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1545 Alta Vista Dr.
1309 Henry Farm Dr.
Now renting for November 1 Bedroom Suites from $825 all incl. 2 Bedroom Suites from $1049 all incl.
Now renting for October & November 2 Bedroom Townhomes $1149 + utilities 3 Bedroom Townhomes $1199 + utilities
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October 05 - 19, 2013 Volume 19 Issue 20
C E L E B R AT I N G 1 8 Y E A R S
FEATURE
Eastern Edition
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VICE-PRESIDENT, WALL2WALL MEDIA
Jacqueline Hill EDITOR IN CHIEF, REAL ESTATE
Susan Legge REGIONAL SALES MANAGER The Saratoga
Paul Bimm
2700 Saratoga Place
613-729-7711
SALES CO-ORDINATOR
HOMESTEAD.CA
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
THE PERFECT APARTMENT IS OUT THERE
Nashrun Kamaludin EDITOR
THINK PROTECTION WHEN RENTING
AVOID COMMON PACKING MISTAKES
Find out more about Homestead on pages 49-51
EDITORIAL FEATURES
Elisa Krovblit CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
Sara Duck, Wayne Karl, Lydia McNutt CONTRIBUTORS
Ted Whitehead, Jane Herman, Dan Hopkins, Leslie Styles SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER
Gnanapandithan Bala PRODUCTION MANAGER
Nikki Yarwood
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PROFILE
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
18G Homestead: Leading the way across Ottawa
Brad Smith PRODUCTION
CMHC
Kiran Sharma
30G Renting a Home? CMHC Offers a Range of Tips and Resources
1 Raymond St., Suite 300 Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1A2
FRPO REPORT
32G Think protection when renting by Ted Whitehead
TO ADVERTISE:
Phone: 613-729-1221 TheRentersGuide.ca
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SAFETY
38G How to burglar-proof your home for Back to School
MOVING
40G Avoid packing mistakes by Dan Hopkins
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QUICK TIPS
12 Are you environmentally trendy? 14 Be aware of phantom power
SCRUMPDILLYICIOUS
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f renting an apartment over owning a home makes lots of financial sense for people in many different life situations. Maybe you just can’t afford to buy a home or don’t want to spend your hard-earned money on one. Maybe you have a plan to buy a home in a few years and want to start saving for a down payment. Or maybe you’re simply not interested in the cost and commitment that come with being a homeowner. No matter why you’re renting an apartment, you need to know your rights as a tenant. As part of the process, your landlord must give you a copy of the agreement after you sign and return it. Since this document outlines all the terms you’ve agreed to, it’s an important document to have on hand. You should avoid breaking a lease if at all possible. Each lease agreement has its own penalties for not honouring the outlined terms. Be sure to check your lease to make sure you can handle the financial ramifications that come with breaking a lease — before you break it.
Susan Legge EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, National Real Estate susan.legge@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge
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oving day is a tough one, and I’m constantly seeing people make it harder on themselves than necessary. Why make bad turn to worse? You’ve known for months that you would be moving – this isn’t something to procrastinate about. Make a plan, stick to a schedule and save yourself the grief. Here’s the key: From the time you decide to move right up until moving day, don’t stop packing. When you leave the packing until the last minute, three things happen. 1) You get stressed out and exhaust yourself. 2) You pack poorly, moving things that probably should have been discarded, or at the very least, cleaned up, because you don’t have time to think about it. 3) You get in the movers’ way. If you keep them waiting or inconvenience them, make them move extra boxes full of junk or don’t have everything ready so that they can pack the moving truck efficiently, your move will end up taking longer and, as a result, cost more. How do you justify an increased cost just so you can procrastinate? I’m a reformed procrastinator, I speak from experience. Pack early, pack often and don’t make a tough day even tougher to get through. You’ll thank yourself when you unpack. If you want to make the move, we’re here to help. 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
at Playfair Towers •
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Island Park Towers SPECIAL SUITE 2000 SQ. FT. AVAILABLE NOV. 1ST, 2013
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. • The Tuck Shop offers video rentals and dry cleaning service; hair salon; laundry facilities; indoor and outdoor parking available.
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s temperatures drop, and leaves start to fall, the sense of comfort and community you’ll find at Homestead’s rental communities creates the perfect warm home for the crisp autumn weather – and all year through. The name says it all. Capturing the essence of the comforts of home and the fundamental needs of residents, Homestead has made it their business to create exceptional rental communities. They do this by providing well-kept properties in desirable neighbourhoods, while offering prompt and attentive customer service. Building on close to 60 years in the rental industry, Homestead has desirable communities across Ottawa – and throughout southern Ontario – and continues to grow. With a passion for the residential rental industry, Homestead owns all of the buildings it manages, and is a well established developer of apartment communities. This allows Homestead to have control over the quality of the buildings, grounds and suites, and of the service given to all residents. Buildings are renovated and updated as needed, and technology and modernizations are constantly being introduced. Green initiatives are a constant consideration, utilizing elements like water retrofits, building automation and Energy Star appliances. All of these initiatives improve the lifestyle of TheRentersGuide.ca residents and keep Homestead at the forefront of the rental industry. Delivering a premium rental experience, Homestead is able to offer enormous TheRentersGuide.ca variety of options to suit most any 18G
needs and lifestyles, from simple affordability to well-heeled luxury. Whether you’re looking for a quiet, suburban location on a tranquil side street with access to parks and greenspace or you need an über-urban location that puts you at the heart of Ottawa, there’s a Homestead community in the ideal spot. From tidy bachelors and one bedrooms to sprawling three-bedroom suites and townhomes – and everything in between – Homestead has just the size you’re looking for, to accommodate your family and your lifestyle. Amenities – which vary by community – add to the lifestyle, with options like indoor and outdoor pools, fitness facilities, squash and tennis courts and social rooms. Choose the location which best suits your needs. Living in a Homestead community will set the standard for your rental expectations. On-site management is available to assist residents 24 hours a day with any emergencies or concerns. Professional and attentive, they’re dedicated to creating and maintaining a high standard of comfort, cleanliness and security. Residents are accustomed to a top-notch rental experience and Homestead delivers. One of the features that has improved service is the ‘One Stop Media’ which has been installed in all rental properties. This high-tech feature keeps Homestead in touch with residents through LCD monitors in the high-traffic areas of the building, including the lobby and the laundry room. This enables Homestead to reach residents with news, information and relevant events. Weather updates, news and general entertainment content is also included. An environmentally responsible method of communications, it reduces the need for printing paper flyers to distribute community information. The informative website also includes news and updates – and makes the search for a new apartment simple and efficient. Each Homestead property is listed, including an overview of the building, its amenities and suites. Pictures, videos and floorplans make it easy to find the perfect fit. Homestead’s incredible portfolio of communities makesTheRentersGuide.ca it easy to find the perfect place to live, and with extensive community information on the website, homestead.ca, it’s easier than ever to find the perfect place to call home. Just think, if you move now, you could be celebrating the holidays with Homestead!
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Location • Style • Quality THE REGIONAL GROUP
STUDIO 1 & 2 BEDROOMS • Bright & spacious suites • Laundry on every floor • Private balconies • Secure entrance system • Indoor/Outdoor parking • Indoor swimming pool • OC Transpo stop right outside • Shopping at Elgin Street, Rideau Centre and The Market
370 Metcalfe St. (613) 232-5483
STUDIO 1 & 2 BEDROOMS
175 Bronson Ave. (613) 979-8055 or (613) 858-0217
• Brand new balconies • Freshly repainted suites • Bright & spacious suites • Laundry on every floor • Indoor/Outdoor parking • Close to Rideau Centre & Market • Walk to Chinatown's eateries
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1, 2 & 3 BEDROOMS
1801 Riverside Dr. (613) 979-8055 or (613) 733-1631
• Hardwood flooring • Private balconies • Secure entrance system • Indoor/Outdoor parking • Bright & spacious suites • Walk to the Rideau River • OC Transpo & Queensway close • Shopping at St. Laurent, Billings Bridge and Train Yards
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A New Standard in Urban Living Large 2 bedroom/2 bathroom rental suites within walking distance of CHEO and the General Hospital from $1,575 per month Brand new luxury apartment building in unbeatable location in vibrant neighborhood close to transportation, restaurants, shopping and schools. Choose from four distinctive models. • Walk to work! • Premium finishes throughout • Large windows, wonderful views
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SUITES AVAILABLE 1 bedroom suites from $1,100 2 bedroom suites from $1,475
• Suites are crafted with high quality design elements • Granite counter tops • (5) appliances including ensuite laundry • Hardwood flooring available on selected suites • Window coverings provided • Forced air natural gas heating • Central Air Conditioning • Fitness Facility • Media & Special Events Room • On site Management offering superior Tenant services • Secure underground parking & bicycle storage • 24 hour on-site security & emergency service • Walking distance to public transit (O Train) • Easy access to the 417 wy nada H
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Ten Driveway-10 Driveway
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Westfield Apts-420 Parkdale Ave.
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LESLIE STYLES, FOODIE & TRAVEL AFICIONADO, SHARES SOME DELICIOUS DISHES FOUND ON HER TRAVELS AROUND THE WORLD.
PLUM & BLUEBERRY COFFEECAKE WITH STREUSEL CRUMBLE
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 335°F. Grease a round 9-inch spring form pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper and greasing the bottom and sides with softened butter, then set aside. To make the streusel, mix the sugars, cinnamon and salt into a bowl of melted butter until smooth. Then add the almond and all purpose flour, and mix with a spatula or wooden spoon. Set aside. To prepare the cake, whisk together the sour cream, two eggs, one egg yolk, almond extract and vanilla in a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. In another bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt and stir until combined. Add it to the sour cream mixture along with the softened butter and mix until it becomes a batter. Scoop out about 1 1/2 cups of the batter and set aside, and spread the remaining batter into the bottom of the cake pan.
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fter visiting Reesor’s Market last weekend, we picked up a pint of ripe Ontario prune plums and blueberries to bring home and made this delicious Plum & Blueberry Coffeecake with Streusel Crumble. Chopped and whisked with a silky batter of eggs, ground almonds, all-purpose flour and Greek yogurt, these delectable summer fruits were topped with a sweet buttery streusel of brown sugar, cinnamon and melted butter, to create a moist and delectable Plum & Blueberry Coffeecake – the perfect sweet conclusion to a great weekend.
INGREDIENTS Serves 8-10 › For the streusel: › 1/3 cup brown sugar › 1/3 cup sugar › 1 tsp ground cinnamon › 1/8 tsp salt ›TheRentersGuide.ca 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted › 1 cups flour › 1/4 cup almond flour (ground almonds) › 2/3 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt › 2 large eggs › 1 large egg yolk TheRentersGuide.ca › 2 tsp vanilla extract
› 2 tsp almond extract › 1 1/3 cups flour › 2/3 cup almond flour (ground almonds) › 2/3 cup sugar › 1 tsp baking soda › 1 tsp baking powder › 1/2 tsp salt › 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter, cut into 8 pieces › 3 tbsp cornstarch or flour for dusting the plums › 4-5 medium to large plums, sliced into 8 wedges › 1 pint blueberries › 1/4 cup icing sugar, for garnish
Toss sliced plum wedges with cornstarch. Spread plums over batter in pan. Scatter blueberries over top. Spoon remaining batter over fruit, spreading it evenly to edges of the cake pan. Then, using your fingers, crumble streusel mixture evenly over the cake, and bake for 60 to 70 minutes. Cover with foil and continue to bake if streusel begins to get too brown on top. Cool the cake completely in the tin before turning out onto a cake plate. To garnish, dust with icing sugar and serve with whipped cream and fresh fruit, but it’s delicious all on its own!
Leslie Styles is president of Styles Design Inc., a Toronto-based branding and TheRentersGuide.ca 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
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Close to shopping malls, transitway and schools Bright and spacious suites in a well maintained, security patrolled building Amenities include outdoor pool, men’s & women’s saunas, party & hobby rooms Other features: Resident staff, covered parking, storage, laundry facilities, fitness facilities and more
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The tenant-landlord relationship is one of shared responsibility and CMHC’s resources provide guidance on the responsibilities of both. They also offer advice on dealing with issues such as regular and emergency repairs, rent increases and payment difficulties.
you have chosen a place to live, CMHC’s tools for renters provide helpful tips on selecting reputable movers as well as reminders to transfer or close your service accounts at your existing residence and arrange for services at your new home.
Because the law governing landlords and tenants in Canada varies among the different provinces and territories, CMHC also offers Provincial and Territorial Fact Sheets that include province-specific information.
For more than 65 years, CMHC has shared a wealth of knowledge and housing expertise, as well as useful tools and guidance, to help Canadians enjoy an informed and assured housing experience. To consult or download TheRentersGuide.ca copies of CMHC’s resources for renting a home visit www.cmhc.ca.
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Lancaster Apartments 324 Cambridge Street North, Ottawa - Bachelor & 1 bedroom suites - Upgraded suites available
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Habitat du Lac Leamy 42, 44 & 46 rue Bedard, Gatineau - Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom suites - Utilities included - Laundry - Fridge & stove incl.
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by Ted Whitehead
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t the Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO), we find that people often do not understand the importance of purchasing tenant insurance when they move into an apartment. According to Statistics Canada, fewer than half of all tenants have this type of protection – and protection, it is. As a renter, you are responsible for what happens in your unit. Household insurance should include a liability clause that will cover you should someone get injured in your apartment and sue. You may also be unaware that if you cause damage to other units in the building through your own carelessness, like water damage, for example, you could be liable for the repairs. Renters who have not done their “homework” sometimes assume that the landlord’s insurance will cover them, when in fact, it does not. The property insurance which landlords purchase covers the building and their own personal liability. This means that your personal belongings are not protected unless you purchase tenant insurance that covers your stuff. Let’s say the apartment building burns down. The landlord’s insurance would cover repairs to the structure, but you would have to purchase replacements for all of your personal furniture and other possessions. If that sounds like it’s not a big deal – think again. People are usually astounded at the value of what they own. The best way to appreciate this fact is to take one room and list the items in it. Then write down what it would cost to replace each one and add it up. Clothing, shoes and coats can cost thousands.
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And, most people today own computers, entertainment equipment and other items that would be difficult to afford all at once if they were ruined by fire or water. Discuss the policy possibilities with your insurance agent. You can purchase a policy that covers what your possessions are worth in their used state, or you can buy a policy that covers replacement costs. TheRentersGuide.ca
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Another reason to consider insuring your contents is that sometimes your items are covered outside of your apartment. If your laptop is stolen on a trip, as it is part of your property, it may be covered under your policy. It’s always worth checking with your agent or broker. Additionally, if you are a student renting housing while in university, have your parents check as to whether you might be covered under their home insurance policy. If you choose an apartment building that has successfully completed the Certified Rental Building Program (CRBP), be sure to ask the building manager or property manager for advice about insurance. The CRBP was created by FRPO to help ensure a high quality of life for tenants in certified buildings. Part of that commitment is to provide information to potential tenants that helps them to make their rental decision with confidence. It’s all about peace of mind. For information on a variety of topics regarding renting an apartment in Ontario, visit www.frpo.org and www.crbprogram.org. Ted Whitehead is Director of Certification, Certified Rental Building Program, TheRentersGuide.ca Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO).
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The perfect apartment is out there By Jane Herman
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here’s an apartment out there that’s perfect for you – but how do you find it? Knowing what you’re looking for can definitely simplify the process.
Start by getting a small notebook (or electronic tablet, if that’s your style) in which to write down addresses, phone numbers, listings and websites. A pocket folder can be useful for keeping important papers, such as tear sheets of ads and applications in one place. 1. Establish a budget Before embarking on your search, establish a price range you can realistically afford. Financial experts generally recommend that your rent be no more than 25 to 30 per cent of your gross monthly income. Don’t forget that you will have to put down a first-andlast-month’s rent deposit with your application. 2. Location Define the area in which you want to live. At the outset, you may have more than one neighbourhood in mind, which is fine. As you progress through your search, various criteria will help you narrow down your options. Do you need to be close to public transportation or major highways? Do you like the ambience or character of a particular neighbourhood? Do you want to be in the district of a particular school? What you can get in your price range will also have an impact on your decision. 3. Clarify your vision Would you prefer to live in a highrise building – one that is six or more storeys, is likely situated on a main street, has one or more elevators, underground parking, on-premises laundry facility TheRentersGuide.ca and superintendent, and sometimes, onpremises recreation facilities and/or other amenities? Or would you prefer a quieter, low-rise building with fewer residents and amenities, that may be located on a TheRentersGuide.ca quiet side street? Perhaps you envision 34G
yourself living in something that has the feel of a private house, such as a duplex or fourplex, that you can enter directly from the street. Or maybe you’re just starting out, and like the simplicity and efficiency of a bachelor – or fantasize about living in an unconventional, spacious loft that’s a bit out of the way. Knowing what you’re looking for will help you to narrow down the options significantly as you wade through the “Apartments for Rent” ads. 4. Make a list of desirable/essential features and other details to note and carry it with you on your search, such as: # of bedrooms # of bathrooms Air conditioning or window sleeves where one can be added Balcony Cable Children (if applicable) Closets and storage (are they adequate for your requirements) Dishwasher Handicapped access Laundry facility Level of cleanliness (lobby, halls and common areas) Parking Pets Pool Smoking permitted Storage Superintendent
5.Search thoroughly Use a variety of resources including Renters Guide (in print and at therentersguide. ca) along with the Internet to ensure you consider all listings in your price range and preferred neighbourhood. Use the Internet to compare the location, features, prices and availability of different listings before you go to see the apartment in person. Walking around your neighbourhood of choice can often yield additional options, since not every apartment for rent is advertised in print or even on the Internet; many buildings and private accommodations just post “vacancy” signs in front of the building. You may discover a beautiful old gem of a building tucked away near a park or ravine. Sometimes, if you have your heart set on a particular building, and there is a no “vacancy” sign outside, it may be worth trying to contact the superintendent as you could leave your name on a waiting list, or they may have an apartment coming up for rent just at the time you want to move in. Finding the perfect apartment takes time and patience, but if you do your homework carefully you’ll surely succeed!
Jane Herman is a communications consultant who has worked in the rental property industry. Jane provides communications TheRentersGuide.ca 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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Rideau East Apartments 170 Lees Avenue Call 613-233-0956
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Newly finished and expanded suites with floor to ceiling windows! 3 bedroom suites with 2 full baths. Ceramic tile or carpeting, underground parking, lockers, laundry room, on-site convenience store, restaurant and coffee shop. On-site Management Office. Close to Ottawa University, the Byward Market, Downtown and Parliament Hill, Steps away from hiking and biking trails on the Rideau River, and OC Transpo. Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm
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more difficult to enter.“Remember burglars will simply bypass your home if it requires too much effort or requires more skill and tools than they possess,” he says. Most burglars enter via the front, back, or garage doors. Burglars know to look inside your car for keys and other valuables so keep it locked, even inside the garage. Use high quality Grade-1 or Grade-2 locks on exterior doors to resist twisting, prying, and lock-picking attempts. And keep your door locked. It’s one extra step but if someone is walking down the hall trying handles, the unlocked on is an easy target. • When on a long-term business trip, leave a car in your driveway or arrange for a neighbor to keep a car there and move it around from time to time. Have someone mow your lawn, rake leaves, or shovel snow and pick up your mail while you’re away.
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Most home burglars are young males looking for things that are small, expensive, and can easily be converted to cash. Items like cash, jewelry, guns, watches, laptop computers, and other small electronic devices are high on the list. Quick cash is needed for living expenses and drugs. Although home burglaries may seem random in occurrence, they actually involve a careful selection process. “This selection process is simple,”De Luca added.“They choose an unoccupied home with the easiest access, the greatest amount of cover, and with the best escape routes.” What follows is a list of suggestions from Protectron to minimize your risk by making your home unattractive to potential burglars. • The first step, according to De Luca, is to “harden the target”or make your home
• Home security systems play a crucial role in a home security plan and are very effective, if used properly, especially when monitored 24-7 by ULC-listed monitoring centres. De Luca cautions that home security systems need to be properly installed and maintained to be most effective. He recommends your home security system include a loud inside alarm, detectors at all exterior doors, and motion sensors in the main living areas. • For ultimate control and peace of mind while you’re at work, he recommends you look into the new fully interactive wireless security systems where you can arm and disarm your alarm, lock or unlock your front door, control lights and your home’s thermostat at the touch of your smartphone. You could even have video monitoring and receive alerts to view the comings and goings of cleaning staff and your kids returning from school. More information on TheRentersGuide.ca home security is available at www. protectron.com. NC
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MOVE IN INCENTIVES
River Club 190 Lees Avenue, Ottawa - 1 & 2 bedroom suites - Exercise facility with indoor pool/sauna - Squash & tennis courts - Air conditioning
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Call 613-565-9552 Montfort Manor 550 Lang's Road, Ottawa - Bachelors, 1 & 2 bedroom suites - Parquet flooring - Laundry - Exercise facility
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Call 613-741-0623 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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Here a re a few tips to help you avoid finding damaged items at your destination: 1. Consider purchasing boxes from your mover. The most common packing mistake we see is people getting free boxes at the grocery or liquor store and then putting too much weight in them. For example, using a large box to pack books and magazines may make it too heavy to lift, and the box might break during the move due to the weight. Use this rule of thumb: the heavier the item, the smaller the box. Be choosy about your boxes; free boxes from a grocery store that have been used to ship produce could contain insect larvae that may transfer to your belongings. 2. Be realistic about the number of boxes you need. Depending on how long you have lived in your current location, you will most likely underestimate your boxes requirement.Often, we hear of renters who think 40 or 50 boxes will be enough, and then realize they need upwards of 80, two days before moving day. 3. Start packing early and be completely packed when the movers arrive. Sometimes we arrive at a customer’s home and they’re not packed. There’s nothing more frustrating than trying to move a customer’s belongings while they are attempting to shove items into boxes and we get in each others’ way. This also interferes with the optimal loading of the moving truck. We have a loading system where the first things we place in the truck are light items such as chairs, lampshades, cushions, etc; we place these items in the ‘attic’ (the area over the cab) of the truck. We can get lots of light items up there and they stay secure.
TheRentersGuide.ca Next, we create a ‘box wall’ stacked to the ceiling to hold the items in the attic in place. We then stand plastic
wrapped mattresses against the box wall and secure everything with tie-off straps to keep belongings from getting jostled during the move. If you’re not completely packed and ready on moving day, we can’t create that box wall early on and, this decreases the capacity of the items that can be moved at one time. It also eats up precious time and, therefore, money! 4. Think ahead. Begin packing items you don’t use daily. As you pack your boxes move them to the front of your apartment and stack them along a wall near the front door. Having them by the door, organized and ready to go, instead of having movers go back and forth to each room can shave 10 to 20 seconds off the time for each box. Saving 20 seconds per box can save lots of time and money.
5. Consider having your moving company pack for you. We are skilled, have more experience and have standard-size small, medium and large boxes that are designed to fit into our trucks to create a perfect box wall for optimum efficiency and safety. So, when it comes to moving, forethought goes a long way. Because your belongings mean a lot to you, take extra care when packing so that they arrive at your destination safely.
Dan Hopkins is chief operating officer, Two Men and a Truck Canada. For more information visit the website at twomenandatruck.ca
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APARTMENT THERAPY:
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re you still with us? We’re in Week 5 of the Six Week Apartment “Cure,” a pro-active plan for transforming your apartment into an oasis of calm, created by the New York-based design
consultant Maxwell Gillingham- Ryan, author of Apartment Therapy and founder of apartmenttherapy.com.
This week we’re focusing on improving your lighting; de-cluttering and refreshing your bathroom; consider a one-day media fast; and planning for the week ahead. liGht FloW Good lighting creates both a mood as well as a flow throughout your space. Ideally each room should have different sources of light – some natural light, some on the ceiling, some reading and task lights, and some that can be purely decorative such as candles or floor and table lamps. Gillingham-Ryan strongly recommends placing a table lamp in the hall to ensure proper illumination of your “Landing Strip,” and that you stop to sort your mail every day. In your living room, why not try some dramatic TheRentersGuide.ca up-lighting placed in the corners and directed up along the walls. A chandelier or pair of wall sconces in the dining room will get some light into this room and not take up space. In your bedroom TheRentersGuide.ca make sure you have reading lights on
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either side of the bed as well as at least one other light. Where there is not much room around the bed, wall –mounted fixtures are a practical solution.
Deep Clean Your Bathroom The bathroom is a heavily used room and will need more cleaning and attention than any other (with perhaps, the exception of the kitchen). As the place where you do your daily grooming, it should be well-equipped, well-organized, and meticulously clean. Bathroom cupboards are an easy place for clutter to develop. Begin by removing everything from the lower cupboard, cleaning thoroughly. Here’s where you’ll store extra toilet paper, facial tissue, soap, mouthwash, shampoo, along with personal items like a travel cosmetic case or hair dryer. If you’ve accumulated too many travel sizes of body wash and shampoo and can’t use them in your workout bag, you can donate them to a women’s shelter or community Out of the Cold. Likewise, clean out the upper cupboard, discarding anything you haven’t used in more than 12 months. If you have any old prescriptions, don’t put them out with the regular garbage, set them aside for a Community Environment Day. Organize and arrange everything as efficiently and attractively as you can. Consider splurging on a nice tissue holder, soap/lotion dispenser, glass or acrylic jars for cotton pads and swabs, wastebasket, and shelving if you need it. Upgrade your razor and shaving supplies and buy the best quality towels you can afford. Is your shower curtain in need of new hooks or replacing? Shower curtains can be washed in the washing machine in cold water, gentle cycle with a little mild soap and bleach. A shower caddy is a great investment that will keep all those plastic shampoo bottles in order. Splurge on a luxurious bar of soap or bottle of body wash – it will make you feel better every morning. Thoroughly clean the countertops, bathtub, shower tiles, floor and doors, toilet, and the bathroom floor (especially that yucky space around the base of the toilet that is often completely ignored). Choose environmentally friendly products for a fresher smell and healthier environment.
Consider a One-Day Media Fast A one-day respite from the daily barrage of emails, the television, internet, and our cell phones can do wonders to relieve tension and liberate you to fill your time in more creative and productive (or simply relaxing) ways. If you own a car, I also encourage you to make part of the weekend “car-free.” When the television is not on, you can read, listen to or play music, engage in stimulating conversation, and just “be” in the moment in your space. At first this might seem uncomfortable, but as you gradually get used to it, you might find it liberating and discover new and more fulfilling ways to spend your time.
Plan for the Week Ahead on Sunday Improving the way you organize your time goes hand in hand with better organizing your space. Set aside a little time on Sunday to put some thought into what your week will entail, in terms of personal and professional goals, work and other projects, appointments and errands. Do you have a place where you can do this comfortably within your apartment, instead of on the subway on the way to work?
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Ideally your home should be the place where you fine personal peace and satisfaction, withdraw from the world and work for yourself. Take a look around your home and see if there is one thing you can do this week to improve it for next.
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 TheRentersGuide.ca about food, fashion, apartment living and personal finance for several publications.
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