Curb Appeal Etobicoke MAY 2019

Linda Tickins Broker of Record SEE MY FEATURE LISTING ON PAGE 14+15

63 Woodbury Road, Etobicoke

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73 THORNCREST ROAD, ETOBICOKE

2 PLUMBSTEAD COURT, ETOBICOKE

Listed for $3,598,000

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12 NOTTINGHAM DRIVE FOR SALE One of a kind find in Chesnut Hills! Architecturally unique 4-bedroom home on a beautiful oversized lot. Prime location near schools, shopping centers, parks, and transit routes. $1,629,000

T H E K I N G S WAY

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THE KINGSWAY PRE-CONSTRUCTION RELEASE

SOUTH KINGSWAY SOLD IN 4 DAYS

Bloor West pre-construction sales now open. Prices from $500,000 and up! Contact us today for first access and VIP pricing.

Luxury low rise condominium community within a beautiful park-like setting, steps from vibrant urban amenities. Contact us for priority viewings & info.

Charming sunfilled family home featuring a fully renovated kitchen, beautiful hardwood floors, and a truly breathtaking backyard. Excellent schools, parks, golf clubs & transit routes.

SOLD 2000 ISLINGTON

Represented Buyer

SOLD THE KINGSWAY

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SOLD CENTRAL ETOBICOKE Represented Seller

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PRINCESS ANNE MANOR Represented Seller

PRINCESS ANNE MANOR Represented Seller

*Based on Dollar Volume of Sales and Units Sold in 2017 & 2018

NIELS CHRISTENSEN Broker

DORIS CHRISTENSEN Sales Representative

EVAN CHRISTENSEN Sales Representative

SOLD SWANSEA

Represented Seller

christensengroup.ca

416.315.4480 / info@christensengroup.ca SEAN CHASE

Sales Representative

JORDAN HARRINGTON Sales Representative

RACHEL JONES

Sales Representative

NUTAN BROWN ENERGY, COMMITMENT, RESULTS.

Home Sweet Home!

Bring your wish list! Detached, 2.5 storey beautifully appointed with captivating curb appeal, High Park gem. Welcoming front porch to relax and enjoy. Open concept main floor living/dining/kitchen. Amazing mudroom with custom built-ins.

Two piece powder room, five generous bedrooms and a lovely renovated family bathroom. Smart and practical second floor laundry room and a professionally finished basement rec room and wet bar. There’s more...a workshop, tons of storage, two car garage. Walk to subway, Roncey and High Park.

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TESTIMONIAL

Despite what many may choose to believe, houses do not sell themselves in this neighbourhood.

Nor any neighbourhood. One Realtor has grown accustomed to dropping a sign on the lawn then waiting for the action to unfold. I now drive by his stale listing daily. Another Realtor, who hosts a cable TV show learned the same lesson. What does it take to sell a home? It takes an understanding of the market, willingness to guide clients (especially those that want to over or even undervalue their property) and to fully understand the neighbourhood comparables. Recognizing the significance of building upon a business relationship for over a decade because there will come a day when a market-curious will become a seller. Nutan possesses those interpersonal and business skills necessary to truly understand people. She guided us through the process of staging, careful evaluation of the marketplace then drew upon experience to create a price that was right for the time. The results of a Red Diamond member speak for themselves.

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5 Brule Gardens $3,598,000

66 Brule Gardens $2,698,000

44 Larkin Ave $1,698,000

17 Beaucourt Road $1,298,000

39 Shank St #118 $748,000

8 Kennedy Ave COMING SOON

453 Glenlake Ave 297 Gilmour Ave Lease- $3,750/Month Lease- $3,300/Month Top 1% in Canada for Royal LePage 2018*

11 The Palisades $2,350,000

28 Eastbourne Cres $1,198,000

289 Beresford Ave $1,985,000

35 Elsie Ln TH255 $798,000

3212 Dundas St W 36 Runnymede Rd Lease- $5,000/Month Lease- $4,850/Month

22 Kingsmill Road The Kingsway

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37 Armadale Ave Swansea 416.717.8853

43 North Drive

$8,588,000 • Ravine Property 98 x 346 Feet • 43northdrive.com

26 Ashley Park Road

10 Blair Athol Crescent

$3,498,000 • 26ashleypark.com

43 Lorraine Gardens asantos.ca

16 Edenbridge Drive

$7,998,000 • Backing onto St. George’s Golf & Country Club • 16edenbridge.com

15 Loyalist Road

$3,475,000 • 10blairathol.com

20 Timothy Court asantos.ca

$2,755,000 • 15loyalist.com

7 Lincon Woods Court asantos.ca

80 Burrows Avenue asantos.ca

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25 Edgehill Road

1 Westmount Park Road

$5,998,000 • Ravine property 125 x 484 feet • 25edgehill.com

$5,188,000 • onewestmountparkroad.com

PIE SHAPED LOT

67 Farningham Crescent

183 Princess Anne Crescent

$2,350,000 • 67farningham.com

29 Lorraine Gardens asantos.ca

2809-180 University Avenue

$2,298,000 • 183princessanne.com

97 Dunedin Drive asantos.ca

$1,950,000 • asantos.ca

68 Wendover Road asantos.ca

43 Courtsfield Crescent asantos.ca

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WATER SC A PES

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Welcome to L’HORIZON. Penthouse One at Waterscapes is a flawlessly appointed and sublimely crafted condominium residence, with approximately 3,538 square feet of luxury living space, 3 bedrooms, soaring 10 foot ceilings, opulent designer finishes, and enchanting city and lake vistas that immerse your every view.

Luke DALINDA LDalinda@Dalinda.net

416-725-7170

2014, 2018*

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416-919-1738

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TOP 1 % CANADA *Lifetime Member 1996-2018 ($ volume sales)

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60 Old Mill Road #2 ‘Manhattan Meets The Humber’ Unique Sophisticated Renovation Gernerous 3 Bdrm ~ 2 1/2 Bath Family Rm With Wood Burning Frpl Boutique Building 1 Suite Per Floor

‘OLD MILL ON THE HUMBER’

4 Burrows Avenue Custom 7 Years NEW Executive Home 4+1 Bdrm ~ 4 1/2 Bath Cook’s Kitchen Extensive Millwork & Built-Ins Dare To Compare Quality & Details

‘PRINCESS ROSETHORN’

15 Woodside Avenue NEW Rebuild + Addition Spacious 4+1 Bdrm ~ 3 1/2 Bath Basement Lowered Dramatically Private Drive ~ Coveted Schools #1 Neighbourhood ~ Toronto Life

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It has been a privilege to work with you and your families.

The Spring Market is off and running.

Call for your FREE Market Evaluation TODAY!

‘Grenadier Landings’ ~ Lakeside Lifestyle

Exceptional Lakefront Living ~ 1+Den Condo ~ 2 Bath ~ 10’ Ceilings Entertainers 255 SqFt Terrace ~ Parking + Locker

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PROVEN STRATEGIES THAT WORK TO GET YOUR HOME SOLD Home Staging Consultation • Custom Floorplans • Professional Photography and Virtual Tour • Thorough Top-to-Bottom Cleaning • Professional Marketing • Focused In-Depth Advertising • Royal LePage Website • Individual Property Website • Around the Clock Service

PRINCESS ANNE MANOR

RISING TEMPERATURES MEAN YOUR GARDEN IS READY TO BE REPLENISHED AND RENEWED FOR THE SEASON AHEAD. HERE ARE FOUR ESSENTIAL GARDENING TIPS TO GET YOUR GREENERY LOOKING FRESH AND READY:

Stunning sun-filled renovation offering over 1,900 square feet of elegant living space. Marrying the perfect combination of design, quality materials and craftsmanship set on a spectacular lot. Entertainment-sized principal rooms and gourmet kitchen with walkout to patio and tranquil garden. Sprawling finished lower level complete with 500 bottle wine cellar.

78 Sir Williams Lane

1 / ORGANIZE AND CLEAN OUT YOUR GARDEN Get rid of any dead plants that will not rebloom in order to make space for new ones to grow.

2 / REPL ACE THE SOIL It’s important to replace the soil in your garden before planting new plants, especially after long and harsh winters. Replacing old soil with new soil provides your plants with all the nutrients they need to grow.

3 / CHOOSE PET-FRIENDLY PL ANTS You can still have a beautiful garden even if you have a pet, just be sure to include ones that are safe. According to PetSmart veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Freeman, specific plants can be toxic and very dangerous for pets. Some of these include daffodils, mistletoe, poinsettia, tulips and lilies. Different plants are poisonous for different pets, so be sure to do your research.

4 / APPLY MULCH An easy and functional way to make your garden look great is to apply a fresh layer of mulch, which can include wood chips, straw and finished compost. Applying mulch helps your garden retain moisture in the soil; it slowly breaks down over time, contributing to soil health. ◆ newscanada.com

NORSEMAN HEIGHTS Outstanding opportunity! Bright 3 bedroom bungalow on southerly 47’x124’ lot. Spacious living/ dining with walkout to patio and garden, sunny eat-in kitchen and large finished lower level. Separate side entrance and abundance of storage offer countless possibilities on this mature street in a demand family neighbourhood.

21 Badger Drive

PRINCESS ANNE MANOR Duplex in sought after Princess Anne Manor.

Picture a bungalow on top of a bungalow. Each level offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms and separate entrances. Ample parking, perfect for investors or multi-generational families. Located in demand school district and close to all amenities.

63 Oldham Road

You have great Real Estate.

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"The Battles: Unwavering professionalism, excellent service, solid skills - have referred several times and never been disappointed." - BUYER

Strategic Moves. Integrity. Results.

15 Darlingbrook Crescent

LINCOLN WOODS

Sprawling 3+1 bedroom, 4 bathroom bungalow in a prestigious enclave with stunning living and dining rooms, renovated kitchen, main floor family room, large master. Renovated lower level with a 4th bedroom, bathroom, large recreation and games room plus an office. $2,249,000

1005 Royal York Road

KINGSWAY

Stunning and deceptively large renovated family home with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms! 5-minute walk to Bloor and subway. Elegant living/dining rooms, eat-in kitchen/family room combo with walkout to a gorgeous deck and landscaped gardens.

4-car parking bonus! $1,875,000

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Fabulous 680 square foot 1+1 with parking spot and locker. Terrific use of space + layout and tons of natural light. Fantastic building amenities. Large dogs are welcome!

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HUMBER VALLEY

A sophisticated retreat that reflects a magical merging of inspiration and extreme attention to detail.

Over 4,000 sq ft of luxury space including a spectacular kitchen/family room, 4+1 bedrooms all with an ensuite, media room, wine cellar, 5 fireplaces and beautiful outdoor space! $3,770,000

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34 Edgemore Drive

SUNNYLEA

Absolutely charming 3-bedroom home on sought after street! Walk to Lambton-Kingsway school.

4-minute walk to Bloor and subway.

66 Warren Crescent

WARREN PARK

Modern and bright with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, high ceilings, terrific floor plan and fine finishes throughout. ** Represented Buyers

Guaranteed Service Package Strategic and personalized marketing plan. Detailed full home edit service.

Full/partial home staging. Professional photos, floor plans and virtual tour.

Extensive feature brochures. Print and digital media advertising. Ultimate social media and web exposure. Weekly communication report.

Joe Battle

Sales Representative

Leslie Battle Sales Representative

416 270 9274

416 451 2190

joe@buyselltoronto.com

leslie@buyselltoronto.com

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Please contact me for more details and private viewings.

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Home Staging | Decluttering | Organizing | Professional Photography | Virtual Tours Floor Plans | Inspections | Complete Full Service Marketing

JACQUELINE NIMER S A L E S

R E P R E S E N T A T I V E

2018 DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE - 5TH YEAR IN A ROW

Committed, Invested and at Your Service! www.jacquelinenimer.com

FOLLOW ME AT: 2316 BLOOR STREET WEST, TORONTO ONTARIO

DIRECT: (416) 417-8836

OFFICE: (416) 441-2888 EXT. 271

EMAIL: JNIMER@HARVEYKALLES.COM

SOLD

Exclusive Listing . 4 The Kingsway

Markland Woods . 19 Treeline Court

The Kingsway . 63 Grenview Blvd N

4 The Kingsway is perfectly situated for walking, shopping and getting around town. This 2 bedroom residence with 2 bathrooms, sprawls out over 1,390 sqft, under cabinet lighting, Wolf professional stainless steel 5 burner gas cooktop, balcony and more. Fronted by a generous port cochere, entranceway makes a statement with a soft palette and traditional styling. A short walk to Old Mill subway station, Etienne Brule Park and the Humber River. $1,650,000

Prime location in Markland Wood! Lovely raised bungalow on childfriendly court backing onto ravine. 3+2 bedrooms. Beautiful kitchen With high-end built-in appliances. Master BR With W/O to Cedar Deck Over Looking Ravine. Impressive Granite And Slate 4-Piece WR With Large Shower. Walk out From Lower Level Family Room To Yard & Ravine. Listed by Dayle Price. $1,489,000

Prime Kingsway Location. Stately Two Storey Home In Immaculate Condition. Beautiful Street. Walk To All Amenities. Four Minute Walk To Subway. Formal Living And Dining Rooms. Refined Quality Finishings, Eat-In Kitchen. Great 40 X 125 Ft. West Facing Lot. Minutes To Some Of The Best School.

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Not only is this irresistibly stunning and filled with sunshine, it comes with a super convenient location near Sherway Gardens, easy access to major highways and airports, walk to GO Train, schools and shops. You’ll find streets lined with leafy trees, friendly neighbours and good sense of community. Come prepared to fall in love! Best quality timeless finishings!

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1135 ROYAL YORK ROAD, SUITE 505

318 SPRUCE STREET

KINGSWAY LOCATION Welcome to the "James Club".

1-bedroom plus den, granite kitchen counter and open concept floor plan, parking and locker, ensuite laundry. Walk to Royal York subway station! Enjoy this beautiful condo building with 24/ hr concierge service.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR INVESTORS Lovely 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom with 957 square feet. Students and/or parents.

Bright and spacious unit with open balcony. Located close to Laurier/ Waterloo universities.

$363,900

$1,975/MO

59 ELMHURST DRIVE

10757 HWY 38

Lovely 2 storey, 4 bedroom home!!

Great location!! Two kitchens, separate entrance to finished basement with 2 bedrooms. Formal dining room. Large open concept kitchen with lots of oak cupboards, granite counters/backsplash. Move in and enjoy!

CENTRAL FRONTENAC WOW! Spectacular 12 acre property featuring a 2,800 square foot log and post style home. Two box style barn paddox for hobby barn bunkie, quonset garage.

$785,000

$878,000

4900 GLEN ERIN DRIVE, SUITE 408 Sun-filled corner unit. 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Brand new flooring, newly painted in light colour, granite counters in kitchen/bathrooms.

$519,000

Gordon BARTOZZI

Tansie BARTOZZI

Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage

S a l e s Re p r e s e n t a t i v e

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C: 416 277 3916 O: 800 263 3434 gordon@tansieandgordon.com

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21 Widmer Street PH#10

154 Wincott Drive

3 bedroom executive penthouse with panoramic views of the city and lake. Complete Miele kitchen with quartz counters and engineered hardwood floors. Building features excellent amenities and is steps to restaurants along King Street.

Wonderful bungalow in prime Richmond Gardens. This home features 3 plus 1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a completely renovated basement rec room with separate entrance. Walking distance to excellent area schools including Richview CI.

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201 - 8 Gladstone Prime Queen West!

22 Bromley Crescent Humber Valley Village!

We have clients looking to buy in your neighbourhood.

Call Heather today for a Free Market Evaluation.

*Represented buyer in the transaction

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Chickpea

TOFU STIR FRY WITH SPINACH, ZUCCHINI AND LEMON

This is a fantastic vegetarian or vegan meal and it can also be used as a healthy vegetable side dish. If you use it as a side dish, feel free to leave the tofu out. Serves 4.

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided

STEP ONE: Cut the tofu and place it on a paper towel and carefully blot it dry.

• 1 medium size cooking onion, about 1 cup diced • 1 14 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed • 1 450 gram package of firm or extra firm tofu • 2 small zucchini, diced into 1/2-1 inch cubes • 2 cups of baby spinach • 1/2 tsp salt, more to taste • Freshly ground pepper to taste • Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon

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STEP T WO: In a large sauté pan, heat 2 tbsp oil over med high heat until shimmering.

STEP THREE: Add onion and chickpeas, toss with oil. Sprinkle with some of the salt. Spread mixture over the pan so that the contents are in one layer. Let cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes, toss and repeat. Do this a few times so that parts of the chickpeas develop a crust and become golden brown in spots, the onion will be the same. Remove to a heat proof dish.

STEP FOUR: Put the pan back on the heat. Add 1 tbsp more of the oil and add tofu, toss to coat, cook undisturbed until the tofu has crusted, toss and allow the tofu to brown on a few sides.

Sprinkle with a little salt. Remove the tofu and add it to the dish with the chickpeas and onions.

STEP FIVE: Put pan back on the heat, add the remainder of the oil, add zucchini, toss to coat, sprinkle with a little salt. Cook until the zucchini is golden brown all over, about 3-4 minutes, add the spinach by handful and toss until the spinach had wilted a little.

STEP SIX: Add the chickpea, onion, tofu mixture pack to the pan with the zucchini and spinach and gently toss through.

STEP SEVEN: Add the zest and juice of half a lemon. Gently toss.

STEP EIGHT: Remove to platter, sprinkle with pepper. Serve. ◆

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VELLORE VILLAGE • $949,900

ISLINGTON/DIXON • $499,900

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Detached home in desirable Vellore Village. Truly a stunning home.Tastefully decorated with elegant choice of fixtures and colours. A cosy home with main floor family room ideal for family gatherings. Large master bedroom ensuite with soaker tub and seperate shower. An affordable home with all the luxuries to enjoy!

Very bright and spacious 2 bedroom condo in the heart of Etobicoke, Tiffany Place building. Breathtaking view of Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario and 24 hour security guard.

Indoor pool, walk to shopping, TTC, Highways 401/427, airport, parks and schools.

Large sunny unit freshly painted throughout. Incredible view plus balcony overlooking park, playground and city view. Lots of sun. Extra large living and dining room with large windows and walkout to balcony, 2 large bedrooms and den with lots of storage options. Close to all amenities. Groceries, banks, major highways, GO transit, indoor pool and party room.

SPADINA/FRONT STREET WEST • $559,000

COMING SOON • $2,200,000

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Welcome to your luxury suite in the heart of Cityplace with a gorgeous unobstructed lakeview. Enjoy a sun-filled open concept living space, large master bedroom with floor to ceiling windows overlooking a clear lake view. Large built-in pantry in kitchen. Five star amenities include indoor pool,gym, theatre room, patio terrace, dog spa, guest suites, concierge & more.Steps away from transit, restaurants, CN tower, Rogers Centre and harbour front.

Start building your future today!

Fabulous opportunity to develop a 2 storey house of in the heart of up and coming neighbourhood, nearby topranked schools.Invest in your future now.

Call me for details or email at soldbyhaxhillari@gmail.com

Wonderful family home. Situated on a quiet residential street, large lot, close to transportation, schools, and shopping. Well maintained throughout. Lots of upgrades.

Sunny and bright corner lot. A great opportunity, move in condition and close to everything.

Text 81035 with the text codes for more information on any of these listings.

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Beautiful custom built home in the Manor. Exceptionally built with extra attention to details. Luxury finishes,provide an elegant,chic as well as enchanting mood. Over 3,000 sq ft of living space at its finest. See attachment for complete list of features. Prestigious schools, TTC, close to downtown and Pearson International Airport.

ROYAL YORK/EGLINGTON

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Absolutely stunning! Completely “gutted” 2018-2019. Executive 4 bedroom in one of best pockets in Humber Heights. Many possibilities for growing family, room for in-laws too. Fantastic layout, very spacious home with elegant principle rooms, spacious master with elegant ensuite, including a fully finished basement.

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A beautiful detached family home at prestigious Riverview Heights near the Brampton/Mississauga border. Open concept layout with 4 bedrooms & $$$ spent on upgrades. 9 ft ceilings, smooth ceilings, gas fireplace, hardwood floors, stained oak staircase with iron pickets, main floor laundry, large 4 vehicles driveway (no sidewalk).

BARBECUE

Create a PERFECT BARBECUE SEASON WITH THESE 5 TIPS

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Get out on your deck and enjoy a delicious meal with friends and family and your grill favourites. John Thomson, Canada’s national barbecue champion, shares his tips and tricks to make sure your next feast is easy, fun and delicious.

1 / PICK THE BEST CUTS OF MEAT To prepare the best dishes, you need to start with the right cuts of meat. Always look for pieces that have some marbling to them. Fat serves two purposes, adding both flavour and moisture to the meat. As it melts, fat moisturizes the meats. When the drippings hit the hot coals underneath, you add a different level of flavour. Try the Real Canadian Superstore, they carry a large selection of grilling meat, cut fresh from AAA beef, including the line of PC Free From meats that are raised without the use of antibiotics or added hormones.

2 / BRINE YOUR MEATS

5 / USE THE RIGHT TOOLS

Dry-brine your steak by sprinkling kosher salt over each side, then put it on a wire rack and let it sit in the fridge for two hours prior to cooking. 1/2 tsp of kosher salt per pound of meat is a good ratio. Pork and chicken can be wet-brined for a couple of hours in a simple brine of 4 liters of cold water, 3/4 cup of kosher salt and 2/3 cup of sugar.

To increase flavour, add herbs and spices.

You don’t need gadgets and gizmos, just a solid pair of barbecue tongs, a long-handled spatula and an instant-read thermometer. ◆ newscanada.com

3 / KEEP RUBS SIMPLE Thomson’s simple go-to rub is four parts salt, two parts granulated garlic and one part black pepper. This versatile rub is great on all your classic barbecue meats and is especially good on beef. It’s also a great base if you want to develop your own rubs; simply add other ingredients like cumin, sugar, coriander seed, chili powder and ground thyme.

4 / TRY THE REVERSE SEAR TECHNIQUE Cook slowly and then finish on a hot grill to ensure you have tender, flavourful and eye-catching meat. Thomson calls this the reverse sear, and it’s a technique that is starting to catch on.

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Sunnyside Sunday Market at Great Lakes Brewery greatlakesbeer.com

U N T I L N O V E M B E R 2 4 ( S U N D AY ’ S )

Indoor Market Days at the Montgomery Inn montgomerysinn.com

M AY 1 8 - 2 0

Artfest Toronto Spring Show artfestontario.com

M AY 2 2

Montgomery’s Inn Farmers Market Spring Season Opening Day montgomerysinn.com

M AY 2 4

Etobicoke Community Concert Band eccb.ca

M AY 2 5

Walk for alzheimer’s alzgiving.ca

M AY 2 5 - 2 6

Doors Open Toronto montgomerysinn.com

M AY 2 9

Kid’s Charity Golf Classic in support of Autism senst.ca

JUNE 1

Fight to end cancer fighttoendcancer.com

JUNE 2

Super Summer Sale lllevents.com

JUNE 8

Grilled Cheese Challenge enjoytheshore.ca

JUNE 8

Roncy Rocks roncyrocks.com

JUNE 22

The Queensway Butter tart festival shopthequeensway.com

JUNE 23

Birkdale Art in the Park birkdaleartinthepark.com

J U N E 2 8 - J U LY 1

Toronto Ribfest torontoribfest.com

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HOW TO FIX YOUR LAWN BARE SPOTS HAPPEN ON ALMOST EVERY LAWN. THEY CAN BE CAUSED BY HEAVY FOOT TRAFFIC OR ROUGH WINTER WEATHER.

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Whatever the reason, if the spot is larger than a foot wide, it's important to patch it. Otherwise, weeds will quickly fill the space, or a deep rut can develop if the soil erodes without grass to hold it in place.

Fortunately, fixing bare spots is easy. Here are some tips from The Home Depot Canada to help you get started.

CHOOSE YOUR SEEDS: A good rule of thumb is to try to use the same mix of seeds planted in the surrounding area so the new growth will match what's already there. If your bare spot is from high traffic, it might be a good idea to patch it with a seed blend meant for high-traffic areas. Also, if the bare spot is in a shady spot under a tree, use a shade mix.

SPREAD THE SEEDS: Spread out the grass seeds according to package directions, evenly covering the entire area at the thickness stated. Cover the grass seed very lightly with soil, no deeper than about one-quarter inch thick. Very lightly tamp down the soil on top of the grass seed.

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USE A FERTILIZER: Apply a light fertilizer, such as Vigoro Lawn Fertilizer, all over the patch. You can cover the patch with straw to keep the seeds in place.

HYDR ATE THE AREA: Water lightly early in the morning and keep it damp until you see the new grass sprouting, which should happen within about two weeks. Make sure the area stays damp and moist.

MAINTAIN YOUR NEW GR ASS: Once the new grass gets growing, water it less often but for longer periods of time to encourage deep root growth. Don't mow the new grass until it's about three inches tall – about three weeks' worth of growth. ◆ newscanada.com

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