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GRIMSBY $459,900 68 Lake Street -- MUST SEE INSIDE!!! Beautiful, spacious 3+1 bedroom family home with old-world charm, on park-like setting. Located on large 75' x 195' lot with 25' x 32' tandem deep garage. Beautiful restored hardwood floors, upgraded doors and trim throughout. Thousands spent on upgrades and updates in past five years. Truly a dream! Call for private viewing today at 905-575-7700. More pictures to see online at www.golfiteam.com.
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Hamilton & Stoney Creek Rob Golfi*
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StoneY cReek $519,900 21 Watercliff Place
HAMIlton $94,900 11 Keith Street
HAMIlton $189,900 546 Roxborough Ave.
HAMIlton $124,900 90 Hope Avenue
StoneY cReek $349,900 23 Highgate Drive
Stunning 4 bedroom Lake Pointe home steps from the lake and near 50 Point Marina. Large formal living & dining room, eat-in kitchen with granite counters. Master has and his/hers closets & spalike master bath with soaker tub. Patio doors lead to deck with gazebo and large backyard.
3 bedroom Semi! Granite cunters & floors, crown molding, 100 amp breakers, finished basement, roof 2010. Main floor has open concept eat-in kitchen, dining room and living room. Upstairs has 3 spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom. Great family home!
Renovated to the studs! 3 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. All new wiring, insulation, furnace, C/A (2 yrs), roof, siding, kitchen, windows, 2 new bathrooms including ensuite. Main floor bedroom & laundry. All appliances included. Side drive. This home exceeds standard!!!
Renovated 2 BR bungalow w/great hwy access. Double rear drive, all appliances included. Immediate possession available. Basement waterproofing 25 year transferable warranty, updates includes flooring, bathroom and front porch. Get inside!
Custom built raised ranch (1996) with over 2600 sq ft of living area near a park. 3+2 bedroom, 3 baths, 2 kitchens, 1.5 garage with a double drive. Top quality materials used with over $50,000 spent in basement. New roof in (2011), freshly painted, ducts cleaned in (2010). Get inside!
StoneY cReek $289,900 3 Beachgrove Crescent
StoneY cReek $294,900 125 First Road West
HAMIlton $324,900 65 Princeton Drive
BInBRook $289,900 38 Topaz Street
HAMIlton $159,900 64 Cope Street
Fabulous find, 2 storey home w/3 spacious BRs, lrg sunny LR & DR combination w/sliding doors leading to maintenance free & private fully fenced back yard w/gazebo, concrete drive, new shingles 2005, new furnace & c/air 2005, close to Linc & Red Hill & all amenities.
Fantastic 3 bedrm, 2 stry home in immaculate condition! Features beautiful hardwood in living & dining rm with oak stair case, finished basement with rec-rm & wet bar with spa like bath, concrete drive & patio, shingles 2008, new garage door, fenced yard, rm sizes approx.
This all brick oversized 4 level back split in fantastic Sherwood heights neighborhood is available for immediate possession! Features updated vinyl windows, updated shingles, beautiful hardwood & ceramic flrs, second kitchen in lower lvl, great in-law potential, sun-rm, & fence yard.
5 year old Losani built 2 storey home! Check this one out! Detached 3 bedroom home with bedroom level laundry and open concept design. Exposed aggregate walkway and patio complete the fenced in rear yard with shed. More @ www.Golfi.ca
3 bedrm brick beauty w/ long side drive & garage. Some newer vinyl windows, large principle rooms, separate dining room, walk-in closets, fenced yard, freshly painted, new eaves & downspouts directed away from home, original hardwood floors & high baseboards.
StoneY cReek $274,900 90 Whitefish Crescent
HAMIlton $399,900 25 Melbourne Street
HAMIlton $99,900 399 Fairfield Avenue
weSt HAMIlton $298,888 225 Bowman Street
HAMIlton $319,900 236 Sherwood Rise
“The perfect 10!” 2 storey, 3 BR, 1715 sq.ft. freehold! 1.5 car garage & parking for 3 cars, open concept, computer loft & covered balcony w/view. Hrdwd flrs in LR, kitchen, DR & pantry. Upgraded stainless steel appliances & carpet. Ensuite, 3 walk-in closets & steps to Lake.
Trendy & Sylish move in ready & close to Lock St. Features fully finished basement with in-law set up with separate entrance & additional 4 car parking at rear, upgraded designer kitchen with doors leading to large deck with awning, beautiful hardwood & California shutters.
Spacious 1 BR bungalow! Incl updated kitchen w/lots of counter space, fenced yard, new roof shingles & high efficiency furnace (gas on equal billing $66.00 month!), 100amp on breakers, big rear deck w/awning, big bathrm & lots of storage in bsmt. Can be 2 BR if needed. Shows great!
3+2 bedrm, 2 bathroom home in walking distance to McMaster. In-law potential. Fully rented until April 2012. Updated top to bottom. Exterior waterproofing w/transferrable warranty (’10), finished basement (’10) w/new bathroom. Parking for five, 100 amp on breakers, vinyl windows.
Sprawling bungalow in the desirable Sherwood Heights neighborhood. 4+1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and newly finished basement (May). Updates include furnace & C/A ('04), kitchen, ceramics, mostly vinyl windows & 100 amp breakers. This home is one of a kind! Get inside.
HAMIlton Mtn $259,900 75 Windrush Crescent
eASt HAMIlton $143,500 75 Adeline Avenue
eASt HAMIlton $199,900 154 Rosewood Road
eASt HAMIlton $229,900 635 Dunn Avenue
StoneY cReek Mtn $286,900 129 Slinger Avenue
Fabulous family home on large lot (57’x100’). Same owner for 32 years. Updates include: shingles(’08), garage exterior(’10), back deck & railing(’10), windows(approx.5 yrs), professionally painted in August, kitchen resurfaced(’11), ensuite privilege, walk-up to yard & possible in-law.
Cute & cozy starter home in prime East Hamilton location! Features 2 good sized bedrms, eat in kitchen, main floor laundry, family room with walk-out to large rear deck & stunning backyard. Cheaper than rent… won't last ! More@ www.Golfi.ca
Cozy & Desirable East Hamilton 2 bedrm doll house! Features hardwd floors under broadloom, finished rec rm in basement, mostly vinyl windows, updated furnace, detached garage, appliances included, close to busses, shopping & parks.
Charming bungalow will surprise you! Features all new carpeting, hardwood flrs, master bedrm w/french doors, updated bathrms, finished basement with in-law & gas fireplace, updated vinyl windows & doors, 18x30 insulated garage w/220 volt, & mostly new weeping tiles.
Charming raised ranch. Beautifully landscaped, ideal for growing family. Features new stylish kitchen with pantry & breakfast bar, hardwd flrs in front room & hallway. Enjoy lounging in the fully finished basment w/bedroom & bathroom. Close to amenities & schools.
StoneY cReek Mtn $419,900 1889 Rymal Road
StoneY cReek $319,900 1323 Baseline Road
BInBRook $434,900 108 Valiant Circle
eASt HAMIlton $439,900 24 Hildegard Drive
StoneY cReek $399,900 35 Riviera Ridge
Gorgeous raised ranch w/updates within the last 2yrs! Incl. shingles, furnace, hardwd, carpet, hottub, new pool liner, Cherry wood kit. cabinets w/granite, windows ‘05 , eaves trough & facia, bathrm ‘08, backing onto conservation w/private gate, & a 400 sqft workshop w/power.
Beautiful 3 BR brick bungalow! Oak kitchen cabinets, open concept kit. overlooking LR & DR, circular oak staircase, Mbed w/4 pc ensuite & walkout, spacious bedrms, concrete walkways & patio, fully fenced private yard, rough-in central vac & close to Fifty Point Conservation.
Amazing 4 bedroom Losani “Woodhaven Traditional’ family home. Large premium lot. Loads of upgrades including kitchen, windows, wider garage, front door, cabinets, fire place, rounded corners, patio door to rear yard.
Built on a quiet street w/open & inviting floor plan. Backs onto escarpment. Brazilian cherry hrdwd flrs, porcelain tiles, gas fireplace, oversized rooms, freshly painted, in-law set-up w/2nd kitchen & bath, mostly updated vinyl windows & doors, & upper level balcony.
4+1 bdrm in prestigious loc’n! Fresh paint & crown mouldings. Plus porcelain tile, kulm hrdwd, main flr. den, lrg eat-in kit, livin rm, sep. dining rm & main flr. laun. New shingles (08) & undergrnd sprinkler system.
Call Today 905-575-7700
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GRIMSBY $269,900 6 Marsdale Avenue
HAMIlton $214,900 105 Edgemont St. South
HAMIlton $139,900 137 Albany Avenue
BuRlInGton $249,900 308-5080 Pinedale Ave
Don’t miss out! Amazing property in sought after sub-division. This well taken care of home is waiting your personal touch. Hardwd under carpet in LR & hallway. Hdwd has been exposed in bdrms. 3 BR bunglow w/DR & eat-in kitchen. Very large basement w/ bathrm.
Charming 1.5 storey, 3 BR, 1.5 bathrm home w/ garage. Major updates in last few years including Cambridge 30 yr shingles (‘09), eaves & downspouts, rewired electrical in (’08), lead pipe removed, fence (‘08). Original hardwd with oak inlay. Lots of storage, & 3 car parking. Get inside!
10++ 2 stry home, hardwd flrs & porcelain tiles, updated 4 pc bath, window, wiring, soffit facia, 100amp breakers, new siding & 10x10 shed. Full basemt w/laundry, fenced & landscaped yard, long side drive w/gate. No bsmt under additions, front porch w/heating used as a playroom.
Popular Pinedale Estates, 2 bedroom, approx. 1300 sqft. in great condition! Clean & bright kitchen with plenty of cupboard & counter space, master with walk-in closet & 4pc ensuite, updated furnace, and 24 hr security gatehouse.
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HAMIlton Mtn $174,900 606 Fennell Ave. East 4 bedroom, 1-1/2 storey home with hardwood floors. Oversized single car garage. Needs some TLC. Great price, great location. Close to all amenities. Immediate possession available. Call us today at 905-575-7700.
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StoneY cReek $274,900 220 Green Road Amazing space in this fabulous 2 storey, 3 BR home! Features updated kitchen and baths 2008, shingles 2011, stylish bright kitchen, updated flooring, finished basement, professionally finished back yard w 2 tiered stone patio & ponds with a waterfall. Close to amenities.
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HAMIlton $159,900 28 Argyle Avenue
HAMIlton $121,900 153 Gladstone Avenue
BuRlInGton $374,900 4259 Longmoor Drive
HAMIlton Mtn $215,000 150 East 21st Street
Fully updated 3 BR & 3 bathrm home w/a detached garage. 1 front & 1 rear parking. Open concept w/high ceilings on main flr. Top flr has master bedrm w/ensuite, large closet & office/nursery. Updated kit & bathrms, fully fenced yard. New front porch & concrete pad in garage w/ hydro.
3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms. Sold "as is". Brick exterior finish. Forced air, Natural Gas, Rental Water Heater - Gas, Separate Dining Room, Sewer/storm, Unfinished basement, Vinyl exterior finish.
Centrally located raised ranch for the growing family. Updates incl windows & doors(06), shingles & breaker panel(05), front yrd prof. landscaped(04). 2 full baths, rec rm & games room in lower level. Upper level features eat-in kitchen & separate dining rm. 24hrs notice for show.
Move in & enjoy this well kept & beautifully decorated bungalow! Features a completely finished basement, & includes many updates. 2005 shingles, facia, soffits, open concept floor plan. Includes fridge, stove, washer & dryer & close to all amenities. Act now available for quick possession!
Call Today 905-575-7700
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Rob Golfi*
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$459,900 68 Lake Street
BeAMSvIlle $199,900 4472 Marguerite Street
Beautiful, spacious 3+1 bedroom family home with old-world charm, on park-like setting. Located on large 75' x 195' lot with 25' x 32' tandem deep garage. Beautiful restored hardwood floors, upgraded doors and trim throughout. $1000s spent on upgrades and updates.
Great Value! 3+1 bedroom, 3 level semi-detached back split. Master bedroom has garden doors leading out to large deck. Fully finished basement with a second bathroom. Fully fenced backyard with some new fencing. Main bathroom is getting renovated. Close to large park and shopping.
Charming bungalow w/family rm addition that will take you by surprise! This 3 bedroom home features vinyl windows, bright bathrm, hardwd flrs, shingles ‘11, skylight, beautifully finished recrm w/wet bar & games area, private treed yard w/perennials, extra long garage, & close to Lake.
Extensively Renovated Century Home. Reno’s in the last 5 yrs inc kitchen, 2 bathrms, most drywall, crown mould, most light fix, 3/4” hardwd flrs, ceramic tile, pool pump, filter and lining, basement finished & the list goes on.
GRIMSBY $334,900 29 Princess Blvd.
GRIMSBY $359,900 220 Alway Road
SMItHvIlle $369,900 26 Hornak Road
GRIMSBY $399,900 442 Main Street
Desirable Neighbourhood! Large 4 bedroom home close to parks, water and highway access. Many updates C/A, windows & exterior foors, garage door, shingles, basement reno, ensuite, blown-in insulation & new hot tub. Sprinkler system front & back. Private fenced in backyard.
Sweet Country Deal over an acre of piece & quiet! This 3+1 BR raised ranch shows like a dream, & features gorgeous hardwd flrs, updated bathrms, refaced kitchen, professionally fin. basement w/berber carpets & walk out, shingles (’11), furnace (’09), & quick access to town & QEW.
Spectacular & immaculate best describes this awesome 4 BR home in Station Meadows! Sitting on a premium lot, approx 2140 sqft. this home features, 9’ ceilings, oak staircase, hardwd flrs throughout, stylish kitchen w/granite counters & breakfast bar, fenced yard w/concrete patio.
Character home set along Grimsby’s tree lined street. Features new kitchen, updated baths, new furnace c/air & water heater, new shingles & plywood 2002, all vinyl windows, hardwd under all broadloom, 2 storey garage 45x26 ft w/finished loft above with furnace & bathrm.
GRIMSBY $424,900 3 Stonegate Drive
GRIMSBY $369,900 519 Ridge Road East
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GRIMSBY $349,900 153 Lakeside Drive
BeAMSvIlle $329,900 4856 King Street
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SMItHvIlle $399,900 146 Rock Street
Escarpment views! Features beautiful maple kitchen w/granite island & breakfast bar, hardwood & ceramics throughout, great room w/cathedral ceilings & gas fireplace, incredible open concept floor plan, fenced yard, & a high energy efficient home. BUNGALOW
Outstanding & immaculate Custom built 2350 sq.ft. Facing park, loaded w/upgrades, features maple kitchen with antique finish and granite counters, gleaming hardwood flrs, porceline tile, California shutters, luxury ensuite master bedrm with French doors leading to 16x24 covered patio. WATERFRONT
Well maintained all brick executive home in lakeside neighbourhood features beautiful hardwood floors, mostly updated vinyl windows, professionally finished basement, fenced & landscaped back, concrete driveway, new shingles '06, new furnace '05, easy hwy access.
1.37 acres on escarpment ravine near Bruce Trail! Features geothermal system Jan ’10, insulated roof, newer windows, amazing low energy costs, large 2.5 car garage, large deck w/above ground solar heated pool, and charming cedar-sided home with large eat-in kitchen.
BeAMSvIlle $241,900 5120 Conner Drive
GRIMSBY $1,050,000 238 North Service Road
weSt lIncoln $328,500 9407 Silver Street
Fabulous end unit freehold Bungalow 1,110 sqft! 90 day closing avail. Come & visit our model home & be wowed on this Energy Guide & Tested Home. Incl great size bedroomss w/3 pc ensuite off master, kitchen area overlooking family rm, attached to next unit only at garage.
Custom built 2-storey waterfront property with stunning Lakeviews! Gorgeous hardwood floors, master bedroom with walk out to balcony & gas fireplace w/rich hotel style ensuite, soaring 10ft ceilings, large designer kitchen w/granite, great big windows. Shows like a dream.
GRIMSBY $309,900 14 Marlow Avenue Custom-built 3 bedrm bungalow, open & inviting floor plan w/gorgeous hardwood, spacious kitchen w/breakfast bar and sliding doors leading out private fenced back yard, large master bedrm w/ensuite and double garage with 4-car drive. Near schools, parks and quick access to QEW.
Amazing updated home on 100 x 200 ft lot, built in 1953, has an open concept living room/dining room with hardwood floors, huge master suite, New high efficiency gas furnance/CA, updated main bath, entry doors, & water conditioner. Bonus room over the garage.
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BeAMSvIlle $236,000 5126 Conner Drive 2 storey freehold town home 1386 sq ft. Similar to be built. 90 day closing avail. Incl. great sized Bedrooms w/3pc ensuite & walk in closet off master, kit w/breakfast area overlooking famrm, attached to neighbouring unit at garage w/access from garage to rear yard, & min to all amenities.
GRIMSBY $269,900 446 Main Street West Fabulous ½ acre property backs onto green space. 4 bedrm home & 25x35' oversized garage/workshop, affordable enough to build new or renovate. This home offers new shingles & furnace ‘03, beautiful cast iron fireplace, lots of parking space, and easy access to QEW.
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$599,900 88 Lake Street
BeAMSvIlle $339,900 4092 Mountain Street
Incredible 2300 sqft home faces Nelles Beach & Lake Ontario. This updated home features a new maple kitchen, granite, travertine tiles, hardwd & bamboo floors, updated bathrms w/designer tiles, family room with fireplace, shingles ‘05, new eaves & facia ’10, furnace & Central air ’07.
Want quality, this house is for you! This one flr plan incl. $20,000 in extras, California knock down ceilings, rounded corners, 120 sq.ft. of hrdwd flrs, upgraded trim package, maple kit, asphalt drv & much more! Approx 1445 sq.ft. similar to be built.
Call Today 905-945-0188
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Dream of Home Ownership Alive and Well in Ontario But majority of Ontarians concerned that home ownership will be more difficult in the future
289-969-6532
Sharon Stafford Sales Representative
Ashley Sidler
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Rob Golfi
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The dream of home ownership is alive and well among Ontario renters, with 70 per cent reporting that they would like to buy at some point in the future, according to a poll released today by the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA). However, the poll also revealed that 81 per cent of Ontarians believe it is more difficult to own a home now than it was for their parents, and 89 per cent of Ontarians in general are concerned that home ownership will become even more difficult in the future. “We have an obligation to protect the affordability of home ownership for future generations,” said Barb Sukkau, President of OREA. “From its impact on job creation to the healthy and stable environment it provides for raising a family, home ownership matters to people, communities and Ontario. Over half (54 per cent) of renters cited affordability as a key reason for not owning a home and 70 per cent surveyed indicated they would be more willing to consider owning if the government offered more tax breaks and incentives to offset costs for first time buyers. “Today’s poll is compelling evidence that a majority of Ontarians are concerned about the affordability of home ownership for themselves and future generations,” said John Wright, Senior Vice President of Ipsos Reid. Home owners also report higher levels of civic engagement. The overwhelming majority (82 per cent) of Ontario home owners have donated to charity in the last two years; home owners are much more likely to say they voted in the last municipal election than renters; and 35 per cent of owners say they have volunteered in their community. “Support for home ownership means support for strong communities and a better Ontario,” said Sukkau. “We are urging all political parties in the 2011 provincial election to commit to making home ownership more affordable for Ontarians.” OREA is proposing three policy initiatives to strengthen home ownership in Ontario:
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• An improved Land Transfer Tax (LTT) Rebate for first-time home buyers. OREA estimates that an improved LTT rebate would save a first-time buyer of an average resale home almost $1,500. • A permanent Ontario Home Renovation Tax Rebate. A renovation tax rebate would create jobs and curb the growth of the underground economy. • Reintroduce the Ontario Home Energy Efficiency Retrofit Rebate program. Investments in home energy efficiency will help home owners cope with rising energy costs and curb greenhouse gas emissions. Other survey highlights included: • 94 per cent of Ontarians think that owning a home provides a healthy and stable environment for raising a family. • 93 per cent of home owners want taxes on buying a home lowered. • 95 per cent of home owners think that the government should provide incentives to reduce their energy costs. • 94 per cent of homeowners believe that the government should encourage home-renovation through tax credits. • 48 per cent of Ontario homeowners believe that home repairs/maintenance are the hardest parts of home ownership. The survey was conducted by Ipsos Reid for OREA’s Home Ownership Matters campaign. For more information visit www.homeownershipmatters.ca. OREA represents 50,000 brokers and salespeople who are members of the 42 real estate boards throughout the province. Members of the association may use the “REALTOR®” trademark, which identifies them as real estate professionals who subscribe to a high standard of ethics and service. The findings of the Ipsos Reid online poll conducted February 23 to March 2, 2011 among 1,519 Ontario adults can be obtained from Ipsos Reid at http://www.ipsosna.com/news/. A survey with an unweighted probability sample of this size and a 100% response rate would have a margin of error of +/- 2.5 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
Wendy Murray-Nicholson Sales Representative
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ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes Program
What do you Need When Moving Out for the First Time?
The Government of Canada has renewed the popular ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program. From June 6, 2011, until March 31, 2012, homeowners are eligible to receive grants of up to $5,000 to make their homes more energy-efficient. Homeowners who participated in the program to date have saved 20 percent on their energy bills. There are two important changes to the program. First, there is a requirement for participants to register directly with the program before booking their evaluation. Second, homeowners will now be required to provide receipts to their energy advisor at the time of the post-retrofit evaluation to confirm eligibility for the grant.
How to apply: The first step in the renewed ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program is to register: • New participants - If you or a previous owner have not obtained an energy evaluation of the property between April 1, 2007 and June 5, 2011. • Past participants - Homeowners who participated in the program between April 1, 2007 and June 5, 2011, and who did not receive the maximum amount of $5,000 can submit another application for improvements purchased and installed after June 6, 2011. If you plan to apply for multiple properties, a form must be completed for each one. If you are not sure which form to complete, follow the instructions on the registration page. Only products purchased on or after June 6, 2011, and installed after a preretrofit evaluation are eligible for an ecoENERGY grant. Funds are limited and all energy retrofits and post-retrofit evaluations must be completed by March 31, 2012. The homeowner must also sign the grant application by this date.
Ontario rebates Ontario homeowners can choose from a shopping list of renovation grants from the Government of Canada: • Furnaces — high-efficiency gas or oil, up to $790 • Central air conditioners — replacement $250 • Hot water heaters — condensing gas $375 • Hot water heaters — tankless/instantaneous gas, condensing-type $375 • Boilers — high-efficiency gas or oil $750 • HRV — heat recovery ventilator $375 • Solar — hot water system $1,250 • Heat pumps — air-source heat pump which doubles as air conditioner $500 • Geothermal — ground- or water-source heat pumps which are energy-efficient heating and cooling systems up to $4,375 • Attic or roof — insulation up to $750 • Exterior wall — insulation up to $1,875 • Basement — insulation up to $1,250 • Crawl space — insulation up to $1,000 • Air sealing — for your home up to $430 • Windows & doors — $40 for each replacement unit • Toilets — $65 for each low-flow replacement unit For more information go to:
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Whether you're 18, 26, or 52, we all have to move out of our parent's house eventually. Recently a colleague of mine moved out of her father's house for the first time at 25 years old, and asked me what I thought she needed to get. I started listing off some of the main things, and then began to make her a list. I'll start with the basics: A bed — Not a mattress on the floor - you'd be surprised to see mold growing under the mattress a few months later. A nightstand — Get one big enough to hold what you need-books, a drink, alarm clock, a lamp, even a laptop if you're a workaholic or Facebook addict. Someplace to put your clothes — whether it be in the closet, hanging shelves, a dresser, an 18th century cherry wood armoire, or in bins, you need someplace to keep them tidy. A laundry basket — yes, men, you do need one, if only for transportation purposes. A mirror — to make sure you're just as pretty as you think you are. Something to sit on — a couch, a sofa, a beanbag, an inflatable chair, just something comfortable. Remember, you can always get a slipcover to give an ugly couch a cute face. A coffee table and/or side tables — Consider something with drawers for remote control and magazine storage. We had two Ikea Lack side tables pushed together as a coffee table for well over a year...a cheap and easy fix for $14! Something to put your TV on — It's helpful to have some media storage as well so you don't have stacks of Seinfeld DVDs lying around. Lighting — floor lamps, table lamps, ceiling lights, assess what your place needs and make sure it's well lit. Dining table and chairs — these too can be found second hand, and don't worry if the chairs don't match...just call it "eclectic." A desk and chair — this is optional but useful to keep a computer or laptop on, your mail organized. Optional pieces — bookshelves, an entry table/entry hooks or coat rack for keys and jackets, shelves to hang for either books, media, knickknacks or whatever you wish to display, rugs to cozy up a room and bring color, artwork or interesting accessories to decorate, curtains to keep out nosy neighbors, keep your place warmer in winter and cooler in summer, and cover those hideous vertical blinds, and in the kitchen if you need more counter top and storage space, a microwave cart or buffet is always useful. Finally, here's a list of some things that might get overlooked: Trash cans — kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. Cleaning supplies — vacuum, broom, dust pan, mop, bucket, Windex, paper towels, anti-bacterial cleaner,
scrub brush or sponge, toilet bowl cleaner and brush, duster, towels (kitchen, bath, hand, washcloths, cleaning cloths, etc.) Shower Curtain Toilet bowl scrubber & plunger Iron & Ironing board — if you care about your appearance Smoke / Carbon Monoxide Detectors & Fire extinguisher — so your mother can sleep soundly Tool Box — you can buy a basic set just about anywhere. Make sure you have essentials like a hammer, flathead and philips screwdriver, measuring tape, level, nails and screws, and don't forget some duct tape!) For some of the most essential kitchen things, here's what I use most in my kitchen: Coffeemaker A good sized skillet with a lid that you can make just about everything in A 1.5 qt. and/or 3 qt saucepan A stockpot with a lid Mixing bowls For utensils: wooden spoon(s), spatula, slotted spoon, slotted turner, ladle, can opener, bottle opener, and tongs. Oven mitts Glass or ceramic baking dishes Cookie/muffin sheets Cutting board Knives--a large chef's knife, a serrated knife, and a small utility knife for everything else Measuring cups & spoons Don't forget toilet paper, either. Remember, it may be a bit expensive right at the get-go but you can always plead to family and friends for old furniture and dishes, go bargain hunting, and once you have your basic setup continue to add décor (make sure you have dishes before you get that amazing hand painted urn) as time and money allow. That should be enough to help you survive your first week without ordering out every night. Good luck and here's to independence and living on your own!
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