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EDITORS’ NOTES

s you know, one of the biggest things to consider when renting is your choice of location. Unlike furniture, paint and being a good neighbour, it’s the one thing that you cannot change so it’s important to choose well. What are the critical things to consider when choosing a location? There are so many personal variables it’s really up to you to decide. As an example, if it is just as important to you to be close to your children’s school as it is to your place of work, then look for a place that offers you the best of both worlds. If you own a car and want to use public transportation whenever possible to save on parking and gas costs, a well-connected mass transit location may be a better option for you. If you’re a walker, close proximity to major amenities should be a definite consideration. Doing errands such as grocery shopping and banking on foot has many health benefits and gives you a chance to meet your neighbours and discover new places. Don’t let the cost of rent solely dictate your choice of location. Make a list of your priorities first, and then take the time to assess each location for its merits and weight your options.

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o two apartments are the same, even though every renter is legally guaranteed the same rules, obligations and protection – by province. To find out specifics about your own province, you can look up the appropriate Residential Tenancies Act: British Columbia: www.rto.gov.bc.ca Alberta: www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/landlords_tenants.cfm Manitoba: www.gov.mb.ca/cca/rtb/ Ontario: www.ltb.gov.on.ca/ There are subtle variations between provinces – some have rent control, though most don’t. Some allow security deposits and/or key money, others don’t. Just because you’re familiar with the rules of one province, don’t assume they apply if you relocate to a different province, they may – but they may not or may be modified. The application, mediation and resolution systems are also different from province to province. Know your rights – and obligations. If you have a problem, the first person to approach is your property manager or landlord, depending on the size and arrangement of your rental. Most people are reasonable, when a problem arises it should be simple to come to a solution. Though nobody wants to be litigious – it’s both timeconsuming and can get quite expensive – put your communications in writing so that there is a record of the exchange. If a problem escalates or doesn’t seem to be getting the proper attention, make sure you chronicle the experience. If you do need to escalate the situation to mediation or legal action you will need as much supporting documentation as possible about the issue. But chances are it won’t come to that. Most landlords and property management teams make customer service – you – their top priority. With Renters Guide in hand you’ll find that perfect place. Our magazine and website, TheRentersGuide.ca, offer the best selection of available apartments, informative articles and advice, making it easy to make your move!

Elisa Krovblit EDITOR elisa.krovblit@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/ElisaKrovblit Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/TheRentersGuide

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ou don’t need to blow the bank to make your rented apartment or house feel like home. With these 10 quick and affordable, landlordapproved design tips, you’ll be living la dolce vita in no time.

.Choose a theme When it comes to designing your space, it’s easier if you chose a theme as a starting point. If you love hiking in the outdoors, pick colours like greens, blues and earth tones that reflect the trees, sky and rocks. If you love to go dancing on a Saturday night, try vibrant reds, glittery metallics and sultry blacks. If you’ve got the travel bug, try hot pinks, aquamarines and saffron yellows. Or, if

you want your space to be a respite from your busy life, chose off whites, pale blues and natural colours to relax you. Once you’ve picked a theme, you’ll find it’s a lot easier to focus on creating your perfect space. Marta Nicholson of Moda Interior Design in Winnipeg, Manitoba notes, “we need to remember that in today’s time with busy schedules, the place that we call home needs to be a

stress-free environment that we find beautiful, calming and truly a retreat to rejuvenate for the next day. Visual balance is one of the most important key elements in design – balance of colour, balance and moderation in accessories, balance of textures. If this is successful in a space – whether large or small – then the outcome of the design produces comfort and pleasure.”

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start with a Clean slate If you ask your landlord’s permission and show them the colours ahead of time, most will allow you to paint your walls. Often, they will ask you to paint them back to a neutral tone before you leave, but that seems to be a small price to pay for living with the colours that you want. If painting the walls isn’t an option, visit a fabric store and frame your favourite prints and patterns to bring some life to your walls. “If a renter is planning to be in a lease for a long period of time, then it is important to love the place that you call home. Make your home beautiful. Hire an interior designer who will come in and assist you in making your space special,” says Nicholson. If you can’t paint, she advises clients to use, “a cushion or throw or a new bedspread in the bedroom to achieve colour. Also, nothing can beat fresh flowers in a space to add colour, texture and interest.”

the party is in the kitChen Everyone knows that the real party always ends up in the kitchen. But if you’ve inherited ugly cupboards and a leaky faucet, you might just choose the keep the lights off. If you are a neat freak and don’t mind your plates and cups being exposed, unscrew your cabinet doors and go for the open shelving look. Prop your dishware so it looks like a magazine stylist did it, and hide your cupboard doors under your bed for when you decide to move and have to put them back up. Another quick fix that can update any dated kitchen is to splurge on a great looking faucet. For about $100, you can modernize your kitchen, and paired with some bold tea towels, a vase of fresh flowers and a bowl of apples, lemons or limes, you’ll create a real designer look for less.

window dressing Window treatments can be very expensive, but it’s easier than you think to create a great look, and can be done on a budget. If you’ve moved into a space where the blinds are older than you are, take them down and stash them in

your storage locker. A simple rod with some prefab curtain panels is a cheap fix to frame out your windows. Hit your local big box store for some bamboo blinds and add some texture while you shut out the morning light. Or, find a deal and buy metres and metres of a good-looking, neutral fabric and drape the material over a rod for a no-sew solution.

frame out a conversation nook, placing a

Bathroom Blues It’s amazing what a new shower curtain, a good scrubbing and a basket of fresh towels can do to bring the spa home to your own bathroom. No need to fret over ugly shower tiles, simple keep your shower curtain drawn over the bathtub and only you will know what ‘70s-inspired tiles lurk behind. Pick up an stylish mirror to hang over the sink and prop you bathroom with clear containers of cotton swabs, cotton balls and other lotions and potions. Depending on the effect you want to create, you can add some life to a bathroom by replacing a low wattage bulb with a higher one – or pick up a small lamp for the counter to create a romantic ambient mood.

bistro table with a few folding chairs and picking up some pre-planted flowers or ferns can create a lot of visual interest. Keep the theme and colours consistent with your interior and make the time to enjoy your outdoor oasis and dine al fresco. Create a home offiCe If working on your laptop in front of the TV is taking its toll on your

back, pick a corner or a small closet and make a home office. Wireless printers can be stored in a wardrobe or behind a cupboard, install a few floating shelves for supplies in neat boxes and pick up a stool that can be easily tucked away. The trick is to keep the space clutter-free and well-organized.

store it wisely With space at a premium, being clever with storage ideas will help to

free up living space. Invest in an

save or splurge? The key to creating your dream space is to know when to splash out the big bucks and when to hit the local garage sales. Nicholson says, “If an individual is renting a space for a short time, then I would suggest that they should invest in items that they can take with them. If a client purchases small items that they find beautiful to brighten up their space, then they will most likely find that same item beautiful for their second living arrangement. Items such as paintings and artwork, sculptural elements, vases, the list goes on. However one needs to avoid clutter, – clutter being to me one of the greatest eyesores.”

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vacuum on Sunday nights, dust off your

inCrease your living spaCe When patio weather hits, and if you are lucky enough to have some outdoor space, use it wisely. Instead of your balcony being a storage space for your bike, treat the space like an outdoor room. Throwing down an outdoor rug to

as a coffee table and can also divide a living room from a dining nook. Pick up a wardrobe to hide away your TV, stereo, DVD and extra linens and towels. Use closet space wisely and pick up some stacking shelves for seasonal items like winter boots and bulky sweaters.

keep it Clean Enjoy that new place feeling for as long as you can, take the

time to unpack all of your boxes and put your treasures away. Living out of cardboard boxes isn’t fun. Sweep up and TV and tables, recycle junk mail so it doesn’t pile up on kitchen counters and be proud of your home. Invite your friends and family over to share your space and even if you don’t own your home yet, live as if you do.

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BY JANE HERMAN

hy does the return of longer days and warmer temperatures trigger an urge to purge our homes of clutter and engage in cleaning them from top to bottom? The warming weather means we can finally start to relegate our boots and heavy outerwear to the back of the closet – or at least pull some of the spring clothing into rotation. In tackling your own apartment organize the task into de-cluttering and cleaning and spread it out over a period of several weeks. DE-CLUTTERING Thoroughly clean all boots, footwear and outerwear and clean out your coat closet. Go through your collection of hats, gloves, and scarves, washing and cleaning where necessary, discarding odd gloves and organizing all into storage baskets. Wash your boot tray or hallway mat and put away in a closet until next winter. Remove everything from your pantry. Straighten up all your dry ingredients, discarding stale boxes of cereal, cookies, crackers, etc. Take an inventory of what you need and replenish with fresh spices, oils and other staples. Check under the sink and refresh your supply of sponges, cleaning products and other supplies. Go through your dishes, cutlery and cookware, discarding odd, broken items or things you never use. Treat yourself to a trip to a kitchen supply store and purchase something that will make food preparation and serving easier, such as a good set of storage containers, some new glasses, or a special serving piece. Spring is a good time to go through your books, CDs and DVDs. Is it time for a new media storage unit or bookshelf? Apartment storage space is limited and you don’t want to become a pack rat. Does your

coffee table look like a war zone? Move everything off of it and re-evaluate what you want it to be, a focal point for the room or a catch-all for your books and papers. Go through your upper and lower bathroom cupboards, discarding all expired cosmetics and other products. Replace and replenish soaps, body wash, shampoo, sunscreen, paper products, etc. Check the condition of your towels – if you can afford it, spring is a good time to invest in a set of new ones. Take time to re-arrange your wardrobe, so that warm weather garments are more accessible. Wash or dry clean garments before storing them in zippered bags. Go through your closets, drawers, shoe collection, cleaning, polishing, repairing and discarding where necessary. Donate apparel you no longer use. Many apartment buildings now have charity drop boxes right on the grounds; if yours doesn’t, take things you no longer need or use to a donation centre. CLEANING Turn off your refrigerator and begin by cleaning the dust off the coils (these are usually at the bottom, under the grill). Clean with a vacuum attachment or damp cloth. Remove everything from inside the refrigerator and wash the bins and shelves in hot soapy water, drying thoroughly. Defrost the freezer and wipe the interior with a solution of 2 tbs. baking soda per 1 litre hot water. Clean all the surfaces of the kitchen, including the walls, backsplashes, tops and doors of cupboards, and the oven. Clean out your files, reviewing bank statements, paid bills, contracts, household inventories, warranties and other personal documents. Clean your computer keyboard

with a cotton swab; wipe the screen with a special cloth and spray cleaning solution. Thoroughly clean or replace your mattress pad. Replace winter bedding with lighter, warm weather blankets. Clean your pillows to rid them of mould, bacteria and odours. If you’ve been using your balcony as a storeroom, now is the time to move those snow tires, bicycles and other large items out of sight. On a warm day, clean your balcony sliding door. Mix up a solution of one part white vinegar and one part hot water. Using a large sponge, rub the glass with the water and vinegar solution to rub away the dirt. Wet a squeegee and wipe the glass thoroughly. Wipe the surfaces with lint-free cloths like cloth diapers or other cloths that have not been laundered with fabric softener which will leave a residue. Clean the frames down as well. Wipe down or vacuum all furniture and other surfaces, such as windowsills and baseboards. Clean window coverings and rugs. Check the batteries in your smoke detector and ensure they are free of dust. Moving all the furniture to clean around and underneath where possible, dust and vacuum every room in the apartment, then wash and mop all floors. Open the windows and let the fresh air and sunshine in. Now, sit down and relax and enjoy the pleasure of your clean apartment!

Jane Herman is a communications consultant who has worked in the rental property industry. Jane provides communications solutions for a diverse range of clients and has written about food, fashion, apartment living and personal finance for several publications.

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turned out not to have any foundation, but the bedbugs had made headlines and put people on high alert. “Bedbugs reproduce so quickly,” Gary explains. And it’s hard to get all of them. They can hide in the tiniest crevice. They can travel through electrical conduits. “Carbon dioxide attracts bedbugs, so they’re usually on the headboard of a bed. Rapid breathers, high body temperatures and certain blood types attract them.” They eat blood and some sleepers are more delicious than others. DDT used to be the solution for bedbugs, but that’s off the roster now. Since it’s been banned, there are other methods, though preventative treatments are necessary to keep the problem at bay. Bedbugs emit a pheromone – a scent that dogs can pick up. Orkin Canada will go in with bedbug-hunting dogs and can detect with near certainty whether a problem exists quite quickly. In apartments, to contain the infestation, they like to treat above, below and beside the affected apartment so that there’s nowhere untreated that the bugs can escape. In most homes, a great amount of furnishings end up being thrown out – consider the potential of picking up a bedbug infestation the next time you pick up a curbside treasure! Roaches are yet another issue. They reproduce really quickly and they’re nocturnal. “If you see them during the day, it’s a bad problem.” One of the things they love to eat, says Gary, is the glue in cardboard boxes. Don’t bring them home from the grocery store, he says it’s all-toocommon a way to introduce a roach problem into your home. They like moisture and are often found under the kitchen sink. From bees and hornets to raccoons, rodents and vermin, there are a lot of animals that can live where you want them least, but there’s always help – and a way to get rid of them if you do. And that raccoon that Gary wrangled with under the deck? “I got the raccoon. I got him. It wasn’t easy.”

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LesLie styLes, foodie & traveL aficionado, shares some deLicious dishes found on her traveLs around the worLd.

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directions

Slice the chocolate pound cake into thick pieces and spread generously with cherry jam, rather like making big jam sandwiches, and layer in the bottom of a large, wide trifle bowl, squishing the cake down. Then pour over the cherry brandy so that the cake soaks it up — trifle should be boozy! Top with all of the drained cherries, being sure to push some against the side of the bowl, because that’s what you’ll see when the trifle is served. Cover with cling wrap and leave to macerate while you make the custard.

Melt 4 ounces of chocolate in a saucepan, over medium-low. Once the chocolate is melted, set aside while you get on with the custard. In a saucepan warm the milk and cream. Whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and cocoa in a large bowl. Pour the warm milk and cream into the bowl whisking it into the yolks and sugar mixture. Stir in the melted chocolate, scraping the sides well with a rubber spatula to get all of it in, and pour the custard back into the rinsed saucepan.

nspired by the same sinfully sensational ingredients as a Black Forest Gateau, namely several layers of chocolate Genoise, Kirsch-flavored Morello cherries, whipped cream and chocolate shavings, Nigella Lawson has created a recipe for Black Cherry Trifle that is both beautiful to look at and achingly delicious to eat. I made this glorious ‘pud’ for a recent dinner party, and was given a thumping endorsement by all. Nigella suggests cheating and buying some chocolate cake and then tweaking it to make it your own. “I’m all for making life easier, and what makes my life easier when I have a crowd coming for supper, is to buy something and then make it even better. Once liquor and fruits are added, no one will tell the difference!” This is truly heaven in a bowl.

Cook over a medium heat until the custard thickens, stirring all the time. Make sure it doesn’t boil, as it will split and curdle. The custard will get darker as it cooks and the flecks of chocolate will melt once the custard has thickened. And you do need this thick, so don’t panic so much that you stop cooking while it is still runny.

ingredients serves 16 › 2 chocolate pound cakes, about 12 oz each

› 1 1/3 cups heavy cream plus 1 tablespoon

› 1 cup black cherry jam

› 8 egg yolks

› 1 1/2 cup cherry brandy

› 1/2 cup sugar plus 1 tablespoon sugar

› 4 cups drained sour cherries

› 1/3 cup cocoa powder

Custard: › 4 oz bittersweet chocolate (at least 70 per cent cocoa), chopped

Topping: › 3 cups whipping cream

› 1 1/3 cups whole milk plus 1 tablespoon

› 1 oz bittersweet chocolate grated

Leslie Styles is president of Styles Design Inc., a Toronto-based branding and communications agency, and author of Scrumpdillyicious, a food & travel blog dedicated to all things delicious. She can be reached at stylesdesign.net and scrumpdillyicious. blogspot.com