Manitoba Home Décor and Renovations - APR/MAY 2010

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APRIL - MAY 2010 | VOLUME 12 ISSUE 2

Green your home renos

lots of curve appeal THE UPSTAIRS GETAWAY

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COLIN & JUSTIN GO T R E N D S PO T T ING

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Manitoba Home Builders’ Association » Professional Renovators

Do it right…

P H O T O BY D UALIT Y PHOT OGR APHIC

hire a professional renovator.

Choosing a professional renovator It’s the best renovation decision you can make. For over 70 years, members of the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association have upheld their commitment to quality, service and professionalism, keeping Manitobans among the best-housed people in the world. For your peace of mind, make the smart move – contact a MHBA RENOVATORS’ COUNCIL member for your next renovation. The MHBA RENOVATORS’ COUNCIL is affiliated with the Canadian Renovators’ Council of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association.

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This issue’s participating members:

Ph. 228-3303 www.sakcon.ca

Ph: 781-9383 Fax: 253-4091

Ph: 779-6900 Fax: 779-6969

Ph: 663-3818 Fax: 272-3301

Ph: 237-4294 Fax: 235-1120

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Ph. 291-5770 Fax: 269-9944

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For a complete list of Member Contractors call 925-2560 Or visit our website at www.homebuilders.mb.ca Canadian Home Builders’ Association

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LOTS OF CURVE APPEAL The upstairs getaway

10 EDITOR’S NOTE FE ATURE

06 THE DREAM KITCHEN 12 MISSION ACCOMPLISHED 18 TREND SPOTTING 36 STYLE AND STORAGE 44 BUILT FOR THE GROWING YEARS 52 EASY ELEGANCE 60 GREEN YOUR RENOVATIONS 69 BEDROOM REINVENTION Functional kitchen delights owners Reno hits high note in the Flats

Colin & Justin’s top 2010 trends

Renovation delivers on both counts Child friendly kitchen

Kitchen transformed in 4 days Reduce costs and live better

Jane Lockhart infuses life into bedroom

DEPARTMENT S

16 SPRING CLEANING 22 BUILDING ON SUCCESS BETTER IN YOUR GREEN HOME 24 LIVE

Helen Buttigieg’s organizational tips Trikor Builders profile

Advice from ACU

32 TIS THE SEASON 48 A WINNING DESIGN

By MHBA President, Mike Moore Stunning grand prizes for HSC Lottery

56 IN THE DESIGN LOOP

The latest designer products for your home

NEW ‘DRILL’ IN BUILDING SUPPORT 72 THE

The Ground Anchor Guys profile

TIPS & TRICKS

34 CHOOSING A LAWN CARE COMPANY 42 TALKING TURF 50 THE NEW GREEN 58 HOME AUDIO 64 SALT WATER & ULTRA VIOLET SYSTEMS 66 URBAN TRENDS 75 CONQUER THE GARAGE 77 ANTICIPATING FUTURE NEEDS 78 ART CLASS What to look for

Tim Muys answers your lawn care questions Eco Products for your home

What’s New by Creative Audio For pools and spas

New furniture, décor & hearth products Expert organizing advice

Considerations to make when renovating Inspired by the brush strokes of artists

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This kitchen’s for keeps Enduring style and function live here

BY MARGARET ANNE FEHR PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA CROFT

AS A MILITARY FAMILY, GWEN, LEE AND THEIR TWO

children were used to picking up and moving to parts unknown every 3 years. Their move to Winnipeg, however, has broken the pattern and Gwen says that the family fi nally decided it was time to put down some roots.

In their 1960’s era Westwood home for over 5 years, the couple decided that building a sense of permanence would start at home, right in the kitchen as a matter of fact.

The kitchen layout was the standard u-shape, so popular in

the sixties, while a wall dividing kitchen and dining room made both rooms cramped, with the dining room hardly used at all At fi rst, says Gwen, “we hemmed and hawed whether we should just replace the countertops to try to spruce things up, but fi nally decided to go for an entire renovation.”

“One of the things we wanted from the beginning was to take down the wall between the two rooms. We weren’t sure that it could be done, so that’s when we called on All Canadian Renovations and in-house designer and project coordinator,

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The kitchen layout was the standard u-shape, so popular in the sixties, while a wall dividing kitchen and dining room made both rooms cramped, with the dining room hardly used at all

BeFore

WE’RE ALL IN THE SAME ROOM NOW. IT’S ALMOST LIKE A FAMILY ROOM,” SAYS GWEN. “AND THE EXPERIENCE WITH ALL CANADIAN RENOVATIONS AND JACLYN WAS JUST GREAT. THEY WERE ALL VERY APPROACHABLE AND ACCESSIBLE. WE’D GLADLY RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE.

Jaclyn Wiebe to get our plans in the works.”

Once it was determined that the wall could be dismantled without any problems, planning for the rest of the kitchen took precedence. The focal point for the kitchen turned out to be the granite slab that so captivated Gwen on a visit to one of Jaclyn’s suppliers.

Jaclyn recalls, “Gwen saw a granite slab called Juperana ‘Fireworks’ a product of India in the showroom and just fell in love with it. That choice resulted in all the other materials taking

a back seat to show off this beautiful natural stone.”

Shaker-style MDF cabinets covered in a high-grade thermofoil in a sophisticated cream colour with satin fi nish provide the perfect backdrop to the granite countertops. “There are lots of advantages to this material,” says Jaclyn. “MDF doors are a lot more stable than wood because they don’t have any painted fi nishes which are subject to cracks and humidity changes and they are also zero maintenance and are very easy to clean. We’re doing them in so many kitchens these days.”

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The opposite kitchen wall is equipped with a series of shallow pantries for accessible storage and a desk area offers space for phone and laptop during the day and converts to a beverage centre/bar for evening entertaining.

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Once it was determined that the wall could be dismantled without any problems, planning for the rest of the kitchen took precedence. The focal point for the kitchen turned out to be the granite slab that so captivated Gwen on a visit to one of Jaclyn’s suppliers.

PICTURED ABOVE

Shaker-style MDF cabinets covered in a high-grade thermofoil in a sophisticated cream colour with satin finish provide the perfect backdrop to the granite countertops.

Jaclyn recalls, “Gwen saw a granite slab called Juperana `Fireworks’ a product of India in the showroom and just fell in love with it. That choice resulted in all the other materials taking a back seat to show off this beautiful natural stone.”

Cabinets pulls were chosen for their vintage look with cup pulls on the lowers and knobs on the uppers, both hardware styles featuring oil-rubbed bronze fi nishes.

The oak kitchen island stands in contrast to the rest of the cabinetry, fi nished in a dark espresso ‘Smoke’ stain to impart a desirable furniture look.

Storage is abundant with 6 drawers providing space for pots, pans, and other kitchen heavyweights.

The opposite kitchen wall is equipped with a series of shallow pantries for accessible storage and a desk area offers space for phone and laptop during the day and converts to a beverage centre/bar for evening entertaining.

Once the common wall came down, the kitchen instantly became more integrated with an open-concept look.

“The rest of the house had natural oak flooring, so Gwen and Lee wanted the floor to flow colour-wise and for this

reason, we went with cork in the kitchen.

Cork is almost the same colour as natural oak and also ties in nicely with the orange and rust-coloured specks in the granite,” says Jaclyn.

A series of bulkheads played a major part in this renovation from housing numerous pots lights to keep this kitchen bright, to hiding a lot of ductwork and plumbing that were uncovered when the wall came down. “It’s not unusual to see this kind of configuration in houses built in the 60’s,” says Jaclyn.

Gwen, Lee and their two teenagers are gradually gett ing used to their newly appointed kitchen. “We’re all in the same room now. It’s almost like a family room,” says Gwen.

“And the experience with All Canadian Renovations and Jaclyn was just great.

They were all very approachable and accessible. We’d gladly recommend them to anyone.”

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APR/MAY 2010 Volume 12 Issue 02

viCe PresiDent, nationaL reaL estate

SPRING INTO ACTION

Jacqueline Hill eDitor-in-CHieF

Susan Legge

eDitor/aCCoUnt eXeCUtive

Merlyn Minty 949.6416 art DireCtor

Sarah Jang

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Kim Smith 949.6801 Jacqueline Hues 949.6408 nationaL aCCoUnt eXeCUtives

H

ome improvement excitement always builds at this time of year.

A long winter of planning gives way to diving in and getting your projects started. If you have been putting off the landscaping project, lower level development, or giving your kitchen a much deserved makeover, there are plenty of reasons why renovating now makes

good sense.

Low borrowing rates. Arranging your renovation financing now can save you a lot of interest costs.

Manitoba Hydro’s Power Smart home programs. Rebates, loans and power saving ideas are there for the taking. Visit www.hydro.mb.ca for all the information you need to get started.

Warm weather. We’ve been waiting a long time for our temperatures to climb above the freezing mark. This really is the ideal time of the year to tackle exterior and interior renovation projects. Don’t let time slip away!

Renovating can help you lower your monthly operating expenses, lessen your environmental impact, and achieve the home you’ve always wanted.

Need inspiration? Flipping through the pages of this magazine will undoubtedly provide you with plenty of ideas and motivation. Our cover story shines the spotlight on a dream bathroom that will make your jaw drop. The creativity and craftsmanship that went into developing this space is most impressive. This project won gold at the 2009 MHBA Renovation of the Year Awards.

We also feature several kitchen renovations that showcase the latest finishes, styles, and cabinetry.

In 2009 we featured a home in Norwood Flats that was about to undergo a complete transformation. The project is now complete and we’re showing it off!

The blueprint of this home has been completely changed. It is now larger, more functional, and absolutely gorgeous from top to bottom.

The renovators behind these ads and editorial are experts that you can trust and call upon to make your home look like it belongs in a magazine.

Enjoy your spring and happy renovating.

Merlyn Minty MerLYn MintY, eDItor

Bill Wolch NATIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Maureen O’Byrne NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER NATIONAL INQUIRIES CALL (416) 784-5200 EXT. 3349

ProDUCtion ManaGer

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ProDUCtion Co-orDinator/GraPHiC DesiGner

Mohammad Haidarpour GraPHiC DesiGners

Deanne Loft, Konstantin Volkov PHotoGraPHY

Michael Roberts ContriBUtors

Margaret Anne Fehr, Hellen Buttigieg, CPO , Colin & Justin, Lynn Fenwick, B.I.D., Jason Lawrence, Jane Lockhart, Mike Moore, Tim Muys, Michael Nyikes, Kim Schroeder, B.I.D. ®

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Selected Assiniboine, Cambrian, Vantis and Steinbach Credit Unions, Bank of Montreal, CIBC, Royal, TD and Scotia banks, McDaimid Lumber Stores, Safeway, Sobey’s, Dakota Family Foods, Charleswood Do-It Centre, ICI Paint Stores. 65 new yellow street box locations which includes all stand alone Tim Horton’s locations.

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Renovations Magazine welcomes your comments, questions, stories and suggestions!

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interesteD in aDvertisinG? Please direct all sales or distribution inquiries to Merlyn Minty at 204.949.6416 or via e-mail at: merlyn.minty@trader.ca RENOVATIONS, HOME IMPROVEMENT & DESIGN magazine is published by Trader Corporation located at Unit 14 - 1680 Notre Dame Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3H 1H6. Renovations, Home Improvement & Design magazine is distributed throughout Winnipeg. This publication has been designed for the renovation market as a guide. Renovations, Home Improvement & Design magazine carefully inspects all ads for accuracy, however, the publisher and the printer shall not be responsible for any mistakes, design errors or incorrect information which is provided by the advertiser or their representative. The advertising herein, including the photographs and all artwork is the property of Renovations, Home Improvement & Design magazine and not that of the advertiser. The advertiser has purchased the right of reproduction in Renovations, Home Improvement & Design magazine only and does not have the right to reproduce the ad in whole or in part in any other place or publication without the consent of the publisher. The entire contents of this publication are protected by copyright and are intended for the sole use of the public. ©2010 Trader Corporation.

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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE! Hellen Buttigieg, CPO , Jan Currier, Christine L. Dubyts, Lydia Dumyn, Margaret Anne Fehr, Lynn Fenwick, B.I.D. , Jason Lawrence, Mike Moore

Winnipeg’s 1st Renovated Display Home ®

This 3 BR 2.5 bath premier property is located at 109 Lyndale Drive in Norwood Flats, within walking distance to Downtown & Forks.

This energy efficient home boasts 2000 sq. ft. & an 850 sq ft. finished basement. Beautiful luxury ensuite, cork flooring, fireplace, surround sound & quartz countertops to mention a few.

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Mission accomplished Renovation hits high note in the Flats WRITTEN BY MARGARET ANNE FEHR | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DUALITY PHOTOGRAPHIC THE TRANSFORMATION IS COMPLETE

and now the Character Homes’ display home at 109 Lyndale Drive is open for public viewing! The full scale renovations to the house began in September 2009 when principals, Brian Contant and Brad Sveinson, set out to renovate the Norwood Flats home built circa 1945 to a luxury home worthy of the 21st century.

The idea was to maintain a traditional exterior complete with front porch in keeping with the other styles in the neighbourhood. “But inside, we wanted to create a totally new house and that’s what we’ve done,” says Brad.

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The 2000-square-foot floor plan called for an open concept main floor treatment that is a breath of fresh air to the compartmentalization that’s so typical of older-style homes. But this open concept gives more than just a warehouse feel, being defined with finesse using columns positioned on either side of the front entry along with a shallow-arched bulkhead that visually frames the central staircase, the prime focus upon first entering the space.

“The space worked out very well according to form and function. There is minimal hallway space and it’s both open and private at the same time,” says Brad The living room is comfort and elegance personified with a spacious picture window topped with muntin bars, a retro touch, and a pair of smaller-scale elevated windows on the adjacent wall to ensure that natural light is always plentiful.

The feature wall in the living room includes a gas fireplace with small-tile surround and a prime location for the flat screen television and sundry components. As well, the entire home has been wired for full audio-visual access.

The kitchen which overlooks the dining room incorporates a number of form and function features that will delight the future owners of this home. The central island houses

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the dishwasher, beverage centre, sink and a Cambrian quartz countertop overhang that accommodates a pair of kitchen stools to make a cosy perch for family and guests.

A unique feature of the island is the easy access dish pantry that stows away the everyday china behind pebbled glass set in Macassar/ebony veneer doors. “When it’s time for setting the table, a six-year-old can easily reach into the dish pantry. There’s no climbing involved. The optimum level height for reaching things ranges from 18 to 54 inches. As well, the pantry visually hides the sight lines to the sink, and provides a custom niche for the microwave oven,” says Brad.

The opposite wall of the kitchen features full height, up-to-the-ceiling, light-stained cabinetry of cherry wood while the lowers provide a striking contrast in the vertically grained Macassar/ebony veneer, accented with brushed nickel contemporary pulls that match the stainless steel appliances and hood fan.

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O N PAG E 12 PICTURED The feature wall in the living room includes a gas fireplace with small-tile surround and a prime location for the flat-screen television and sundry components. As well, the entire home has been wired for full audio-visual access.

O N PAG E 13 PICTURED TOP The central island houses the dishwasher, beverage centre, sink and a Cambrian quartz countertop overhang that accommodates a pair of kitchen stools to make a cosy perch for family and guests.

PICTURED BOTTOM A unique feature of the island is the easy access dish pantry that stows away the everyday china behind pebbled glass set in Macassar/ebony veneer doors.

ON THIS PAGE PICTURED RIGHT This open concept gives more than just a warehouse feel, being defined with finesse using columns positioned on either side of the front entry along with a shallow-arched bulkhead that visually frames the central staircase, the prime focus upon first entering the space.

PICTURED TOP The ensuite bathroom includes a shower with curved glass panels and cultured marble walls, a luxury bathtub, and low-slung cherry wood vanity beside a window that is a portal of natural light.

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Exterior shot after the renovation Exterior shot before the renovation PICTURED BOTTOM The idea was to maintain a traditional exterior complete with front porch in keeping with the other styles in the neighbourhood.

“But inside, we wanted to create a totally new house and that’s what we’ve done,” says Brad.

PICTURED TOP

PICTURED CENTRE

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of storage and a two-piece bathroom. An outside deck and detached 2-car garage occupy the backyard.

Meanwhile, the upper storey retains the house’s original floor joists and sheeting but has been refurbished with new walls. The master bedroom features a vaulted ceiling and a private ensuite bathroom including a shower with curved glass panels and cultured marble walls, a luxury bathtub, and low-slung cherry wood vanity beside a window that is a portal of natural light. Two more bedrooms and another full-piece bathroom round out the amenities on the upper level.

The fully-finished basement consisting of 850 square feet includes a family room, a bedroom, a bathroom with corner shower and cork flooring, a laundry room, as well as a mechanical room.

Flooring throughout the space includes cork in the kitchen, dining room and mudroom, ceramic tiling at the front entrance and a high-grade tight weave carpet in the living room while upper and lower levels are fully carpeted.

C HaraCter HoMes ProFiLe It was 25 years ago, in 1985, that Brian Contant created Character Homes. Over the years, the company has carved a niche for itself as a design/build construction company that is committed to excellence in what they build as well as well as who they build it for, namely their customers.

Ten years ago, Brad Sveinson partnered with Brian, bringing a different skill set to the company that allowed them to enhance their facilitation process with their customers to help them realize their ‘ideal home’ expectations.

Both Brian and Brad look forward to continue to bring this same level of service to the Winnipeg construction marketplace in the years ahead.

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DePa r t M e n t s

Spring cleaning

By HeLLen BUttiGieG

SPRING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER, WHICH means spring cleaning is on the minds of most homeowners.

The following tips will help smooth the process.

ORGANIZE YOUR HOME

> Eliminate your clutter hot spots We all have certain spots in our homes that have become magnets for clutter, usually because they provide a convenient, empty, flat surface to pile things on. Walk around your home to determine where the clutter hot spots are, then remove the clutter (toss it in a box or laundry basket for now) and put something beautiful in its place, like a vase or a sculpture. If it’s the dining room table, set it as if you were having a dinner party. Th is will deter you from using it as a drop zone. Walk around your home with the box you tossed everything into and deposit these items where they belong, either in the garbage or recycle box or store them elsewhere in your house. If they don’t have a proper home, create one. > Use catch-alls to contain the clutter Use baskets, large bowls and trays throughout your home as catch-alls for the litt le things that tend to accumulate on the kitchen counter, hallway table and dressers. Visually, your home will appear less cluttered. Sort through them on a weekly basis during your down time (perhaps when you are on hold on the phone or stirring something on the stove). Encourage family members to use these containers too. > How to de-clutter your pantry Most people can’t resist buying items when they go on sale. But when it comes to food, buying too much and neglecting to use it before the expiry will cost you more in the long run. It’s easy to forget what you have on hand when things build up. Whether you keep your food in the kitchen cupboards or are lucky enough to have a large pantry, keeping these areas streamlined and organized will save you time, money and frustration. Before going grocery shopping, take an inventory of everything you have and plan the meals for the upcoming week with an eye toward incorporating these items. Once you’ve used up the excess, get

into the habit of planning your weekly meals in advance. You will avoid over-buying and will always know what you’re making for dinner.

ORGANIZE YOUR OFFICE

> Create a storage closet If your office supplies are accumulating, but you don’t have a closet to store them in, consider purchasing a pantry unit with shelves. Sub-divide the shelves using shelf dividers, baskets and bins. I like to keep a literature sorter on my closet shelf to keep stationery flat. Label all your containers clearly and always store like items together. > Simplify your fi ling One of the most common mistakes people make when it comes to fi ling is creating too many categories. It’s easier to fi le and retrieve papers when you have fewer folders. Cut down on the amount of fi les by keeping your categories broad. Pull out all the folders that have fewer than five pages inside and incorporate them into existing fi les or consolidate them with others to create new, but broader categories. > Out with the old Believe it or not, an inbox full of old e-mails adds clutter in your mind. Spend just 15 minutes a day this week cleaning up your inbox. Delete all spam and junk e-mails. Act on any urgent messages and organize the rest in appropriate fi les. Some suggestions for folders to create in your e-mail program: act now, act later, pending, follow up and read (for items that are not time sensitive and take more than five minutes to read).

HeLLen BUttiGieG CPO Hellen Buttigieg, CPO, is a Certified Professional Organizer, life coach, TV Host and owner of We Organize U. She is the author of the bestseller, Organizing Outside The Box, now available on Amazon. For tips on organizing your home, your office and your life. Visit www.WeOrganizeU. com and sign up for Hellen’s free newsletter. To contact Hellen or for information on hiring a We Organize U organizing specialist, e-mail info@WeOrganizeU.com.

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Colin & Justin target 2010’s top 12 trends

BY COLIN AND JUSTIN

SPRING IS THE ONE THING GUARA NTEED TO GET US

through yet another grizzly Canadian winter because we know the warmer weather is just around the corner. As we revel in that unique sense of spring and the many signs of new life, our fresh ideas for Canadian homes are simply blossoming.

Home décor should be forward-thinking, comfortable, personal and above all - fashionable – just like our clothing!

To make sure you know your Cristal d’Arques Paris from your Philippe Starck, we’re sharing the top 12 trends of 2010 with you to keep you on trend and help you make your home a brighter, better place!

If you know us at all, surely you know that we’re all about colour! While we do believe that grey and beige (greyge) are all very well, here’s the biggest news of 2010 – starting right now … colour is back!

Vibrant Colour We predict a new buzzword in home design this season – vibrancy.

However, the trick to making a home positively vibrant is to remember that as bold as you may want to go, you need to be subtly so. There’s no doubt that “popping up” your home with bright colours is the best antidote to all that wintry sepia sky. However, raw, clashing colours must be balanced out with translucent or neutral tones to soften the look and bring harmony to your home.

Here are a few colourful examples of how to be subtly bold. Use purple, the winter’s hot fashion shade, in sun-softened hues so it becomes lavender. Let navy blue replace black as your contrast colour especially when using it with white. Yellow certainly adds a sense of fun and sun, but you can also leverage its luminosity by using it to contrast with a smart, sharp grey or a surprisingly soft orange.

Three very different greens round off this season’s colour palette, capturing the season’s themes of freshness and rebirth. Use a vibrant natural green to provide the quintessential spring hues that bring to mind freshly mown lawns. Dark citrus-inspired greens like moody lime can be used to create a calmer look or use reflective Lucite green to provide a slight shimmer.

If you want see it for yourself, take a quick look through our brand new book, Colin and Justin’s Home Heist Style Guide, published by Penguin and available for $32.99 at retail and online. Naturally, our design tome features jaw-droppingly gorgeous before-and-after photographs of Canadian homes. It’s a toboggan ride of both affordable décor and design advice that’s guaranteed to brighten up your life!

Sure, we also love low-key design but we reckoned the time was right to add a little decorative rocket fuel.

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Get Glossy Let the magpies inspire you this spring as you take a shine to anything that’s glossy.

The influence of the iconic iPod can be seen in the preponderance of high-gloss, white furnishings and accessories and with white car sales increasing across Europe, bright white is apparently just right!

Gloss finishes on furniture will be huge this season in both vibrant colours and in crisp clean whites.

In a white-washed room, use a single signature piece of furniture, for example, a bright yellow Ikea sideboard and position it in splendid isolation for an art gallery-exhibit style. You could also add just one, coloured, iconic vase or objet d’art to create another focal point.

Lighten Up As the days get lighter, so should your home’s furniture and accessories. Spring is the season to pare down your dark wood furnishings and replace them with blonder, lighter timber tones.

Sand your existing darker pieces and colour-wash them with white to create a dusted, sun-baked look – think Scandinavian chic meets Andy Warhol pop and you’re on track!

Colours that click with this look include candy-like pink and citrus hues that are a perfect contrast to the natural timber.

Go Green with Envy If strong colour contrast is your thing and you’re looking for a dreamy new palette, then mix pink and green for a dramatic effect. Dial it up to hot pink and citrus lime to create a pop-art inspired room.

This colour scheme is such a perfect combination for spring 2009 that it will be as abundant as the tulips popping up all over Calgary’s gardens.

Pop Art Modernity Take pop art one step further and turn your home into a rogue’s gallery of famous pop art images.

This style is all about attention-seeking, so let Andy Warhol’s pink and green on turquoise Marilyn Monroe print spark your imagination and you’ll be in good celebrity company.

Frame brightly coloured soup can labels, chip packets and Asian-lettered newspapers for a low-cost art extravaganza. Use colours that pop via your choice of soft furnishings and accessories.

Imagine a hot pink sofa - or go wild with a rainbow of throw pillows for a less expensive source of drama.

Marry City & Country A key trend this season is to mix city with country, so combine a cold concrete grey and friendly leaf green or mix a spring green with a complementary blue to mimic the sky and rolling fields.

Add a slice of lime green to a neutral room with cushions and curtains featuring big bold leaf prints on plain backgrounds. Ikea has a great range of leafy textiles that you can use to branch out into a whole new look!

Enhance that atmosphere with zesty fragrances and bowls of fresh limes.

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Eco-chic Eco-chic continues to be popular and as the range of exciting earth-conscious products continues to sprout, so does our desire to have them.

Shop for organic, fair-trade and recycled products and remember that buying second-hand items is a legitimate form of recycling!

Light-coloured timber and glass accessories tie in with this trend, particularly when you opt for bumpy or textured glass finishes that are reminiscent of water or ice.

Handmade items for the home will continue to be popular but they should be more refined. Rustic doesn’t have to be rough! Ditch the sackcloth in favour of woven linen for a more sophisticated take on eco-chic.

Affordable Luxury While we’ll continue to watch our spending this season, we still want to feel special at home, which means we want our accessories to be as rewarding as possible.

We can get the adornment we crave by adding simple splashes of elegance to our homes.

Invest in crisp white cotton bedding with luxury trims in suede and linen or add elegant touches to your sofa with bejewelled cushions and beaded throws.

Design without Borders Take a United Nations approach to home styling with global and multi-cultural décor inspired by China, Russia, Latin America, Morocco and India. Global influences can be mixed and matched to create a world design tour in the comfort of your own home, while offering a very real sense of escape and a glimpse of the truly exotic.

If you haven’t visited all, or even any of these countries, never fear – you can find the most relevant information on the internet.

Simply click your way to their tourist boards and take it from there!

Design without borders can be as contemporary or traditional as you want it to be!

A Passion for Patterns Become the master or mistress of prints this season and use pattern to enhance your home and add drama.

Art Nouveau and Art Deco-inspired botanicals, paisley, brocade, animal prints, stripes and geometric patterns and motifs appear in decorative accessories and furnishings.

Reinvention This is a great year for delving into the past to reinterpret the many tried and true classics.

As in the automotive industry, where the iconic Austin Mini and the Volkswagen Beetle were reborn, albeit with today’s sophisticated, convenient technology, you can get comparable looks and benefits in your home furniture and accessories.

Think of digital ‘Roberts’ radios and retro-looking record turntables that connect to your computer or 1950s, diner-style coffeemakers that produce a superb brew with one push of a 21st century button, and you’re well on your way to understanding this trend.

It’s all about melding retro styling with state-of-the-art technology!

Independence 2010 is all about independence and how you feel in your own home.

Be honest, find your own style and take a stand to unleash the very real be(a)st in you.

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Home décor should be forward-thinking, comfortable, personal and above all - fashionable – just like our clothing!

To make sure you know your Cristal d’Arques Paris from your Philippe Starck, we’re sharing the top 12 trends of 2010 with you to keep you on trend and help you make your home a brighter, better place!

If you know us at all, surely you know that we’re all about colour! While we do believe that grey and beige (greyge) are all very well, here’s the biggest news of 2010 – starting right now … colour is back!

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ive years may not seem like a long amount of time but in the home renovations industry, it really is. That’s the opinion of Brian Arnold, Victor Geisbrecht and Fred Giesbrecht, principals of Trikor Builders as they look back on the progress their company has made since 2005 when they officially entered into the Winnipeg and surrounding area’s booming renovation and new home marketplace “We’re head and shoulders above where we were five years ago,” says Brian.

But that’s in line with what the owners established as their objective when they fi rst set out. In fact, in their fi rst business profi le in Manitoba Renovations 2008, Brian said “We are committed to doing everything we can to ensure a high level of customer service and plan to be around for the long haul in growing our business.”

Looking back over the last five years, Victor thinks that the company’s name recognition has really become more prominent in the industry and most importantly with prospective clients.

“We fi nd that lots of our work is coming from word of mouth and referrals. There are many people who see us in this magazine

and when they contact us, it usually comes up through our conversation, that they know someone that we’ve done work for.”

The company’s core structure remains the same with Brian Arnold, Victor Giesbrecht and Fred Giesbrecht as solid a unit as they were from day one. “That’s rather unique and we have a very good idea of how we all work together. What sets us apart is that we also have long-term employees who have stuck with us and we’ve stuck with them over the years,” adds Brian.

“One of the things we pride ourselves on is that we are a large enough company that we can take on any renovation or new home build. We’re not turning customers away and we’re still giving them that very personalized service. Whether it’s myself, Victor or Fred, dealing with that customer on a day to day basis, from the onset of the project, right up to completion, we’re still very much involved.”

Trikor Builders has achieved significant industry milestones as well. In 2010, the company participated in the Spring 2010 Parade of Homes for the first time. “We’re putting a lot of effort in making people aware of our home building service,” says Victor.

In 2009, the company achieved the Manitoba Home Builders’

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WE FIND THAT LOTS OF OUR WORK IS COMING FROM WORD OF MOUTH AND REFERRALS. THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE WHO SEE US IN THIS MAGAZINE AND WHEN THEY CONTACT US, IT USUALLY COMES UP THROUGH OUR CONVERSATION, THAT THEY KNOW SOMEONE THAT WE’VE DONE WORK FOR.” Association RenoMark accreditation that establishes stringent guidelines that renovators needs to follow in terms of the warranty they provide as well as quality of work and level of customer service.

Residential renovations continue to account for over half of the Trikor client roster with new homes and commercial rounding out their building portfolio.

Trikor’s construction projects have also increased in size and complexity over the last few years. “Given our experience, we’re handling larger and higher-end projects like large home additions and significant whole home renovations as opposed to just one room,” says Brian.

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hether you are building, buying or renovating, now is the perfect time to make your home a greener home.

The Canada Green Building Council (Manitoba Chapter), WinnipegREALTORS® and Assiniboine Credit Union have joined forces to make it even easier for consumers to enjoy the benefits of a greener home by creating a brochure and online resource guide called Your Greener Home. These resources were developed to inspire more environmentally sustainable housing choices by linking people to information that can help them save money while reducing their environmental impact.

“A greener home is one that provides a healthier and more comfortable living space and has features that reduce its impact on the environment,” explains Duane Nicol, Manager of Corporate Social

Responsibility at Assiniboine Credit Union.

A greener home uses energy and water more efficiently. It uses materials that protect human health and the natural environment, and it is located within walking or biking distance to schools, transit routes, grocery stores and other essential services.

“Whether you want to lower your utility bills, increase the value of your home, lessen your family’s impact on the environment or improve the quality of your life through healthier living space, greener home choices will benefit you,” says Nicol. “The Your Greener Home resources can link you to the information you need to make greener choices.”

More and more home owners are looking for green features in a home. Your Greener Home represents the first time that home builders, home sellers and home lenders have combined forces for the benefit of both the consumer and the environment.

“By bringing together experts in these fields, home owners have good information and the support they need to do the research and make informed choices. It’s a unique partnership,” says Nicol.

Even the smallest investment in greener home features can make a difference. “Your Greener Home has been designed with continuous improvement in mind. We believe that every step, big or small, makes a home greener,” states Nicol.

Making Your Greener Home resources available at all Assiniboine Credit Union branches and on their website is a natural fit for a financial co-operative that is committed to doing business in a way that contributes to the well-being of their employees, members, the communities they serve and the environment. “Combining these resources with Assiniboine’s products, services and financial expertise is one more example of what makes ACU different from other financial institutions,” Nicol says. “We strive to minimize our own ecological footprint, and we support and engage others who are working to find positive solutions to environmental concerns. We think it’s a better way to do business.” aBoUt assiniBoine CreDit Union Assiniboine Credit Union is a successful financial co-operative committed to financial, social, environmental and ethical responsibility.

The credit union manages assets exceeding $3 billion generated by more than 108,000 members in Winnipeg and northern Manitoba.

If you’d like to learn more about Assiniboine Credit Union and the Your Greener Home resources, visit www.assiniboine.mb.ca or call (1.877) 958.8588.

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The use of undulating curves is a design element that Leon incorporated throughout the master bedroom and bathroom, from the organic flourish of the ceiling bulkheads, to the frosted inset glass with wave design between bath and bedroom, to the rounded glass shower to the soft curve of the chrome hardware- all details that contribute a subliminal sense of calm and relaxation within the space.

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Tucked at the end of the dressing room is Eileen’s built-in vanity table with full-size mirror and ample size drawers to house toiletries and such.

“SOMETIMES,” SAYS GARY, “WE JUST HAVE TO PINCH OURSELVES.

We can hardly believe that we’re living in an award-winning master bedroom and ensuite bathroom” Gary speaks for himself and wife Eileen, who are clearly delighted with the 550 square foot, second floor renovation to their 1947 Riverview home that has simply exceeded all their expectations.

First of all, the renovation has garnered a RenoMark 2009 award for the best bathroom renovation in Category B that recognizes the combination of design excellence and construction quality for Hands-On Design Ltd. and company owner Leon Moryl.

But it’s the day to day delight of enjoying the private spa-like retreat space that really scores big with Gary and Eileen.

“My wife and I would take our own retreats during the winter and go to places like Tall Pines, and we really liked the atmosphere where you could sit in the tub and watch TV. When we first consulted with Leon that was what we had in mind. We first envisioned a closed bathroom and an open bedroom/dressing area but that soon evolved so that the bedroom became closed off and the bathroom became open.”

The use of undulating curves is a design element that Leon incorporated throughout the master bedroom and bathroom, from the organic flourish of the ceiling bulkheads, to the frosted inset glass with wave design between bath and bedroom, to the rounded glass shower to the soft curve of the chrome hardware- all details that contribute a subliminal sense of calm and relaxation within the space.

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Opposite view looking towards the well appointed master bedroom. The custom vessel sink set like a jewel on the laminate surface. Eileen counts the vessel sink as one of her favorites within the space since it was custom-made by her sister-in-law who is a glass artist.

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The bathroom is filled with luxury touches such as this glass-enclosed shower stall.

and took full advantage of letting in lots of natural light but also of preserving the privacy of bed and bath.

The bathroom itself is filled with luxury touches from the vintage claw foot tub complete with gleaming retro-style fixtures, the glass-enclosed shower stall, and the long length vanity with a custom vessel sink set like a jewel on the laminate surface. Eileen counts the vessel sink as one of her favorites within the space since it was custom-made by her sister-in-law who is a glass artist.

Shaker style cabinets made of melamine stand up to the higher humidity of the bathroom. Gary adds that the cabinets have been finished in a warmer white “so it wouldn’t feel so stark during the winter months.” Abundant wainscoting and wood finishes impart a quasi-Victorian look that was Eileen’s initial vision for the space.

A warm feel underfoot is achieved without heated flooring thanks to resilient vinyl planks that look identical to

distressed hardwood and is in keeping with the character details that distinguish the rest of their house.

The dressing room opposite the bathroom is a home organizer’s delight with floor to ceiling wardrobe-style cupboards and open storage cubby holes that ensure an always uncluttered look. Tucked at the end of the dressing room is Eileen’s built-in vanity table with full-size mirror and ample size drawers to house toiletries and such.

The master bedroom has become a sitting area equipped with two comfy chairs and reading table as well as Gary’s favorite, a television set on a 4 foot swivel that angles from chairs to bed for easy viewing. “For me, it’s just a treasure being able to watch movies on cold winter days. I feel like I’m in a getaway up there.”

Gary and Eileen can’t say enough good things about Hands-On Design Ltd. and Leon.

“He’s so creative and was very accessible throughout the entire renovation He was very involved right from the beginning.”

Leon is pleased with the final result and happy also that his clients are so thrilled with the result. “I enjoy being able to bring my interior designer background to my projects (Leon is a BID grad from the U of Manitoba) along with my contractor and carpentry skills to every project I do. I like to think that I bring both the aesthetic as well as the practical together.”

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WHILE THE CHRISTMAS SEASON IS STILL A FULL EIGHT MONTHS AWAY, the

renovation season is now upon us. The weather this year has been unbelievably good so far with a faint promise to deliver the spring and summer that we never received last year. Although any time is a good time for a renovation to your house, we are now into full out implementation of an outdoor or exterior renovation or one which requires outdoor temperatures impacting the inside of your house. Replacing or rejuvenating a window or a wall is a very real timing option given that we are also well in advance of our normal bug season.

With so many choices, it’s hard to determine what to do fi rst. Again, with our excellent weather, we are able to step back and take a good look. Last weekend, the sun was shining and, after I collected about four months of dog droppings from the yard, I was able to get a terrific early season perspective of what needed to be done over the next few months.

There was the usual array of simple tasks that I could perform myself but there were also two more complicated jobs that would require a professional with skills and expertise far beyond my limited abilities. It is defi nitely time to get a jump on those jobs now.

A friend explained that although the warmer weather months would seem to be the perfect time to do an exterior renovation, in fact he was going to use this time to have his basement and kitchen work done. His logic was surprisingly sensible. In the spring and summer, he doesn’t use either room much and so wouldn’t miss not having them at his disposal. No one entertains in their basement rec room when the weather is nice, so losing access to it for weeks or even a couple of months wouldn’t be much of an inconvenience. He uses his basement in the winter and so, by doing the renovation work in the summer, he doesn’t miss a day of use.

His rationale for a kitchen upgrade was similar. He barbeques most nights when the weather is favourable. In the warmer weather, they eat at the table on the deck. The beer fridge in the basement suddenly accommodates real food. The microwave can be moved from the kitchen to almost anywhere. The dining room table kicks into use when not eating outside. They also go away for a couple of weeks and occasional weekends. Therefore, a spring or summer kitchen renovation would cause him very litt le disruption in his schedule. The old logic of outdoor renovations in the summer and indoor renovations

in the winter didn’t seem so logical now.

So, although most weather dependant renovations will be kicking into high gear now, don’t let that factor limit the scope of the work you want to do. Create a plan for all of the work that you want done on your house, indoor or outdoor, upstairs or downstairs, and don’t delay. Whether you are renovating to increase the value of your house or whether you just want to feel better in a more functional and modern living space, now is defi nitely the time to put that plan into action. Your renovation destination is right around the corner.

to review a list of mHBA recommended renovators and to review the Homeowners guide to green renovation, please visit the manitoba Home Builders Association website (www.homebuilders.mb.ca) and the renomark site (www.renomark.ca).

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I can honestly say that I can’t distinctly recall anyone who was really, really excited about the prospect of searching for a new lawn maintenance company. It’s just not something anyone looks forward to. At fi rst you feel great about the idea of not having to mow the lawn every week but that soon turns into the anxiety that goes with trying to fi nd someone you can trust to do it. There are ways to minimize the risk and improve your odds of gett ing a reputable company that you can depend on. Your worst fear is fi nding yourself stuck with a contract you can’t get out of in the middle of the summer, wasting your money on a company that you thought would do a good job.

To get started, call as many companies as you can. There is no such thing as having too many estimates and most companies can provide an estimate for you even though you may not be home. Make sure you are clear about what you want from all companies. If some companies offer additional services than others, ask that these services be listed with a separate price.

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accomplishes the task they are using it for. The company should be more than willing to help you understand not only how, but why their methods are better.

Is the company a member of any local, community, or industry related organizations? Organizations provide ongoing training opportunities, updates on new products, equipment, safety issues, and new regulations.

Ask for at least three referrals.

If it’s early in the spring, ask if they have photos. A picture is worth a thousand words. Most notably, it will tell you right off which companies take pride in their work to the extent they document it.

Ask if you can cancel the service at any time. No company should want to service an angry customer. If they show notable resistance to this question, odds are, customers trying to leave mid season has been an issue for them. Respectable companies will have a waiting list of customers waiting to get on board.

Ask if the company is insured. As a homeowner, you are liable for accidents on your property but the company you hire should be protecting its staff as well.

Ask if they are paying Workers Compensation. Lawn maintenance companies are now required to pay Workers Compensation though many are still unaware of this recent regulation.

You can also place a call to the Workers Compensation Board to fi nd out if the company is in good standing.

Do they offer anything over and above

the others that sets them apart, not only in their services, but in who they are, what they stand for, in the community they work in? Companies focused on making a quick buck by offering lowball prices won’t typically offer extras or extend themselves. » Ask how a problem would be dealt with.

Is there someone you can reach directly and in a reasonable time frame? How quickly will they address the problem?

If you’re looking toward next year, go for a walk, bike ride, or drive through some of Winnipeg’s more affluent neighbourhoods on a Thursday or Friday and see which companies are maintaining the nicer properties. Don’t be shy about knocking on a few doors. People love to hear that you think their property looks great and they’d be all too happy to let you know what they think of their lawn maintenance company.

Never let price be the determining factor. High quality service is going to cost more but in the long run, will save you grief and aggravation and will ultimately be worth the long term investment. Are you willing to risk constant nuisance just to save a couple of dollars a month?

What you get depends mainly upon what you look for. It is behaviour that builds trust, not intentions. Look for the company that can best prove, not just in their words, but in their actions and behaviour, that they are the kind of service you’re looking for.

Tim Muys of Green Blade Lawn Care has over 19 years experience in the lawn care industry.

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“The oak cabinetry was dark and drab,” recalls Lynn, “and we couldn’t find room for half of our stuff. Fortunately, the basement had a built-in pantry but we were always running up and down the stairs to get things.”

Twenty years and three kids later, the kitchen was as exasperating as ever until both Steve and Lynn determined that the time had finally come to make some drastic changes to this lacklustre space.

Not surprisingly, when the couple got down to brass tacks about renovating that two must-haves topped their wish list – more storage and a refreshing, lighter palette for this dowdiest of rooms - the couple called on Rosehill Woodcrafters and kitchen designer Dympna Issigonis to provide the expertise they were looking for.

Lynn and Steve decided on maple cabinetry with a raised panel style door painted in a warm, cream colour and finished with a hand-rubbed glaze that results in an antiqued look.

Crown moulding tops the cupboards that have been fashioned with a staggered profile to give prominence to cabinets over the range and refrigerator.

The granite countertops were selected on-site from a local quarry and chosen for the fairly large brown mottle that gives a sense of depth to the surface, added Lynn.

But this couple wanted cabinetry that presented more than just a pretty face to the world. It was storage capacity that they were after and that’s exactly what they got.

“Instead of the typical lazy Susan, we went with a trio of corner drawers that open fully to maximize as much storage as possible. They are so awesome. They open up so wide, so you can get something at the very back just with a touch,” says Lynn.

Dympna adds, “Rosehill does a lot of this because it provides such superior storage in the corner space. We definitely recommend this solution when it fits the space and clients’ budget.”

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This couple wanted cabinetry that presented more than just a pretty face to the world. It was storage capacity that they were after and that’s exactly what they got.

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When the time came to choose a kitchen table, Lynn wanted to incorporate more storage there as well.

What resulted was an elegant pedestal-style raised table topped with the same granite surface as the countertops, and secreted in the base are drawers that provide space for dinnerware and other useful items.

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Even the cavernous region under the kitchen sink has been pressed into service thanks to drawers with cutouts that accommodate the plumbing. Lynn keeps her kitchen cleansers and such in the bottom drawer, her pots in the middle drawer and the tip-out cantilever keeps cleaning items close at hand.

Even the cavernous region under the kitchen sink has been pressed into service thanks to drawers with cut-outs that accommodate the plumbing. Lynn keeps her kitchen cleansers and such in the bottom drawer, her pots in the middle drawer, and the tip-out cantilever keeps cleaning items close at hand.

When the time came to choose a kitchen table, Lynn wanted to incorporate more storage there as well. What resulted was an elegant pedestal-style raised table topped with the same granite surface as the countertops, and secreted in the base are drawers that provide space for dinnerware and other useful items.

Other underutilized areas were also put to work. “We had a dead space right in the corner of the kitchen. I thought it would be so great to have a pantry in that space and Dympna was able to design one” says Lynn. “Another really cool feature is our ‘kitchen garage’ right beside the stove.

It’s a little cabinet where we put our cell phones and sundry items. There’s also a plug-in back there so that’s where our cell phones get charged.”

Lynn also appreciated other design suggestions that Dympna proposed: like using frosted glass cabinets on either side of the kitchen window to emphasize the openness of this area.

“Dympna was wonderful to work with because she listened and had so many great ideas.

She even took us out to McGregor where the factory is and took us through the workplace to see their work She and the Rosehill staff really made it personal.”

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DEBRA IS ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT THE FINAL RESULT AND GIVES ACCORD CABINETS AN OFF-THE-CHART RATING OF 12 ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10 FOR THEIR WORKMANSHIP AND PROFESSIONALISM. “YOU COULDN’T ASK FOR BETTER!”

Built for the growing years A touch of the exotic in a child-friendly kitchen

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Another Debra favorite is the cupboard with a flip-up door situated above the refrigerator that extends fully to the back wall for storage of less used items.

BY MARGARET ANNE FEHR PHOTOGRAPHY BY DUALITY PHOTOGRAPHIC

IT WASN’T JUST A WHIM THAT PROMPTED LES AND DEBRA to dive into a complete re-do of the kitchen in their Linden Woods home.

In fact, the 20 year old kitchen had prett y much given up the ghost with sagging cupboard doors and peeling linoleum that signalled for help sooner rather than later.

Add to the mix, two toddlers who are constantly on the go and you get the picture.

Th is renovation had to be approached with an eye to durability, child-friendliness, and the capacity for outstanding storage.

Debra was particularly displeased with the previous cabinet layout that only had room for one person at a time. “It was very frustrating for two adults trying to prepare a meal and two small children underfoot. It really was an unworkable kitchen.”

XYZ Design and Accord Cabinets were the go-to professionals for this young family and soon plans were underway to correct the multitude of design and traffic flaws within the space.

The couple borrowed some inspiration from Les’ family who had spent a great deal of time in Asia. As a result, Les had developed quite an appreciation for bamboo and teak wood. Debra says, “We asked Donna from XYZ Design about installing bamboo flooring in the kitchen. She went one better and suggested we go with bamboo cabinetry as well.”

The choice of bamboo pleased not only Les and Debra but also Dmytri and Sergey of Accord Cabinets. The material was new to both partners but they soon found that the bamboo was very easy to work with, provided a beautiful natural grain, and was highly durable.

The kitchen was outfitted with bamboo for the lower cabinets that were fi nished with a clear coat lacquer and whitewashed laminate uppers that extend right up to the ceiling for maximum storage potential. Stainless steel pulls were chosen for their contrast value and sturdiness. The touch of the exotic was re-introduced into the backsplash, a combination of glass block and ceramic tiles that are textured with a subtle bamboo motif.

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The kitchen was outfitted with bamboo for the lower cabinets that were finished with a clear coat lacquer and whitewashed laminate uppers that extend right up to the ceiling for maximum storage potential. Stainless steel pulls were chosen for their contrast value and sturdiness. The touch of the exotic was re-introduced into the backsplash, a combination of glass block and ceramic tiles that are textured with a subtle bamboo motif.

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The kitchen island incorporates a double sink, dishwasher and a counter overhang that gives clearance for two stools, with extra wide bases to allow for the couple’s toddlers to clamber up to the counter without toppling over.

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The couple borrowed some inspiration from Les’ family who had spent a great deal of time in Asia. As a result, Les had developed quite an appreciation for bamboo and teak wood.

The kitchen island incorporates a double sink, dishwasher and a counter overhang that gives clearance for two stools, with extra wide bases to allow for the couple’s toddlers to clamber up to the counter without toppling over.

The laminate countertops on the island have been edged with Caesar stone for increased durability and resulted in significant cost savings.

Debra appreciates that all the cabinetry drawers are equipped with safety hardware that glide closed slowly so that litt le fi ngers don’t get caught unawares.

A corner space that was previously occupied with a kitchen table and chairs has been converted into an office workspace and looking ahead will be a perfect spot to do homework, once the children start school, says Debra.

As for storage, Debra is thrilled with how a re-working of the cabinetry layout has resulted in twice the space of the previous kitchen. She is especially pleased with the series of pantries that Accord built, all equipped with roll-out drawers and “surrounded with litt le ‘fences’ so the kids can see what’s in each roll-out platform without everything coming out.”

Another Debra favorite is the cupboard with a fl ip-up door situated above the refrigerator that extends fully to the back wall for storage of less used items. “I’ve got space that hasn’t even been used yet. We actually have room to grow and it was done without the addition of extra square footage or needing to move walls in the process.”

Debra is enthusiastic about the fi nal result and gives Accord Cabinets an off-thechart rating of 12 on a scale of 1 to 10 for their workmanship and professionalism.

“You couldn’t ask for better!”

Dmytri and Sergey were pleased with the fi nal result since it provided them with the opportunity to work with new materials on a contemporary project. Dmytri adds, “It gives us a chance to extend our range of styles and to challenge ourselves. It was very rewarding.”

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Lynn Fenwick and Mavis Morrissette were given the creative control to meet that mandate and develop the concepts and details for both houses. They established that one house would inspire grandness of scale and have a traditional element with a contemporary twist. The other home would inspire a casual lifestyle that was made for entertaining.

Upon entering either home there is a sense of underlying personality and luxury distinctive to each house. At 90 Brookstone Place, the traditional ‘castle’ style home is the dream home for a family. A sophisticated two storey inundated with glass panel,

classic detailing, large columns, a spiral staircase and the sense of the unexpected, as there was in homes long ago.

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had trades and suppliers very actively involved, always putting their best foot forward. They kept the focus on the end product, creating something that would wow the public, and produce dream homes that anyone would love to live in.

The Fenwick team is proud of their participation in this project and the phenomenal response they have received. It is very rewarding to know a great result has been produced for such a worthwhile cause, and in the end‌ two very lucky families will have their dreams of moving into a grand million dollar home, come true.

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MARK AND SHERI ARE NOT ONLY THE PROUD OWNERS OF NU-LIFE KITCHENS

but are also very satisfied customers of their product. The couple recently transformed their own kitchen by refacing their existing builder-grade cabinets.

“The main reason to change the kitchen was the colour of the old cabinets,” says Mark.

“They were a natural maple but were yellowing over time, so we weren’t happy with what was happening to the wood as it aged. Also the original kitchen was defi nitely lacking in pizzazz and had no luxury feel to it.”

Mark and Sheri wanted a sleek, new, modern look to the kitchen to replace the more traditional style. “The old kitchen had different heights of cabinets so one of the fi rst improvements was to establish a consistent height for all the cabinetry. We accomplished this by adding cabinets on top of the existing ones to increase the total height of the kitchen. Making them taller added so much more substance to the kitchen; and made the cabinets look more prominent.”

The new doors are a thermofoil product in a colour known as Wenge that mimics an African wood that is currently on the endangered species list on that continent. “It’s a highly desirable colour with many people and the thermofoil also has a rich threedimensional texture to it,” says Mark.

As a thermofoil product it is easy to wipe down and is highly durable. “The colour consistency is there as well,” says Mark. “With real wood, the colour consistency will vary because wood surfaces take the stain differently in certain areas. Thermofoil, on the other hand, is UV protected so it will not change in colour over its lifetime.”

Mark points out that their kitchen drawers were all retained and refaced but a couple of features were significantly altered to provide a fresh, contemporary look. The kitchen desk, which Mark says is often a clutter-gatherer, was replaced with a large pantry unit that provides tons of storage.

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Laminate countertops were replaced with a stunning quartz product and the previous garden-variety counter backsplash was replaced with a sophisticated glass tile selection to further rev up the luxury profile of the kitchen.

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The new doors are a thermofoil product in a colour known as Wenge that mimics an African wood that is currently on the endangered species list on that continent. “It’s a highly desirable colour with many people and the thermofoil also has a rich threedimensional texture to it,” says Mark.

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“The old kitchen had different heights of cabinets so one of the first improvements was to establish a consistent height for all the cabinetry. We accomplished this by adding cabinets on top of the existing ones to increase the total height of the kitchen. Making them taller added so much more substance to the kitchen; and made the cabinets look more prominent.”

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THE ENTIRE RE-DO OF THE KITCHEN TOOK A SCANT 4 DAYS TO COMPLETE AND CAME IN AT 50 PERCENT LESS THAN WHAT A NEW KITCHEN WOULD COST.

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As a thermofoil product it is easy to wipe down and is highly durable.

“The colour consistency is there as well,” says Mark

An upper bank of cabinets near the far window was replaced with a modern-style sand-blasted glass panel set in an aluminum frame that opens vertically for easy access to dinnerware items.

Finishing details included deluxe panels or doors that are applied to the sides of the cabinets to add a distinctive style element. “Any exposed areas other than the deluxe panels were refaced to match the doors,” says Mark and new door hinges were installed as well.

“There was no need to replace our existing stainless steel appliances as everything worked out perfectly.”

Cosmetic details were integrated into the newly rejuvenated space. Laminate countertops were replaced with a stunning quartz product and the previous garden-variety counter backsplash was replaced with

a sophisticated glass tile selection to further rev up the luxury profi le of the kitchen. Sleek, contemporary pulls in brushed nickel add the right amount of glint and glamour.

The entire re-do of the kitchen took a scant four days to complete and came in at 50 per cent less than what a new kitchen would cost, not to mention the household upheaval that would surely come from such a major tear-out.

Mark and Sheri are thrilled with their new kitchen which now has all the luxury touches that they were wanting. The couple is more committed than ever to bringing the benefits of Nu-Life Kitchens to their customers and providing a cost-effective, time-saving way to achieve their new kitchen dream.

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GREENING YOUR HOME CAN BE A MORAL AND PRACTICAL DECISION. A GROWING

number of people are committed to reducing their impact on the planet and making their home a healthier place to live. They also recognize that their investment in energy-and-water efficiency will pay off by lowering their operating costs and making their home more desirable at resale time.

Greening your renovation may increase the upfront costs, but, in many cases, the additional cost of a more environmentally-friendly product is quite small. Of course, costs will vary depending on the type and quality of the green features you select.

If your renovation looks like it will go over-budget, discuss alternatives and options with your renovator. Breaking your project into several phases will spread the costs over a longer period, but it’s generally more cost-effective and less disruptive not to stagger your upgrades.

To fully reap the benefits of a green renovation, plan in advance, and make educated choices. Before you decide what you’ll include in your green dream, do an energy audit to identify problem areas. The report will tell you how your home uses energy, where it is being wasted, and which retrofits will qualify for federal funding under the eco-Energy RetrofitHomes Grant Program.

For more information on how you could recover up to $10,000 of your renovation costs, visit www.ecoaction.gc.ca/ecoenergy-ecoenergie/retrofithomes-renovationmaisons-eng.cfm

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enerGY & Water EFFICIENCY Of all the green options, saving energy and water is by far the most important. This is because the decisions you make today will have a big impact on the environment (and your wallet) for years to come. Think about it. Homes last a long time. Heating equipment, windows and water-consuming fixtures have a lifespan of decades. When you renovate, you have the opportunity to significantly reduce the amount of energy and water your home uses. At the same time, you will cut the cost of operating your home—in a world where energy prices fluctuate, that‘s a comforting thought!

There is a wide range of possible energyand water-efficiency improvements. Replace or upgrade your heating system with high-efficiency equipment. For natural gas or oil-fired furnaces, look for Energy Star® -certified products. Some systems, such as heat pumps, combine heating and cooling. Other systems combine space and water heating. If your project includes opening up exterior walls or re-siding your home, take the opportunity to add insulation.

When installing new windows, choose higherperformance windows, and look for Energy Star® certification. Energy-saving features include multiple glazing (i.e. double or triple panes),

gas fill, a low-e coating and insulating spacers.

The low-e coating, a very thin metallic coating on glass or plastic window glazing, reduces heat loss through the window. Your renovator may recommend different window features based on where the windows will be positioned to maximize solar gain or prevent overheating.

If your water-heating equipment is getting old, consider replacing it. Today’s new systems are considerably more energy-efficient. In particular, on-demand or tankless water heaters reduce the amount of heat and energy lost and wasted when you heat and store water.

When choosing new plumbing fixtures for your kitchen or bathroom renovation, look for products with WaterSense ® certification, which are among the most efficient on the market.

You can also reduce your future energy use by fitting more living into less space with a well-designed renovation that uses new and existing space more efficiently.

Don’t forget about green landscaping, which includes harvesting rainwater for outdoor use, selecting drought-tolerant plant and grass species, and using trees and shrubs to shade your home from the summer sun.

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CHOOSE resoUrCesMart PRODUCTS Homeowners have a lot of options when it comes to choosing resource-smart products for their green renovation, and new items are making it into the marketplace all the time. Here are a few examples of the product types that are better for the environment: Materials made from recycled waste Paper waste is used in insulation, fibreboard and many other building products (even kitchen counters!). Recycled glass shows up in glass fibre insulation and tiles. Plastics are reused in carpeting, pavers and decking materials. Steel is reused to make new steel studs. Interior trim is made from wood cutoffs or wood dust.

Products made from easily renewable or well-managed sources Flooring made from fast-growing bamboo or sustainably harvested wood is a prime example. Natural materials, such as stone, are also a good option, because they involve less processing.

Locally-produced products Transportation is energy-intensive. Where available, the use of locally produced materials or products can offer environmental advantages.

ENSURE CLean air Renovating gives you the perfect opportunity to tackle your indoor living environment.

When you improve the quality of the air you breathe, you protect your family from molds, chemicals and other pollutants.

Monitoring the quality of your indoor air also benefits the house itself. For instance, moisture can cause premature deterioration, and reduce the lifespan of the home or its components.

Does your home have existing indoor air quality problems? These can range from high winter humidity levels and excess window condensation to mold problems and allergy issues related to dust, pollen and other airborne pollutants.

A thorough inspection of the entire house will help you identify and uncover the source of the problem. Dealing with existing conditions is the right place to start. Your renovator can advise you on ways to get rid of the problems.

Does your home have adequate ventilation? A healthy home needs proper ventilation to bring in fresh air and get rid of stale or moist air, chemicals and other indoor pollutants. Ask your renovator for advice on how to ensure proper ventilation throughout the year. Consider adding a heat recovery ventilator that delivers fresh air without extra heating costs.

Keep pollutants out of your house. Once you have identified possible problems and their solutions, you want to avoid bringing new problems into the house. Select products and materials that won’t compromise the air in your home.

Discuss air-quality improvement strategies with your renovator.

Durable products Every time you replace an item, there are environmental costs related to the production of the new and the disposal of the old. A long-lasting product may be a little more expensive upfront, but it can save you money, and be better for the environment. You might consider roof tiles that last 40 to 50 years.

Reuse, recycle and reduce waste As part of the planning process, your renovator needs to take stock of the materials that can be reused. Hardwood can be refinished, and framing lumber, baseboards and trim can also be reused. Send discarded items to a recycling facility instead of the landfill.

For more on this topic and comprehensive green renovation checklist, visit www.chba.ca/Renovation/ GreenRenoBrochure.pdf

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Q WHAT IS A SALTWATER POOL AND WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? You must use chlorine in a pool as Health Canada recognizes only chlorine or bromine as sanitizers. Health Canada requires pool water to have a 1-3 ppm level of free available chlorine and spa water to have 3-5 ppm of bromine in order to effectively sanitize your body of water. How we get chlorine into the water is what makes a Saltwater Pool very popular. A Saltwater Pool is a pool that uses saltwater to help create usable chlorine to sanitize the pool. We add salt to a fresh fi ll to about 3000 ppm, which is less than 10% of ocean water. It has the same consistency as your tears so when you open your eyes under water you can see clearly with no chorine sting. The Saltwater pool uses a Chlorine Generator that has 2 parts to it: a digital brain and the cell. The cell is plumbed inline so salt water can pass through it and get energized to create pure chlorine. The digital brain is how you control how much chlorine is being produced. They work together with the salt in your pool to give you a constant supply of pure chlorine to kill the bacteria in your pool.

Another huge benefit of Salt Water Chlorination is that the chlorine is pH neutral unlike chlorine pucks that have a pH of 3 which lowers the pH in your pool.

Low pH will cause equipment damage, bather discomfort and chemical odour. Also as the water passes though the salt cell it removes all the dead chlorine, which smells and stings your eyes, so you never have to shock your Saltwater pool like you do with a chlorine puck pool. A Saltwater pool is absolutely much easier to maintain as the consistent supply of pure chlorine prevents you from missing a chlorine treatment so your pool will always be clean and fresh with very litt le chance of turning green.

Saltwater pools have been around for decades and they are here to stay. Most pool professionals offer Saltwater Sanitizers so ask about it when shopping for your next pool. You will love it. It’s easy!

Q WHAT IS A SALTWATER SPA AND WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? Saltwater Spas use a similar type of system as pools except the system produces pure bromine as the sanitizer. It really cuts down the amount of chemicals used. Plus it’s so easy as it’s really an automatic process.

Q ARE THERE ANY PITFALLS I SHOULD BE AWARE OF WITH SALTWATER PRODUCTS? On new pools or spas we don’t typically run into any problems because the new pumps, heaters, ladders and lights are designed for salt water. When you covert an older pool or spa to saltwater you may need some of your equipment upgraded to be salt approved.

These things should be discussed with your pool professional when adding a system.

Q WHERE CAN I DRAIN MY SALTWATER SPA OR POOL? You can drain it to your property as long as it can be absorbed into the ground.

We recommend people drain their pools slowly so as not to flood the street. You may also pump the water into your sewer.

The saltwater in pools or spas is less than 10% of the ocean salt and not as harsh as winter street salt so many clients don’t have a problem with discharge on their grass or shrubs. Try a test area fi rst on your grass, trees or shrubs and see if everything is ok.

Q HOW ABOUT ADDING A UV STERILIZER? Th is is the latest technology for destroying micro-organisms such as e. coli, cryptosporidium and giardia bacteria in pools and spas. Unfortunately UV sterilization is not recognized by Health Canada as a sanitizer so you will still need chorine or bromine in your pool or spa.

That’s ok because with a UV system you will use less chlorine or bromine with properly sized UV systems. UV Systems installed start at about $1699 for pools so it is a sizable investment mostly suited for inground pools. Some spa manufacturers offer UV systems but most manufacturers are slow to adopt this technology as it is expensive. When customers get educated, the demand will increase and manufacturers will be on board. A UV sterilizer lets you use less chemicals plus you have another layer of protection in a pool or spa which gives you a litt le more piece of mind.

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become uninviting and dull. His long hours on set left him with litt le creativity and even less energy to breathe new life into the bedroom and create an inspiring comfortable space to come home to. Even though he knew that it would only take a fresh coat of paint, a bit of updating in the style department and some simple personal touches he knew he needed help to pull it all together. With the help of Jane Lockhart of W Network’s Colour Confidential Ryan’s dreams of coming home to a calm, serene space

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THE CLEAN LINEAR LINES OF THE DRESSER ARE REFLECTED IN THE ARTSY MIRROR ABOVE – THE UNIQUE DESIGN OF THE MIRROR ACTS AS AN EVER CHANGING WORK OF ART REFLECTING MULTIPLE IMAGES FROM EVERY VANTAGE POINT

at the end of a long day’s work has fi nally come true. Defi ned by his clean contemporary furnishings the space has been transformed into a welcoming modern room that reflects Ryan’s personal style and practical needs.

“To fully achieve Ryan’s vision it was necessary to start with the simple things that won’t cost a penny but will make the biggest impact to both the esthetics and the functionality of a room,” says Jane. Moving the bed to the other side of the room, opposite the entrance gave it prominence as the focal point and created a sense of balance in the space. In addition, the previous layout felt cramped with the bed shoved down to one end of the room and tight around the headboard. Simply placing the bed on the opposite wall, trading places with the dresser, opened up the space overall and created harmony with all the items in the room.

To set the peaceful and relaxed tone of the room, Ryan was inspired by a light aqua colour that reminded him of ocean waves. A colour scheme of soft blues, pale greens and light greys were chosen to instantly freshen up a room and help make it feel more open and airy. “To further defi ne the look of a master bedroom, consider the colour and

material of the floor coverings,” says Jane.

Ryan’s pale plush carpet added litt le to the space with its outdated look.

A new hardwood floor in a warm nutmeg stain grounds the space and complements the pale green-blue walls for a clean classic look. Under the bed an area rug warms up the space and feels good underfoot. The contrast of dark floors and light coloured walls takes the room from bland and washed out to bright and cheery.

“The bed itself, the focal point in any bedroom, should never be understated!” says Jane. A suspended light fi xture over the bed illuminates the room while a

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JANE’S DESIGNER TIP Freshen things up in your bedroom this spring.

Determine how you want your space to feel overall.

For a relaxing retreat, use soft colours and add accents in contrasting colours for a modern flavour with soothing vibe. Adding functional and personal elements, pictures, flowers and even aspirational phrases can transform a room into a nourishing environment for your body and soul!

bedside table lamp provides optional light for reading or watching television in bed.

A variety of shapes and sizes of pillows, fabric textures and layers of bedding provide luxury and comfort to this key element. Although it is a generally known fact that most men loath the addition of pillows to beds, Ryan could see the value in dressing up this feature! Selected from Robert Allen, fabrics with a touch of sheen in shades of brown, beige, pale blue and aqua dress the bed for a masculine, contemporary look.

Adding drapery to even small windows can surprisingly open them up and give them prominence in any room. Floor-to-ceiling striped window coverings visually add height to the room and provide privacy and room darkening when needed. A classic vertical-striped fabric in brown and blue tones, echo pajama fabric from the early fi ft ies, but reinterpreted in silk offers sheen and glamour for a modern look.

The fi nishing touch that personalized the space for Ryan is four Chinese symbols painted in a glossy white paint on the aqua walls beside his bed, representing inspirational ideas important to Ryan that translate to “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.”

Jane LoCKHart Designer, spokesperson, author and television personality, Jane Lockhart is an expert in the world of colour and design.

As host of W Network’s Colour Confidential, Jane brings a breathtaking sense of colour into viewers’ homes each week. With more than 15 years of experience as a designer, her firm, Jane Lockhart Design Communications Inc. (janelockhart.com), specializes in projects ranging from residential to corporate brand building.

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Image 3 – Anchor ready to be installed The company installs and sells City-certified Wilson steel being installed Image 4 – Midpoint of anchor anchors, a patented product manufactured in Manitoba that Image 8 – Anchor installed provides a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to traditional concrete piles that have been a construction mainstay for decades.

As a former renovator, Gary became sold on the merits of aCCessories Ground Anchors after using them on major projects like house Complete with your choice of application: additions and decks. Three years ago, he decided to bring the Head (Flat L shape or U shape. products and the company’s installation service to the Winnipeg staBLiZer WinGs marketplace. The anchors are 8 foot lengths of non-tubular solid three 16 inch x 12 inch 10 gauge wings steel shafts, and are available in models that provide greater support depending on the building project including decks, additions, front porches, mobile homes, sunrooms, and greenhouses. Best of all, in most cases, the cost of Ground Anchors can be as little sHaFt as 1/3 the cost of concrete piles!

Available in 4 or 8 foot lengths (all shafts are 1¼ inch solid steel rod. not tubular) There are three different types of anchors to suit various building requirements. From the Bedrock model that supports 2300 lbs, the Hercules model that supports 3000 pounds, to the heavy duty Ulysses model that supports 5000 lbs, there is a Ground Anchor that can handle any job.

FLiGHtinG “Ground Anchors have been City-certified and engineerDiameter helps determine weight load capacity. (All Flightings are 7 gauge) stamped” adds Gary, which means they have been approved by the City of Winnipeg building permit requirements to pass inspection.

Gary emphasizes how eco-friendly Ground Anchors are. “We corkscrew them into the ground, so there is no earth removed in the process and no mess.”

2300 AND 3000 LB LOAD RATED GROUND ANCHORS Homeowners can also rest assured that minimal damage will CITY APPROVED AND ENGINEER CERTIFIED be done to tree roots in their yards that can often result from the Wilson Ground anchors use of heavy equipment like backhoes. “We use hand-held equipment when we enter the backyard and carry it back out once we’re finished with the installation.”

“Once the Ground Anchors are installed, they don’t heave, because there’s nothing for the frost to get a hold of. We’ve installed FROM THE BEDROCK MODEL THAT SUPPORTS over 400 Ground Anchors over the last two years, and haven’t 2300 LBS, THE HERCULES MODEL THAT had one report or call back with a problem,” says Gary. “The SUPPORTS 3000 POUNDS, TO THE HEAVY anchors go below the frost line and can even be installed during the winter if need be. In fact, we installed seven of them just 2 ½ DUTY ULYSSES MODEL THAT SUPPORTS months ago in January.”

5000 LBS, THERE IS A GROUND ANCHOR “Another benefit is that they can be removed just as easily as THAT CAN HANDLE ANY JOB. you put them in. So 10 years later for example, if a homeowner wants to remove them or re-position them, we can do that.”

Gary estimates that once installed, Ground Anchors will

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probably last indefinitely. “The shanks are solid steel, not tubular, so there’s less chance of corrosion over time.” Since the anchor is under the ground there is less oxygen to cause corrosive damage.

“The Ground Anchor Guys” have developed a reputation for being fast and accurate when taking on a job. Jordy says, “Right now, if you phone us today, we can be there either today or tomorrow. It’s no problem. I keep the anchors in stock so we just hook up the trailer and away we go. I’d say for an average size job, we are usually in and out of a yard, in less than one day”.

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Conquer the garage Expert organizing advice

BY KIM CARLTON

REMEMBER WHEN YOU COULD ACTUALLY PARK YOUR CAR IN YOUR GARAGE?

Or when it had room for your teen’s band practice? Now it’s full of boxes, bikes, sporting equipment, lawnmowers, snow blowers, skis, strollers and all manner of items you are not sure what to do with. And of course there are the garbage cans and recycling bins that are necessary, but can take up space.

The garage can serve as a convenient “dumping ground” for items we don’t know where to place elsewhere. Organizing it can be overwhelming, but is necessary if the mess gets out of control, or if you actually have to park in your garage. You can approach it yourself, or get the help of experts to get your garage organized quicker than you think!

SAFE AND SOUND Sometimes safety is an issue especially for parents with kids. “A lot

of chemicals and pesticides are kept in the garage. They are poisonous. Lock them up or get them away from the kids. It’s important – if it’s accessible, they’ll fi nd it,” says Adam Shearer, president of California Closets. The same is true for garden tools and other sharp objects.

Companies such as Garage Living, Perfect Closets and California Closets offer customized solutions for messy garages. These companies will come into your garage, assess the situation and offer a quote on a customized solution. These can vary from $1,000 for a simple storage solution all the way up to $25,000.

“There’s an enormous range of storage solutions. The rule of thumb is the more customized you get and the more service oriented you get, typically the higher the cost. The more you are buying premanufactured stuff from a company, the lower the cost,” says Shearer.

Perfect Closets, for example, creates a 3D model of the garage, then comes in to install its Ultimate Garage Product Line.

They use aluminum track systems and create hooks, baskets and cabinets for everything from fishing rods, to hobby tools. “Your garage can become your hobby room at the same time,” says Ned Stanojevic, co-owner.

EVERY THING IN ITS PL ACE Having a

system in place is key to gett ing a garage organized and keeping it that way. Aaron

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Tips to tame the clutter ✚ Create a little space for each of your kids, suggests Shearer, whether it is a basket or hook where they can put their baseball mitt, skates, etc. ✚ If there are items you are sentimental about, but know you need to part with, why not take pictures of them and put them in a mini-album with notes of your memories. ✚ Keep things that are used together in one place.

Cash, general manager of Garage Living suggests a bi-annual cleanout of the garage.

Th is only takes minimal time once your garage is initially organized, and can save you time each day.

“Your shovel, bag of salt – you can bring that to the section that is most used [in the winter],” says Cash. Other seasonally used items such as snow tires can also be stored away for the rest of the year. In the summer, you can move these to the back of the garage and bring out summer-specific items, such as the lawnmower.

City garages can be messier than in the suburbs, says Shearer, because of smaller lots.

Suburban garages “have more of a canvas to work with,” says Shearer.

However, a lot of people underestimate the storage available in their garage. There are many possibilities with overhead spaces and wall organizers. “Gett ing things off the floor and up on to the wall is key,” says Shearer.

FOR THE DIYER There are lots of DIY options for garage organizing, if you have the

time and the vision. Big box stores, such as IKEA, can help you out with shelving units and storage boxes in all sorts of shapes and sizes. For instance, IKEA’s BRODER shelving system, made from heavy duty stainless steel, can hold up to 220 lb, and comes with accessories such as large hooks for sporting equipment and desk tops to make a workbench, with different leg size options.

✚ If you have a backyard area, consider building a shed where you can keep tools, as well as seasonally-used equipment. ✚ Use storage containers within open shelving units to make loose items seem more under control. ✚ Use uniform-looking storage containers for a cleaner look. ✚ Remember that items are just possessions, they do not have feelings! If it doesn’t fit within your life in the near future, don’t be afraid to let it go.

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Will stairs pose a problem? Do you need to include security features for someone with reduced mobility? Do you anticipate changing the use of any room in the future, for instance converting a bedroom to a home office? Do you have children who will require more space and privacy down the road? » How long will you stay in your home? You should consider how long you plan to live in your home, as well as your long-term financial goals. While most renovations will increase the market value of your home, some projects will have a more positive impact than others.

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