Winnipeg Renters Guide – January 13, 2023

to Arizona Plaza, a classic WRE Development property featuring: Bachelor, 1 BR, 2 BR and 3 BR suites – found in the heart of Fort Garry/Fort Richmond. Located on Pembina Highway there is easy access to Downtown, University of Manitoba or St. Vital Mall via the excellent transportation routes and convenient bus service right out your front door! Arizona Plaza has been known for its beautiful park like setting with grassy play areas, incredible river views and spacious suites.

Holiday Towers - Our twin 25 fl oor high-rises at Hargrave and York feature: Bachelor, Studio, 1 BR, 2BR and Penthouse units with large balconies. We are located in the heart of Downtown Winnipeg- near MTS Center, Portage Place, Eaton Center, the Forks and Exchange! Holiday Towers is part of the indoor Skywalk system and joins the Delta Hotel. Choose from a variety of fl oor plans- as well as fully furnished hotel suites (with maid service) which may be rented on a short or long-term stay. Relax by our beautiful rooftop pool. Take advantage of available phone, cable and high-speed internet- as well as available indoor heated parking! Feel safe and secure with our controlled access and on-site professional management. Located at 160/170 Hargrave which means we are steps away from excellent shopping, dining, library, theatre and nightlife, with a wonderful convenience/grocery store and hair salon located on-site. Call 204-957-1200 ext. 200 today for your personal tour!

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the HEIGHT OF LOFt LiViNG

Located in the heart of downtown, find your new apartment at Smith Street Lofts, opening in Spring 2022.

For the eco-conscious urbanite, Smith Street Lofts offers contemporary style offset by an edgy industrial feel featuring exposed elements such as conduit, steel beams and sealed concrete finishings.

All suites feature floor to ceiling windows bringing in natural light and stunning vistas. Residents will also enjoy access to posh common spaces and concierge services that redefine community living. Enjoy all-inclusive amenities, opulent finishes and gorgeous downtown views— all just steps away from Winnipeg’s vibrant arts and culture venues.

Studio lofts, one- and two-bedroom suites, as well as penthouses are available for lease. A select number of adaptable suites with low barrier accommodations are also available.

Adjacent to the building, residents have access to a multi-level open-air parkade (with EV chargers).

Be the host

with the

most

Create a guest bedroom that will spoil your visitors

by Diana Rose • photos Mike ChajeCki

Gracious hosting is all about making your guests feel comfortable. It’s also about making your home, their home, even if only for a short period of time. This is when some of those often-overlooked rooms come into focus – namely, the guest bedroom and bath. Follow these design tips to style these spaces as a cosy retreat your visitors will never want to leave!

Decorate with neutrals

If your goal is to make them comfortable, using a neutral colour palette of creams, whites and gentle greys will go a long way. Generally speaking, this family of hues is broadly appealing, which makes it a great choice for a guest bedroom, where one guest’s esthetic preferences and comfort level may differ dramatically from another’s.

Another reason neutral colours work well in a guest bedroom – or in any bedroom – is the atmosphere and ambience they lend to the space. Cool, calm and collected is the ultimate in guest room goals.

Finally, as we see colour trends fade in and out of style every year, a neutral colour scheme has

remained consistent. Going this route means you won’t have to redecorate any time soon.

Make it indulgent

Treat your guests to a little luxury for the duration of their stay. When it comes to extravagances, the best place to take your cues is from the hotel industry. Think back to your favourite vacation accommodation, and remember what made your stay so memorable. Then, incorporate some of these elements into your bedrooms at home. Fresh soft bedding, piles of pillows and extra blankets are sleep essentials, especially during the winter months. In the guest bath, ensure there are plenty of plush towels and toiletries at your guests’ disposal.

From a decor perspective, you can incorporate little luxuries into the room in the form of a textured feature wall, elegant window coverings, modern lighting, and furnishings that are both practical and stylish.

Enhance function and interest

Some thoughtful accessories and pieces of furniture, beyond the bed

and night tables, can really give your guests added independence and flexibility in their room. Assume that visitors will be using the room to relax and do their own thing at times, so aim for comfort and function. Incorporate a small sitting area tucked into the corner of a room to add visual interest, while providing a place for people to sit, take a phone call, or just relax

With that said, don’t overburden the room, or your guests, with too much “stuff.” Keep the space clean and clutter-free to maintain its sense of rest and relaxation.

All the right pieces

Creating a “home away from home” is easy when you have the right inspiration. But while your goal is to indulge your guests, remember that the room is in your home, so it should align with your own esthetic preferences and practical needs. With the right pieces in place, you just might find yourself spending a lot more time in the guest room.

Diana Rose is the principal and creative director for Diana Rose Design. Nationally published, she is known for creating tailored interiors that enhance and complement your lifestyle. Servicing Toronto, the GTA, and Muskoka dianarose.design IG: @dianarosedesign

When you move, you want your belongings to arrive at their destination safely.

But there are other forms of safety and security to consider. For example, as items are being transferred to and from the truck, how can you be sure nothing goes missing?

Make sure those involved don’t leave vehicles unattended for too long. This is particularly important when moving in or out of an apartment building, when trips

to the elevator may mean those carrying the items are gone from the moving vehicle for extended periods of time.

Untrained people who help you move may inadvertently cause damage because they lack the know-how to move certain items.

Movers have special packing materials, labels and loading/ unloading techniques in place to protect these cherished pieces.

Moving electronic storage equipment and servers can be tricky. Does your mover have a strategy in place with information security as a goal? It’s also a good idea to have specific items appraised and insured personally to protect them. Create an inventory, take photos and provide a copy to the mover.

Another aspect of a move is the ability of the drivers. Are they skilled, experienced or even trained to drive the vehicle safely? If you are not used to driving with a heavy load, it can be risky. A professional moving company provides trained drivers.

A mover who offers full insurance with professional and bonded employees relieves you of safety and security issues. You can DIY, but in the end, is it worth it?

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LIGHT BRIGADE

WINTER CHEER FOR YOUR HOUSEPLANTS

MARK AND BEN CULLEN

With the days now noticeably shorter, we turn to our interior greenscapes to lift our spirits through the dark days of winter. While houseplant companions cheer up our homes, they too are feeling the effects of shorter days. Nobody understands this better than Darryl Cheng, author of The New Plant Parent. An engineer who has studied the relationship between houseplants and light, Cheng writes: “The impact of light cannot be overstated: No special fertilizer, distilled water or humidifiers will improve a houseplant in a poorly lit environment.”

Here are our top tips for ensuring the well-being of your cherished plants through the winter:

LIGHT

Light is the big one during this limited-daylight time of year. Placing your tropical plants in south-facing, unobstructed windows is ideal, but there is also nothing wrong with adding artificial light. However, take note: Cheng advises that many agricultural-grade grow lights are likely overkill. “Most of the tropicals people are growing as houseplants have a lower light demand than the high-yielding vegetable crops those lights are built for,” he writes. “If you have a regular white LED bulb, your plants will get enough spectrum at enough

intensity to survive.” Bear in mind this supplemental LED lighting is lower intensity than the sun, which can be compensated for with longer exposure — up to 12 hours a day won’t hurt — and with the efficiency of LED lights, there shouldn’t be too much cause for concern on your hydro bill.

LESS MOISTURE

The biggest cause for houseplant failure is too much love in the form of watering. Waterlogged potting soil will lead to root rot. If your plants are looking yellow or black and wilted, check to see if the soil is too wet by pushing your finger into the soil about three centimetres deep. Remove the dead foliage and repot into fresh, dry soil if necessary.

MORE MOISTURE

Many of the tropical plants we enjoy in our home are native to humid, rainforest-like environments – basically the opposite of our dry Canadian homes during the winter. Orchids, majesty palm, begonias, and Boston fern are some that will benefit from a daily misting with room temperature water in a fine spray bottle, generally when the soil starts to appear dry. Keep an eye out for brown or dry leaf tips. Important note: Succulents, fiddle leaf fig, and spider plants are among those that do not benefit from misting and can end up with the symptoms of overwatering when misted. The easiest way to decide whether to mist your houseplants or not is to consider where they came from. Those native to the

Mediterranean and Africa typically enjoy drier conditions than the lush tropical plants hailing from the rainforests of Southeast Asia and South America.

NEW YEAR DIET PROGRAM

Like many of us, the new year is a good time for indoor plants to cut back their food intake. Pay close attention — if there is new growth, continue fertilizing at a reduced rate. Most common houseplants slow down in the winter, so you can hold off fertilizing completely until early spring when you notice growth picking up again. In extreme cases, fertilizing in winter can turn soil salty and burn roots however, most often it is just a waste – the expensive fertilizer will end up flowing right through the soil.

THE RIGHT STEPS

Canadian winters are hard on us all, but when we take the right steps to take care of our houseplants, they will in turn look after us.

Mark Cullen is a member of the Order of Canada. He reaches more than two million Canadians with his gardening/environment messages every week. Ben Cullen is a professional gardener with a keen interest in food gardening and the environment. You can follow both Mark and Ben on Twitter (@MarkCullen4), Facebook (facebook.com/MarkCullenGardening) and Instagram (instagram.com/ markcullengardening). Receive their free monthly newsletter at markcullen.com.

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Cleaning tips froM

Molly Maid

1 simplify youR cleaning pRoducts

Limit cleaning products to a quality window/glass cleaner, all-purpose cleaner, tile/grout cleaner and a toilet bowl cleaner.

2 tHe molly maid system

Clean each room from the top to bottom starting on the left and moving right. This really is the quickest and most efficient way to thoroughly clean your home.

3 dust fiRst, vacuum second

Any bits of dust or dirt that fall to the floor as you’re dusting will be picked up by the vacuum cleaner.

4 pet HaiR

Remove it from upholstery with a damp microfibre cloth or rubber glove.

5 micRowave spatteRs

Fill a cup with water and microwave on high for a few minutes. The steam will loosen any baked on food so you can easily wipe it clean.

6 disH clotHs and sponges

These are germ incubators. Wash dish cloths regularly, and microwave damp sponges on high for several minutes to kill bacteria.

7 de-scale tHe kettle

Fill the kettle half-and-half with white vinegar and water and leave it to soak overnight. Using an old toothbrush, dislodge any stubborn bits of lime scale. Rinse out thoroughly a couple of times and then boil some water to eliminate any odour of vinegar.

8 tHe tootHbRusH

Use a toothbrush for hard-toreach areas in the bathroom and kitchen (for example, around the soap holder, taps and drain).

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how to pare down your stuff

may lose weight in different places and it may still not fit. It may go out of style by the time you lose the weight. Reward yourself by buying new clothes instead of wearing your old things.

6 It needs repairs. Put a deadline on it to do the repairs and let it go if you miss the deadline.

The closets are full. Do you really need to create more storage space or do you need to pare down your stuff?

Top seven excuses for holding on To cloThing we don’T wear

1 It will come back in style. Yes, it will, but the fabric and cut will be slightly different and everyone will be able to tell you have been holding on to it since 1978!

2 It will fit once I lose weight. You

3 I paid a lot of money for it. And it makes you feel guilty every time you look into your closet and see it hanging there, so let go of the reminder, and the shame.

4 I wore it on my first date, the day I got promoted, etc. Don’t let sentimental items take up valuable space in your closet. Take a picture and let it go or keep it and store it elsewhere.

5 Someone bought it for me. They’ll never know, and even if they find out, they’ll understand.

7 I need it just in case. This is probably the top excuse I hear, and it is based on fear. Be brave – unless you can find a specific reason to hold on to something, find the courage to let it go.

Hellen Buttigieg, is a Certified Professional Organizer, life coach, TV Host and owner of We Organize U. e-mail info@WeOrganizeU.com

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Presence, optimism & joy:

home décor

by SALINA YARA HALABI

The world of fashion and interior design have always influenced one another. Whether it’s trends off the runway, or a style aesthetic that’s gaining popularity on social platforms, we often see themes and colour palettes seamlessly transition from the fashion industry over to home interior finishings and decor. 2022 is no exception. After two years of global-wide disruptions, the need to break free from feelings of gloom and escape a stagnant lifestyle have reached a peak. The result?

An appetite for adventure and an optimistic outlook for brighter days ahead. If you’ve recently picked up a fashion magazine, or scrolled through Instagram, you’ll see fashion that not only demands attention, but also inspires. Now, it’s time to bring that sentiment into our personal spaces. Enter maximalism.

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always be our happiest escape.

At its root, maximalism is a reaction against minimalism (think: more is more!). It’s a call for vibrant colour on walls and furniture, décor with eclectic patterns, and details that have an underlying ode to the places we miss or have been longing to visit. It’s a welcomed design shift that’s focused on establishing presence and encouraging personal expression. And, ultimately, it helps ensure that the environments we spend the most time within are igniting our imagination and providing a sense of joy. Because, after all, home should always be our happiest escape.

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CheCk r E f E r E n CE s on a prospeC tive room IE

why they left their last place and how long they lived there.

about living with them and why they went separate ways.

Employers check references, landlords check references, and if you’re considering someone as a roommate, you should check their references, too. A person can seem charming initially, then later on turn into a nightmare. Do your homework and avoid such situations.

Have a rental application form that’s appropriate for your province. It will cover all the bases.

Discuss how they feel about overnight visitors, smoking, pets, sharing household chores and other mutual responsibilities. Ask

The application should ask for references from a current employer, a previous landlord and at least one previous roommate. By providing contact info, the prospective roommate is giving you permission to contact them.

When calling an employer, state that you are verifying the potential roommate’s employment status and character, not doing an employment check. Ask previous landlords how long the person lived there, whether they paid their rent on time and why they left.

Past roommates can be revealing. Ask how long they have known the person and how long they lived together. Ask what they liked and disliked

If someone cannot provide any references or if none of their references are forthcoming, beware. You will be living with this person in close quarters and relying on them to fulfil their responsibilities. You need to have a reasonable comfort level with them.

Be selective, and with some searching, you will find the right match.

Kathryn Kusyszyn is a health and lifestyle consultant in Victoria BC. and is a long-time freelance writer. yogakat.ca

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OSBORNE VILLAGE

LIVE CLOSE TO EVERYTHING

Located right next to downtown Winnipeg, running south to Fort Rouge, Osborne Village is a densely populated, well-traversed, artsy area of the city. With Wellington Crescent on one side and the Donald Street Bridge on the other, the urban residents are highly mobile, street savvy and aware of their surroundings.

The Village hosts fantastic funky shops, trendy nightclubs and unique restaurants known only on Osborne Street. If you’re looking for karaoke, you’re looking for Osborne. Osborne Village has an annual Canada Day Street Festival that features First Nations drumming, bands, an open market and street hockey.

Young, well-dressed business professionals enjoy their Starbucks in the sun next to street musicians and history students. On Osborne, trendy locals shift comfortably between quaint classic culture and dark court jesters. It’s an energizing mix to be in the midst of it. There is a marked difference between day traffic and

night walkers though. During the day, dads with strollers and cyclists swarm the streets. After business hours, groups of friends get together for food and wine or try performance art alone. Curiosity seekers are abundant and so are the amenities. The Village dances with lights riding the river.

Many new families call the Village home as well as some older tenants who enjoy their view from the highrise apartments, but most residents are typically young, single and working in the area. The most common age group is mid- to late20s, but there are urban professionals well above that who form a key demographic for services in the area. Families with children are typically affluent and educated with one or two children, sometimes living with other family units or singles in a grand three-storey house.

The face of the Village is young, metro and stunningly stylish. In this neighbourhood, public transit is the most frequent form of transportation down Osborne Street, after vehicle traffic. There are at least eight bus routes and the Rapid Transit station is located nearby. Parking is tight so people often walk, bike or bus in order to save a little bit of cash.

Osborne Village has more than 500 buildings – one-third is residential use. There are elementary schools and one middle school. The Village is close to the Misericordia Hospital and famous Firehall Station No. 4 sits on Stradbrook. The River Osborne Community Centre is further south at Confusion Corner.

Osborne Village is desirable and considered one of the best communities in the city. It is very vibrant and diverse with a thriving business and entertainment culture. People on the street both make and take away from the value of the Village.

Dawn Peter is an author and freelance writer in Manitoba.

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Osborne Village is a densely populated, well-traversed, artsy area of the city.

SIX STEPS TO FINDING A GREAT RENTAL

Know your rental wants and needs before you start looking to simplify your search. CMHC offers some tips to help you find the right place to call “home.”

1. IDENTIFY YOUR RENTAL NEEDS: What’s your budget? Which neighbourhood do you prefer? How many bedrooms? Make a list of your needs and preferences to help narrow down that great rental opportunity.

2. ASK QUESTIONS: Have a list of questions ready to ask the landlord. Is parking included in the rent? Utilities? Ask about the lease and terms. Be clear on any policies that may affect your lifestyle.

3. FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT: Make a good impression when you meet the landlord. Dress neatly and arrive on time. Bring your rental history and references, a current employment letter, and a cheque so you can leave a deposit in case you’re interested in taking the place.

4. TAKE NOTES: If viewing several apartments, write down key features of each so you can compare later.

5. REVIEW YOUR LEASE: Rental agreements vary but generally include the names of the landlord and tenant, the address of the property, the amount of the rent, what is included in that cost, the rent payment due date, the deposit amount paid, the term of the

rental period, and details like who is responsible for upkeep. Ensure all this information is outlined.

6. TAKE NOTES – AGAIN: It’s time to move in! Before you do, you and your landlord should inspect your new home together. Document all issues so you won’t be held liable for any pre-existing damage when you leave.

For more about renting a home, call 1.800.668.2642 or visit CMHC.ca.

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PARK GLEN MANOR* 120 PREVETTE ST. 204-667-2342

Welcome to Park Glen Manor featuring 1 BR and 2 BR suites. We are conveniently located at Prevette St. and Munroe Ave. in North East Winnipeg just steps away from great grocery and shopping centers, dining, schools and transportation routes! Our suites are just what you need with their large generous living spaces, open kitchen plans and spacious bedrooms! Our outdoor pool is the perfect thing for those hot summer days! There is convenient Smart Card laundry on each floor, and you will feel safe and sound with our controlled security access and professional onsite management.

KILDONAN VILLA* 2130-2140 MAIN ST. 204-334-9386

In West Kildonan, Kildonan Villa & House features 1 BR and 2 BR units in a beautiful treed and grassy park like property on north Main St. one block from Chief Pegus Trail. For those looking for easy transportation, proximity to schools, shopping, dining, and large generous suites in north Winnipeg’s Garden City areacome to newly upgraded Kildonan Villa & House. You really need to see the incredible layouts and spaciousness we have to o er here. There is convenient Smart Card laundry on each floor and you will feel safe and sound with our controlled security access.

Features newly renovated suites. Live in the heart of downtown and be close to everything! Part of the indoor skywalk system. $0 security deposit for seniors.