Design Your Home - Spring 2014

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Designing Your Home Office

Western Manitoba Design Your Home magazine is a Brandon, MB based company created to promote and feature all the great trades in our local area. With the limited amount of media in Brandon and area, this magazine will assist you and your company with great exposure.

Design Your Home magazine will help local companies feature their business and the special work they do.

Design Your Home magazine will focus on the home and proper ty. Each issue you may see ar ticles on Home and Building, Real Estate, Design and Decorating, Landscaping, and a special featured Home and Business.

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• Local Home Magazine • 15,000 Magazines published each issue • Published 4x per year: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring • Estimated 3 readers per issue, equals to 45,000 points of exposure • Timeless, often kept and referred to again and again • Located in very high traffic areas • Delivered to a target audience • We have articles that feature tips and advice from home owners and experts

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In Every Issue

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My IDIAH

4 . . . . . . . . Letter from Editor 5 . . . . . . . . Words from our Readers 12-19. . . . . Featured Business: 48th Brandon Home and Leisure Show 22. . . . . . . Featured Home: Keller Properties, Part 2 of the Kemnay Home 33 . . . . . . . Did You Know

Feature Home

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Lifestyle 30. . . . . . . Buying a Home?

9 . . . . . . . . Wine advice: Cooking with Wine 32. . . . . . . Safety: Child Safety at Home

Design & Decorative 10 . . . . . . . Feng Shui colours for the Bedroom 21 . . . . . . . Designing your Home Office

Home Improvements 6 . . . . . . . . My IDIAH: Back Splash

Brandon Home & Leisure Show Guide 12 - 19. . . . Exhibitors Map

Presenting Sponsor

Disclaimer Reasonable care is taken to ensure that Design Your Home Magazine ar ticles and other information on the web site are up-to-date and accurate as possible, as of the time of publication, but no responsibility can be taken by Design Your Home magazine for any errors or omissions contained herein. Fur thermore, responsibility for any losses, damages or distress resulting from adherence to any information made available through Design Your Home magazine or website is not the responsibility of Design Your Home magazine. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Design Your Home magazine.

All interior and exterior home improvements/repairs should be consulted by a professional, prior to the star t of the project.

Adver tisements and the content, including photos, of adver tisements published within Design Your Home magazine are solely by the adver tiser. Design Your Home magazine does not accept responsibility for opinions expressed in adver tisements for copyright issues with regards to photo, adver tising, copy and adver tisement, nor shall they find liable thereby.

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Letter from the Editor Soccer Galaxy Spor ts Ages 4 to 6 are eligible to play. Contact info at www.galaxysoccer.weebly.com Objective is to introduce kids into the world of spor t and the benefits of team work, social interaction, and physical activity.

Brandon Youth Soccer Association Kids and teens ages 4 to 18. Indoor or outdoor soccer for either recreationally or competitively in Brandon, MB,

Bowling Thunder Bowl ages 4 to 17. Classes are located at 2140 Currie Blvd, Brandon, MB.

Fun Youth Activities

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he star t of 2014 had brought us record breaking cold weather. With all the cold weather we appreciate the spring and summer months that much more. So star t planning for the warmer weather.

Spor ts can provide your children with physical (i.e. weight maintenance, coordination, fitness) and emotional (i.e. confidence, self-discipline, self-esteem) benefits.

Swimming Spor tsplex for Tot with parent and 3 years and up. Classes are at 30 Knowlton Dr Brandon, MB (204) 729-2470.

Check out this websites for more details and more activities: • BrandonKids.ca • BrandonYouth.ca • ymcabrandon.com • thespor tsplex.ca

We have enrolled our daughter in many different spring and summer activities. Brandon offers activities for all skill levels, age groups and to fit into any schedules you may be looking for. Here are just a few Youth Activities in Brandon Manitoba:

Talk to people in your local community for what programs are available to you.

Rugby

See For More Information Contact KidSpor t Manitoba at 1-866-774-2220 or email your regional office.

Westman Youth Rugby Association for ages 6-13. They develop the ABCs of Athleticism; Activity, Balance, Coordination, Speed. Check out their website at: www.westmanyouthrugby.com for details.

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If you need suppor t, KidSpor t is national charity administered by Spor t Manitoba that helps to remove barriers and assist less for tunate children par ticipate in spor t - so all kids can play.

Stewart Dyck Publishing Editor, Design Your Home

Words

from our Readers What are the Best wines to use for cooking?

I’m looking to sell my house this summer. What are some good neutral paint colours I should be using to appeal to Home Buyers?

Kate Zeke, Sommelier(ISG) It could be an epiphany or disaster. Hopefully the former.

As with many things, there are cer tain “rules” to follow when cooking with wine. The first and most impor tant of these is “if you won’t drink it, then don’t cook with it.” The second, don’t use “cooking wine.” For the complete stor y see page Page 9.

Crispin Butterfield, Urban Theory Interior Design There are a few staple colours I always seem to fall back on when someone is looking for fresh neutrals: Benjamin Moore’s HC-81 Manchester Tan: is perfect to help open up darker spaces, or neutralize busy hardwood floors Benjamin Moore’s HC-172 Revere Pewter: a soft and silvery light gray, goes with almost anything Benjamin Moore’s 1570 Gray Wisp: the perfect light, spa blue for bathrooms or bedrooms in need of a fresh pick me up

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By Jaime-Lynn Dyck

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Spice up your Kitchen with a Backsplash! ant to add a bit of excitement or glamour to your

kitchen? How about installing a backsplash!

This project is great for the do it yourselfer, who also has a little bit of patience too. This overall project would be a great weekend project and would take a moderate skill level to achieve.

I have included a list below of tools and materials needed for the job, which can vary depending on the tile you, purchase and your kitchen layout.

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Tools • Bucket

Materials • Tiles

• Caulking gun

• Grout

• Grinder, wet saw

• Grout sealer

• Tile nipping tool

• Plastic tile spaces

• Grout float

• Sand paper

• Level

• Silicone sealer

• Measuring tape

• Tile adhesive (mor tar)

• Notched trowel 3/16” • Tile edge • Pencil • Safety glasses • Screw driver • Sponge • Utility knife

• Finishing nails

All my materials were purchased from Rona. The tile used in this project was 12x12 Bamboo Glass Stripes in Camel.

Fig.2

First you will need to measure your work area, in order to know how much tile is needed for the project. The kitchen that was used was from a fairly new build, which required 23 square feet of tile. This is pretty standard size backsplash, but make sure you measure and pick up a few extra sheets of tile to use as fillers. Most hardware stores allow you to return full sheets.

Next step is to make sure the wall you are tiling is in good condition. Repair any issues and sand the wall if it is a painted surface, to get rid of any sheen. Make sure you turn off the electrical power to the area you are working in and then proceed to remove the wall plates to any electrical outlets.

Find the center of the wall for your backsplash and with a level, draw a ver tical line. This will be your star ting point.

You want to make sure the tile is installed level, so continue to check your tile with the level as it gets installed. This is also a good time to install the tile edge if you need one.

The tile edge would be installed where the tile ends, if there is no cupboard in that spot in order to give your backsplash a finished look.

in 2-3 foot sections at a time. Cut the sheet of tile if needed and adhere to the wall. Push firmly or tap with a rubber mallet, making sure no mor tar seeps between the tiles. If mor tar does seep through, remove the tile, trowel the mor tar again and reapply tile. Use tile spacers between each sheet of tile for even spacing if you wish.

Continue down the wall, applying mor tar and adhering tile sheets. Use a wet saw, grinder or tile nips to work around

Fig.1

Laying your tile out along your counter is a good way to visualize this project (Fig.1). You will be able to see what tiles will need to be cut and how many tile sheets you will need along the backsplash.

Apply the mor tar with your 3/16� notched trowel with the lines always running in the same direction (Fig.2). This will give you an even coat of mor tar on your wall. Work

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Before

After outlets and cupboards. If you need to adhere individual tile pieces, apply a small amount of mor tar to the back of

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the tile and press firmly in place.

Once all the tile is in place, wait 24-48 hours before grouting. When mixing your grout, make sure your colour is consistent and the texture of toothpaste. At Rona, they had colour stick samples of the grout and I was able to hold them right up against my tile to pick the perfect match I wanted. Apply the grout in sections with a tile float, working at a 45 degree angle as you work the grout into the joints (Fig.3). Do not put grout in areas between your tile and other surfaces such as the counter or cabinets.

Clean off excess grout with a damp sponge and rinsing out the spomge often.

Wait 24 hours and seal grout if it is required. After 10 days, caulk the joints between the backsplash and your counters and cabinets. Now sit back and admire the new addition to your kitchen!

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For a great instructional video for installing tile, check out ‘Rona-How to Install Mosaic Tile’ on You Tube

Wine Advice

Use light-bodied wine for light dishes, and a rich, flavorful and full-bodied dry white, such as Chardonnay, for a creamy sauce. Muscadet, Pinot Grigio or other crisp dry whites compliment seafood with their mineral and citrus aromas and flavors. For a dish containing artichokes, green beans, peppers or asparagus select a dry crisp, high-acid white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc.

A reliable and fool-proof method is regional pairing.

Consider where the dish is made and select a wine from that area. For example, use a red Burgundy for beef Bourguignon.

Cooking With Wine

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Continued from Pg. 5

hen selecting wine to cook with it is essential to consider its main components – alcohol, acidity, sweetness and tannins.

In general, dry wines, whether red or white, are most often used for cooking. It is best to select wine with similar flavors and aromas as other ingredients and if possible use the type of wine, or the same wine, you intend to serve with the dish.

Kate Wagner Zeke, Sommelier(ISG) Certified Specialist of Wine, Certified Wine Educator(SWE) wineadviser@wcgwave.ca

Wine Pick

Acid levels are generally higher in white wine than they are in red wine. High acid wines compliment, balance and mimic the acidic components in a dish - ingredients like lemon, tomatoes or vinegar.

Note a wines sugar and alcohol content. Alcohol may evaporate during cooking but sugar remains, sweetening a dish. If a recipe calls for parsnips, tomatoes or onions, a slightly sweet full-bodied red wine is an excellent choice.

Here, the sweetness in the wine compliments the rich, sweet roast vegetables.

Tannins are the component in red wine responsible for its astringent, drying texture. Use tannic wines, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, for recipes with bitter ingredients, high protein and fat. These wines are also an important ingredient in marinades and may be used to deglaze.

El Bon Homme, 2011, Spain This dry medium-to full-bodied red wine is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Monastrell, a grape variety indigenous to Spain. It has aromas of blue and black fruit, dried herbs and flowers, and a savor y palate of earth, anise, hickor y and dark fruit.

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Feng Shui Colours for the Bedroom

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eng

Shui

is

about

balance and harmony in our

environments.

The

bedroom is a very impor tant room (we spend one third of our lives sleeping), so many people naturally ask how to improve their bedroom using colour selection according to Feng Shui.

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As we discuss bedroom colours, it is also imperative to recognize the impor tance of the other rooms in your house. Enhancing your bedroom without enhancing the other beneficial areas of your home does not provide you with the full benefits of Feng Shui. Feng Shui is about balancing the energy in your complete and total environment.

With that said, here are some Feng Shui tips to consider for your bedroom‌ Don’t overdo the bright colours in your bedroom. Bright colours are alive and moving, so the more bright colours that are used, the harder it will be to stay asleep. This also applies to plants and especially water. Plants and water manifest yang energy, and cause the same issues in the bedroom as bright colours. The colours associated

In painting the bedroom, using muted colours is your best bet.

The best colours to use depend on the compass direction of the room’s location. Here are the color combinations: • NE, Center, or SW: Rooms located here should be painted pastel ear thy colours, including light shade of yellow.

• NW or W: Rooms located here benefit from metal, so use a shade of white.

• SE or E:. Use pastel ear thy colours including shades of yellow. White is not helpful here, as it destroys the productive proper ties of the SE and East. These directions are associated with wealth.

• S: The South benefits from red. If you want to use red here, use it sparingly as too much will cause restlessness in bed. Use shades of white for the walls.

with plants and water are green, black, and blue. Bright colours to avoid are reds, strong oranges or bright yellows.

Florescent colors are definitely out of the question!

Pictures of moving water can also cause problems. If you’ve got a picture of a waterfall, river, or ocean in your bedroom, it’s a wise idea to move it. Unfor tunately, aquariums in the bedroom can also cause sleeping issues and should be moved. Although you should avoid red in the bedroom, a little touch of red can spice it up! (Red is fire, so lit candles count as red.)

• N: The nor th benefits from blue and black (water).

Since you can’t use water, try white instead, as white (metal) will help with the benefits of water without using water.

Feng Shui is about balance and harmony, so using light, softer colours is your best bet when painting the walls. -DYH

Dark colours (shades of brown) should be used in the décor of the bedroom, but not on the walls. Painting the bedroom walls a dark colour might help you sleep, but won’t help you feel rejuvenated in the morning. Darker coloured décor should be used to the point of tilting the room’s ambiance yin. You don’t have to just use browns, pick darker colours and designs that are relaxing for you.

If you’re room is already very dark (wood paneled, for example) and you can’t make changes to it, you might want to consider changing any “yellow light” producing light bulbs to brighter, whiter bulbs. Opening the blinds during the day will also dramatically improve the rooms feeling. If it’s dark at night, balance it with brightness during the day.

(Clearing any room occasionally by opening all the blinds is extremely beneficial.)

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Keystone Centre - Brandon, MB - April 11, 12 & 13 2014

l a u n n A h t 48 Show Hours: Friday 1pm - 9pm Saturday 10am - 8pm Sunday Noon - 5 pm

Admission $6.50 Children 12 & under FREE

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“Our 48th Year!”

The Brandon Home and Leisure Show is the Largest and Longest Running show of its kind in Manitoba

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t’s been for ty eight years after a local car dealer decided to turn the local arena into an offsite showroom for some new vehicles, the Brandon Home and Leisure Show has undergone a complete evolution.

It’s come a long way, baby!

This year’s 48th annual event, slated for April 11-13 at the Keystone Centre, will feature at least 165 exhibitors, with the emphasis on both the Home and the Leisure products that our guests are looking for.

General manager Dave Melcosky, in his fifth year as the show’s maestro, said visitors to the Home and Leisure Show in recent years have made it clear they wanted to see more exhibits in the home improvement area.

“Well”, says Melcosky,” you won’t be disappointed! Our guests will enjoy a wider selection in the Leisure side, as well.”

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“ We have tried to meet our guests expectations with an ever growing diversity in all aspects of the show”, he said.

“We have a wider variety of displays for vendors offering products for the home,” he said. “We have expanded our kitchen cabinet displays, a lot more choices in the renovation lines, sunroom additions, bathrooms, landscaping,widows and doors and interior up grades .”

Doors open Friday, April 11, at 1 p.m. and visitors will have access to a whopping 96,000 square feet of display space covering four rooms of the Keystone. In use for this year’s show., once again, we will be in the Manitoba Room, the UCT Pavilion, the Brandon Curling Club and the Kinsmen Arena —” the latter being a new addition last year certainly gave a fresh feel and much better flow to the show ,” Melcosky said.

We are very proud to have the Brandon Real Estate Board serving as the presenting sponsor, once again in 2014.

Last year, about 10,300 people attended the show, a new record in recent years, when previously crowds were in the 9,500 and 9,700 range. “A lot of it depends on the weather,” said Melcosky. “I want to see us go over the 10,000 mark again for 2014, and feel confident that will happen, weather permitting.”

People entering the 48th Annual Brandon Home and Leisure Show , will have access at the East side of the complex through the Brandon Curling Club entrance. We are very happy to offer a wide array of the best that vendors from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Ontario and the northern States. “For between two and three hours, people at the show can shop at 165 different businesses under one roof — from windows and doors, kitchens and baths, to landscaping to home decorations — and then all the leisure products, of course,” said Melcosky.

“Another growth area are the financial exhibitors that are participating. From mortgages to help finance your renos, to investments that help to secure your future, will be present” says Melcosky.

The standard lineup of boats, bikes, RVs and cars will be on display, of course, but there’s much more in the way of excitement. For instance, everyone attending enters a draw for a couple of fabulous prizes — Kitchen Gallery on Ninth Street and Krevco Lifestyles, are our major prize sponsors, and we will give away over $5000 in the 2 prize draws.

While browsing the aisles and checking over everything that’s new and interesting for 2014,don’t forget to enter the draw, by filling out the ballot on the back of your admission ticket!

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The draw drum will be to the left of the overhead door, separating the Curling Club and the Kinsmen Arena.

Melcosky says as in 2013 modular homes builders will have a heavy presence at the show, with three actual modular homes being on-site. “The oil activity in southwest Manitoba is spurring this,” he said. “There are so many workers needed in the oil patch and there’s a real housing shortage , so these modular homes are springing up all over.”

The true value of the Home and Leisure Show is proven by the number of vendors who return year after year. If they weren’t enjoying big sales and excellent product exposure the show offers, they wouldn’t be banging on Melcosky’s door to sign up for the following year. “People might not always buy right away,” he said. “But they often do, it is the whole point of the show, exposure of your products and let the visitors take advantage of Home Show Pricing.”

Everything you might want to know about this year’s Brandon Home and Leisure Show can be found on its website, www.brandonhomeshow.ca.

This year’s hours are 1-9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is still only $6.50 for adults and free for those 12 and under who are accompanied by an adult.

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Designing

Your Home Office

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nce you have taken the plunge and decided to work from home you are going to need to consider your working environment.

Too many people think that working from home means that they can effectively handle phone calls from the kitchen table, or work well into the night cuddled up in front of the television. And while you may be able to get away with this type of working style once in awhile, you will need to design a home office space that is effective and efficient.

When you are working, close the door and focus on work.

Some things that you will need to consider are furniture, organization, lighting and ventilation. You will need to equip your office to suit your needs and for most people this means that you will need the standard desk.Your desk does not need to be fancy; in fact as long as it suits your needs, you can get away with a very simple table. Storage is also very impor tant for a home office. Do not underestimate the power of a quality file cabinet and a good organizing system. If you have a lot of books a shelving system will go along way. Making sure you have a comfor table, adjustable chair is essential as well.

A well designed home office will allow you to be more organized, more productive and definitely more professional. There are a few things that you will need to consider when you are designing your space. Do you enter tain clients in your office? If so, you will want a separate entrance to your home office. It is not very professional to have clients walk through your kitchen with dir ty dishes in the sink in order to get to your office.

High quality lighting is also essential in your home office.

You may need to install a better overhead light as most residential lights will not put out quality light that is needed for an office. Adequate lighting is essential for a comfor table and ergonomically sound working environment. Ventilation is also impor tant, as you will need to work in a comfor table environment. If your space gets hot in the summer months, invest in air conditioning or a fan. Functional window coverings will also be impor tant in your home office, from cooling the room in the summer, to taking the glare off your computer screen.

Even if you do not host clients in your office, you should strongly consider the benefits of having a separate space for your office. You will feel more professional if you have a designated room or space for your office rather than a corner of the living room. This will also allow you to tune out distractions such as the children, or the television.

Last but not least, do not forget to make your home office inviting for you to come to work. Put up a few pieces of ar twork or some prints, bring in some house plants or fresh flowers and create an environment that is not only functional, but enjoyable to be in as well. After all you’re going to be spending 8 - 10 hours per day in there. -DYH

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Feature Home - PART 2

By Crispin Butterfield, Urban Theory Interior Design Photos by Kara Matthews - Sterling Images

The Cozy area of Kemnay 22 | DESIGN YOUR HOME | SPRING

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everal months have passed since we first introduced you to the new build just west of Brandon in the cozy area of Kemnay, Manitoba.

At the onset of winter last year, the home - developed and built

by Evan Keller of Keller Properties - was featured in Design Your Home, showcasing the architectural bones and unique layout of the rurally situated residence; allowing readers the opportunity to see the home in its developmental stages, and to learn what was in store for an overall finished product.

The concept of ‘country living with convenience’ is really beginning to take off with Brandon folks looking to develop proper ty outside of city limits. And as developers like Keller continue to conver t near-by rural landscape, the oppor tunity to escape to a fully amenable home is enticing more and more city dwellers out into the prairies.

The Keller Family Darren Giilck, a realtor with Royal Le Page, and also an integral par tner with Keller Proper ties, says that seeking out a prime location that still met the needs of city living in a rural setting was one of the biggest pieces of the development puzzle from the onset. “From the very star t, Evan and I looked over the Kemnay development and chose a building lot that would fit the quality of the home we wanted to pursue, and allow for some valuable features such as a circle driveway, and the fantastic southern exposure”.

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Maple cabinetry, a quartz countertop and a stone and glass mosaic backsplash.

When asked about some of the understated benefits of a rural spot such as this, Giilck points to the shor t, paved commute on the 1A Highway, the ability to still qualify for the Brandon School Division in regards to proximity, and the ability to tap into the municipal water supply. That last point has been the deciding factor for many seeking residence outside the city limits. “Demand will continue to grow as more and more areas around Brandon connect with municipal water. Places that would have had to haul water or even had poor quality water in the past, now have to just turn the tap on�.

Throughout the initial planning stages this proper ty had many unique and customized features in the works, and now we are finally able to visualize what had been percolating in the minds of its visionaries from day one.

As the construction and interior finishing is coming to an end, we’re able to go back and see the home in the near final stages of completion, primed and ready for its new owners to move in, unpack, and settle into their brand new surroundings.

Situated just south of the Trans Canada Highway, this house is no wall flower : stately, and large in scale, the home is a definite head turner. The overall soaring height of the garage doors and transom windows, coupled with the tall windows of the rest of the house help to create a sense of grandeur and presence as you approach the proper ty. The combination of richly coloured stucco, crisp white trim, and charcoal stone give the house a striking

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Ensuite Bathroom with custom tiled shower, soalker tub, and large vanity.

exterior facade. And from the interior, the same sense of spaciousness and quality flows through the entire house.

A palette of warm and soft charcoals, grays, and ear thy neutrals was chosen to give the home a relaxed modern edge, while maintaining a cer tain level of comfor t and ease.

Sunlight filters into the lower level, giving the basement its own spacious and airy atmosphere.

One of the first of many features to catch your eye are the sheer amount of windows throughout the entire house.

Gorgeous sunlight pools into the open concept kitchen and living area, and continues to filter on into the lower level, giving the basement its own spacious and airy atmosphere.

With the vast amount of sunlight and UV rays filtering through, the need for functional - yet statement making - window coverings was recognized early on in the build.

Enter Gord and Sue Swarbrick, from Budget Blinds - the husband and wife team who came up with the unique window covering solutions for the house. Accustomed to working with Keller on several other proper ties, the Swarbricks have a bit of a history with Keller themselves.

“We met Evan two years ago when we rented proper ty from him, and we have been supplying window coverings for his rentals and referrals ever since then”, explains Sue. “We approached Evan about the idea of showcasing motorization”, Swarbrick continues, referring to the hardwired Illusions Transitional Shades found throughout the home. With the touch of a button, the shades can be operated from any position in the room. “The benefits include ease of use, child safety, energy efficiency, security and they’re definitely a trend towards the future of the window covering industry”.

One might assume selecting a motorized option would put them right up out of their price range, however, Swarbrick outlines the positives when committing to a motorized product like the Illusions shade. “They are more expensive,

Gord Swarbrick with Budget Blinds, installing Illusions Transitional Shades. as you are adding options to the base product. It’s like adding bells and whistles to a car. However, motorization is a great option for many types of clients. We tend to focus on the situation and functionality of the shade, and this is a smar t option for the hard to reach or high windows, large windows that are difficult to raise, multiple windows that are operated daily as well as for those clients that are simply looking for a WOW factor”.

As someone who has remained loyal to his trades and companies on each new build, Keller also called upon another familiar husband and wife team to design all of the cabinetry and millwork throughout the home. Graham and Jacquie Watson, of Kitchen Gallery on 9th, were first approached by Keller in early 2012 for one of his former projects. “Evan was very interested in the line of custom cabinetry that we supply and that we also provided

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personal consultations to assist his clients with colour selections, designs for cabinetry, countertops and handles”, Jacquie explains.

She is swift to note that the process of building a new home can be somewhat intimidating and can easily become overwhelming for some where decision-making is concerned. “For anyone who has undertaken a new build or renovation, our top priority is to establish a functional, yet appealing design for the kitchen, bathrooms, and enter tainment or bar areas. Once our client is comfortable with the design, the next step is to begin the process of identifying what colors and materials appeal to our client”.

Finished in a sleek ebony stain, the maple Decor cabinetry in the kitchen is highlighted with a quartz countertop from Cambria in a mix of soft cream, silver gray, and hints of charcoal. The glass and stone mosaic backsplash was chosen to bring out the tones in the quartz, while still acting as a standalone feature throughout the space.

Selecting the finishes and materials is part of the fun Jacquie insists, “some consultations may take as little as three get-togethers, or they can extend into a few weeks of meetings”. But rest assured, all of the fine little details and elements that go into creating a beautiful and functional custom design is facilitated by the Watsons and their team of kitchen designers at the showroom. “Most people have a general idea of what they like or don’t like, and we do a little investigative digging by showing a few colour ideas to get the juices flowing. We want to ensure everyone that walks through our door knows this process will take a few visits to make certain they aren’t rushed, and that they know we don’t practice high pressure sales. This is an investment and we want everyone that invests in new kitchen or bathroom cabinetry to always have that “Aha” moment every time they walk into that room”.

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The garage wall surface is highly durable and resistant to scratches, bacteria, chemicals, mold, and moisture.

And with just a few finishing touches remaining, Keller is incredibly pleased with the how the project has turned out.

“I’m very happy with the overall build...The high end finishes and extra attention to detail really top off the spacious design, and I think there are elements for all members of the family in this house”. From the deep set soaker tub and walk-in shower in the ensuite, to the whole house sound system, to the truly spacious garage - the features included in the house really cater to a wide variety of interests and check lists.

Already working on future projects and developments, Keller is quick to give credit once again to his suppor tive team of trades and professionals. “The way all of the contributions come collectively from Kitchen Gallery, and Budget Blinds really ties everything together. Each element from these various companies helps to compliment the overall end result; it’s completely a team effor t, and we are very fortunate to have great trades and the best group of staff a company could ask for”.

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Buying a Home

By Kori Gordon, Loans Officer

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s we see the snow melting

Buying a new home involves a lot of pre-planning and fore

away, patches of green

thought. This is one of the biggest purchases most people

grass popping up and the

will make in their lifetime so one does not want to jump into anything without putting some careful thought into

warmer weather of spring arriving,

what they are going to buy. You want to ensure you get the best value for your dollar.

many people star t to think about

One of the first steps in considering a move is to figure

purchasing a new home. Whether

bedrooms, do you want a garage, what is the best location

out what type of home best suits your needs (how many

it is a first home, moving up to a

for your needs, etc.) You want to make sure you assess

home more suited to the family

are impor tant to you.

your current and future needs and what characteristics

needs or building a shiny new home,

Once you have the type of home figured out, you will need

many people get the itch this time

Getting your mor tgage pre-approved before you star t

of year to make a change.

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to determine if you are financially ready for a mor tgage. looking for a home to purchase will help you determine what kind of price range you can afford.

A number of factors come into play when determining an affordable price range; your current annual household income, other debt that you currently owe, and the amount of the down payment available for the purchase. Typically buyers will need a minimum of 5% of the purchase price as the down payment. Any down payment less than 20% is considered a high ratio mor tgage. These mor tgages were introduced through the National Housing Act in an effor t to help Canadians in owning their own home.

The privilege of a lower down payment comes with an insurance premium cost that is added to the amount of the mor tgage being financed.

When going through the pre-approval process, the lender should look at how much you can afford and explain what that means to you financially. Sometimes, how much you can afford is not always the maximum amount you should be looking at as a purchase price. For example you may need a newer vehicle in a few years which will add to your monthly debt load, interest rates may have gone up by the time you need to renew your mor tgage which will increase your payment.

Similar to the house you buy, the price isn’t the only consideration.

list and let them do their thing. Enjoy the process of house hunting, finding the home that is just right for you. While looking at homes, keep in mind any renovations that you might want to do. This is the time to be applying for the financing for any renovations, especially if you are doing a high ratio mortgage with less than 20% down. Your mortgage specialist can explain the benefits of this during your pre-approval process. CMHC 2013 Mortgage Consumer Survey showed that over 50% of home buyers anticipate doing renovations within the first five years so applying for the financing at time of purchase is the best time to do it.

Now you are armed with a bit of knowledge to get you started on the journey of purchasing your dream home.

Good luck and have fun! Spring has sprung, the grass has riz.

I wonder where your new home is! Happy house hunting.

My name is Kori Gordon and I’ve been a Loans Officer with Sunrise Credit Union for the past 2 years. I love working at Sunrise Credit Union. It allows me to meet many people and help them with their financial needs. If you are looking for financial guidance towards reaching your goals and dreams, please feel free to contact me.

Since there is more involved than just punching in a couple of numbers to determine your price point, it is important to find a lender that you trust and can build a relationship with.

Contrary to popular belief, there is more to the borrowing process than getting the best interest rate. Interest rate is impor tant but there are so many other factors to take into consideration during the process (pre-payment options, accelerated payments, etc.). This is a long term relationship, so you want someone who will be looking out for your best interests.

Part of the whole mortgage process is finding a mortgage specialist that you feel comfortable with. You want to find someone who is knowledgeable on all aspects of mortgages, is trust worthy, offers great service and is focused on doing what is best for you. The lender you choose now will be the one you go to for future financing needs so it is important to find someone who looks at the full picture and takes into consideration what best benefits you.

Now the fun begins! Get out there and find the home of your dreams. Work with your realtor, tell them your long wish

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Child Safety at Home

W

hen you have a child your concern for safety intensifies and safety awareness and precautions become very important.

Home

Water

You can childproof your home with baby gates at both

Young children unsupervised in the tub can be a concern.

It only takes an inch of water for a child to drown. It is not just babies that are endangered in the tub, older children can slip and fall and become unconscious. Invest in a slip mat for your tub; this will give you the extra traction you may need.

the top and bottom of stairs, outlet covers on unused electrical outlets and put safety knobs on any doors that lead out of the house. Keep cribs, change tables or other high furniture away from windows that may, at times, only have a screen as a barricade to the opening. It is recommended that bumper pads not be used in cribs as they can become a climbing device. The same reasoning goes for larger stuffed animals.

Do not allow playing or toys on or near stairs. Toys become a danger to the child and adults.

Medications and Detergents You must be aware of any medications that may be in the home, including over the counter meds such as head ache medications. Be sure all medications have child proof caps and if possible store meds in a locked cabinet. When the child is old enough explain the dangers of consuming unsubscribed medications. Make sure he/she is aware that nothing found on the floor is to be put in their mouth, even if it looks like one of their candies.

The same precautions should be explained concerning detergents and cleaning products. Most products are scented and smell good thus attractive to young minds.

Keep them out of reach of young children.

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Many of today’s homes have fish ponds, hot tubs and pools. These all pose a threat to youngsters, so ensure supervision at all times. The pool area should be fenced and gates locked when adults are not present.

Cooking When operating the stove try to use the back burners for boiling water or cooking if children are present. Never leave boiling water or cooking items unattended on the stove. Keep kids away from ovens especially when opening to check or remove food items. It may seem like a good idea to have your children nearby when in the kitchen but there are many hazards to be aware of. If your child wants to help in the kitchen, set up a work area away from the stove and other major appliances. (Kitchen table) Children should know their address and parent’s phone numbers at the earliest age possible. Teach your child the importance of 911 and when to use the emergency number.

Enjoy your kids, they grow up way too fast.

Bill White has been associated with work place safety committees for 25 years in the government and the private sectors

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