those that open on a hinge. “When it is hinged you have a locking mechanism that assures it is pulled tight against the gasket and that will provide a better seal than a sliding window can,” he says. With so much variety in the technology and materials used to build windows, it can be difficult for a homeowner to decide what product best suits their needs and their home. According to Hutchinson there are several metrics that are used to help communicate the solar heat gain and air leakage of windows. “The everyday person doesn’t necessarily know or understand all the factors that affect a window, but there some rules of thumb,” he says. “ In the LEED Canada ratings system, which is a rating system that assesses the criteria for new homes, there are criteria for windows specifically, and it looks at what is called the energy rating. It was developed for window manufacturers to assess their windows and it takes all the other metrics and compiles them into one number and a higher score is better.” For a home to even qualify for LEED certification the lowest energy rating a homeowner needs is 21 for windows, 25 for an even better window and 29 is considered a very good product. Hutchinson says the best thing a homeowner can do is look for an Energy Star label, which is applied to the top 15 to 30 per cent of energy-efficient windows.

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