Eastern Ontario Renters Guide - 02 Nov., 2013

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Steps to Mooneyʼs Bay...

WHERE THE SUN ALWAYS SHINES Norberry Residences 2660 Norberry Crescent

FOR PHOTOS & LAYOUT PLANS, VISIT

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GREENING – MORE REASONS TO RENT WITH CONFIDENCE

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AMESBROOKE TOWNHOMES

150 Queen Elizabeth Dr.

1309 Henry Farm Dr.

Now renting for November and December Bachelor Suites from $825 + hydro 1 Bedroom Suites from $1025 + hydro 2 Bedroom Suites from $1299 + hydro

Now renting for November 2 Bedroom Townhomes $1149 + utilities 3 Bedroom Townhomes $1199 + utilities

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November 02 - 16, 2013 Volume 19 Issue 22

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Steps to Mooneyʼs Bay...

FEATURE

WHERE THE SUN ALWAYS SHINES

VICE-PRESIDENT, WALL2WALL MEDIA

Norberry Residences 2660 Norberry Crescent

Jacqueline Hill EDITOR IN CHIEF, DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan Legge DIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL

Josh Heppner FOR PHOTOS & LAYOUT PLANS, VISIT

EDITOR

www.gsrentals.ca

Elisa Krovblit

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

GREENING – MORE REASONS TO RENT WITH CONFIDENCE

AVOID COMMON PACKING MISTAKES

THE POWER OF COLOUR

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck, Wayne Karl, Lydia McNutt CONTRIBUTORS

Yanic Simard, Dan Hopkins, Gail Vaz-Oxlade, Jane Herman, Leslie Styles

Find out more about G&S Properties on pages 11 & 12

EDITORIAL FEATURES

REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

Paul Bimm SALES CO-ORDINATOR

Nashrun Kamaludin SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER

Gnanapandithan Bala

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PRODUCTION MANAGER

Nikki Yarwood

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ART DIRECTOR

PROFILE

Lee Cobham

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Brad Smith

STYLE FILE

PRODUCTION

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by Yanic Simard

Kiran Sharma

SAFETY

1 Raymond St., Suite 300 Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1A2

34G What to do when your CO alarm goes off

TO ADVERTISE:

RENTERS' HELP

Phone: 613-729-1221 TheRentersGuide.ca

38G Loss prevention: Insurance is great, but prevention is better

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MOVING

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by Dan Hopkins

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FINANCES

Spenders and savers can reach financial bliss

14 The Magic Jars

by Gail Vaz-Oxlade

RENTERS' HELP

10 How to paint your apartment

by Jane Herman

SCRUMPDILLYICIOUS

20 Cold peanut sesame noodles with spicy red curry sauce

by Leslie Styles

Parliament Hill Montreal Rd North River Rd

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EDITORS’ NOTES

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re you too busy to manage a home? Perhaps you’ve done the homeownership thing, and want to unshackle yourself from the costs of upkeep and home maintenance?

Most everyone these days is looking at ways to de-stress and simplify their lives, and renting rather than owning one can be one of the easiest ways to get relief. When you really think about it, it’s an option that may take some getting used to!

Needless to say, when you’re renting a home, your “to-do” list will likely look very different than those from your homeownership days.

Whether you’re a life-long renter or a homeowner in need of a change, this issue of Renters Guide is for you.

We’ve got some great advice on renting and decorating in the issue.

Check it out! Your new “to-do” list is waiting.

Susan Legge EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, National Real Estate susan.legge@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge

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he first time I moved, I had no idea what I was doing. My first place was a great little junior one-bedroom. It didn’t need much furniture – just a futon sofa, two little side tables/coffee tables a kitchen table, some stools for the kitchen island and a little black-and-white TV. I thought I’d just drive my stuff over in loads and have a friend help with the big stuff. I had no idea how many loads it would take for all the pots and pans, dishes, toiletries, pictures, knick-knacks, books, cat supplies... Just my clothes and shoes ended up being a carload on its own. It was in a trendy area, above a store, on a main street. On three separate occasions I ended up getting parking tickets because I couldn’t park in front of my apartment in rush hour. Oops.

My second move I rented a van. It took forever. I wasn’t very good at packing a van, and because I underestimated how much stuff I had, I needed to make two trips. I ended up paying a surcharge for keeping the van late, but I did manage to avoid getting parking tickets.

My third move I rented a truck. I had lots of friends help. No tickets, no surcharge, but the food and beverage bill for the helping hands added up.

By my last move I got smart – I hired a moving company.

Moving day is never easy. The organization and preparation it takes to have a move go smoothly takes some effort. It’s one of those things that gets easier with experience – but is never easy. It’s one reason we have articles that offer expert advice in Renters Guide – if you’ve got to move, might as well take advantage of all the experience the pro’s have.

Ready to make the move? We’re here to help, with more than just moving day. 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 Close to parks and downtown • Borders NCC parkland • OC transpo at your door • Nearby schools, shopping and churches • Air conditioned suites • Tennis court • Full-size pool, sauna • Games and exercise room • Guest suite • Video survelliance • Indoor garage with car wash • Utilities included, except for hydro • Storage •

Bachelors from $625 1 Bedrooms from $825 2 & 3 Bedrooms from $1200 FOR PHOTOS & VIRTUAL TOURS VISIT:

OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 9AM-5PM TUESDAY & THURSDAY 9AM-7PM FRI 9AM-2PM | SUNDAY 10AM-3PM

FOR YOUR PERSONAL APPOINTMENT CONTACT:

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WHERE THE SUN ALWAYS SHINES

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CONTACT US AT

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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.

(613) 729-4347 Suite 100, 185 Clearview Avenue Rentcanada.ca/ipt Monday to Friday 9AM to 5PM. Saturday 11AM to 4PM. Evenings and Saturdays by Appointment 13G

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

vcody@regionalgroup.com

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

vcody@regionalgroup.com

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East, West & Downtown, we have an apartment for you.

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1425 Rosenthal Avenue Ottawa West 1 & 2 Bdrms from $819

utilities & parking included Ideal location near the Experimental Farm, bike trails, transit spacious suites with hardwood PARKING AND UTILITIES INCLUDED

1440 Mayview Avenue Ottawa West 1 & 2 Bdrms from $759 utilities

& parking included Ideal location near the Experimental Farm, bike trails, transit spacious suites with hardwood PARKING AND UTILITIES INCLUDED

266 Bronson Avenue Downtown Ottawa Bach and 1 bdrms from $849

utilities & parking included Charming area in central Ottawa PARKING AND UTILITIES INCLUDED

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1090 Kristin Way Ottawa East

Bach 1 & 2 bdrms from $819 Convenient location, hardwood, parking included PARKING AND UTILITIES INCLUDED

621 Cummings Avenue Ottawa East 1 bdrms from $839 heating & parking included, very spacious walk ups with hardwood PARKING AND HEATING INCLUDED

Please call us for a viewing at

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or email adraper@killamproperties.com

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SUITES AVAILABLE 1 bedroom suites from $1,100 2 bedroom suites from $1,475

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If you’re contemplating painting your apartment, speak to your landlord first to find out what the company policy is regarding painting, especially if you have a vibrant colour in mind. Many property managers have a schedule for painting their units and yours could be due. Most companies paint all the rooms in a standard neutral colour like an off white, which makes it easier to maintain as well as re-rent.

The key to any successful painting project is preparation: Move any furniture in the room away from the walls and cover the floors and all the remaining furniture with plastic or drop cloths. Next, remove any pictures, mirrors, window treatments and electrical light switch plates.

Loosen the ceiling plates of hanging light fixtures and cover them as well. Use a mild soap and water solution to wash any surfaces that are soiled or may have an oily residue from hands or cooking. Mask any surfaces not to be painted such as door handles with non-sticky painter’s tape. Clean the baseboards and tape them as well, overlapping the drop cloth. Spot prime any surface markings with a good primer to prevent the stains or marks from bleeding through the finish coat.

Sand any rough surfaces with fine sandpaper and remove any sanding dust with a vacuum and damp cloth. Examine wall, ceiling and trim surfaces for nail holes, cracks or other imperfections. Fill the holes with spackling compound and wipe the spatula over the area until smooth.

Priming is an important step that many amateur painters think they can forego. Priming helps improve adhesion of the final colour, block flaws and give the finished colour a uniform appearance and maximum sheen – in short, a professional look. The type of primer you’ll need depends on what was on the wall before you start, as well as the colour you want to put on the wall. Painting a lighter colour over a darker one requires a good priming. If you’re painting a dark or vibrant colour over white using a tinted primer can save you coats of paint. Check with your paint dealer to make sure you purchase the right type of primer for your room.

It is common to use a gloss or semi gloss for doors and trim, an eggshell or matte for the walls and the least reflective type of paint for the ceiling. Matte paints are more forgiving of flaws on the wall while the higher the gloss the easier it is to clean and wipe down.

If you are painting the entire room start with the ceiling and then paint the walls. Begin at a corner of the room, using a two to two-and-a-half inch angled brush and TheRentersGuide.ca apply a three-inch strip of coating along the perimeter where the wall and ceiling meet. If you’re not comfortable

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with this technique, tape the edge with painter’s tape to achieve a perfect line. Do one section of the ceiling at a time. Use a roller to fill in the interior of the ceiling. Pour paint into a tray and slowly roll the roller back and forth to remove excess paint. Roll the width of the ceiling rather than the length. An extension pole will help you reach the ceiling comfortably Using the same technique, paint the walls along the baseboard and around the door and window trim, one wall at a time. Use a two-inch sash brush to paint the window sash, then the rails. Be careful to avoid painting the sash tracks. Leave the sash open until the paint has fully dried, removing any paint from your window panes with a taped razor blade (be careful not to scratch the glass).

Fill in the walls will a roller, rolling the paint in a W pattern, and then spreading the paint to fill in. Roll from floor to ceiling to blend and finish each section. Work in small sections so that the paint doesn’t begin to dry before you can fill in the section. Let the first coat dry and then check to see if you need a second coat. Let the walls dry for 24 hours before painting the trim. Apply painter’s tape to the edge of the wall to ensure a clean job. If you make a mistake you can remove the wet paint with a damp rag before it has time to dry.

Once you’ve finished painting, you’ll need to clean up, and dispose of any leftover paint. Clean brushes with solvent, squeezing out as much paint and solvent as possible. Rinse the brushes in solvent, then wash in soapy water. Rinse and let dry. Wrap and store in heavy paper. Disassemble the roller and submerge in solvent. When most of the paint has been removed, wash with soap and rinse thoroughly. (If you have used latex paint, substitute soapy water for solvent). You may want to save a small amount of paint for touch-ups. Close the can, mark with masking tape and store under your kitchen sink or in your storage locker.

Used paint never gets discarded in the trash or poured down the drain, ensure you dispose of it properly.

Your neighbourhood paint dealer can also be of a great deal of assistance and may have some great suggestions.

Good luck!

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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Norberry Residences Make our home yours

If you would prefer to walk, there are many amenities within walking distance.

The Riverside Mall is only steps away and provides several shops and services, including Country Grocer, Scotia Bank, a hair salon, pharmacy and cafe/ bistro. For more variety, you can visit Billings Bridge Mall on Riverside Drive and shop at over 85 retailers.

These buildings feature large upgraded suites and all the necessary amenities, including an onsite convenience store, guest room facilities and an over-sized indoor pool which is open seven days a week. For your convenience, all of the buildings are accessible; they have elevators and laundry, plus parking is available for an additional low monthly fee.

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recreation. This group ensures proper maintenance of public areas, including the extensive greenspace.

Norberry Residences is ideal for retirees, students and everyone in between. These apartments offer convenience right at your fingertips. You are only minutes from local hospitals, restaurants and shops downtown, and many recreational facilities. If you are looking to escape, there are many bike paths and trails ideal for runners, bikers and dog walkers alike.

Norberry Residences is perfectly situated for students. Within minutes you can be at Carleton University or the University of Ottawa. Transit stops 87 and 140 are located directly outside the buildings, and the O-Train is a short walk from home.

When you step into the front door of these apartments, you will be at once impressed with the high level of care invested in these units. Individual units are clean and spacious, and feature parquet flooring, plenty of natural light from the large windows and generously sized balconies.

You can trust you are in good hands with Norberry Residences. Their friendly, onsite leasing, administration and maintenance staff are available seven days a week. There is also a 24-hour emergency service ensuring that you are never alone.

For more information, please contact the rental office at 613-737-3617 or email at norberry@gsrentals.ca.

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Everyone wants to use the “magic” jars.

No matter where I go, people tell me they’re living on the jars and lovin’ it.

Wow! Something so simple, eh?

Since I put up the website the most questions I’ve had have been about the jars: how much to put in them, how often to refill them, and lots more.

There’s no formula for how much goes in each jar. It really does depend on each individual budget. But you can figure this out for yourself by going to Gail’s Guide to Building a Budget and following the instructions, and the link to Gail’s Interactive Budget Worksheet.

This worksheet will show you what should go into the jars. It’s a bit of trial-and-error to find the right mix, but keep at the budget until you balance and you’ll have a really good road map to move forward. You can find these tools on my website gailvazoxlade.com.

The jars aren’t actually the “magic” in making money work; the budget is. The real magic is the fact that people seem to want to use the jars – people hate to budget – and I think it’s because it’s so tangible. You decide how much to put in the jars, you put the money in, you live on it, you can see when the dough’s running out so you have to stop spending, and you get a real kick out of having money left in the jars.

for them, which is what I usually do.

But when I checked in with them the following week on how the jars were going, they were very happy – and they had money left!

That’s the part that really blows my mind. I cut the budgets of people I work with by 50 per cent, 70 per cent as much as 90 per cent – what, you didn’t see that show? – and they still manage to have money left at the end of the month.

Whazzup with that?

That’s the beauty – often overlooked – of a budget… it’s your road map so you get to say how much you’re spending in each category. If driving a new car isn’t important to you, you can cut back on your transportation costs and beef up your grocery bill, entertainment, debt repayment or savings. The important thing is that the bottom line balance… you can’t spend more money than you make. If you can’t balance, then maybe you have to find a way to make more money.

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When I asked why things were going so well, she said she felt empowered being able to figure out the budget and adjust it as their circumstances change. You got it babe!

As for how often you put money into the jars, again that’s a personal choice. When

I worked with my first couple, we put it in monthly. When I followed up on them Tasia says she’s still using the jars, but they switched to putting the money in weekly. People find it easier to work with the shorter time frames.

Managing your money isn’t rocket science. And it isn’t magic. It’s discipline.

You have to be determined to live on what you make, passionate about getting your consumer debt (credit cards, lines of credit) paid off in three years or less, and convince that it is important to have some money set aside for the future.

If you’ve never had a budget that worked before, try it. You may like it. And it may be the first step to eliminating that sinking feeling in your stomach every time you think about your bank account.

Gail Vaz-Oxlade is the host of Til Debt Do Us Part and author of Debt Free TheRentersGuide.ca Forever and blogs daily at www.gailvazoxlade.com.

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LESLIE STYLES, FOODIE & TRAVEL AFICIONADO, SHARES SOME DELICIOUS DISHES FOUND ON HER TRAVELS AROUND THE WORLD.

COLD PEANUT SESAME NOODLES WITH SPICY RED CURRY SAUCE

DIRECTIONS In a large pot of boiling water, cook the noodles until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water until chilled. Shake out the excess water and blot dry.

Meanwhile, purée the peanut butter, curry paste, vinegar, lime juice, cilantro, salt and red pepper flakes and water in a food processor or blender until smooth. In a large bowl, toss the noodles with the peanut sauce and sliced green onions and mix well, until the noodles are well coated. Season to taste with salt and stir in some of the reserved cooking liquid from the pasta to loosen the sauce, if necessary. Serve the noodles in a decorative bowl or platter, and garnish with sesame seeds and more cilantro.

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simple dish with complex flavours, this Thai-inspired Cold Noodles with Spicy Red Curry & Peanut Sauce is the perfect thing for a spicy and exotic craving. Cold noodles are unique to Asian cooking, and the mouth watering combination of peanut butter, red curry paste, rice vinegar, lime juice, cilantro and chopped scallions come together to create a thick and velvety spicy sauce. Topped with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro, these noodles are a flexible dish that can be eaten either warm or cold, and can also be adapted to your favourite noodle, from Japanese buckwheat soba noodles, Thai rice noodles or Chinese egg noodles to even fettuccine, linguine or spaghettini. The sauce is so delicious, it could even be used as a marinade or dipping sauce for grilled chicken, pork, fish or seafood.

INGREDIENTS Serves 4-6 ›TheRentersGuide.ca 12 oz fettuccine, Chinese egg noodles, or rice or soba noodles › 2/3 cup peanut butter › 1 tbsp red curry paste › 2 tsp rice vinegar › 1 lime, juiced ›TheRentersGuide.ca 1/3 cup of fresh cilantro, plus more for sprinkling

› 1 tsp red pepper flakes › 1/2 cup water › 3 green onions, thinly sliced › 1 tsp kosher salt › 1 tbsp sesame seeds, for garnish

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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We Got What You’re Looking For Throughout The Ottawa Area!

UNFURNISHED SUITES 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms

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Freshly renovated. Well maintained buildings. Spacious suites. Laundry facilities. Outdoor parking. Close to schools, shopping, public transportation and recreational facilities.

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Changing your address?

Plan ahead to make your move as smooth as possible, and to avoid forgetting something in the shuffle!

AS SOON AS POSSIBLE… notify family and friends, companies and institutions that your address will be changing, either by phone or by mailing the change-of-address cards available at your local post office. The following checklist will serve as a convenient reminder:

❏ Accountant

❏ Driver’s License

❏ Alumni Association

❏ Employer

❏ Attorney

❏ Family Doctor

❏ Banks

❏ Dentist

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Adjacent to Ottawa River Parkway with access to bike paths & ski trails

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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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MOVE IN INCENTIVES

Lancaster Apartments 324 Cambridge Street North, Ottawa - Bachelor & 1 bedroom suites - Upgraded suites available

- Walk to downtown, university & restaurants - Incl. heat

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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.

- Adjacent to the Gatineau National Park - Close to shopping, schools, hospitals & transportation routes

Call 819-776-1112 For rental inquiries at Lancaster Apartments please email us at lancaster@qresidential.ca and for Habitat du Lac Leamy at habitatdulacleamy@qresidential.ca

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The power of colour

The colours you choose can dictate the feel of your home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and your mood by yanic simard photos by Brandon Barre

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olour is a multi-billion-dollar industry. It is also the most powerful aspect in the design world. It can change the way you’re feeling, stimulate thought, increase your appetite – it’s really quite phenomenal.

You’re drawn to colours that you like when you’re shopping for clothing because you know you’ll feel good when you’re wearing them, and the same thing goes for interiors. Statistics show that most people spend about 90 per cent of their time inside, a large portion of which is in their own home.

If you live with colours that make you feel good, it will make for a better quality of life.

Deciding which direction to take in terms of colour is where many people tend to panic. My advice is to look through several magazines, tear out the pages that have elements you like, put them all in a folder and, once you have at least 20 different style images, analyze the colours that appear most often. This is a great way to get inspired and decide on colours for your own space.

Paint Particulars I am very particular about colour selection and when I design a space, I like to keep the walls through any open areas in a consistent hue. My entire place is painted in Benjamin Moore’s OC-23, Classic Grey. It’s a very soothing colour that really adapts to the other colours around it – like a chameleon. It’s a nice hue to wake up to in the morning and to fall asleep to at night. The tone of it varies throughout the day with the amount of light; it’s brighter in the day and much richer in the evening.

When you’re choosing your paint colour, remember: it’s just paint. It’s not permanent and can be easily changed if you’re not happy with it.

TheRentersGuide.ca People always forget that you can get sample cans from the paint store.

Pick up a maximum of three different testers that you like, paint sections of

each on different walls (or paint large sheets of white Bristol board and stick them up), and live with them for a few days. (If you give yourself more than three options, trust me, you’ll never decide). Then narrow it down to your favourite two, and then finally pick the one.

Get Used to It Choosing a colour palette should never be an impulsive decision; you should take time deciding so you know you’ll be comfortable with it. Once you finally do paint the walls, you might still wonder if you selected the right colour. However, keep in mind that you have to give yourself the chance to live with it.

Big changes take time to adapt to. For instance, if you’re going from burgundy to off-white you can’t expect to get used to it within the first few hours.

No-commitment Pieces Pillows, accessories and other accent pieces give you the chance to have fun with colour, since they’re ‘non-committal.’ I’ve used hints of blue and green throughout my interior. It’s nice to have your entire residence consistent in terms of colour because then you can move pieces from one room to the next and you’ll never have to worry about making sure it coordinates.

Just remember that choosing colours for your home won’t happen overnight.

It’s a process that starts with getting inspired; the rest will fall into place. It should be fun, not painful. And if you find that you really can’t do it on your own, it’s probably time to hire a good designer to do it for you.

Yanic Simard Yanic is the design editor of New Condo Guide and principal designer of Toronto Interior Design Group. Specializing in residential and commercial projects, Yanic often applies his signature high/ low and old/new combination techniques in developing his unique designs. He has created designs for clients in Toronto, Montreal and Miami, and appears as a regular guest expert on Citytv’s CityLine. tidg.ca • facebook.com/yanic.simard • twitter.com/yanicsimard

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aving a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm go off is unnerving. With smoke alarms, it is one of two things: a real fire or a false alarm, most likely caused by cooking, or a steamy shower. Experts tell us if the danger is real, you will see fire and smell smoke and taste the acrid air. This is when you act on your family escape plan to get out and stay out.” You leave all windows closed, so fresh oxygen doesn’t fuel the fire, and regroup outside at your predetermined meeting place.

But with carbon monoxide, dubbed the“silent killer,”things are not so clear-cut. You cannot see, taste or smell the deadly gas. Experts say if your CO alarm sounds, it could be one of three things: a rare but possible waft of CO emanating from a nearby fuel-fired device or appliance, or perhaps triggered by some of the newer air deodorizer products (yes the CO sensors are that sensitive!); the “end of life” signal beeping every 30 seconds to remind you to replace the alarm after seven years of use (digital alarms will also display “end”); or much worse, it’s the presence of deadly CO in your home.

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How will you know which reason it is? Chances are you won’t, so it’s important to take it seriously, say specialists in this field. Never assume the alarm is simply malfunctioning and always follow the safety mantra “air out and get out.” Open all windows to dilute any CO that might be present, and then evacuate immediately and call 911.

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For utmost safety, always assume CO alarm soundings to be the real thing. If, however, you know the alarm is old, or if it sounds every 30 seconds, it may be telling you it has become outdated and needs replacing.

Highly recommended are carbon monoxide alarms with a continuous display, letting you know any presence of CO before it reaches levels high enough to activate the alarm.

Installing one outside your sleeping area – so you can see the display reading “zero”– lets you know all is well when you turn off the lights.

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Forest Manor Apartments 370 Forest Street

Quality Living and Close to Everything: Bachelors 1 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms

From: $750 From: $850 From: $1050

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Bright freshly decorated suites – Quiet secure building Family lifestyle – On site laundry – Indoor & Outdoor Parking Close to 3 shopping malls, OC Transpo, the Parkway and the Queensway Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm

CENTRAL OTTAWA *Close to the University of Ottawa

Rideau East Apartments 170 Lees Avenue Call 613-233-0956

Bachelors From: $700 Avail. Immediately 1 Bedrooms From: $800 Avail. Immediately

Convenient Location with Great Views:

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.

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Loss Prevention

Insurance is great, but prevention is better

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hey say that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Think of insurance as the cure (sort of) to a number of bad things that could happen to you or your family. Yes, if you have a fire or a theft, insurance will help you pick up the pieces. But most people who have lost their homes in a fire — even those with great insurance coverage — will tell you that they would prefer if it had never happened in the first place.

Insurance gives you financial peace of mind. If you have the right coverage, no theft, fire, accident or hurricane can leave you broke.

However, there are certain things that insurance cannot fix. For example: If your wedding ring or a priceless family heirloom is stolen in a break-in, insurance may cover the actual market value of the item, but the sentimental value cannot be replaced. If you suffer a fire and all your family photos are destroyed, you will feel a tremendous loss, TheRentersGuide.ca even though the photos have no monetary value. Insurers are in the business of compensating people when they suffer losses. Being so close to so many human tragedies,

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insurers are passionately committed to loss prevention. They know that it is better to avoid suffering than to try to make up for it.

If your home is uninhabitable for a period of time, you may need to move to a hotel or even a new, likely furnished, apartment. Some tenant’s policies will cover additional living expenses you incur during this time, such as meals (if you are in a hotel) and extra rent or room charges. Be sure to ask your insurance representative if you have this type of coverage, so that if disaster strikes you can focus on putting your life back together without worrying about the added costs.

For more information talk to your insurance representative about your tenants’ insurance needs.

The Insurance Bureau of Canada offers information for consumers to help make them aware of their insurance needs and assist them in understanding the types of insurance available. They are the national industry association representing Canada’s private home, car and business insurers. Its member companies represent 90 per cent of the property and casualty (P&C) insurance market in Canada. For more valuable information from the Insurance Bureau of Canada TheRentersGuide.ca please visit www.ibc.ca.

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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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Greening together gives more reasons to rent with confidence

Photo: Tony Mihok

FRPO’s New Environmental Operating Standards offers renters the opportunity to play an active role In promoting a Greener living environment in their apartment community

Ontario’s Minister of Energy Bob Chiarelli (2nd from left) was on hand to launch a new provincial initiative by FRPO (the Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario) called the Environmental Operating Standards, part of the well-known Certified Rental Building Program. The Minto Group is the first property management company in the province to adopt the Standards. Unveiling the Program and the “Living Green together” check-mark brand at Minto’s Sophia residences in Ottawa are (l-r) Minto’s Director of Facilities Management Troy Pelletier; Minister Chiarelli; FRPO’s President/CEO Vince Bescia; Board Chairman Ugo Bizzarri (also Founding Managing Director of Timbercreek Asset Management); Ottawa’s Deputy Mayor Steve Desroches and CRPO’s Certification Director Ted Whitehead.

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RPO (the Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario)’s Certified Rental Building Program (CRBP) is now greener and more TheRentersGuide.ca environmentally friendly.

to environmental activities that support effective energy consumption management and waste management recycling practices.

With the introduction of its new Environmental Operating Standards in Ottawa today, FRPOs certification assures residents that their apartment home is in the care of property managers committed TheRentersGuide.ca

Said FRPO’s Chair Ugo Bizzarri,“As the first tenant-focused, qualityTheRentersGuide.ca assurance program of its kind in North America, the CRB Program assists Ontario residents (tenants) in identifying well-run, well-managed apartment buildings and homes. We are now strengthening that

These new Standards will contribute to creating greener living environments for over 225,000 Ontario residents living in over 950 CRBP-approved apartment communities across the province The Minto Group becomes the first property manager enrolled in the CRB Program to recertify with these new Environmental Standards and to receive official status within the Program.

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‘quality’ commitment to Ontario rental-housing consumers with the introduction of 10 new environmental-operating standards. These new standards will set the base-line for environmental-operating practices across our industry.” He added,“Within the next few months over 950 multi-residential apartment buildings housing over 225,000 residents will be an active part of this ‘grassroots’ environmental program. This no doubt will contribute to lower energy consumption and create greener apartment communities across Ontario.”

To celebrate this sustainability milestone, Minto property management, residents and community leaders including Ontario’s Minister of Energy, Bob Chiarelli; Ottawa Deputy Mayor Steve Desroches and Councillor Rick Chiarelli, today gathered at Minto’s Sophia apartment community (91 Valley Stream Drive) to reinforce their commitment to environmental sustainability and greener apartment living for residents and their families.

“FRPO’s Certified Rental Building program will now enhance environmental standards in multi-residential buildings across Ontario.

This is excellent news as it will directly benefit the almost 3 million Ontarians who live in apartment buildings, bringing conservation programs right to their doors,” said Bob Chiarelli, Ontario Minister of Energy.“I congratulate FRPO for their leadership enhancing conservation opportunities and taking steps to lower the carbon footprint of multi-residential buildings.”

Said Ottawa Deputy Mayor Steve Desroches,“We are very pleased that FRPO has chosen the City of Ottawa to launch their new environmental-operating standards. The intended ‘grassroots’ approach is to actively engage apartment residents. It will help reduce water and energy consumption and promote more effective waste and recycling, which will greatly contribute to reducing the daily environmental operating footprint across Ottawa area apartment communities. FRPO’s new environmental standards fit well with the City’s strategy as a leader in environmental stewardship. The City has a number of environmental strategies and policies aimed at promoting environmental protection initiatives such as the green building strategy, the water efficiency strategy and the energy conservation strategy, as examples.”

“Greening our buildings has been a mainstay of Minto’s apartment communities for years,” said Troy Pelletier, Director, Facilities Management.“The expansion of the CRB program to include environmental operating standards continues the momentum the program has developed to promote quality assurance of rental buildings and resonates with Minto’s commitment to better, greener, healthier communities for our residents and staff through resident and staff education, and energy and resource saving retrofits.

“Minto has long been a leader in creating more environmentallyfriendly communities for their residents in Ontario. After major retrofits across our portfolio in the early 2000s, we implemented environmental initiatives such as green cleaning, environmental reporting, utility auditing, retro-commissioning and recycling where practical. In 2012, we also implemented company-wide environmental targets with the aim of further reductions in resource consumption across our portfolio. We set targets for all new construction to have third-party environmental certification and most recently our 620 Martin Grove and 150 Roehampton developments in the GTA have achieved LEED Gold TheRentersGuide.ca status,” added Pelletier.

Said FRPO’s Director of Certification, Ted Whitehead,“Training and education are critical components in the rollout and implementation

Bob Chiarelli, Ontario’s Minister of Energy gave FRPO’s CRB Program ‘Environmental Operations Standards’ two thumbs-up at the recent launch at Minto’s Sophia apartments in Ottawa. Joining Minister Chiarelli (third from right) with thumbs-up are ( l-r) Minto’s EVP Investments Greg Rogers, FRPO Chair Ugo Bizzarri, Ottawa Deputy Mayor Steve Desroches, FRPO President/CEO Vince Brescia, Minister Chiarelli, Eastern Ontario Landlord Association (EOLO) President John Dickie, Minto’s Facilities Management Director Troy Pelletier and FRPO’s Certification Director Ted Whitehead.

of these new environmental standards at CRBP members buildings. Over the next few months, hundreds of apartment building staff will access a special Environmental Awareness & Leadership training program which will engage front-line staff to be more aware of the energy resources their building is using, to identify opportunities to reduce consumption, and to connect their residents in conservation practices through awareness and education.

“The success of the CRBP’s Environmental Standards depends on our members working effectively together with their residents to strengthen and support a greener environment. By engaging and encouraging residents to do the small painless things to conserve energy like turning down the thermostat, or turning off lights when they leave for work, or recycling their garbage and waste correctly – then everyone wins!

We can create a culture of environmental caring and greener apartment communities across Ontario,” Whitehead added.

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Want style? Add Tile

An easy and rental-friendly DIY project!

Renovating is all the rage these days. Tv show after TV show chronicling new bathrooms, new floors, new everything! It’s enough to give rental residents some serious reno-envy! One of the most popular and easy do-it-yourself reno projects is the tiled backsplash.

Elegant, stylish and functional, it’s become a true favourite. But what property management company would let you start tiling your backsplash? That’s a no-no – unless you Smart Tiles.

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Smart Tiles are a quick and practically mess-free project that can be done in your apartment. They’re the renter’s friend when it comes to beautiful backsplashes – and other areas that could do with a punch of colour or tile style.

right over existing tile for a quick fix to change up a dated look.

A veneer that looks like tile, a Smart tile captures the look with a great polished finish. The product is sold in 10-in. by 10-in. sheets and has an TheRentersGuide.ca adhesive backing. Easy to clip to size and easy to mount on any flat surface, they’re very forgiving and easy for even the most novice do-it-yourselfer.

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It doesn’t need messy grouting or sealing like actual tile, and needs no machines to grind corners to fit pieces around the fixtures. When it’s time for a change or time to move on, it’s just as simple to remove from the wall as it was to put up.

Using a hair dryer, heat up the tile until the adhesive softens. The sheets peel away very easily.

The adhesive is strong and will resist water and peeling – it’s been designed for the demands of the kitchen and bathroom so it can take humidity without any worry.

Available in 19 styles that come in six different series, including: Classic, Subway, Murano, Designer Series, Minimo and Bellagio, finished looks come in a variety of trendy colours and patterns that look similar to stone, porcelain, metal and glass.

Reasonably priced – especially since there are no tools, grout or sealant costs – it’s available at the major reno/ hardware stores. Find out more at www. thesmarttiles.com and follow Smart Tiles

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Timbercreek offers professionally managed apartment suites in some of the liveliest areas of the city including the scenic Britannia area, the prestigious Sandy Hill neighbourhood, and in the trendy ByWard Market.

Downtown The city’s hottest area: • ByWard Market • Rideau Centre • Ottawa University • Boutiques, entertainment, restaurant and much more

West-end The heart of scenic Britannia: • Coliseum Theatre • Bayshore Shopping Centre • Restaurants, shopping and much more

South-end Up and coming Alta Vista neighbourhood: • Recreation Centre • Schools • Parks • Restaurants, shopping and much more

YORK TOWERS 145 York Street 877.708.8967 STEWART APARTMENTS 146 Stewart Street 888.451.6376 WARREN ARMS APARTMENTS 222 MacLaren Street 866.573.1276

PINEWOOD HEIGHTS 838 Pinewood Crescent 866.979.3490 SUNVIEW & SUNSET APARTMENTS 2880-2900 Carling Ave 877.835.8309

FAIRLEA APARTMENTS 2920 Fairlea Crescent 866.645.4922

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moving

avoid common

packing mistakes

by Dan Hopkins

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ore than 4 million people moved residences in Canada last year, many of whom did the packing themselves. For some, it works out fine; others have problems resulting from a lack of foresight, poorly packed boxes and inexperience in loading moving trucks.

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Modern Living. Premium Location. Exceptional Rates.

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Contemporary and renovated interiors Furnished suites available 24 hour on-site security Keyless access system Heated underground parking Indoor salt water pool and dry sauna Fitness room Smart card laundry facilities On site Pharmacy, walk-in clinic, Hair salon and Indian restaurant • Guest suites available • BBQ's and Patio Leasing Hours: Monday: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday - Friday: 9am - 7pm, Saturday: 9am - 5pm, Sunday closed 160 Chapel Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 8P5 Tel: 613.789.6000 160chapel@morguard.com www.160chapel.com

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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 TheRentersGuide.ca lots of light items up there and they stay secure.

Next, we create a ‘box wall’ stacked to the ceiling to hold the items in the attic in place. We then stand plastic

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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.

ForTheRentersGuide.ca more information visit the website at twomenandatruck.ca

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