Renters Guide Eastern - 9 Mar., 2013

Eastern Edition

March 09 - 23, 2013 Volume 19 Issue 05

It’s All Here!

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Now renting for April 1 Bedroom Suites from $825 all incl.

2 Bedroom Suites from $1025 all incl.

Now renting for April Bachelors from $779 all incl.

1 Bedroom Suites from $839 all incl.

2 Bedroom Suites from $1049 all incl.

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C E L E B R AT I N G 1 8 Y E A R S It’s All Here!

Vice-President, Wall2Wall Media

Jacqueline Hill editor in chief, real estate

Susan Legge reGional sales ManaGer

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APARTMENT FINDING PRIMER

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Profile 32G The Cross Winds: Experience the comforts of home

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• Hardwood flooring • Private balconies • Secure entrance system • Indoor/Outdoor parking • Bright & spacious suites • Walk to the Rideau River • OC Transpo & Queensway close • Shopping at St. Laurent, Billings Bridge and Train Yards

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Come for the View Stay for the Lifestyle A beautiful location off the Western Parkway. Breathtaking views of the Ottawa River and the Gatineau Hills. Access to Ottawa’s best bicycle paths.

Enjoy the professionally landscaped grounds.

• Freshly decorated bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites • Suites feature hardwood flooring (parquet), appliances, individual heat control. A variety of well designed, spacious plans to choose from.

• The buildings are centrally air-conditioned, and are equipped with security intercom systems.

• The Tuck Shop offers video rentals and dry cleaning service; hair salon; laundry facilities; indoor and outdoor parking available.

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2734 Draper Ave., unit 1

Mon.: 2pm - 7pm Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 1pm - 5pm Fri.: 10am - 1pm

613.828.9143 or email at pinecrestheights@yahoo.ca

For photos & virtual tours visit gsrentals.ca

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• Walking Distance to Mooney’s Bay • Steps to O.C. Transpo, Schools, Shopping • Minutes to Downtown

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West Baseline Court-1785,1795,1805,1815 Baseline Rd

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Lakeview Apartments-360 Croydon Ave.

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Merivale Manor-1220 Merivale Rd.

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Parkway Towers-1071 Ambleside Dr.

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CLV-57 Bayswater Ave.

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Minto - Parkwood Hills-1186 & 1343 Meadowlands Dr.

From $819

Minto - Castle Hill-1000 Castle Hill Cres.

From $949

Minto - Aventura-20 Deerfield Dr.

From $807

Navaho-10 Deerfield Dr.

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Minto - South Centrepointe-269B Craig Henry Drive

From $949

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Minto - Eleanor/Skyline-32 Eleanor Dr.

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Minto - Crystal Beach-3 Ullswater Drive, Unit 2

From $929

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Minto Navaho-10 Deefield

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Forest Manor-370 Forest St.

From $750

William’s Court - Kanata Lakes Apts-1175 Maritime Way

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Richmond Park Sq.-1275 & 1285 Richmond Rd.

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Windfields-1140, 1150 & 1170 Fisher Ave.

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Minto - Accora-98 Woodridge Cres.

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CLV - Arbour Village-

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Aspen Towers-2935 Richmond Rd.

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Barrhaven-16 Kilbarron Rd.

From $807

Imperial Apt.-171 O’Conner St.

From $749

Kimberly Court-3800 Richmond Rd.

From $825

Park West-30 McEwen Ave.

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PINECREST Heights-2734 Draper Ave.

From $1100

Plaza Towers-465 Richmond Rd.

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Regional-370 Metcalfe St

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Regional-175 Bronson Ave

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Oaks Apartments-Albion Rd.

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The Adelaide-17 Aberdeen St.

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Minto Carlisle-221 Lyon St. North

From $1449

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Minto Norwood Executive-305 Metcalfe St.

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Rideau East-170 Lees Ave.

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Carlisle-221 Lyon Streeet N.

From $1700

The Riverclub-190 Lees Ave.

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Ashcroft - Opus-Gilmour St.

From $2450

Bona Vista-171 Lees Avenue

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Central-263 MaClaren

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King Edward Apartments-110 Steward St.

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Laurier Avenue West-475 Laurier Ave W.

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Le Quay D’Orsay-210 Somerset St. W.

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Ogilvie Towers-1396 Ogilvie Rd.

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The Citadel-169 Lees Ave.

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Westfield Apts-420 Parkdale Ave.

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East Terrasses Montfort-400 Montfort St.

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Chateau Janeville -390 Montreal Rd.

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St.Laurent on the Parc-1244 Donald St.

From $1075

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From $825

CLV-860 Blackthorne Ave.

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CLV-Avalon Park

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Crosswinds-641 Bathgate Dr.

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Minto - Beaconwood / Elmridge-1998 Beaconwood Dr.

From $1199

CLV-860 Blackthorne Ave

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Minto - Riverside-1755 &1833 Riverside Dr.

From $979

Minto - Forestview-650 Woodcliffe Pvt.

From $1319

Minto - Aspen Village-1749 Aspenview Way

From $1360

1396 Ogilvie Rd - Ogilvie Townhomes-

From $1399

Carson Hills-623-647 Carson Rd.

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Village Millcraft Apartments-358 McArthur Ave.

From $755

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From $779

Alta Vista-2870 Cedarwood Dr

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The Oaks-2975 & 2995 Albion Rd N

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L'Avangate-100 Roger Guindon Ave

From $1575

Minto - Carousel-2750 Carousel Cres.

From $829

Minto - Panorama/Jubilee-14 Timberline Pvt.

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Minto - Tanglewood -15A Woodfield Dr.

From $1299

Lancaster-324 Cambridge Street

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The Ascot-2710 Saratoga Pl.

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Norberry Residences-2660 Norberry Cres.

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The DreaDeD B-WorD If he mere mention of the word ‘budget’ makes you groan, maybe you haven’t given this old idea a fair shake B y Gai l Vaz -Ox lade

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rying to get through life without a budget is like trying to drive a car with no steering wheel. You can lurch your way along, jamming on the breaks every time a threat looms, or you can put the pedal to the metal, but the whole time you’re careening down the road you’ll be worrying about what you’re going to hit. And if you’ve got any passengers, there’ll be some mess to clean up when you finally reach your destination.

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Anyone that I know who lives on a budget couldn’t get by without it. And it seems it’s only the people who refuse to make a plan who end up bellying aching about getting to the end of the money before they get to the end of the month.

If you were building a house, you wouldn’t dream of using an architect who declared,“Relax. I’ve done this before. I promise I’ll put everything in the right place.” Noooo. You’d insist on seeing some drawings. And here’s why you should, as the architect of your financial house, draw up a budget.

Whether paper-based or electronic, the discipline of managing your budget will help to keep you organized. Annual bills, like car insurance, won’t surprise you, sending shock waves through your cash flow. And unexpected expenses, which have a category in a spending plan, won’t throw you for a loop.

A spending plan is made up of two parts: income and expenses. Income is

the money that comes in: your salary, commission, dividends or interest income, alimony, child support, pension, or disability income. It doesn’t include money you think you might get. So, if your bonus is not guaranteed, don’t include it in your budget. Keep it in reserve to boost your RRSP or take you to the sunshine next winter.

Expenses are the items you have to pay for monthly. (Divide annual bills, such as insurance, by 12 to come up with a monthly amount.)

The best way to figure out your expenses is to look at what you’ve been spending.

Collect your bank statements, credit card bills, and whatever other records you have of where your money went over the past year. Put each bill in an appropriate category — i.e., utilities, food, clothing, childcare, gifts — total the figures for each category and divide by 12. That’s your monthly average. Add the categories together. That’s what you’ve been spending.

Now, for all you toads out there who can’t gather together two months’ worth of paperwork, never mind a year’s worth, here’s the other way to make a budget: You can use the nifty Gail’s Guide to Building a Budget along with the even niftier Gail’s Interactive Budget Worksheet.

If you think you can keep flying by the seat of your pants forever, good luck with that.

If you’ve decided to take control of your financial future, congratulations. Create a budget that balances and you’ve taken the first step to making your money work for you.

Gail Vaz-Oxlade is the host of Til Debt Do Us Part and author of Debt Free Forever and blogs daily at www.gailvazoxlade.com.

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Training program raises professionalism and service standards,

BENEFITTING RENTERS

BY TED WHITEHEAD

W

hen you rent an apartment, your quality of life in that residence has much to do with how the building property management personnel operate and perform on a daily basis.

The Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) established the province-wide Certified Rental Building Program (CRBP) to help apartment shoppers zero in on buildings that are well run in keeping with an accepted set of standards of practice that help to raise the level of professionalism across the industry.

To ensure that these criteria are met, those enrolled in this innovative program must complete the Certified Rental Building Property Managers Training & Education Program that helps achieve the CRBP’s goal of “Providing value to tenants.” In other words, providing an acceptable customer service level is at the forefront of the exercise.

The training course is available only to property managers’ and/or property owners’ staff whose buildings have been admitted into the program. Participants cover the requirements of meeting CRBP’s Standards of Practice and learn how and why upholding them improves operations and customer service. All management personnel who carry out the daily decisions about running the enrolled buildings must attend the course, which runs approximately eight hours.

“The CRB Program’s training was a natural educational add-on for Sterling Karamar’s staff,” said President, Marshall Bleiweis.“The training was well received by our staff and served to re-enforce our continued commitment to providing our

residents with a quality rental product and service.”

For the convenience of participants, it is run in two session formats: a one-day or two concurrent half-day sessions. All participants complete a test at the end of the sessions to make sure that they understand the course content.

professionalism across our industry,” said Vince Brescia, president and CEO of the Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario.“It is a natural extension of any respectable quality-assurance program and that is why it is such an important component of the CRB Program.”

The curriculum covers the CRBP’s Standards of Practice and how these apply to the daily running of an apartment building, as well as how they can improve revenue opportunities, increase occupancy rates and enhance the quality of service to customers. It truly is a win-win situation. There is a fee to enrol participants, and each receives a Training Manual and a Sample Forms Booklet.

The education and training that accompanies the CRBP certification facilitates strict adherence to things such as regular building cleaning schedules, effective and prompt communication with tenants regarding repairs and other concerns, properly maintained elevators, annual site inspections, and much more.

In the end, participants are expected to ensure that good business processes and practices are in place, all for the benefit of the renter. The education component of the CRBP goes hand-in-hand with the Program’s goal of raising employee professionalism across the industry.

Another component, accountability, is equally important.

A key requirement of certification is proof of compliance with the Standards of Practice through building audits conducted by the independent thirdparty performance measurement firm, J.D. Power and Associates, and the education course prepares managers and owners for this process. In fact, participating building owners/ managers have to request the audit after completing a self-assessment, which adds another layer of accountability.

“Training and education help raise the quality of rental-apartment buildings in Ontario, and in raising the level of

Program participants learn about the importance of human rights responsibilities when it comes to tenants and employees, and how critical it is to respect people’s privacy. The provision of emergency contact information to tenants, paying interest on their last month’s rent . . . there are many aspects of managing and working in an apartment building that are addressed.

The CRBP has been well received across the industry, and the certification continues to be a sign of leadership and respect for quality assurance for rental housing consumers. In the end, it’s about making life better for renters.

Visit crbprogram.org to learn more.

Ted Whitehead is Director of Certification, Certified Rental Building Program, Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO).

Ottawa Central

Indulge in a Little Luxury...

Bona Vista LUXURIOUS 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

■ Spacious & Bright - Well Appointed ■ Designer Touches - 3 Appliances

Excellent Amenities

■ Indoor

Pool - Whirlpool - Tennis Court Fully Equipped Exercise Room - Guest Suites

Building Services & Location ■ Controlled

■ Easy

■ Security

Lobby Access Patrolled Building

■ Adjacent

Access to Queensway to Transitway

613-565-8520

Downtown at Your Doorstep Close to Shopping, Restaurants, Theatre & Nightlife

171 Lees Avenue

02386

Affordably Priced!

www.bonaproperties.com

OGILVIE TOWERS

Blair Rd.

Aviation

Pkwy

d.

St. Laurent Blv

Oglive Road

Blair and Ogilvie

For more information or to view

613.745.1140 1396 Ogilvie Rd., Gloucester www.bonaproperties.com

bonaproperties.com

03306

Ottawa East

“Bringing you home in Ottawa” * See Office for details

March 9 - 23, 2013

You’ll Love Our Location!

East End of Ottawa

Perfectly situated in the east end of Ottawa, with quick and easy access to highways, walking distance to Blair transit station, Gloucester Shopping Centre and La Cité Collégiale.

In addition short commute to St. Laurent Shopping Centre, schools and parks

Townhouses

1399

$

3 bedroom townhouse for rent • Central air • 5 appliances • Gas fireplace

• 1 full bath • 1 ensuite • 1 powder room

• Finished basement • Garage • Fenced in yard

For any questions or to schedule a viewing please feel free to contact our office at 613.745.1140 and one of our rental agents will be more than happy to assist you.

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renters’help

Do I really need

TENANT insurance?

T

HE SHORT ANSWER IS YES. THERE ARE A

FEW REALLY GOOD REASONS FOR HAVING TENANT INSURANCE.

For one, as a tenant you are liable – yes, legally responsible – for any harm you cause to any part of your building and to others who live or visit there. Yikes! If your faulty toaster oven starts a fire that damages not only your apartment, but also the entire complex, you may have to pay out a lot of money.

You could even find yourself in trouble if your party guests get out of hand and cause damage.

Then there are your possessions. You might not think that you have much of real value, but what if you had to replace them all at once, due to fire or water damage?

Replacing your clothing, alone, could run you a few thousand dollars.

And that old couch and bed might not look like much, but buying new ones would be hard on the wallet.

When you consider what it would cost to replace everything, monthly insurance premiums may look pretty good by comparison.

One more thing you might want to think about – talk to your insurance representative about getting an insurance policy that will pay for the full cost to replace what you’ve lost. The alternative is a settlement based on how much your old stuff was actually worth, given that it was old. The depreciated value may not be enough.

The Insurance Bureau of Canada offers information for consumers to help make them aware of their insurance needs and assist them in understanding the types of insurance available. They are the national industry association representing Canada’s private home, car and business insurers. Its member companies represent 90 per cent of the property and casualty (P&C) insurance market in Canada. For more valuable information from the Insurance Bureau of Canada please visit www.ibc.ca.

Courtesy of the Insurance Bureau of Canada

What A Deal!

Four Great One Bedroom Floorplans

Stylish Lobby

Air Conditioning Unit in Suite

Yearly Leases

Ottawa’s BestValue

DOWNTOWN

On-site Superintendent

from only

Fitness Room

Secure, Affordable and Convenient

Laundry Room and Storage

Furnished Suites Available

969

$

/month

Utilities Included

Rental Enquiries:

613.238.6783

www.arosaresidences.com

TWO MORE EXCEPTIONAL LOCATIONS All Buildings Feature Laundry and On-site Superintendent with Parking Available

02255

WEST END

CenTral

Aspen Towers

wesTfield ApArTmenTs

Bachelor, One Bedroom or Two Bedroom

Bachelor, One Bedroom or Two Bedroom

2935 richmond road

• Walk to Bayshore Shopping Centre • Spectacular view of Britannia Bay and Skyline • Utilities included

H.E. REINERT HOLDINGS CORP.

420 parkdale Avenue

• Walk to Parkdale Market and Tunney's Pasture • Beautiful hardwood floors • Heat included

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Ottawa Central

PROPERTIES

NO MATTER WHAT YOUR TASTE, TE, WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR YOU!

BONA

FOR YOU!

Ottawa Central

BONA

PROPERTIES

3 Bedroom Available 2200/mo

$

LE QUAY D’ORSAY 210 Somerset Street West

Bachelors & 1 Bedrooms Available • Elegant Lobby • Freshly Decorated • Several Designs • A/C Units • 2 Appliances • Laundry Facilities • On-Site Staff • Quiet & Secure • Indoor & Outdoor Parking

Immediate & Future Occupancy

613.234.1802

www.bonaproperties.com

02435

BONA PROPERTIES BRINGING YOU HOME IN OTTAWA! March 9 - 23, 2013

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finances

SPENDERS and SAVERS can reach financial bliss

W

hen it comes to romantic relationships, the traditional thought is that opposites attract. However, personal finance experts say that couples with different attitudes towards money need to find a middle ground to achieve financial bliss.

“Many couples include a “spender” and a “saver”. The spender is the one who sees a sale and thinks they can buy more; whereas the saver thinks they will save more,” says Wade Stayzer, the vice president of retail and investment services at Meridian, Ontario’s largest credit union. “While there appears to be a big divide between the spender and the saver mind-sets, these couples can still be

successful with their family finances if they find and agree to ways that will align their approaches to money.

Financial planning is the key.”

Meridian offers this advice on how spender/saver couples can get on the path to financial success: Sort Out Financial Differences: Talk, don’t fight, about your different approaches to money. Figure out how much you spend and where the money is going. Acknowledge who the spender is and who the saver is, and agree to compromise.

Set Goals: Find common goals and discuss what your individual goals are. Whether it’s getting out of debt, or saving for retirement and the children’s education, setting goals will help you prioritize and focus on what’s really important.

Get a Personalized Financial Plan: To meet your established goals, you need to set up a budget and a financial plan. Consider seeking expert advice. Working with a trusted financial advisor to develop a personalized financial plan is like

Get Involved: Many times, there is one member of the family who regularly handles the finances.

Having both partners involved can be a major breakthrough and also makes sure the responsibility is being shared.

driving with a GPS system – you’ll reach your end goal faster and with less stress.

More information is available online at www.meridiancu.ca. NC

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT SEMINARS Legal strategies and tips for rental housing providers

TORONTO April 4th & 16th I KINGSTON April 25th I WOODSTOCK May 2nd FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: LYNZI MICHAL

1-877-688-1960 or lmichal@frpo.org

www.frpo.org Ottawa East

Newly Renovated Suites

Ogilvie Garden Apartments MARCH/APRIL AVAILABILITY

01327

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites From • • • •

Balconies & Hardwood Floors Laundry & Storage Facilities Parking Available Easy Access to the 417

$

849

Utilities Included

For more information or an appointment to view

1973 Jasmine Crescent, Gloucester

613-288-4288 March 9 - 23, 2013

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Ottawa Central

OTTAWA ’ S M S A ADDRESSES OST

OUGHT

FTER

SUSSEX PLACE 100-110 Boteler Bachelor, 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

• Utilities Included • Freshly Decorated Suites • Beautiful Views of the Ottawa River and Gatineau Hills • Hardwood Floors & Central A/C • Sauna & Outdoor Pool • Laundry Facilities • On-Site Superintendent • Indoor Parking • Walking Distance to Rideau Centre & Market For more information please call

613•241•5115

475 LAURIER AVE. WEST 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

• Exclusive quiet residence located in the heart of Downtown Ottawa • Large units with separate storage room • Hardwood floors • Spacious kitchens/cabinets • Large balconies • Well-maintained building • Superintendent on site • Exercise/party rooms • Bike room • Laundry facilities For more information call

613•230•9777

TEN DRIVEWAY

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites • Exclusive area • All the convenience of city living located in a quiet area next to the Rideau Canal • Spacious apartments with a beautiful panoramic city view • Hardwood floors, large kitchens, plenty of closet space, two bathrooms • Resident-superintendent, security cameras, after-hours emergency service, concierge For more information please call

www.arnon.ca

02215

613•236•7289

*Some conditions apply

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March 9 - 23, 2013

Ottawa East

" a w a t t O n i e m o H u o Y g n i " Bring OGILVIE TOWERS 1396 Ogilvie Rd., Blair and Ogilvie Gloucester Ca current all for nd vacanciefuture s

You'll Love Our Location!

Close to all Amenities!

Schools, Shopping & Recreational Facilities Suites have been extensively renovated with great features including: • Ceramic tiles in entry, eat-in kitchen and bath • Neutral carpet to suit any style of decoration and furniture • Freshly refinished and painted, reinsulated walls for even greater comfort • Light fixtures include ceiling fans • Fridge, stove, rangehood & dishwasher • State-of-the-art security building • Steps from the Silver City Entertainment District

809 $ 1 Bedroom Suites (557 sq. ft.) ......... 920 Alcove Suites (399 sq. ft.) .................

1 Bedroom Suites $ w/balcony (647 sq. ft.) ........................

1019 $ 2 Bedroom Suites (726 sq. ft.) ......... 1119 $ 2 Bedroom Suites (Large - 840 sq. ft.) .. 1189 2 Bedroom Suites $ w/balcony (819 sq. ft.) ........................

1189 $ Townhouses ........................................ 1399 Townhouses Available

from $1399.

March 9 - 23, 2013

613.745.1140

www.bonaproperties.com Please say you saw it in Renters Guide!

Oglive Road

OGILVIE TOWERS

Blair Rd.

02313

For more information or to view

Pkwy

lace, Central air, 5 appliances, gas firep room, der pow 1 and ite ensu 1 , bath 1 full ed in yard finished basement, garage, fenc

Aviation

• Exercise room, sauna, hot tub, laundry room, parking, tenants only pay electricity, heat and hot water included

St. Laurent Bl vd.

• 24 hour security

* See Office for details

$

19

foodie

Butter chicken can be a healthy choice

A

little prep in the morning will a go a long way in creating a flavourful and nutritious family meal that cooks while you are at work. Start with spice-coated chicken and a healthy pantry staple pasta sauce. Let it simmer all day in the slow cooker. Finish it off with rich Greek yogurt and lime at dinner time. This dish can be served over quinoa or basmati rice. This traditionally rich butter chicken dish is slimmed down in sodium and fat while maintaining amazing aromas and flavours.

PreP time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 4-6 hours on high or 8-10 hours on LoW serves: 6 serving size: 250g CaLories Per serving: 307 ingredients: 2 cups (500 mL) healthy choice Diced tomato with Onion and Garlic pasta sauce 2 tsp. (10 mL) each: ground ginger, curry powder 1 tsp. (5 mL) each: ground cumin, cinnamon, coriander 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 ½ cup/375 mL) 1 ½ lb. (675g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed into 2- inch (5 cm) pieces

direCtions:

In small bowl combine all spices, set aside.

Place onion in ceramic insert of slow cooker; add chicken; sprinkle with spices then top with melted butter and Healthy Choice Diced Tomato with Onion and Garlic pasta sauce.

Stir, cover and cook on high for four to six hours or on low for eight to 10 hours.

Stir in lime juice and yogurt (optional) before serving. Garnish with cilantro.

Tip: Make extra of the spice mixture and store for your next “better for you” Butter Chicken.

2 tbsp. (30 mL) melted, unsalted butter 1 tbsp. (15 mL) lime juice ½ cup (125 mL) 0% fat, plain Greek yogurt, optional ¼ cup (50 mL) chopped cilantro, to garnish

Visit Facebook.com/ HealthyChoiceCanada for more recipes and cooking tips. NC

Ottawa Central

We Got What You’re Looking For Throughout The Ottawa Area!

UNFURNISHED SUITES 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms

815

from $

Heat Included

Freshly decorated. Well maintained buildings. Spacious suites. Laundry facilities. Outdoor parking. Close to schools, shopping, public transportation and recreational facilities.

West -

2448 Carling Ave., 224 Woodroffe Ave., 931 Pinecrest Rd., 1691 Baseline Rd.

East -

625 Borthwick Ave., 630 Cummings Ave.

Central -

150/154 Yonge St.

South -

1530 Gilles St., 2077 Walkley Rd.

Downtown - 362 Friel Rd.

FURNISHED SUITES 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms

1250

from $

Includes all utilities, parking, internet, cable TV & local phone service. Long & short term lease available

West -

2448 Carling Ave., 224 Woodroffe Ave., 840 Woodroffe Ave., 931 Pinecrest Rd., 1691 Baseline Rd., 1689 Baseline Rd.

East -

625 Borthwick Ave., 630 Cummings Ave.

Central -

150/154 Yonge St.

South -

1530 Gilles St., 2077 Walkley Rd.

Downtown - 362 Friel Rd.

For more information or an appointment to view o tta w are n talh o u se s.co m

02413

613.864.0712

adibs aad@rogers .c om

Ottawa Central

Kimberly Court Apartments in BELL’S

King Edward Apartments

CORNERS

in SANDY

HILL

One Month FREE

Bachelors

from $850

1 Bedroom

from $950

2 Bedrooms

from $1450

1 Bedrooms from 875 2 Bedrooms from $975 $

INCLUDES UTILITIES

• Freshly Decorated • Large/Bright Suites • Low Rise Building with Elevator

&

H EAT & H OT W ATER I NCLUDED

PARKING

• Adult Lifestyle • Quiet Neighbourhood • Walking Distance to all Amenities

• Freshly Decorated • Spacious Suites • Hardwood Floors

613-828-7991 or 613-232-9423 3800 Old Richmond Rd. (Corner of Kimberly) West End Location

Bell’s Corners

March 9 - 23, 2013

• Clean & Quiet Building • Steps to Ottawa U and the Byward Market

613-567-1483 or 613-232-9423

PARKVIEW MAN A GE M E N T

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110 Stewart St. (Corner of King Edward)

Sandy Hill

02382

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Ottawa West

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100 MEDHURST DR, -OFF WOODROFFE - 1 & 2 bdrms luxury suites.3 appls, heating, a/c, hot tub, sauna.

From $890/mo. Carling Realty Co. (613)725-3151

CRAIG HENRY SOUTH/BROCKINGTON -- 3 Bedroom garden homes with or without garage, finished bsmt, 5 appls, some with f/p. Up to 2.5 baths. From $1045 +utils. Call (613)725-3151

WENTWORTH AvE & -Carling ñ ALL INCLUSIVE, Oversized Bachelor & 1-Bdrm Apt. Hardwood throughout, underground parking, keyless entry fob system, balcony overlooking Ottawa West! $825 - $950! CALL FOR DETAILS 613-608-6627

Ottawa Central

Ottawa Central

Ottawa Central

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90 WIllOW STREET -Ottawa Ontario, K1R6W1 1 bdrm $835/mo 2 bdrm, $1050/mo, 1 bath Renovated apts in Centre Town West location, Close to transit, Dow’s Lake, Little Italy, Booth Street Complex, shops & restaurants. Large new windows & new wood-look laminate floors call Business Hours Monday-Friday (9am-5pm ET) (613)748-9446

lONDON TERRACE ñ -Only 3 Condos for Rent Left!

Completely remodeled 2-Bdrm moments to downtown, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, insuite washer/dryer, hardwood flooring, excellent neighbourhood! From $1200 Call Anytime 613-229-6504

NORTH RIvER RD -ñ Spacious 3-Bdrm, 2Bath Garden Home in Central Ottawa. Includes Stainless Steel Appliances, In-suite Washer/Dryer, Private Yard, Hardwood Floors! Excellent Proximity to Ottawa Trainyards. Only $1697 CALL 613-695-2576

Ottawa East

Ottawa East

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BEECHWOOD-JOlIET:246 FERIAND ST. -Building only 3 years old,freshly painted 2 bdrm bsmt appt with large windows.furnished with stove,fridge, washer and dryer,A/C etc.Ceramic floor.Utilities not included,(we pay for water usage),close to Beechwood Ave,.1 parking ,1st and last month rent with reference,no pets/ smokin.$1,100/monthly.Avail now.Call (613)445-5492

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NORTH RIvER & -MONTREAL ROAD 20 Lenore Place Spacious 2 bdrm apt. Located At Rideau River in Kingsview Park, only a short walk to popular Beechwood shops.2 appls Lndry facils outdoor $950/mo prkg $60/mo Water incl heat & hydro extra. Avail Immed Call Business hours Monday-Friday (9am-5pm ET) 613-748-9446

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vANIER PRKWY-MCARTHUR AvE- -Excellent Location 3 bdrm home, close to downtown, fenced & pvt yrd, 2 tier-deck, fireplace, ac, hrdwd flr/ tiles, 3 prkg 2 bath, storage area, 7 appls, alarm, no pets no smoke, close to schools, Hospital & buses, $1550+ utils, avail May 1st (819)455-9621, quercy@gmx.com

March 9 - 23, 2013

Ottawa Central

The Citadel

Desirable!

Irresistible!

ALWAyS NoW

Freshly Renovated! ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Spacious Bright Suites Designer Touches New Appliances Air Conditioned Guest Suite Bright New Laundry Facilities

◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Fully Equipped Exercise Room Tennis Court, Whirlpool Controlled Lobby Access Security Patrolled Building Easy Access to Queensway Adjacent to Transitway

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites 02186

Affordably Priced!

Immediate Occupancy Available

Minutes to Downtown Shopping, Dining and Nightlife! * See Office for details

(613) 565-4444

169 Lees Avenue www.bonaproperties.com Ottawa West

IMPERIAL

APARTMENTS

171 O’Connor Street

Bachelor 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

749 from 1,099 from 1,295 from

$

$

$

INCLUDED IN RENT:

HEAT, HOT WATER, FROST FREE FRIDGE, & STOVE On select units, convenient downtown location, walking distance to Parliament Hill, newly decorated. Easy to clean hardwood floors, spacious balconies, secure locker rooms, laundry facilities on each floor, indoor/outdoor parking, swimming pool, steps from OC Transpo service, video surveillance, quiet, well maintained building with on-site administrative office.

www.glenview.ca March 9 - 23, 2013

613-234-4907

02385

For Details and Appointments Call Jadwiga Weekdays: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Looking for an apartment home where quality assurance makes a difference, then choose a Certified Rental Building!

Why live anywhere else?

Ottawa West

Panoramic view of Gatineau Hills 2 GREAT WEST END LOCATIONS

Adjacent to Ottawa River Parkway with access to bike paths & ski trails

THE PARK WEST 30 McEwen Avenue

01355

Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites

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RIVER PARK TERRACE

70 McEwen Avenue

✔ Close to shopping malls, transitway and schools ✔ Bright and spacious suites in a well maintained, security patrolled building ✔ Amenities include outdoor pool, men’s & women’s saunas, party & hobby rooms Other features: Resident staff, covered parking, storage, laundry facilities, fitness facilities and more

For an appointment to view

613-232-9421

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WELCOME HOME TO MINTO. MINTO CREATES BETTER PLACES TO INSPIRE LIFE

CALL NOW!

663.1530

CHECK OUT

PARKWOOD HILLS COMMUNITY

Monday to Thursday from 8am-8pm Friday from 8am-6pm, Sat & Sun from 10am-4pm

FREE RENT!*

Parkwood Hills Community @ 1343 Meadowlands Dr.

1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites from

$819

*

3 & 4 bedroom garden homes from

$1,229

*

2 & 3 bedroom town homes from

$1,099 1

*

MONTH FREE!*

2 Months FREE RENT!*

1 Month FREE RENT!*

1 Month FREE RENT!*

• Within walking distance to schools, shopping, restaurants & entertainment • Excellent family community • Easy access to transport links • Beautiful, mature neighbourhood

minto.com *Limited time offer on selected suites. Prices, specials and specifications subject to change without notice. See rental consultant for detail. Errors and omissions excepted.

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WELCOME HOME TO MINTO.

Beaconwood

Castlehill

3 & 4 bedroom garden homes

Studio, 1 & 2 1, 2 & 3 bedroom bedroom suites * * suites from $949 from $807

from

$1,199

*

Aventura

1998 Beaconwood Dr.

1000 Castle Hill Cr.

20 Deerfield Drive

Large, freshly renovated homes!*

1 Month FREE RENT!*

1/2 Month FREE RENT!*

• Excellent family community

• Heat and Hydro included

• Prime location

• Close to 417 and Gloucester

• Close to schools, shopping and

• Adjacent to Algonquin College

Centre • Private fenced backyard

the 417 • Indoor pool, exercise room & social lounge

& College Square • Easy access to shopping & transit

663.1530 | minto.com *Limited time offer on selected suites. Prices, specials and specifications subject to change without notice. See rental consultant for detail. Errors and omissions excepted.

24G

WELCOME HOME TO MINTO.

South Centrepointe

Riverside

Carlisle

1 & 2 bedroom suites

1, 2 & 3 bedroom * suites from $1099

Downtown Luxury

from

$949

*

3 & 4 bedroom * homes from $1,259

1 & 2 bedroom * suites from $1,499

269B Craig Henry Dr.

1755 / 1833 Riverside Dr.

221 Lyon St. North

1/2 Month FREE RENT!*

1 Month FREE RENT!*

1 Month FREE RENT!*

• In a serene, suburban setting

• Large, redecorated suites

• Huge renovated suites

• Large suites with finished

• Pool and exercise facilities

• Underground parking

• Heat included

• 5 appliances & central A/C

• Central location, close to

• Heat and hot water included

basements* • Easy access to transit

downtown and the 417

• Fitness facilities

663.1530 | minto.com *Limited time offer on selected suites. Prices, specials and specifications subject to change without notice. See rental consultant for detail. Errors and omissions excepted.

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WELCOME HOME TO MINTO.

Parkway Park & Westview

Carousel

Navaho

1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites

Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom suites

1, 2 & 3 bdrm suites

from

from

$799

*

$829

2750 Carousel Crescent

1 Month FREE RENT!*

1 Month FREE RENT!*

WESTVIEW • Heat included • Established community

$999

*

*

1-1399 Highgate Road

PARKWAY PARK • Heat and one parking space incl.

• Close to schools, rapid transit & shopping

from

Office:

10 Deerfield Drive

1 Month FREE RENT!*

• Redecorated suites

• Bright, spacious suites

• Fitness facility

• Adjacent to Algonquin College

• Utilities included • Close to shopping, restaurants, airport & walking paths • Walk to transit

& College Square • Easy access to shopping & transit

663.1530 | minto.com *Limited time offer on selected suites. Prices, specials and specifications subject to change without notice. See rental consultant for detail. Errors and omissions excepted.

26G

WELCOME HOME TO MINTO.

Panorama/Jubilee

2 & 3 bedroom homes from

$1,199

*

14 Timberline Private 1 Month FREE RENT!*

Orleans

Skyline

2, 3 & 4 bedroom 2 bedroom maisonettes homes from

$1,319

*

1749 Aspenview Way 650 Woodcliffe Private 1 Month FREE RENT!*

• Luxury executive homes

• Spacious renovated homes

• Designer finishes

• Quiet family community

• Central air conditioning

• Easy access to parks,

• Spacious living areas • Close to shopping, restaurants

shopping & transit

from

$1,169

*

32 Eleanor Drive 1 Month FREE RENT!* • Close to Algonquin College, Ottawa Hospital and Hwy 417 • Good setting for families • Multiple parks within walking distance

& bike paths

663.1530 | minto.com *Limited time offer on selected suites. Prices, specials and specifications subject to change without notice. See rental consultant for detail. Errors and omissions excepted.

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Accora Village is a community with easy access to the whole city, and wonderful amenities tucked right within its own backyard. It’s where life is lived and memories are made. It’s the place Accora Village residents simply call home.

• Close to shopping, transit and Highways 416/417 • Close to the Ottawa River, Nepean Sailing Club & Andrew Haydon Park • Public and separate schools within the community • Bayshore Park within the community

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• Indoor swimming pool • Gym • Party room • Basketball court • Ottawa Boys & Girls Club

Community features:

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417

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*Limited time offer on selected suites. Prices, specials and specifications subject to change without notice. See rental consultant for detail. Errors and omissions excepted.

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YOUR LIFE. YOUR HOME. YOUR COMMUNITY.

613-663-1530

3 & 4 bedroom 2 & 3 bedroom executive garden homes homes from

Studio, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites

from

from

$1,145

*

$1,295

*

1 Month FREE* RENT!

1 Month FREE* RENT! Up to a $250 utilities credit!*

Key Features • Fully renovated homes • Heat included • 5 appliances • Fenced in yard with patio • 1.5 baths • Hardwood flooring • Central air conditioning * TM

Accora Village is CRB Certified.

You can rent with confidence.

Accora Village is a member of the Crime-Free Multi-Housing Program.

$833

*

1 Month FREE* RENT!

Up to a $500 utilities credit!*

Key Features • Fully renovated homes • Private garage & driveway • 5 appliances • Fireplace • Finished rec room • Central air conditioning

Free 6 month fitness membership!*

Key Features • Freshly decorated suites • Newly renovated (select suites only) • Utilities included • Spacious layout

Seniors live well in Accora Village! $25 off monthly rent NO rent increase for the 2nd year Free Seniors Programs

*Limited time offer on selected suites. Prices, specials and specifications subject to change without notice.

See rental consultant for detail. Errors and omissions excepted.

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WELCOME HOME TO MINTO. Ottawa West

Ottawa South

Ottawa East

1

CRYSTAL BEACH Ullswater Drive

13 PANORAMA/JUBILEE 14 Timberline Private

19 RIVERSIDE

2

ACCORA VILLAGE 98 Woodridge Crescent

14 CAROUSEL

20 BEACONWOOD/ELMRIDGE

4

PARKWAY PARK 1-1399 Highgate Road

Luxury Downtown

21 THE BRANT

1755/1833 Riverside Drive

366 Brant Street

5 AVENTURA

15 CARLISLE 221 Lyon Street

6 NAVAHO

Luxury Ottawa West

20 Deerfield Drive 10 Deerfield Drive

Orleans

23 ASPEN VILLAGE

1749 Aspenview Way

Downtown

Ottawa West Central

16 21 JAMES STREET

420 GILMOUR STREET

174

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This conveniently located building is only steps away from public transit and Highway 417.

Whether you are looking for an apartment that is near the National Research Council or minutes from the Montfort Hospital, The Cross Winds is the perfect fit. If you prefer to bike to work, there are also many bike paths at your disposal.

The Cross Winds offers spacious one- and twobedroom apartments that offer the perfect setting.

Finished in either lush, wall-to-wall carpeting or laminate flooring. There are sheer curtains on all of the windows and three appliances are furnished in the kitchen. Suites feature a hookup for a washer and dryer if you’d like insuite laundry, or you can use the coin laundry in the onsite laundry room. An ideal retreat – have your morning coffee each day on your balcony and enjoy the pristine city skyline. With all of the simple luxuries of home provided in this building you will quickly appreciate the good life of renting at the right community and from a wellrespected management company!

Enjoy the leisure lifestyle while you relax each night in building’s sauna, or relieve some stress in

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the fitness room and make use of the large indoor pool. You can also take full advantage of the coin operated car wash in the indoor parking garage and the onsite convenience store and beauty salon. Entertain friends and family in the tenant’s party room, or gather-up your neighbours for a barbecue on the sun deck.

The staff of The Cross Winds encourage you to feel at home in their secure building. Feel safe and confident knowing that the staff are there to take care of your needs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This family-oriented building offers all of the luxuries you expect from a well-managed rental unit.

The Cross Winds is owned and operated by Shelter Canadian. The staff of this well-established company always strive to live by their motto: meeting needs, creating values. The company was established in 1990, and is the successor to various Canadian real estate companies which have been in operation since 1947. With a long history of trustworthy business, you can rest soundly knowing you are renting an apartment from a well-established name.

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Spring cleaning

101

BY JANE HERMAN

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hy does the return of longer days and warmer temperatures trigger an urge to purge our homes of clutter and engage in cleaning them from top to bottom? The warming weather means we can finally start to relegate our boots and heavy outerwear to the back of the closet – or at least pull some of the spring clothing into rotation. In tackling your own apartment organize the task into de-cluttering and cleaning and spread it out over a period of several weeks.

DE-CLUTTERING Thoroughly clean all boots, footwear and outerwear and clean out your coat closet.

Go through your collection of hats, gloves, and scarves, washing and cleaning where necessary, discarding odd gloves and organizing all into storage baskets. Wash your boot tray or hallway mat and put away in a closet until next winter.

Remove everything from your pantry.

Straighten up all your dry ingredients, discarding stale boxes of cereal, cookies, crackers, etc. Take an inventory of what you need and replenish with fresh spices, oils and other staples. Check under the sink and refresh your supply of sponges, cleaning products and other supplies. Go through your dishes, cutlery and cookware, discarding odd, broken items or things you never use. Treat yourself to a trip to a kitchen supply store and purchase something that will make food preparation and serving easier, such as a good set of storage containers, some new glasses, or a special serving piece.

Spring is a good time to go through your books, CDs and DVDs. Is it time for a new media storage unit or bookshelf?

Apartment storage space is limited and you don’t want to become a pack rat. Does your

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coffee table look like a war zone? Move everything off of it and re-evaluate what you want it to be, a focal point for the room or a catch-all for your books and papers.

Go through your upper and lower bathroom cupboards, discarding all expired cosmetics and other products. Replace and replenish soaps, body wash, shampoo, sunscreen, paper products, etc. Check the condition of your towels – if you can afford it, spring is a good time to invest in a set of new ones.

Take time to re-arrange your wardrobe, so that warm weather garments are more accessible. Wash or dry clean garments before storing them in zippered bags.

Go through your closets, drawers, shoe collection, cleaning, polishing, repairing and discarding where necessary. Donate apparel you no longer use. Many apartment buildings now have charity drop boxes right on the grounds; if yours doesn’t, take things you no longer need or use to a donation centre.

CLEANING Turn off your refrigerator and begin by cleaning the dust off the coils (these are usually at the bottom, under the grill).

Clean with a vacuum attachment or damp cloth. Remove everything from inside the refrigerator and wash the bins and shelves in hot soapy water, drying thoroughly.

Defrost the freezer and wipe the interior with a solution of 2 tbs. baking soda per 1 litre hot water. Clean all the surfaces of the kitchen, including the walls, backsplashes, tops and doors of cupboards, and the oven.

Clean out your files, reviewing bank statements, paid bills, contracts, household inventories, warranties and other personal documents. Clean your computer keyboard

with a cotton swab; wipe the screen with a special cloth and spray cleaning solution.

Thoroughly clean or replace your mattress pad. Replace winter bedding with lighter, warm weather blankets. Clean your pillows to rid them of mould, bacteria and odours.

If you’ve been using your balcony as a storeroom, now is the time to move those snow tires, bicycles and other large items out of sight. On a warm day, clean your balcony sliding door. Mix up a solution of one part white vinegar and one part hot water. Using a large sponge, rub the glass with the water and vinegar solution to rub away the dirt. Wet a squeegee and wipe the glass thoroughly. Wipe the surfaces with lint-free cloths like cloth diapers or other cloths that have not been laundered with fabric softener which will leave a residue.

Clean the frames down as well.

Wipe down or vacuum all furniture and other surfaces, such as windowsills and baseboards. Clean window coverings and rugs. Check the batteries in your smoke detector and ensure they are free of dust.

Moving all the furniture to clean around and underneath where possible, dust and vacuum every room in the apartment, then wash and mop all floors. Open the windows and let the fresh air and sunshine in. Now, sit down and relax and enjoy the pleasure of your clean apartment!

Jane Herman is a communications consultant who has worked in the rental property industry. Jane provides communications solutions for a diverse range of clients and has written about food, fashion, apartment living and personal finance for several publications.

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GETTING RID OF PESTS

like a boss

BY ELISA KROVBLIT

NOBODY WANTS TO TALK ABOUT IT, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there. Pests. Vermin.

Bugs. Infestations. There’s nothing pretty or glamourous about it. But what do you do when the mice are scurrying, the bees have taken over or you can’t sleep tight because the bedbugs are biting?

Gary Muldoon, president of Orkin Canada can tell you. You call in the professionals. Being the president of the company, you might not think he’s been under too many decks or in too many homes battling on the front lines of pest control – but you’d be wrong. Gary rose to the occasion when The W Network’s hit series Undercover Boss Canada

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approached him for the show. Gary found himself face-to-face with a mighty raccoon under a deck, and toe-to-toe with some nasty bugs. He also found a lot of earnest dedication on the part of his professional exterminators. It’s not just a service and a business, he came away with a greater understanding of how treatment of pests and infestations can dramatically affect people’s quality of life.

Now that we’re in the winter months, Gary explains, mice are enemy number one. “Expanding city sprawl is disrupting mice homes,” he says. They’re only looking for somewhere to live. In fact, most creatures are looking for a nice warm place to live and the fall and winter are a busy season for new intruders.

THERE ARE THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO IF YOU SEE MICE: • SHUT OFF ANY ACCESS POINTS • REMOVE ANY FOOD SOURCE • CALL IN A PROFESSIONAL

Gary Muldoon, president of Orkin Canada orkincanada.ca

There are three things you want to do if you see mice: Shut off any access points; remove any food source; call in a professional.

“They don’t believe in birth control and mice can have several litters per year – every three months – and have a dozen in a litter,” says Gary. You don’t want to do the math, you just want to stop it before it gets out of control.

“Mouse urine is a scent that attracts other mice. Droppings can create health issues.” And another concern is safety and physical damage – mice chew everything, even wires and power cords.

Exterminators don’t come armed with super-sonic mouse-fi nding machines. They know the hotspots to look for and they’ve been trained to “think like a mouse,” Gary explains. “How did I get in here? What’s the best place to hide? What’s the best place to live?” are all things the exterminators need to consider in locating nests.

Orkin Canada doesn’t use poison in homes, since it could harm children and pets. Instead the company uses what Gary describes as “glorified windmills.” They’re live traps. “In a few days, problem solved.”

Orkin Canada gets 64,000 calls every month. While a lot of them are regular service calls and commercial business, that staggering monthly number from just one of the major pest control companies illustrates just how pervasive pests can be.

Bedbugs are another type of out-of-control infestation that needs fast and decisive professional intervention.

While it’s thought to be a scourge of apartment buildings, the fact is, it is also a problem in private homes, coffee shops, restaurants, libraries, airplanes – pretty much any public spaces. “Bedbugs are hitchhikers, they travel with people, jump off and get on the next person.” In fact, a message on Twitter in 2010 nearly derailed the Toronto International Film Festival, one of the world’s biggest and flashiest screening parties, because there was a concern that one of the main theatres might have bedbugs. It

turned out not to have any foundation, but the bedbugs had made headlines and put people on high alert.

“Bedbugs reproduce so quickly,” Gary explains. And it’s hard to get all of them. They can hide in the tiniest crevice. They can travel through electrical conduits.

“Carbon dioxide attracts bedbugs, so they’re usually on the headboard of a bed. Rapid breathers, high body temperatures and certain blood types attract them.” They eat blood and some sleepers are more delicious than others.

DDT used to be the solution for bedbugs, but that’s off the roster now. Since it’s been banned, there are other methods, though preventative treatments are necessary to keep the problem at bay. Bedbugs emit a pheromone – a scent that dogs can pick up. Orkin Canada will go in with bedbug-hunting dogs and can detect with near certainty whether a problem exists quite quickly. In apartments, to contain the infestation, they like to treat above, below and beside the affected apartment so that there’s nowhere untreated that the bugs can escape. In most homes, a great amount of furnishings end up being thrown out – consider the potential of picking up a bedbug infestation the next time you pick up a curbside treasure!

Roaches are yet another issue. They reproduce really quickly and they’re nocturnal. “If you see them during the day, it’s a bad problem.” One of the things they love to eat, says Gary, is the glue in cardboard boxes. Don’t bring them home from the grocery store, he says it’s all-toocommon a way to introduce a roach problem into your home. They like moisture and are often found under the kitchen sink.

From bees and hornets to raccoons, rodents and vermin, there are a lot of animals that can live where you want them least, but there’s always help – and a way to get rid of them if you do.

And that raccoon that Gary wrangled with under the deck? “I got the raccoon. I got him. It wasn’t easy.”

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BEFORE

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and efficiency, the budget is never as big as we desire. Yet, even with champagne taste on a beer budget, there are clever design directions that anyone can follow to accomplish that high-end look for less.

The flexibility to work from home has increased tenfold in the past few years but that often means more and more people can be found with their office space either mixed into their living room, bedroom or a spare room.

It is important to remember that the space you work in should be one of motivation and inspiration. We spend a lot of time in these areas, so it should be a space we love and want to come into.

When I first saw my client’s office, I immediately felt tired, bored and uninspired even to want to enter the room. My client’s office space was a great size, however you would never know it with the layout she had, the mis-proportioned furniture in it and the dark walls closing in on the space.

A great office was hidden from its true potential, as many are when the desk is pushed up against the wall or a window.

In this redesign, we had the freedom to truly open up the floor layout by moving the desk to the middle of the room, which created great wall space behind for storage, a sitting area in the corner and an inspirational wall to brighten up the room.

By reconfiguring the space it instantly became more inviting, exciting and overall more efficient.

Paint goes a long way and just by updating the dark room with light, trendy and cheerful colours, the room immediately transformed into a space of inspiration. I used Para Paints trend colours on the walls, and I also work with Para and created my own paint colour called JoJo. It is the brightest of whites and goes on thick and luxurious. Bringing a light colour into a dark room always creates the illusion of more space.

Due to a tight budget, painting a fun pattern on the wall was less expensive than wallpaper and we achieved the same look. I had Jim Connelly, the painter from the Debbie Travis show, come in to create an amazing zig-zag accent wall that sets off the entire office making the space motivating to enter.

Accent lighting and accessories were added from Bouclair Home (bouclair. com) to create a great ambiance to work in and much needed storage pieces.

The perfect desk and chair were sourced from a Canadian gem called Harkel

It Is Important to remember that the space you work In should be one of motIvatIon and InspIratIon. we spend a lot of tIme In these areas so It should be a space we love and want to come Into.

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On the one wall we added inspirational quotes to budget-friendly frames hung on picture racks and the wall, the nice part of this DIY project is the quotes can be changed to keep up with the growing mind of your child or you can use them to showcase your children’s art masterpieces.

My client spends many hours in her office and I wanted to create a room that was fresh in colour, had sophisticated storage and an efficient workspace that illustrated her true professional personality.

I then tied it all together with fun, budget-friendly textures and accessories, which are needed to achieve a clever and interesting home office to work in.

We saved money in certain design areas and made sure to splurge on the

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high-traffic pieces (such as the office desk and chair), which is important to keep in mind.

Think of your home office as an extension of your home, and use those same design principles you used throughout the dĂŠcor. For example, the importance of accent lighting, the warmth of textures, the completeness of accessories, the joy of colour and the most important part, the functionality of your furniture pieces. Keep in mind your home office should be an important part of your home since it is the room you make a living in.

jo Alcorn Jo Alcorn, graduated with a BA from a Liberal Arts School in New York City. She went on to study colour and architecture while attending London’s City University.

She is in the process of filming her own show on HGTV, she has been the design expert on the Steven & Chris show, Breakfast Television, Discovery Channel, City TV and more. washco.ca

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quicktips

ApArtment Finding primer

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et yourself into an apartment-hunting frame of mind and onto a successful search with these tips.

1 Get yourself in a gung-ho apartment search frame of mind.

before you visit your first vacancy.

You will be making a lot of phone calls

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and leaving many messages. If your

• Someone both able and responsible enough to pay rent on time.

• People who will treat them and their property with care and respect.

• Quiet tenants who will not be disturbing to other tenants or neighbors.

yourself an edge over the next guy.

6 Always keep your appointments

day, you should call again. If you don’t

Landlords will be impressed by your

and always show up on time.

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organization and preparedness.

No-shows are a major source of

available to the caretaker/property

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frustration for building managers and

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having to shell out for each and every

landlords.

2 Keep your chequebook with you.

landlord that requires one.

7 Don’t get discouraged!

When you see an apartment that looks

5 Dress and groom as though you are

Finding a great place is not easy, but

messages aren’t returned the next

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3 Collect all of your rental information

They are looking for:

going to a job interview.

places do not stay on the market long!

In many respects it is the same.

People constantly lose good places

Landlords of really good units usually

due to indecision.

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it is well worth the effort. Keep your chin up, get back on the phone and remember to always sound cheerful!

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moving

technology on the move

by Dan Hopkins

Let’s face it – your electronic devices make the world go round, and in the moving business, we realize how important those items are to families.

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One of the most common questions we get is regarding how to transport electronics safely, especially big-screen TVs. During a move, whether it’s across town or across Canada, it is important to give these items special treatment so they arrive in one piece and in good working order. The best advice we have for accomplishing this goal requires some forethought: to keep the original boxes and foam spacers the electronic items came in. That is truly the safest method for moving them.

Of course, people rarely keep these boxes, so at Two Men and a Truck - Canada, we have specialty boxes and crates designed specifically to move big-screen TVs safely. People who do their own packing and

moving should be aware of how easy it is to damage one of these units. Spending a few dollars extra to purchase or rent one of these special boxes can make all the difference.

They can accommodate any size TV, so there is a solution for every unit.

Another thing to remember is that most of these television sets are mounted on wall brackets – and moving companies are reluctant to disassemble the wall mounts or assemble them at the other end. Usually, if something is going to go wrong, that’s when it will happen – and again, people rarely keep the installation instructions for the brackets.

It’s far too chaotic on moving day to be trying to find any instruction manuals. The best plan when preparing for your move is to take the TVs off the walls yourself, ahead of time, and have them ready to be packaged properly.

Here’s a tip for anyone disassembling electronics for a move. Get your digital camera or phone camera and take photos of the wiring connections on the backs of the TVs, cable boxes, DVD players and the like.

When it comes time to reassemble them, it will be much easier to reference how they were set up originally, saving time, stress and frustration.

The same goes for stereos and gaming systems. Many teenagers leave their entire gaming systems hooked up until moving day.

It’s up to them to disassemble their systems and hopefully place them into the packing they arrived in. If not, the best thing to do is wrap consoles in anti-static bubble wrap and place them into appropriately sized

be bought separately. If you choose not to go that route, then surround the unit with anti-static bubble wrap, and again, place it into an appropriate sized box.

And one last handy tip: pack the associated hardware with your electronics. When packing computers, place the mouse, keyboard, power cord, scanner, printer cables, etc. all into the same box. When these cartons arrive at your new digs, you’ll be very glad you did!

boxes so they won’t move around during the trip. In fact, this is the best way to treat most electronics items. That includes computers – especially desktop units. We have specialty boxes designed specifically for them that can

Dan Hopkins is chief operating officer, Two Men and a Truck Canada. For more information visit the website at twomenandatruck.ca

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Woodroff

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A Trusted Place To Call Home Since 1954

Payment Plans Available!

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49G

*FREE MONTH OR REDUCED

Muriel

*REDUCED ON SELECT UNITS

Hunters Point/Surrey Place Townhouses

HOLMWOOD AVE & MURIEL

SOUTH KEYS & HUNT CLUB

3 Bedrooms 1 bath 4 appliances Freshly decorated Hardwood floors/carpets Fireplace Backyard Utilities extra

3 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms Freshly Decorated Semi-private Backyard Community Pool Close to Schools & Shopping Residential Neighbourhood

Holmwood Ave Findlay Ave

52 Muriel St.

2710 Saratoga Place

Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30-7; Fri 8:30-4:30; Sat-Sun 10-4

Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30-7; Fri 8:30-4:30; Sat-Sun 10-4

613-729-7711

613-729-7711

Same Day Approval! Pre-Authorized

Payment Plans Available!

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50G

Be on the lookout for our new signs!

St Bank

Bridle Path

Airport Pkwy

Fifth Ave

Gordon St

Muriel St

Bronson Ave

South Hunt Club

H O M E S T E A D . C A

H O M E S T E A D . C A

A Trusted Place To Call Home Since 1954

*REDUCED ON SELECT UNITS

Sandringham

Windfields I, II & III

RANGE & TEMPLETON

FISHER & BASELINE AVE

Bachelors 1 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms

Bachelors 1 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms Bright Modern Suites Freshly Decorated Utilities Included Pool Next to Experimental Farm Carling Ave.

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85 Range Road

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1140, 1150 & 1170 Fisher Ave. . l Anka Dr

613-729-7711

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Same Day Approval! Pre-Authorized

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613-729-7711

McCartny Rd.

Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30-7; Walkley Rd. Fri 8:30-4:30; Sat-Sun 10- 4

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H O M E S T E A D . C A

A Trusted Place To Call Home Since 1954

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