Eastern Ontario Renters Guide - Mar 3, 2018

EASTERN EDITION

MAR 3 - 17, 2018 | rentersguide.ca

NEWLY RENOVATED 1240 & 1244 Donald Street, Ottawa CapitalTowersOttawa.ca

CLOSET CONFIDENTIAL: ADVICE FROM DESIGNER JO ALCORN

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PLATEAU DE LA CAPITALE 25 O. $1 M TOTE/ UPEBA R

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827-835, 883-887, 895-899 boul. du Plateau, Gatineau

25 . $1 O M TO E/ P T U BA RE

Public transit, shops & services, schools, parks & nature trails

TOWNHOME & SEMI-DETACHED

INCLUDES

Rue du Blizzard, rue George-Lebel, rue de la Boussole, Gatineau

3 BEDROOMS starting at $1475/mo.

25 . $1 O M TO E/ P T U BA RE

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Parking & electric fireplace

UP R

NEAR Golf courses, Champlain bridge and francophone & anglophone schools

819.923.1771 | 10 km

Parking & washer/dryer/dishwasher outlets

1 BEDROOM starting at $735/mo.

2 BEDROOMS starting at $900/mo.

3 BEDROOMS starting at $900/mo.

NEAR

STRATUS

INCLUDES

60-108 rue du Stratus, Gatineau

1 BEDROOM starting at $700/mo.

2 BEDROOMS starting at $825/mo.

25 . $1 O M TO E/ UP BAT RE

819.923.1771 | 12 km

INCLUDES

Rue du Shamal, rue des Louveteaux, rue des Scouts, rue du Blizzard

25 . $1 O M TO E/ UP BAT RE

NEAR

2 BEDROOMS starting at 1000/mo.

3 BEDROOMS starting at $1020/mo. $

UP R

Parking & air conditioner

Public transit, Gatineau Park, shops & services

C 819.923.1771 | 10 km

UP R

819.923.1771 | 9 km

UP R

Parking & washer/dryer/dishwasher outlets

NEAR Public transit, Gatineau Park, shops & services

INCLUDES

ARTHURGRAVELINE

Parking, air conditioner & electric fireplace

11-19 rue Arthur-Graveline, Gatineau

2 BEDROOMS starting at $900/mo.

NEAR Golf courses, Champlain bridge, francophone & anglophone schools

G 819.923.1771 | 10 km

UP R

INCLUDES

ZÉNITH 65 rue du Zénith, Gatineau (unit 3)

Heat & hydro, Internet, cable & parking, furnished and equiped

NEAR 2 BEDROOMS starting at $1,600/mo.

25 . $1 O M TO E/ P T U BA RE

DES GRIVES 321-390, 506-524 boul. des Grives, Gatineau

2 BEDROOMS starting at 704/mo.

3 BEDROOMS starting at $850/mo. $

Public transit, francophone & anglophone schools, shops & services

819.923.1771 | 9 km

INCLUDES Parking & electric fireplace

NEAR Public transit, schools, parks, nature trails & cycling paths

819.923.1771 | 9 km

* Certain conditions apply. Offers/prices subject to change without notice. Contact our housing consultants for more information.

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ST-JOSEPH/MONT-BLEU 25 . $1 O M TO E/ UP BAT RE

JOLICOEUR/RIEL

INCLUDES

125 boul. Mont-Bleu, 241 boul. Riel et 76, 94 rue Jolicoeur, Gatineau

Heat, hot water & 2 appliances (stove, refrigerator)

BACHELOR starting at $499/mo.

1 BEDROOM starting at $649/mo.

2 BEDROOMS starting at $624/mo.

3 BEDROOMS starting at $686/mo.

NEAR Public transit, francophone & anglophone schools, shops & services

819.923.1771 | 9 km

HAUTES-PLAINES 25 . $1 O M TO E/ UP BAT RE

HAUTES-PLAINES 625-635 boul. des Hautes-Plaines, Gatineau

2 BEDROOMS starting at $540/mo.

INCLUDES Parking & washer/dryer outlets

NEAR Public transit, parks, nature trails, cycling paths & golf courses

819.923.1771 | 12 km

CARREFOUR DE L’HÔPITAL 25 . $1 O M TO E/ UP BAT RE

CLÉRICY 11-13 rue de Cléricy, Gatineau

2 BEDROOMS starting at $550/mo.

25 . $1 O M TO E/ UP BAT RE

22 ORLÉANS 22 rue d’Orléans, Gatineau

2 BEDROOMS starting at $575/mo.

3 BEDROOMS starting at $674/mo.

INCLUDES Parking & washer/dryer outlets

NEAR Public transit, francophone & anglophone schools, shops & services

819.923.1771 | 10 km

INCLUDES 2 appliances (stove, refrigerator), heat, hydro, hot water & parking

NEAR Public transit, elementary schools and high schools, shops & services

819.923.1771 | 9 km

GATINEAU EST/CHEVAL BLANC 25 . $1 O M TO E/ P T U BA RE

BERTHE-MORISOT

INCLUDES

Parking & electric fireplace 4, 5, 9, 14, 18, 22, imp. Berthe-Morisot, Gatineau NEAR Shops & services, parks, nature trails 1 BEDROOM starting at $675/mo. & cycling paths $

2 BEDROOMS starting at 700/mo.

819.923.1771 | 21 km

KANATA HUNGERFORD GATES 2000-3000 Hungerford Gates, Kanata

2 BEDROOMS starting at $890/mo.

INCLUDES 2 appliances (stove, refrigerator) & parking

NEAR Canadian Tire Centre, public transit, shops & services

819.923.1771 | 24 km

* Certain conditions apply. Offers/prices subject to change without notice. Contact our housing consultants for more information.

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MAR 3 - 17, 2018 | VOLUME 24 ISSUE 5

CONTENTS

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VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF PUBLISHING OFFICER

Caroline Andrews PUBLISHER & GENERAL MANAGER

Shawn Woodford ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Anne-Marie Breen DIRECTOR, CONTENT & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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Jo Alcorn, Lindsay Foran, Jackie Marchildon, Chuck Resnick, Gail VazOxlade REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

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6 Editor's Note

ADVICE

8 The Rentalist Why you should consider renters insurance

22 Index 24 Classifieds INSPIRATION

18 Style File Discover a dream closet

12 Moving Take care when moving electronics

26 Money Sense Living on a budget: The dreaded B-word

20 Home Incorporate organization into your home

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EDITOR’S NOTE

WHAT’S THE RIGHT SIZE RENTAL FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE?

MARLENE EISNER EDITOR NextHome EMAIL: marlene.eisner@nexthome.ca

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How do you know which rental is the best for you? Once you determine your budget for rent, utilities and even the neighbourhood in which you’d like to live, it’s important to understand your ‘apartment personality’ before you start your search.

Are you the type of person who likes lots of space in which to roam and put your stuff? If so, you may consider renting a large loft with 12-ft. ceilings and lots of windows. A space such as this can accommodate an array of furniture, decor accessories, and perhaps a strategically placed divider or two for a touch of privacy. Conversely, if you hate to clean and are a bit of a minimalist, consider a studio apartment. Your utility bills will be less and you won’t need much furniture. If you work from home and want a designated room as an office for tax purposes, a one-bedroom with den may suit your style. Of course, if you have children or roommates, an apartment with two or more bedrooms and a separate living room and dining room may fit the bill.

In spite of a tight rental market, there are a lot of options out there from which to choose. If you flip through the pages of this Renters Guide, you will see a nice selection of properties that may suit your needs. Choosing to live in a multi-roomed apartment or a cozy studio is a matter of personal taste and lifestyle — what matters is that you find the right amount of space that is best for you.

When it’s time to make a move, let Renters Guide help. You can also check us out online at NextHome.ca, and get ready to find your new home!

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ONLINE: Highrise, lowrise, condo, loft – there are so many different types of apartments out there, when you’re looking to rent, you need to know what you’re looking for. nexthome.ca/what-type

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Parliament Hill Montreal Rd North River Rd

Rideau River

Rideau Street

TERRASES GABRIELLE

premium rental apartments ] Indoor ] Fitness

Salt Water Pool Center

] Rooftop ] In

Terrace

Suite Washer and Dryer

] Window ] Strip

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Hardwood Floors

The perfect Retreat.

In the heart of the city.

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ADVICE | THE RENTALIST

DO YOU REALLY NEED

RENTERS INSURANCE? JACKIE MARCHILDON If your apartment building or rental home doesn’t require you to have proof of renters insurance, you might hum and haw about having to pay an extra monthly fee and decide it’s not necessary. I’m all for avoiding extra monthly payments – but that renters insurance policy might really help you out should you come across a series of unfortunate events.

Your landlord probably has property insurance on your building, but their policy doesn’t likely protect your personal belongings, any of the upgrades you’ve made to your unit, or cover you if someone hurts themselves in your home.

It will cover certain things, but disregard others – know what’s what when it comes to your landlord’s insurance versus your own.

IF A FIRE BURNS DOWN YOUR BUILDING: Property insurance: Generally speaking, your landlord’s property insurance would pay for the demolition of the building (if necessary), as well as cover the expenses required to repair or rebuild it. This means it would pay to fix the structure itself, as well as any permanent fixtures – lights, built-in cabinetry, etc. Their insurance would not cover your personal belongings.

VS Renters insurance: In most cases,

renters insurance would cover all of the contents in your unit in the case of a fire. Most policies would also cover your expenses if you needed a place to live while your home was out of commission.

IF SOMEONE GETS HURT IN YOUR HOME: Property insurance: Chances are, if you organize a get-together and a party-goer slips on a spill and is hurt in your home, your landlord’s insurance would not be of any help if that person decided to sue you.

VS Renters insurance: If you had liability coverage included in your renters insurance, it would protect you financially if you unintentionally caused bodily harm to someone in your home. It would also likely cover you if you accidentally caused damage to the property in which you lived.

IF SOMEONE BREAKS IN AND STEALS YOUR STUFF: Property insurance: As you now

know, the landlord’s property insurance doesn’t extend to the contents of your unit, which means

that without renters insurance, you’d be on the hook for replacing everything in this situation.

VS Renters insurance: In most cases, your renters insurance policy covers your possessions and personal property if your apartment gets broken into.

Whether you’re renting a basement apartment in a home, a unit in a mid-rise or one in a massive highrise, insurance is all the same – the property owner insures the structure and property, and the resident insures the contents.

Take a look around your place – how would you feel without everything in your home? Is it all worth paying a small monthly fee to protect?

Jackie Marchildon is a bilingual writer and editor. She spends her time searching for hidden gems across the city, whether it’s new neighbourhoods and restaurants or upcoming trends in real estate and home decor.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE

+MORE PHOTOS AND STATS ONLINE: nexthome.ca/carlingwood

CARLINGWOOD AN APPEALING BALANCE

LINDSAY FORAN

Carlingwood is an expansive neighbourhood that runs east-west from Golden Ave to Woodroffe Ave., and north-south from the Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway to Hwy. 417. Nowhere else in Ottawa will you find such an interesting mix. A group of seniors out for their daily walk could easily bump into one of the many Ottawa Senators who call Carlingwood home.

Carlingwood could be your home if you have the budget for a luxury property in Glabar Park or McKellar

Park, but there are also some budget-friendly deals to be had.

Nestled between upscale Westboro and the more modest Britannia, Carlingwood offers an appealing balance. The population ranges on the economic scale, but neighbours cohabitate comfortably with one another in a neighbourhood equipped to meet everyone’s needs. Area services and amenities are more than sufficient for residents on a budget, and neighbouring Westboro offers specialty shopping for those with a taste for the finer things in life.

With many top-notch schools, large properties and greenspaces, Carlingwood is popular with families. People who can’t afford the rising prices of Westboro,

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or who just want a quieter neighbourhood, often choose Carlingwood. Glabar Park and McKellar Park are often occupied with older couples, families with teenagers and retirees.

Carlingwood Shopping Centre is great for those quick stops, or if you prefer to shop in relative peace. It’s just minutes from the newly renovated Bayshore Shopping Centre. Students enjoy the proximity to Carleton University and Algonquin College.

Lindsay has lived in the Ottawa/ Gatineau area her whole life. When she’s not touring the city in search of the hottest new neighbourhood spots, she’s busy writing fiction and enjoying life with her husband and two dogs. lindsay_foran01@hotmail.com

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From elegant suites in prestigious high-rise towers to family friendly townhomes, we offer a rental community that is perfect for you and your family!

Lord Halifax Place - Ottawa South

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites & Garden Homes Starting from $1,055/month - Utilities included!

• Close to shopping & transportation • Updated suites with 4 new appliances, including microwave!

• 24 hour emergency service & on-site Superintendent • Indoor & outdoor parking • Spectacular indoor pool

Regency Court - Ottawa South

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites, 2 & 3 Bedroom Towns Starting from $900/month - Towns $1,400/month • Close to shopping & transportation • 24 hour emergency service & on-site Superintendent • Indoor & outdoor parking • Outdoor swimming pool & children’s play area • Storage lockers and laundry facilities

Canterbury Square

Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites Starting from $825/month - Heat & hot water included!

Ottawa South Rental Information 2209 Arch Street, 2nd floor 613-733-4077

Seigniory - Downtown Ottawa

Recently renovated 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites Starting from $1,090/month • Heat & hot water included (hydro extra) • Updated amenity spaces; fitness room & party room • Updated kitchens with stainless steel appliances & granite • 24 hour emergency service & on-site Superintendent • Underground parking & doorman on duty 7-days a week

Downtown Rental Information 211 Wurtemburg Street 613-789-3805

Watergate - Downtown Ottawa

Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites Starting from $1,200/month - Utilities included!

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ADVICE | MOVING

TECHNOLOGY ON THE MOVE

CHUCK RESNICK Let’s face it, your electronic devices make the world go ‘round.

Being in the moving business, we realize how important these items are to families.

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

That is truly the safest method for moving them.

Of course, people rarely keep these boxes, so there are specialty boxes and crates designed specifically to move big-screen TVs safely. People who do their own packing and moving should be aware of how easy it is to damage one of these units. Spending a few dollars extra to purchase or rent one of these special boxes can make all the difference.

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

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During a move, whether it’s across town or across Canada, it is important to give these items special treatment so they arrive in one piece and in good working order

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

Here’s a tip for anyone disassembling electronics for a move: get your digital or phone camera and take photos of the wiring connections on the backs of the TVs, cable boxes, DVD players and the like. When it comes time to reassemble them, it will be much easier to reference how they were set up originally, saving time, stress and frustration.

The same goes for stereos and gaming systems. Many teenagers leave their entire gaming systems hooked up until moving day. It’s up to them to disassemble their systems and hopefully place them into their original packaging. If not, the best thing to do is wrap consoles in anti-static bubble

wrap and place them into appropriately sized boxes so they won’t move around during the trip. In fact, this is the best way to treat most electronics. That includes computers – especially desktop units. And here’s a handy tip: pack the associated hardware with the electronic item. For instance, place your computer’s mouse, keyboard, power cord, scanner and printer cables into the same box. When these items all arrive together at your new digs, you’ll be very glad you did!

Chuck Resnick is vice-president marketing and operations for Two Men And a Truck - Canada, a division of Heron Capital Corporation. Visit twomen.ca

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

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

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

• There is a Tuck Shop, beauty salon, laundry facilities, indoor and outdoor parking on the premises. We are minutes from the Transit Way.

(613) 729-4347 Suite 100, 185 Clearview Avenue Rentcanada.ca/ipt Monday to Thursday 10:30AM to 6:30PM. Friday & Saturday 11AM to 4PM. Evenings and Saturdays by Appointment

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Montfort Manor 550 Lang’s Road, Ottawa (Beside The Montfort Hospital) Bachelors starting at $875.00 2 bedrooms starting at $1200.00 1 bedrooms starting at $1025.00 • Bachelors, 1 & 2 bedroom suites • Private balconies • Parquet flooring • Laundry • Exercise facility • Lobby watch system • Onsite management • Underground parking • Close to shopping, schools & transportation routes

Call 613-741-0623

*** all promo’s are based on signing and completing a 12 month term

For rental inquiries at River Club please email us at riverclub@qresidential.ca and for Montfort Manor at montfortmanor@qresidential.ca

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GIFT CARD

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FOR UPON MOVE IN

Capital Towers

ENDS FEB 28, 2018

1240 & 1244 Donald Street, Ottawa 1 Bed plus Den-FROM $1,000.00 2 Bedroom-FROM $1125.00

2 Bed plus Den-FROM $1250.00 3 Bedroom $1350.00

• New corridors • All new lobbies • Exercise room • 24 hour laundry rooms • Outdoor pool, tennis court • Outdoor & underground parking • Short walk to grocery stores, fast food & restaurants, St. Laurent Mall, bus lines & parks

Call 613-744-0283 capitaltowersleasing@qresidential.ca www.capitaltowersottawa.ca

*plus hydro **on select units for a limited time *** all promo’s are based on signing and completing a 12 month term

For rental inquiries at Lancaster Apartments please email us at lancaster@qresidential.ca For Habitat du Lac Leamy email us at habitatdulacleamy@qresidential.ca For Capital Towers email us at capitaltowersleasing@qresidential.ca

www.qresidential.ca

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COVER STORY

+ LOCATION St. Laurent PROPERTY MANAGEMENT QResidential APARTMENT Capital Towers HOME TYPE One to three bedrooms

LEASING OFFICE 1240 and 1244 Donald St. CONTACT 613.744.0283 capitaltowersleasing@ qresidential.ca

QRESIDENTIAL MAKING YOUR WAY TO CAPITAL TOWERS Located at 1240 and 1244 Donald St., Capital Towers is set on five acres of land and offers an assortment of amenities for all ages and lifestyles. With exceptional attention to detail, QResidential has renovated the corridors and lobbies, and added new balconies.

For summer fun, Capital Towers offers an outdoor pool, a tennis court and children’s playground.

Stay fit all year long in the exercise room or playing ping pong.

Shopping is a breeze at Capital Towers, even without a car. Just walk along the path on the east side of the property and you are at the Food Basics grocery store.

You can stop for coffee and a muffin at the Tim Horton’s – or any of the fast food restaurants in the shopping mall. If you still can’t find what you want, just head south to the St. Laurent Centre with 195 stores and services on three levels. It is the largest indoor

mall in the Ottawa region.

For commuters, the 417 is just minutes from Capital Towers, and OCTranspo is at the door on Donald St. The University of Ottawa and Carlton University are only minutes away by bus or slightly longer if you’re biking, while La Cité Collégiale is easily accessible.

Suites at Capital Towers come in a variety of designs: one bedroom with a den, two bedrooms, two bedrooms with den and three bedrooms. All of the plans have generous room sizes and private balconies.

Most feature an eat-in kitchen and an in-suite storage room.

Living areas are either parquet or laminate flooring and kitchens have tile floors. Heat and water are included in the rent and both underground and outdoor parking are available. Suites range in price from $1,000 to $1,350 per month.

QResidential owns and

manages three other properties in Ottawa and one in Gatineau.

Having recently purchased property in both Hamilton and London, they’ve grown their impressive portfolio to more than 9,000 apartments. As with all of its properties, QResidential sets the bar high for maintenance, customer service and resident satisfaction.

QResidential is quickly making a reputation for its customer service standards. The team of professionals at Capital Towers is dedicated to raising the bar when it comes to tenant satisfaction.

Staff has been selected specifically for its expertise in customer care and are determined to deliver the best possible customer experience.

To see for yourself why you should choose QResidential at Capital Towers, call 613.744.0283 or email capitaltowersleasing@ qresidential.ca for an appointment.

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River Club 190 Lees Avenue, Ottawa Starting at 1 Bedroom $999 • 2 Bedroom $1399 • • • • • • • •

1 & 2 bedroom suites Exercise facility with indoor pool/sauna Squash & tennis courts Air conditioning Dishwashers Indoor parking Close to OC Transpo Walking distance to University of Ottawa

Call 613-565-9552

*** all promo’s are based on signing and completing a 12 month term

Habitat du Lac Leamy 42, 44 & 46 rue Bedard, Gatineau Bachelor starting at $650 1 Bedroom starting at $750 2 Bedroom starting at $850 • • • • • •

Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom suites Utilities included Laundry Fridge & stove incl.

Adjacent to the Gatineau National Park Close to shopping, schools, hospitals & transportation routes • 5 minutes from CGEP

Call 819-776-1112

*** all promo’s are based on signing and completing a 12 month term

For rental inquiries at River Club please email us at riverclub@qresidential.ca and for Montfort Manor at montfortmanor@qresidential.ca

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DESIGNER JO ALCORN TURNS A DISORGANIZED SPACE INTO A DREAM CLOSET WITH A SPOT FOR EVERYTHING As a city dweller in a small space myself, I love the challenge of creating useful spaces in my clients’ homes. For this reason, I worked with digital influencer and radio personality Taylor Kaye. She has a ton of outfits, shoes and bags but nowhere to put them! So I turned a small room into a space where she can glam up for all her special events.

The first step was to clean out the space and declutter. When cleaning out an area, I always tell my clients it’s a great time to purge unwanted clothing, purses, shoes and accessories that are not useful to them anymore. My client for this project has a soft spot for Diabetes Canada (diabetes.ca), who also operate a reusable clothing and household goods donation program. I worked with them to have her gently used clothing picked up. For the items that were of a bit more value, she posted them on Kijiji (kijiji.ca) to help make a few extra bucks.

After the paring down was complete, we had the space cleaned and painted to give it a fresh new look. The base of the closet system we were going to use was white, so I chose a dramatic colour to complement the lightness – Hale Navy

by Benjamin Moore (benjaminmoore.com).

Professional organizing company Tailored Living (tailoredliving.com) took inventory of my client’s clothes, shoes, belts and accessories.

They discussed how the space would be used and how they could maximize the floor and vertical space. In the end, they were able to provide my client with more than 25 linear feet

of hanging space that is organized based on clothing style (long hanging, medium hanging and doubled-up short hanging spaces) to maximize the vertical space. They also added shelving for shoes, purses and folded clothing.

To add even more organization to the space, I chose a few key pieces from Neatfreak (neatfreak.com), which specializes in home organization. We used its Harmony Twill collection of small and large bin drawer organizers. These are great to help keep scarves, accessories and jewelery in place within the drawers. They even take care of the little details like non-slip felt hangers, so clothing stays where it’s supposed to, and garment bags for when you have to travel and want to keep your clothing clean. We also used Neatfreak’s Everfresh laundry baskets that have a probiotic natural odour control. I love it when practical items have a dual purpose.

To finish off the space, I had tons of fun shopping at Bouclair Home (bouclair.com) for the little yet important details that tie the space together. I picked up a huge mirror, drapes that matched perfectly, artwork and a few other accessories that make the room all that it is, at a great price. My client says she could not be more thrilled with her new organized closet space.

Jo Alcorn is a design specialist and designer on HGTV’s Home to Win, out this spring. She has her own furniture collection, signature pillow and dog bed line, and is known for her savvy design concepts. Visit Jo at whitewashco.ca

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INSPIRATION | HOME Remodelista: The Organized Home by Julie Carlson and Margot Guralnick. $35. Indigo.ca

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Buy fewer (and better) things.

Resist impulse and stopgap purchases. Instead, zero in on quality.

Donate the stuff you don’t use.

That includes unwanted gifts. Let someone else put your castoffs to good use.

Ditch the plastic. Seek out products made of sustainable natural materials, such as wood, glass and ceramic. They’re better for the planet, and you won’t have to stash them out of sight.

Know what you’ve got. Ample storage is not necessarily a good thing. We’ve been conditioned to think that huge closets are desirable, but the truth is, they can encourage you to avoid pruning your belongings (and to lose track of what you have).

Establish habits and routines that simplify your life. Always keep your keys and eyeglasses in designated spots.

Relax and make yourself at home. Too much enforced order is uninviting for occupants and guests alike; rooms are for living.

PHOTO: MATTHEW WILLIAMS

Shop your own house. A surprising array of storage challenges can be solved with a well-made basket, tray, or hook—chances are, you already own most of the supplies that you need.

Steal ideas from organizational masters.

Experts, such as hoteliers and shopkeepers, know how to come up with novel, affordable approaches to storage.

Excerpted from Remodelista: The Organized Home

by Julie Carlson and Margot Guralnick (Artisan Books).

Copyright 2017. Photographs by Matthew Williams.

Used with permission of the publisher.

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ADVICE | MONEY MATTERS

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B-WORD GAIL VAZ-OXLADE

Trying to get through life without a budget is like trying to drive a car without a steering wheel. You can lurch your way along, jamming on the brakes every time a threat looms, or you can put the pedal to the metal, but the whole time you’re careening down the road, you’ll be worrying about what you’re going to hit. And if you’ve got any passengers, there will be some mess to clean up when you finally reach your destination.

Anyone I know who lives on a budget couldn’t get by without it.

And it seems it’s only the people who refuse to make a plan who end up bellyaching about getting to the end of the money before they get to the end of the month.

If you were building a house, you wouldn’t dream of using an architect who declared, “Relax.

I’ve done this before. I promise I’ll put everything in the right place.”

No. You’d insist on seeing some drawings. And here’s why you should, as the architect of your financial house, draw up a budget.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gail Vaz-Oxlade is the host of Til Debt Do Us Part and author of Debt Free Forever, and she blogs daily at gailvazoxlade.com. Follow Gail on Twitter at Twitter.com/GailVazOxlade

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