4Rent – Calgary – October 14, 2022

Chelsea Estates

Heritage

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SPOTLIGHT

Chelsea Estates: Located just two blocks away from Calgary’s renowned 17th Avenue. Close to a wide selection of shopping, dining, grocery and transit options.

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Fireside Property Group

Ifyou are looking for an expe rienced property management company that exceeds your ex pectations in Calgary, Alberta –look no further than Fireside Proper ty Group. With a focus on providing superior, client-focused management services and a commitment to foster win/ win relationships between property owners and their residents, Fireside Proper ty Group embraces and deploys the best practices and highest business standards in the prop erty management industry.

Fireside Property Group has rentals available that offer the perfect combination of accessibility and convenience, in conjunction with local amenities and services that you depend on. As a leader in the proper ty management industry in Calgary, they create an unparalleled renting experience that places a focus on the needs of their tenants and creates a community that provides an excellent experience. Although headquartered in Calgary, Alberta – Fireside Prop erty Group also has available rentals in Edmonton and Sudbury, Ontario.

and provides an exception high-qual ity rental experience.

Keith McMullen, BA, President

President McMullen was formerly responsible for managing Prestigious Properties growing portfolio of multifamily assets in Western Canada. Before working at Prestigious Properties, Mr McMullen worked and man aged for Gateway Property Management, Canada’s larg est property management firm. As well as TransGlobe, Canada’s 3rd largest apart ment building owner, and Re alstar Management Limited, President McMullen carries an impressive level of under standing and knowledge surrounding the property management industry.

Renting an apartment is not just about a place to live – it is about your lifestyle. When you rent from Fireside Property Group in Calgary, you can feel confident that you have picked a company that keeps your needs in mind. With a focus on responsibility and reliability, their business is not just about providing apartments for rent – it is about the people who live in them and providing them with a premium rental experience unlike any other.

Are you on the hunt for your next perfect rental apartment? Choose a property management company that has built their business with you in mind – pick Fireside Property Group. ■

The properties available to rent under their management team of fer nothing but quality residential accommodations and a rental price point you will love. Well maintained and regularly updated, residents can be confident that will they will be renting with a company that knows and understands what they want and need most out of a rental property.

As a licensed Real Estate Broker, a former president of the Calgary Resi dential Rental Association, and with over 20 years of experience, Fireside Property Group is lead by the presi dent, Keith McMullen, BA. President McMullen has created a company that identifies the needs of renters

maximize your small space

Unless you’re living in a seven-bedroom man sion, chances are you’re like most Canadians: trying to make the most of your small living space. From studio apartments to three-bedroom family homes, most of us are craving more space, particularly when home is also the office.

Maximizing your small space to in clude an office is not an insurmount able challenge. With the right tools

and a little planning, you can bring the benefits of a much larger space to wherever you work.

invest in an ergonomic chair

Considering this is where you’ll be sitting for eight hours a day, invest ing in the right chair is crucial. Find something with various controls so you’re at a comfortable height, with feet flat on the floor and elbows and wrists straight when typing.

get a desk that works

Though you may love the look of something larger, chances are you can make do with a compact desk. Mea sure your workstation and see what makes sense, taking into account the space you want versus what you actu ally need. Pro tip: an adjustable stand ing desk can give you the option to stretch your legs throughout the day.

clear the clutter

Extra pens and pencils, papers, fold ers, and empty coffee mugs and dishes… when you’re working in a small space, every item takes up room both physically and mentally. Combine regular work breaks with bringing dishes to the kitchen and store loose items in a box or drawer.

put two screens in one

Multiple screens were great at the office, but at home, it’s rare to have

the space for extra monitors. The LG UltraWide monitor has a single stand and curved screen which can show multiple windows at once, making it easier for you to multitask at work.

make use of sleek backgrounds

By now, we’ve all seen the hi larious (and not-so-hilarious) back grounds available for virtual calls. While they can be entertaining, they also serve a helpful purpose: hiding your unmade bed, scattered kid toys and dirty dishes.

Using your space wisely will con tribute to a more relaxing and pro ductive work environment, so that at the end of the day you can recon nect with family, friends or your adorable pup. To check out more productivity solutions, visit lg.ca. ■

Considering this is where you’ll be sitting for eight hours a day, investing in the right chair is crucial.

pro packing tips

Many people faced with moving between apart ment rentals think packing is easy – a few boxes from the grocery or liquor store, some newspaper, a roll of tape and voi la! On the contrary. If you value your personal belongings, and want them to arrive at your next home in good shape, packing involves much more consideration. This is especially true if you tend to be a bit disorganized, at the best of times. Even if you pride yourself on being a stickler for de tails, you may benefit from a few tips on efficient packing.

The number-one thing to remem ber is to start packing several weeks ahead of your move-out and more-in date. Done well, this process is amaz ingly time consuming, and packing in a hurry is usually counterproductive. Take your time to think everything through, and start with the items that are not critical to unpack right away. Avoid the overwhelming nature of leaving things to the last minute.

Get some decent packing mate rials. Make sure boxes are sturdy so they will not collapse under the strain. Consider buying boxes from your mover. Rather than using news print, which tends to smudge ev erything it touches, purchase proper all-white newsprint packing paper. At the other end, you can smooth it out for reuse, or save it for the kids for drawing and painting. This pa per is substantial and will protect your items while keeping them clean. The last thing you need at your des tination residence is to have to wash dishes before arranging them in your cupboards. And speaking of dishes, did you know that packing them on

their edges rather than flat can help to prevent breakage? Professional movers usually sell packing materi als including boxes that are sized to stack neatly. This saves a lot of head aches on moving day.

One of the biggest mistakes do-ityourselfer movers make is to overpack. If you have ever tried to lift a huge carton filled with books, you know exactly what I mean. At Two Men and A Truck® Canada, we have a simple rule of thumb: the heavier the item, the smaller the box. Another great tip is to wrap small items like knickknacks in coloured tissue paper before surrounding them with pack ing paper so that you don’t acciden tally throw them out when unpack ing. Trust me, it’s easy to do with little things. Over-packing also applies to cramming too much into one box. Re member that as carefully as you pack them, items can shift in transit.

Make your kids feel important dur ing the move by getting them to pack their own toys and games; the pro cess will also assure them that their belongings are coming with them. You should also be sure to take legal documents, medical records, expen sive jewelry and any other pertinent papers and possessions with you

BY CHUCK RESNICK

personally. Keep in mind, a pro fessional moving company cannot transport hazardous materials such as flammables. Think carefully before you decide to move potentially dan gerous items.

Be sure to label boxes on the top and on the sides to make it easier for whoever is distributing the cartons in your new home. Pack an essentials box of things you will need as soon as you move in and label it accordingly.

When it comes to moving a lot of items, a little common sense goes a long way. If packing is not your thing, your mover will give you an estimate to do the packing for you. Leaving it up to the professionals takes a lot of the worry out of packing. ■

Chuck Resnick is vice-president, marketing and operations at Two Men and A Truck – Canada®

4 ways to kickstart your fall financial cleanup

As the weather turns cold er and summer vacations end, many take stock of their money and revisit their financial goals and priorities. Here are some tips to stay on track:

review your household budget

An oldie but a goodie, reviewing your weekly, monthly and yearly budgets will ensure that they coincide with your priorities and will help you identify possible areas where you can scale back. Look for digital tools that can give you a quick, personalized picture of your day-to-day spending

to make informed decisions about your money.

reassess savings goals

Are you making progress toward your short and long-term financial goals? What actions would help you reach them sooner? Are they still what you want? Consider using a tool like BMO’s Savings Goals to help you set up, manage and keep track of your contributions.

automate it

Don’t rely on your memory to pay your bills on time; switch to auto mated billing to help you stay on

track and never miss a payment. A feature like BMO QuickPay can help manage payment due dates and simplify the payment process con veniently from your mobile device or desktop.

toss out (some) paper

To help eliminate physical clut ter in your home, consider receiv ing electronic statements for your credit cards, loans, brokerage ac counts and household bills. They are eco-friendly and can help you more easily track your finances with all your statements in one place. ■

home office ideas to boost your creativity

Afterso much time at home, it’s no surprise if you’re in need of a cre ative boost. One of the great things about working from home is that you’re much freer to per sonalize your workspace. This means you can decorate to boost your mood and motivation.

Here are some updates for your virtual home office to help get the juices flowing:

fresh visuals

Swap joyful artwork on your desk or walls regularly to keep your en vironment fresh. Better yet, install a gallery shelf above to house easily changeable prints, family photos and knickknacks that inspire.

pretty plants

Bring the outside in with any plant you like. Choose air purifying ones

like snake plants for the full benefits, but even a fake plant is better than nothing since green is said to be a co lour that promotes productivity.

point of view

Change your perspective and acti vate your imagination by adding an other seating area to your workspace if you can. A comfy chair is a great al ternative for when you feel chained to your desk. You can even try stacking

books for a makeshift standing desk to achieve new heights for a new outlook.

the right gear

Sometimes it’s old tech that’s get ting in your way. Whether it’s adding a second monitor like you had at the office or upgrading your old camera to the latest from Sony for enhanced

video calls, livestreams or media projects, new tools can expand your possibilities. Even little things like a mini tripod, a grip for hands-free camera control or studio lighting can also improve your output.

Find tips on choosing the best camera gear and accessories at henrys.com

One of the great things about working from home is that you can decorate to boost your mood and motivation

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be savvy with your dollars in a

world

Thepandemic has caused ev eryone to play closer atten tion to their finances, taking stock of where every dollar goes. Make your money work for you in the new normal by following these tips and tricks for savvier spending from Vanessa Bowen, money coach and accountant.

make and maintain a budget

A recent survey found that four in five Canadians are planning or taking

steps to better manage their finances.

Creating a household budget is one of the best ways to do this. Although it may seem like a chore, by dedicating just a half hour a week to reviewing where your money goes, you can en sure you are the one controlling your money, and not the other way around.

spend smarter

As people look more closely at their financial situations, they’re also becoming more skeptical of unneces sary fees and are looking for ways to minimize or eliminate them. With the recent increase in banking fees from most major banks in 2021, this can be a good place to start.

Review your monthly fees and service charges. If you’re getting

charged for a place to keep your money, look for no-monthly-fee banking options, like the PC Money Account. This account rewards you for everyday purchases and bill payments, which means you’ll be making money instead of losing it monthly.

create an emergency fund

The last year has taught us that anything can happen. To ensure you’re more financially secure for the unexpected with your job, home or something else, be sure to have an emergency fund. Ideally, try to set aside about six to 12 months’ worth of your salary to rely on should you need it. ■

By dedicating just a half hour a week to reviewing where your money goes, you can ensure you are the one controlling your money, and not the other way around

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