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15 Carere Crescent 1255 Square Feet, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Million Dollar View without the million dollar price tag. Lovely end unit, upper level has so much to offer. Great eat in kitchen with upgraded cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. Spacious living room filled with lots of natural light.

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17 Suffolk St W 1200 Square Feet, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Lovely downtown bungalow offers high ceilings and loads of charm. Newly renovated kitchen and bathroom with a gorgeous deck in the private yard. This home has such a great feeling when you step in the front door you won't want to leave!

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22 Waxwing Crescent 1400 Square Feet, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms Gorgeous completely updated bungaloft with 2 car garage on excellent street. Tastefully decorated and completely move in ready. Perfect for so many buyers. Perfect combination of bungalow and 2 storey home with so much to offer.

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25 Manor Park Cres 3023 Square Feet, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms Exquisite, Spectacular, Luxurious, Majestic! Originally built in 1857 and completely rebuilt from the stone in; 3000 SqFt apartment style condo is beyond extravagant. Steps from the river and walking trails, close to downtown.

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19 Shadow Drive 4100 Square Feet, 4 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms Unbelievable Bungalow & beautiful lot, seconds from the city.

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$319,000. 1,000 sqft 2 bdrm freehold end unit townhome, full unfin basement, rear deck and attached single car garage R935948

$459,900. 2+1 bdrm 2 bath raised bungalow on country lot. Living room with propane fireplace.

Detached 27x22 garage. R785794

$269,900. Year round cottage at Chesley Lake. 1 bdrm, 2 bath home, detached 16x20 insulated single car garage/bunkie. R783818

$574,900. 5 acre setting, 3 BR, 2 BA. Lrg Entry, rec rm w/10 ft ceiling, fieldstone FP, walkout to attached snrm, rear deck, 16' x 30' det wrkshp. R895536

$509,900. 1,300 sq.ft., 3+3 BR, 2 BA, raised bnglw, 1.44 acres, rear deck overlooks forest, open concept mn flr w/laundry, rec rm dry walled/wired. R895535

$369,900. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath stone bungalow, open concept main floor,ceramic flooring, large double car garage, unfinished basement R909064

$895,000. 50 acres, 40 workable to produce lavender.

3 bdrm, 2 bath bungalow. Heated workshop, tarp shed, 2-storey retail store. R834111

$524,900. New Construction. 1640 sqft brick bungalow with covered rear porch. 4 bdrm, 3 bat, finished recroom. R776768

$749,900. 4.7 acre treed lot with restored 1988 school house. Hardwood flooring,original trim work, maple staircase to loft, brick fireplace. R717735

$314,900. 3 bdrm home, fin rec room with gas FP. Walkout to treed parklike lot overlooking farmland, on quiet dead-end Street. R877968

$699,900. Custom 3 BR, 2 BA, 25 acres. 28 X 40 shop w/3pc. BA, fin lwr level w/in-flr heat, rec rm wlkout to patio. Master loft w/BA, 10X20 deck. R899841

$329,000. Premium end unit! 1,000 sqft 2 bdrm, 1.5 BA townhome, full unfin bsmnt. Deck, grnd flr laundry, att single gar. Quiet dead end street. R935937

$424,900. 2+1 bdrm, 2 bath semi-detached, fin basement, gas fireplace in living room R915567

$359,900. Summer Occupancy-Premier, awardwinning builder, 1210 sq.ft. custom fin interior, partially fin basement. R507968

$309,900. New semi-detached home, 1164 sq.ft.2 bdrm 1 bath, full unfinished basement. Registered Tarion warranty builder. R850742

$489,900. 1442 ft. open concept bungalow.

Broadloom free, coffered ceilings, custom kitchen cabinetry. Fully insulated unfin basement. R858445

$924,900. 20 acre parcel, 550 ft of lake shoreline.

2500 ft. 4-bdrm home, log, stone and timber frame construction. Deck, hot tub and gazebo R924471

$314,900. New semi-detached brick bungalow. 1164 sq.ft. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, full unfinished basement.

Registered Tarion warranty builder. R850743

$199,900. 1386 sqft 3 bdrm, 1 bath bungalow in Conestoga Estates. Large living room/dining room with gas fireplace. R925643

$489,900. 10 unit bldg, 8 res and 2 comm units, #of long term tenants, key downtown location, above average rate of return. R889483

$424,900. 2+1 bdrm, 2 bath semi-detached, fin basement, gas fireplace in living room R915567

$412,500. 3 BR, 2 BA. 1/2 acre treed lot. 2nd storey deck w/awning, grnd level wlkout, shed/wrkshp quiet neighbourhood, close to schools & park. R887725

$2,275,000. 200 acre cash crop farm. 170 acres systematically tile drained. R889485

$349,000. Spacious 1,516 sq ft 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath freehold bungaloft townhome with a full unfinished basement. R935945

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Great layout & Price! Spacious 4 bedroom, 2,095 sq ft home. Open concept main entrance. Ceramic and hardwood on main floor. Lovely kitchen with dark wood cabinetry and granite island counter/breakfast bar; Gas FP; large pantry off kitchen. Upstairs, 4 bedrooms, 4 pc bathroom and laundry room off main hallway. The MBR features a 4 pc ensuite with soaker tub and shower as well as a walk-in closet. Fully fin basement and fenced yard.Text R809684 to 52187

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HOW TO

While spiders and bugs are part of a natural ecosystem, when they invade your home, they’re often less than welcome. If you suspect something crawly is moving in, consider the following advice:

Caulking can go a long way to shoo bugs away. Seal tiny cracks and holes near your doors and windows and along baseboards with a strong tape that can be found at your local hardware store.

Store food in airtight containers (or keep it in the refrigerator). This is especially true for grains and sweets.

In addition, be sure to clean up after you cook so that there are no crumbs around to tempt bugs.

compost piles and yard waste. Never stack firewood against your home for the same reason.

Be aware of Federal laws that dictate that insecticidal products be registered. Guidelines allow the Environmental Protection Agency to evaluate a pesticide’s chemical toxicity to humans, pets and other organisms, as well as the pesticide’s environmental risks.

Follow instructions on product labels. In addition to always using the appropriate dose, take care to use the correct product for the job at hand. For instance, a pesticide registered for agricultural use wouldn’t be appropriate to use indoors.

And for those seeking a pesticide that doesn’t remain in the environment for Keep your yard free of debris. This will very long, a product containing essengo a long way toward ensuring that pests tial oils should be considered. don’t find shelter in your firewood stacks, Reduce clutter. Not only is clutter a nuisance, it can also provide shelter for insects. In addition to getting rid of clutter, take the time to clean kitchen and bathtub drains, as they can be another breeding place.

Here are more specifics about certain types of pests to guide you.

Mosquitoes. Not only are mosquitoes incredibly annoying as they buzz about—and bite—but they can transmit serious pathogens that cause diseases like Zika and West Nile viruses. Eliminate all sources of standing or stagnant water. Empty and replace water in planters, bird baths and pet dishes.

Keep other water-prone areas like gutters clear. Finally, set up a perimeter around your home that you’ll spray to keep insects away during spring and summer months.

Termites. Keep the area under and around your house free from wood debris, above and below ground. Stack firewood away from the house and off the ground. Damp soil also puts your home at risk, as termites prefer moist soil. If you find termites in your yard, use a termite killer. If they manage to infest your home, call a professional to assess the damage, identify the termite species responsible, and eliminate the colony.

Ants. Not only can ants cause structural damage to your home, they can also be a nuisance and crawl inside in search of food. Ants tend to follow trails along the perimeter of the home (baseboards, the edges of countertops), and can use wires and pipes as a highway system within walls. Follow their trails to find and treat the nest. Like cockroaches, baits are also an effective strategy for killing ants.

Bed bugs. These pests are very hard to eliminate from the home. Treatment typically requires a multi-pronged approach including mechanical and chemical control, as well as preventative measures that help avoid a re-infestation. When traveling, make sure to check your luggage and clothes, as bed bugs are known to hitch a ride with you back home. Never put a suitcase on the bed in a hotel, just in case.

Houseflies. Flies are also a major carrier of more than 100 disease-causing Cockroaches. To prevent cockroaches, pathogens, collecting them on their legs store food in tightly-sealed contain- and mouth when feeding. Sanitation ers, seal cracks in your home and re- is the best way to prevent flies. Elimiplace torn window screens. Treat your nate breeding sites and sources of food, home’s perimeter with a spray, many of and make sure your trash can has a which will last up to 12 months. Baits tight-fitting lid and is cleaned regularly. are another effective strategy because Keep screens on your home’s windows cockroaches are nocturnal (often feed- and doors, and repair if damaged. If you ing at night) and may be difficult to con- see them near your home, you can kill tact during the day. The benefit of using them on contact with various products. bait is that the roaches do all the work, spreading the bait to kill other roaches By following these tips, and working in hiding. with your trusted pest-control provider, you will ensure that your house remains bug free.

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Is Your Bedroom Designed for Sleep?

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ounds like a dumb question, right? However, in reality, the reason you might not be sleeping as well as you should might have a lot to do with what’s going on in your bedroom.

According to the Better Sleep Council (BSC), the nonprofit consumer-education arm of the International Sleep Products Association, getting adequate sleep can positively impact every area of your life, from your productivity on the job, to your eating habits and fitness goals, to your relationships.

In fact, a recent survey from the BSC suggests that getting more sleep may be the key ingredient to keeping Americans on track for meeting their 2018 goals—27 percent chose getting more/better sleep as a resolution for the year, and those respondents also reported other health-related goals, such as exercising more (69 percent) and staying fit and healthy (68 percent).

Also, Americans surveyed who wanted to prioritize sleep in 2018 planned to do so by getting to bed earlier (65 percent), maintaining a consistent bedtime (62 percent), and having new nighttime routines (53 percent). Almost half of those surveyed said they also plan to upgrade their sleep environment by purchasing a new mattress or other bed-related items.

The BSC offers these other suggestions for improving your sleep habits:

Consider your window treatments.

If you’ve committed to getting to bed early, keep your window treatments sheer. Natural light filtering in as the sun rises will help wake your body naturally—the perfect way to start your day. Installing sky lights can also provide wakeful sunlight. However, if you can’t seem to ditch the night-owl habit, room darkening curtains or shades may be necessary to ensure you get the extra hour or two you need in the morning.

Adjust the lights.

For each lamp in your bedroom, decide what purpose it will have and choose a light bulb with appropriate wattage. For example, a bright light may be necessary near a mirror or for a standing lamp. For bedside lamps, lower wattages (45 to 50 watts) offer ambient light or gentle light that are best for reading. Lampshades can help dim lights as well. Installing a dimmer switch will allow you to control the brightness of all the lights in your room as you need it. This is especially useful with overhead lights.

Ditch the distractions.

Avoid the distraction of social media and emails by setting your phone to automatically go into Do Not Disturb mode during

sleep hours, and leaving your tablet and laptop in another room altogether. While you’re at, do you really need a TV in your bedroom?

Opt for a pile of books on your nightstand as reading relaxes the mind and helps induce sleep, while screens keep your brain wired.

Spruce up your bedroom décor as well by replacing your TV stand with a nice bookcase or chair and ottoman for reading.

Analyze your bed.

Consider whether it’s time for a new mattress. If you’re waking up a lot during the night to shift positions, it could be due to a mattress that’s not supporting you properly. Same for your pillows. Are they too soft, too firm, or just right? Also make sure your sheets, blankets and comforter offer the perfect balance of softness and warmth without making you overheated.

Keep it cool, even in the cooler weather.

A comfortable sleeping temperature is between 65 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit, so turn on an air conditioner or lower the thermostat before bed for an optimal sleeping climate. If cracking open a window gets you to that temperature range, all the better, as fresh air makes for even healthier sleep. And when the temperature is cooler at night, it has the added bonus of helping you save money on running the AC.

Make daily sleep appointments.

Develop a routine in which you go to bed at the same time and wake up at the same time every day. Sticking to these appointments will help you in all of your other routines and scheduling as well.

As you work on perfecting your nighttime sleep routine, remember that it’s not a bad idea to catch a power nap during the day if and when you can. A quick 20-minute snooze can work wonders and actually help you sleep better at night.

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$399,900. RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. This 4.25 acre property has prime residential development potential. Located on the west end of Mount Forest, south side of Queen St. Call Jim. Text R926580 to 52187

$364,000. PERFECT STARTER: 3+1 Bedroom, 1 1/2 bath all brick bungalow w/attached gar in Moorefield shows Pride of Ownership. Woodstove in rec room of walkout bsmnt, concrete patio plus deck, shed and huge backyard. Steel roof & concrete driveway. Call John. Text R822160 to 52187

$1,389,000. HOME FOR ALL SEASONS. 102 acre farm has something for everyone. 55 workable acres presently rented out as pasture and 45 acres of bush with trails throughout. Original log home was built in 1880 and has some additions to make it 1632 sq ft, and a large sunroom and a 16x26 insulated shop. Call Jim. Text R926574 to 52187

$389,900. DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS BEAUTY! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath side split shows well. Newer roof and windows, large recreation room. Fully fenced back yard in a well established neighborhood. Call John. Text R881135 to 52187

$599,900. A TOUCH OF CLASS. 3+1 BR, 4 BA incl ensuite, executive brick bungalow on a mature lot close to downtown. Gas f/p in family rm & woodburning f/p in basement, dining nook w/doors to backyard & patio. Cathedral ceiling, large front porch. 2nd kitchen in basement & full BA and BR ideal for granny suite. 4 car att gar + room for 6 cars on concrete driveway. Call Jim. Text R888772 to 52187

$434,900. MOVE TO THE COUNTRY. 3 bdrm, 2 bath brick bungalow is on a country lot outside of Mount Forest. Large rec rm & large workshop in the basement, and mn flr laundry. Oil fired hot water heater and boiler. Enclosed sunroom. Lots of room to build a large shop. Call John. Text R792577 to 52187

$524,900. AAA CUSTOM! 1640 sq.ft bungalow. Custom kitchen with stone counter tops, 3+2 BRs, 3 BAs, incl custom ensuite w/glass shower & stand alone tub, hrdwd & ceramic, mn flr laundry, cathedral ceiling. Mn flr gas FP. Fully fin basement w/large rec room, 2 BRs & 3pc BA. Covered rear porch. Basement insulated above Energy Star Standards. Call Jim. Text R746707 to 52187

$774,900. BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM BUILT BUNGALOW. 4 years old on 1.7 acres. Quiet subdivision min from Mt Forest. Large foyer, inviting kit/din rm with custom cabinets & island, mn flr laundry & pantry, master bdrm with 3 piece ensuite & walk-in closet, 2+2 BRs, hrdwd flrs, gas f/p, large deck, professional landscape. New insulated work shop. Call John.

$599,900. IT'S ALL HERE. 3+1 bdrm, 2 bath brick bnglw on 6 acre horse farm outside Markdale. 3 stall horse barn plus 12 x25 run-in and small shed. 3 paddocks. Home is 1525 sq ft with partially fin basement, 2 propane stoves, walkup to attchd gar, some new windows. Paved circular driveway. Call Jim. Text R837518 to 52187

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