The Home News Ottawa East FEB15

ISSUE 02 • 2015

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This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

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ROCKLAND! Bright & cozy! 3+1 bedroom. 4-season heated solarium. HWD and ceramics. Living room has open ceiling to the upper level. Fireplace.

Newer roof and windows. Double garage. $249,900

FALLINGBROOK! Stunning inside & out. 4+1 bedroom. 3 baths. HWD. Grand foyer w/ double staircase. Kitchen and eating area. Master w/full ens bath. Family rm +main flr office. 2 fireplaces. This house will not disappoint! $574,900

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55 acres. Zoned (AG). Excellent opportunity, prime location for future development. Less than ½ km to Navan and less than 3 km from Orleans.

Owner open to many options. $1,381,500 Call Troy Robinson!

ROCKLAND! Now only $224,900! 3+1 bedroom. The home features a large eat-in kitchen a formal dining room and a huge family room on the lower level.

Wood stove. Oversized lot & garage. Call Troy Robinson!

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PA R K W O O D H I L L S !

Split level. 3+1 bedrooms, 2 baths. Family room with huge windows.

Lower level den/4th bedroom and full bathroom. Perfect in-law suite potential. $419,900 Call Troy Robinson!

ORLEANS! 26,000 sq ft. Zoned AM3. $60,000 holding income while your plans are approved. Many uses include multi-unit, mix condos, plaza, too many to list! $1,299,000 Call Troy Robinson!

FALLINGBROOK!

PETRIE ISLAND!

Bungalow + in-law suite. 3 beds. 2 baths. HWD & tile. Eat-in kitch. Fam rm w/F.P. Master ens w/w-i tub. Deck. $429,900

Spectacular North West views. 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Custom kitchen.

HWD. Huge apt feels like a bungalow. Low condo fee. $529,000

STE ANNE THE PRESCOTT!

LIMOGES LAND!

WOW single home for under 75k! Needs to be sold asap. 2 bedrooms. Large lot & detached garage. Must be seen! $74,900

Approx. 18.42 acres. Commercial hwy land. Endless possibilities.

Near Kittawa camping. Mins to Calypso water park. $2,800,000

HUNTLEY ESTATES CARP!

WEST CENTRE TOWN!

Executive. 3+1 bedroom home on huge 2-acre lot. Newer kitchen. Finished basement! $549,900

Z6 Urban lofts. 2 apts available. 2 bed + 2 bath & 1 bed + den + 2 baths. Hdwd & tile, 6 appls, 9’ ceilgs. Starting at $319,900

ELMVALE ACRES FOR RENT!

CASTLE HEIGHTS/OVERBROOK!

Huge semi. 3+1 beds, 3 full baths. Hrdwd. Sep din rm. Huge liv rm. Updated kit. Fin’d bsmnt. Private yard. Only $1575 + utilities.

Bungalow. Det garage & fenced yard. 3+1 beds. 2 full baths.

Eat-in kit. Liv/d rm combo, gas fp. Fin’d bsmnt. $1700 + utilities.

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PRESIDENT Lisa SHEA lisa.shea@rogers.com

GIVE YOUR HOME A

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jason STACEY jason@homenewscreative.com

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THE MANY

HEALTH BENEFITS OF SKIING

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843 MONTCREST DRIVE, ORLEANS

STUNNING INSIDE AND OUT Gleaming Hardwood throughout both floors of this home. Grand foyer with double staircase.

Spacious family room, open concept kitchen and eating area. Large Master Suite with a full ensuite bathroom with glass shower and separate soaker tub, main floor office, 2 fireplaces.

This house will not disappoint! A must to see exceptional custom in ground pool.

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See Troy Robinson’s ad on PAGE 2 for details on this and other great properties.

health & lifestyle

the many

HEALTH BENEFITS

ofSkiing

f you've already booked your skiing holiday, you're probably looking forward to perfecting your snow bunny look and enjoying winter treats in the lodge. But your vacation can provide plenty of fantastic health benefits too, including weight loss, muscular fitness and even relief from seasonal affective disorder or SAD. Âť

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Springridge

Navan

Spacious 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom bungalow with private yard. Over 1,500 square feet on main level plus finished lower level. Open concept living/dining with cathedral ceiling and gas fireplace. Quartz kitchen with extra cupboards and eating area opening to beautiful maintenance free deck and grass free yard. Master boasts 4-piece ensuite. Oversized single garage. Flexible possession. $429,900

Beautiful custom built 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home on a stunning half acre lot. Full brick front. Main floor den/office. Open concept living/dining. Spacious eat-in kitchen adjacent to family room with wood burning fireplace. Patio door leads to deck and treed yard. 4 large bedrooms, ensuite off master bedroom. Oversized double garage. Located at end of quiet court with no through traffic. $517,000

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The trick to skiing is, of course, to keep yourself balanced on a slippery slope. Engaging your stomach muscles this way boosts core stability and compresses the lower abdomen (which means a flatter tummy).

Plus, it promotes overall flexibility and coordination.

Your leg muscles will also thank you:

the general stance of a skier is a slight crouch which strengthens the large quadriceps and glutes muscle groups.

Hitting the slopes is also a fantastic cardiovascular workout. It elevates your heart rate which promotes blood circulation and brings more nutrients and oxygen to your tissues. The immersive experience of skiing also boosts endorphins and adrenaline, providing an overall feeling of wellness. Âť

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If those sugary pastries you gorged on back at the lodge are weighing on your conscious, take solace in the fact that skiing is a solid way to keep trim over the winter months. Most experts agree that an average day on the slopes burns serious calories, up to 3000, far more than an average gym session. Cold temperatures also force your body to raise its own temperature, burning even more calories. Need proof? Trace Snow, a free comprehensive ski and snowboard app, helps you track your day at the mountain. It measures calories burned, speed, distance and much more.

Falling temperatures and exaggerations of a polar vortex can deter many from hitting the slopes, but the many advantages of skiing are undeniable. Put the Trace Snow App to good use by lapping the trails until the sun goes down. www.newscanada.com

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WINTER WARM-UP

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he cold temperatures are here to stay so as you take cover indoors, it's the perfect time to put home improvement projects on your to-do list. Here are a few ideas to make your home feel and look fabulous very quickly:

FROM BORING TO

BOLD The bathroom is a great place to start improvements, so if yours is boring, basic, or just outdated, it's time to make a change even on a budget.

Faucets are a simple and affordable way to instantly renew the look and functionality of this busy room. For example, the Darcy bathroom collection from Moen includes transitionally styled faucets that provide a soft-modern look and water-saving benefits to offer the best of form, function, and beauty in no time.

The collection is also available in Spot Resist Brushed Nickel finish, so you'll save time cleaning, as it helps resist water spots and fingerprints.

WEATHER

THE WINTER WISELY

No one wants to spend money on high energy bills, so be sure your home isn't losing heat through windows and doors that aren't insulated properly. Updates such as weather stripping can keep the cool air out while keeping the warm air inside - all of which will prevent throwing money out the window.

And don't stop there. Simple tasks, such as replacing worn-out caulk, insulating your outlets, and prepping your windows with plastic cling for the winter months can significantly reduce heating bills. Âť

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Quick

KITCHEN UPGRADE Cold weather keeps us inside with far more cooking and entertaining in the kitchen. Decor advisers at Moen Canada say that the quickest way to update the kitchen, much like the bathroom, is by installing a new faucet. From food preparation to clean-up, the faucet is a major workhorse - as well as a beauty focal point. Pulldown and pullout faucets are a popular choice, such as the company's new Brookshire kitchen faucet, which features decorative touches and classic styling with a pullout design for at-your-fingertips water delivery. It's equipped with the Reflex system, which offers self-retraction of the spray wand, as well as a wide range of motion, generous reach, and secure docking retraction.

Get FIRED UP Nothing feels better on a cold night than getting cozy by a fire, but is your fireplace prepped for the season? For a wood-burning fireplace, inspect the chimney for nests or cracks. Next, clean it thoroughly to remove creosote (unburned fuel) to prevent unwanted fires. For gas-burning fireplaces, be sure the airways of the pilot and main burners are working properly and the blower is clean. Finally, be sure you have working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, as well as an operational fire extinguisher nearby. Now it's easy to relax and enjoy the warm glow safely.

WALLS THAT WOW CREATE

Adding a splash of colour to your home by painting your ceiling or creating an accent wall will not only serve to refresh your home, but can also help to brighten up your spirits when the daylight hours are shorter.

Cooler weather means faster drying times. Not only does the cooler weather help paint dry, but the lack of humidity in the air will also be a plus when it comes to your paint drying properly.

If you start your project early enough in the colder season, you can get your project done in a timely manner without having to pay an exorbitant amount in added heating bills. Âť

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Re-Flooring

HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER Winter is a wonderful time to focus on re-flooring. You can choose from all sorts of materials including stone, terracotta, marble, carpet, tile or wood— the flooring of your home can help shape the look and feel you want.

Wood floors have never been easier to install yourself and tend to be quite affordable. The winter air ensures a quicker drying time for any adhesive involved, and new wood flooring tends to insulate better than old, worn flooring. Replace worn down carpet padding if necessary. This will increase the comfort in your home.

FOCUS ON

FIXTURES & FANS With shorter winter days, there's less natural light and so you may notice your fixtures a lot more. For added illumination and energy savings, update incandescent bulbs with brighter, Energy Star-rated bulbs which use about 75 percent less energy and last 10 to 25 times longer. Next, take a look at the ceiling fans in your home. Start by cleaning the blades with a gentle detergent and then switch the blades to rotate clockwise. Changing this setting pushes warm air down into the room, making it feel warmer.

Your home will operate more efficiently with these wintertime changes - and as importantly, it will look and feel fabulous. THN www.newscanada.com

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