GTA Renters Guide - 03 Feb, 2018

GTA EDITION

FEB 3 - 17, 2018 | rentersguide.ca

TRENDY, UPSCALE LIVING

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Two Floors of Condo-Quality Amenities • Workout room with cardio equipment • Party room • Private outdoor area for residents • Multipurpose room • Home theatre • Games room • Laundry facilities

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RENTPRIMO.CA | 647-533-3977 All renderings are artist’s concept. Specifications are subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.

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BUILDING FEATURES: • Secured entrance • Fob access • Onsite laundry • Onsite parking ($100/mth) • 24 hr surveillance throughout • Professionally managed

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Freshly painted suites Refinished hardwood flooring throughout Fridge and Stove On-site laundry facilities Superior On-Call Service (SOS) available for after hours emergencies

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• Direct access to food court and shops including The Bay, Shoppers, LCBO, Longos, Goodlife, Dollarama and many more!

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FEB 3 - 17, 2018 | VOLUME 26 ISSUE 03

CONTENTS

VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF PUBLISHING OFFICER

Caroline Andrews PUBLISHER & GENERAL MANAGER

Shawn Woodford ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

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

Jennifer Reynolds MANAGING EDITOR

Wayne Karl SENIOR EDITOR

Marlene Eisner ART DIRECTOR

Megan Pike CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sonia Bell, Sara Duck CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Jennifer Braun, Sara Duck, Anne Marshall, Jackie Marchildon, Chuck Resnick, Gail Vaz-Oxlade MEDIA CONSULTANT

Daniela Francia daniela.francia@nexthome.ca SALES CO-ORDINATOR/ MEDIA CONSULTANT

10 ON THE COVER

116 SPENCER AVE. TRENDY, UPSCALE LIVING IN EVERY ISSUE

ADVICE

8 Editor's Note

24 Rental Rantings Housewarming party? Why not?

16 Index 12 What's Online 39 Movers, Services & Classifieds

26 The Rentalist Small apartment furniture pitfalls

30 Money Sense February is 'Make Do Month' to cut back on spending

INSPIRATION

22 Marketplace Nordic-inspired kitchen items

TRENDING

27 Elevator Availability

34 Moving Break down the process for an easier move

38 Renters' Help

A government action plan

Top five cleaning tips

Gary Chilvers SENIOR MANAGER, DISTRIBUTION

Dwayne Rutherford NATIONAL CIRCULATION MANAGER

John Jenkins MANAGER OF PRODUCTION

Anthony Majetic GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Swinder Jodhka Mike Terentiev

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CIRCULATION Highly targeted, free distribution

system aimed at real estate buyers using street level boxes and racking, plus door-to-door insertions in key audience segments. Call 1-855826-4200 to discuss distribution opportunities.

COPYRIGHT 2018 All rights reserved by Yellow

Pages Homes Limited. Reproduction in any form is prohibited. Contents of this publication are covered by copyright and offenders will be prosecuted under the law.

TERMS Advertisers, editorial content and Renters Guide are not responsible for typographical errors, mistakes or misprints.

All prices are correct as of press time and are subject to change without notice. E. & O. E. EDITORIAL Submissions from interested parties will be considered. Email to marlene.eisner@nexthome.ca.

DISCLAIMER The views and data expressed by

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EDITOR’S NOTE

WHEN IT’S BROKEN WHO YOU GOING TO CALL? One of the great things about renting is not having to worry about maintenance. I consider myself pretty handy — I can unblock a simple clog in a toilet or drain, change light bulbs and hang pictures — but when it comes to malfunctioning appliances, heating or plumbing, I’m happy to have someone else fix the problem.

A couple of months after I moved into the condo in which I live, the kitchen sink began to clog and the pipe under the sink started to leak. I emailed my landlord and within two days the problem was fixed. Easy-peasy. I didn’t have to go online to a DIY site to figure out how to change whatever type of pipe was under the sink, nor did I have to call in a plumber at my own expense.

Having a maintenance problem looked after in your rental is as simple as calling the superintendent, landlord or property management company. Even with the call, you may also want to send your request out in an email. In a good rental, like mine, everything will be fixed for you without putting you out.

It’s very liberating!

If you are thinking about moving, we hope this issue of Renters Guide can help. Or check us out online at NextHome.ca, and get ready to find your next great living space.

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

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YONGE & EGLINTON’S PREMIER RENTAL RESIDENCE

VISIT OUR NEW MODEL SUITE 1 BEDROOM from $1550 2 BEDROOM from $1925 UTILITIES INCLUDED

BACHELOR SUITES AVAILABLE!

EVERY SUITE IS UPGRADED:

TORONTO

IS GETTING BETTER IN 2018

SHOWCASING A COLLECTION OF 18 ULTRA-UPGRADED SUITES WITH INTERIORS BY THE PATTON DESIGN STUDIO AMENITIES ALREADY INCLUDED

COMING IN 2018

• Outdoor pool with sun deck • WiFi access in public areas • Luxuriously landscaped grounds • BBQ and outdoor dining area • Fitness Studio

• NEW Upgraded larger fitness facility • NEW Business centre/WiFi lounge • NEW Car sharing and more...

NEW Marble-floored washrooms NEW Blinds, lighting and switches, door hardware and baseboards UPDATED KITCHENS: Appliances, dishwashers, countertops, backsplashes & floors

18 BROWNLOW AVENUE - One block west of Mt. Pleasant, south of Eglinton Call anytime to book your appointment

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PROPERTY PROFILE

116 SPENCER AVENUE: TRENDY, UPSCALE LIVING It’s the perfect place for young urban professionals, recent graduates, singles and couples to live: 116 Spencer Ave. This trendy, upscale building ticks off all the boxes for anyone who embraces a modern urban lifestyle. Located in popular Parkdale south at King and Spencer, this pet-friendly building is just steps away from everything.

With a walk score of 80, it’s no problem getting to where you want to go without a car. Living in one of 116 Spencer Ave.’s fully renovated units puts you close to all the action on the western sector of King and Queen streets.

Take advantage of the trendy cafes, restaurants and boutique shops.

And if you’re heading farther east or west, the quick access to King’s streetcar brings you to all of the city’s attractions. And as central as it is, 116 Spencer Ave. is nestled on

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a quiet street, so when you come home, you’ll feel as if you’re living in the suburbs.

Suites in this three-storey building are available in studio and one-bedroom options and are fully renovated with high-end finishes that include five European, builtin appliances: a fridge, a stove, a dishwasher and a microwave/ convection oven. Carpets have been switched out and replaced by sleek-looking, brand new mid-tone resilient vinyl flooring, a breeze to clean. The walls are freshly painted, recessed LED lighting in each room creates a warm, homey atmosphere with modern accents, while Quartz countertops add a cool designer look.

Tired after a long day? Updated bathrooms offer a deep soaker/ tub shower combo where you can relax and soak away your stress.

Smartly designed to be functional, these units also have ample storage space.

Comfortable living is not only about how you feel once you are inside the familiarity of your own unit. At 116 Spence Ave., the secured entrance, fob access, 24hour surveillance throughout and a professionally managed building gives you worry-free living and peace of mind knowing everything is properly taken care of. Add to that the convenience of an on-site laundry, on-site parking (at an extra cost), and an all-inclusive rent and there really is no reason to live anywhere else!

For more information and to find out about available rental units, visit 116spencer@briarlanerentals.com or call 905.944.9406. Call today to book your showing!

LOCATION Toronto

APARTMENT 116 Spencer Avenue

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Briarlane Rental Property Management Inc.

CONTACT 905.944.9406 | briarlane.ca 116spencer@briarlanerentals.com

TORONTO

Come see what’s new at The Quay!

Newly Designed Suites Available!

LEAP INTO ONE OF OUR NEWLY RENOVATED SUITES Spacious and newly renovated apartments with breathtaking views of Lake Ontario, Toronto Islands, Billy Bishop airport and the Toronto skyline define The Quay - the only waterfront rental apartment building in Toronto. All one, two and three-bedroom suites come with individually controlled air conditioning and heating with impeccable upgrades available. The open-concept kitchens are equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and updated cabinetry. Parking is available for all residents and selected apartments feature an ensuite laundry.

Serene. Charming. Captivating. Unique.

The Quay The neighbourhood: Queen’s Quay has been transformed into a world class destination and will be one of the world’s most beautiful waterfront boulevards.

Facilities include: Fitness centre, billiards room, business centre, lounge, conference room, theatre room, stunning rooftop gardens with BBQs and 24 hour concierge.

Suites include: Large picturesque windows, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, roller shade blinds, resilient plank flooring, stainless steel appliances, mirrored closet doors and bright, open concept kitchens.

On-site: Shoppers Drug Mart, YYoga, nail salon, convenience store, animal hospital and Beer Store.

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TRENDING NOW THE LATEST RENTAL INSIGHTS FROM ACROSS CANADA

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Bathurst St.

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• 24 hr. security

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• Freshly decorated suites

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DOWNTOWN SHORT TERM 8 MONTH LEASE AVAILABLE. CALL FOR DETAILS!

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CASA LOMA A NEIGHBOURHOOD TO COME HOME TO ANNE MARSHALL

More than just the elaborate “house on the hill” for which it was named, this neighbourhood is a treasure trove of fairy tale houses built on a smaller scale. From its southern boundary at the CNR line/ MacPherson Street, Casa Loma rises as far north as Lonsdale in Forest Hill Village (a few blocks above St. Clair) and from Bathhurst to Avenue Road.

A haven for working professionals and their families, Casa Loma isn’t really a hotbed of nightlife activity. The community has more of an “enchanted forest” feel, with whimsical

houses dotting the winding roads.

Residents are more likely to recommend the ravines, gardens and trails as reasons to visit over the local shops or restaurants.

Frisbee players, runners, bird watchers and dog walkers keep the parks buzzing with activity winter and summer. It’s a paradise for history lovers, too – many of Toronto’s fine old families have lived in the neighbourhood, and it’s home to the City Archives.

Casa Loma is a neighbourhood to come home to, not to go out in, but its central location means easy access to all the city’s excitement one might desire.

Relatively young and affluent, the residents of Casa Loma are active people – you’d probably

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have to be to get up and down that hill regularly! But despite its steep inclination toward youth, there’s also a significant senior presence, with people over 65 comprising around 20 per cent of the population. Neighbours greet one another in passing, and the multitude of community centres and schools in the area provide further opportunities to connect with each other. As far as Toronto neighbourhoods go, it’s not the most culturally diverse, with most residents (or at the very least their children) speaking English as a first language.

Posh but not necessarily pretentious, this is a friendly community that takes care of its own and its homes.

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SCARBOROUGH Agincourt Guildwood Oakridge Scarborough Village Wexford Clairlea

Cliffside Golden Mile Malvern Morningside Highland Creek Rouge

NORTH YORK Bayview Village Black Creek Flemingdon Park Henry Farm Yonge & Eglinton York Mills

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EAST YORK Crescent Town Woodbine Heights Leaside Thorncliffe Park Pape Village

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ETOBICOKE Alderwood Centennial Park Eatonville The Elms Kingsview Village The Kingsway

Long Branch Mimico Rexdale Richview Thorncrest Village Willowridge

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MISSISSAUGA Applewood Cooksville Creditview Erindale Erin Mills Fairview

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BRAMPTON Bramalea Castlemore Castlemore Crossing Churchville Claireville Downtown

Heart Lake Highlands Mount Pleasant Peel Village Snelgrove Springdale

Midtown Nottingham Riverside Southwood Pickering Beach Westney Heights

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Hurontario City Centre Meadowvale Malton Port Credit Streetsville

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AJAX Applecroft Audley Clover Range Downtown Lakeside Meadow Ridge

East Danforth Broadview North Bermondsey Governor’s Bridge O’Connor-Parkview

WHITBY Ashburn Brooklin Downtown

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Islington & Dixon - 263 & 265 Dixon Rd.

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KIpling & Lake Shore - 95 Twenty Fifth Street

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Daniels - Townhomes

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ADVICE | RENTAL RANTINGS

THE HOUSEWARMING A RENTER’S RIGHT JENNIFER BRAUN

“Can a renter throw a housewarming party?” This is a legitimate question that has crossed my screen on the interwebs. Go to merriam-webster.com and you will see housewarming defined as “a party to celebrate the taking possession of a house or premises.”

There is nothing in this definition that speaks directly to the act of buying a home.

So why are renters questioning their right to a housewarming?

When you rent, you are moving into a new home and you are taking possession of a property, be it for a determined or undetermined amount of time.

Now of course, renters use your judgment. Is your rental a place where you will be short term? Or is it that place where you’re settling in to stay? If the answer is the latter, you have the right to want to celebrate this turning point in your life. For the sake of all renters, throw a housewarming! An apartment is a legitimate home. And let me be clear; call it a housewarming. Don’t start making excuses to your friends and family like “I just wanted to

get together” or “I’m only renting, but wanted to show you my new place anyway.” No, no, no… you are having a housewarming because you want to celebrate moving into your new home! So there you have it renters - throw a housewarming party, have a cake in the shape of your new home and eat it too.

Jennifer Braun is a freelance lifestyle writer from Montreal. Follow Jennifer on Twitter @justbejealous and find her blog at justbejealous.com

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SPACIOUS & FABULOUS IN PAPE&DANFORTH 85 & 95 GAMBLE AVE. • Heat & hot water included in all rentals • Spacious suites • Close to shopping, schools, TTC & DVP • On-site staff • Freshly painted hallways, new carpet • Well maintained parquet floors • Some units with balconies

• Some units with updated or fully renovated kitchens & bathrooms • Ceramic in kitchen • Newly renovated laundry rooms with new machines smart card operated • Indoor/outdoor parking available • Underground parking $80/mth per vehicle • Outdoor parking $60/mth

Text for info: GAMBLE85 to 57000 1 Bedrooms

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• Superbly maintained 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom suites • Overlooking the Humber River, Golf Course and parkland • TTC at your door and GO transit just a 5 minute walk away • Spacious balconies

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FURNITURE FAILS THE PITFALLS OF APARTMENT FURNITURE

JACKIE MARCHILDON Chances are, at some point in your renting life, your place was filled with hand-me-down furniture.

Some of it you probably loved, some of it you probably hated.

Antique stuff from grandma’s place will always be cool — I’ve got a retro chair we picked up from my boyfriend’s grandparents.

However, there are hand-medown pieces, like sofas, that tend to be less convenient to hold onto as you become a more established apartment dweller.

If you live in a condo, small apartment or genuinely oddshaped space, apartment- or condo-sized furniture is your best bet. The upside to this kind of furniture is that it was designed with small spaces in mind — think CB2 or EQ3. These days, you can always find suitable furniture options…but they tend to bring with them a few pitfalls.

SIZE VERSUS COMFORT VERSUS STYLE

Sometimes finding the appropriate furniture set for your tiny apartment means compromising on comfort. That’s not to say that you can’t find comfy sets that will fit in your unit, it just means that you’ll need to give a little to get a little. For instance, if you want something with big, cozy cushions, you might decide to go with a big love seat and chair, instead of a full sofa. If a matching sofa set is important, searching for a sleeker, smaller sofa and chair might be 26

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best — but sometimes that means losing the comfort of big cushions, or the overall choice in style. When it comes down to it, you might even think that apartment-sized furniture is just too small. Having said all that, there are some great options out there, but that brings me to our next pitfall...

AFFORDABLE OPTIONS ARE LIMITED

If you’re trying to buy small-space furniture on a budget, it can get tricky. A quick search will tell you that the average small sofa is more than 80 inches long. Stores that create custom-sized furniture are great for avoiding that comfort versus size compromise, but they tend to be pricey. I managed to buy the smallest, most affordable (and nicest) sofa and chair for $1,200 during a sale (and the first movers originally refused to move the furniture in because they were convinced the sofa would not fit). I like our sofa and chair, but we really only had a few options

in that price range when it came down to style, colour and comfort.

YOU WILL NEED TO BUY A NEW SET IF YOU GIVE UP APARTMENT LIFE

This won’t apply to everyone, because a lot of people living in apartments enjoy it and don’t plan to move any time soon, but some might eventually move into a larger unit, home or building. When that happens, the perfectly sized furniture you bought for your small space won’t work as well in a larger place. And then begins the fun but frustrating — and expensive — search for furniture all over again.

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

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TRENDING

GOVERNMENT ACTION PLAN AIMS TO IMPROVE ELEVATOR

REPAIR TIMES

by MARLENE EISNER For anyone who’s had to lug groceries up 10 flights of stairs because the elevator isn’t working, help may be on the horizon. The Ontario government recently announced an action plan to regulate the elevator industry and reduce outages, improve access to elevators, repair times and maintain safety. Currently, there are about 20,000 elevators in approximately 10,000 residential and institutional buildings in Ontario. Approximately 655,000 elevator trips are taken each day on these elevators.

In March 2017, MPP Han Dong tabled a private member’s bill addressing elevator availability. To respond to some of the elements in the bill plus growing public concerns, an independent study was commissioned in June 2017 by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) to define and assess the state of elevator availability, identify the reasons for breakdowns, and propose a series of regulatory and nonregulatory solutions to inform policy discussions. The study was completed by former associate chief justice of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, John Douglas Cunningham, with the support of Deloitte’s Public Sector Strategy team.

“Having access to a working elevator shouldn’t be considered a luxury, especially for those with disabilities, the sick and the elderly,” says Tracy MacCharles, minister of Government and Consumer Affairs.

“Our proposed actions would position Ontario as a world leader for elevator repair timelines and

ensure those who need elevator access, have access.”

ONTARIO’S ELEVATOR AVAILABILITY ACTION PLAN AND TIMELINES INCLUDE:

• Enhancing access to elevators for first responders (mid-2018).

• Enhancing enforcement of elevator safety regulation by TSSA to ensure elevators are adequately and proactively maintained (fall 2018).

• Addressing the labour supply of elevator mechanics through consultations to determine options to meet labour market demands (fall 2018).

• Creating future standards for elevator repair timelines, including proposing any necessary legislative and regulatory amendments, to be informed by the data collected

by TSSA (2018 through 2019).

• Developing education and awareness materials for building owners and residents to support

compliance with requirements for notice of service disruptions (fall 2018 and into early 2019).

• Creating new standards for conducting traffic analyses and the minimum number of elevators in new residential and institutional highrise (more than six storeys) buildings through changes to the Ontario Building Code (beginning 2018 through 2021).

• Establishing baseline data through proposed legislative and regulatory changes creating reporting requirements for elevator outage data and making the data publicly available (early to mid-2019).

• Designating an appropriate regulatory body to administer and enforce requirements regarding elevator availability, including standards for elevator repair and timelines, and to advise on associated compliance costs for elevator contractors and owners (late 2019).

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647.503.2375 65 Wynford Heights Cres.

647.493.0340

• Brand new fitness facility with all new equipment • New games room • Indoor pool* • Air conditioning* • Exceptional customer service • Oversized suites with spectacular city & ravine views • Easy access to DVP and 401 • Close to the Science Centre and IMAX theatre • Convenient rental payment options via Pre-Authorized Payments or Online Banking

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• Elevators • On-site Customer Service • On-site Superintendent • Outdoor Swimming Pool • Rental Lockers • Scenic park-like setting • TTC right at the door • Beautiful park views • Close to Centennial Park • Etobicoke Olympium • Sherway Gardens Shopping Centre.

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• Minutes to Square One Shopping Centre, YMCA, Public Library and movie theatres • On-site tuck-shop and children’s playground • Convenient rental payment options via Pre-Authorized Payments or Online Banking

• Easy access to 410, 427, and 409 • Schools and parks nearby • In-suite storage • Close to Humber College • Convenient rental payment options via Pre-Authorized Payments, Debit or Online Banking

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FEBRUARY IS

“MAKE DO” MONTH GAIL VAZ-OXLADE

If there’s any month when you’re most likely to wonder if all the bills will get paid, it’s February.

After the dust has settled in January, the feverish rush of the holidays and all the unexpected expenses that popped up become realities and no doubt, things will be a little tight. Add the extra cost of heating and the jump in “fresh” food prices and you’ll be looking for ways to trim back.

Enter Make Do Month. This is the month when you stretch everything a little farther so you spend a lot less. If you get invited to a party, you don’t rush out and buy something new to wear, you get creative and shop from your closet. And if you need a little something different, you shop from a friend’s closet. Or hold a clothing exchange. What you don’t do is spend money!

When the weather is warm, it’s easy to do lots of free things.

When it’s cold, entertainment gets more expensive. Sure there’s that great movie you’d love to take the family to for a night out of the house. For a family of four, you’re probably looking at $100 or more with popcorn and drinks. Recycle a movie you already own, do a movie swap with friends or have a Netflix movie or series binge night, add some home-made popcorn and a 12-pack of pop and you can probably do it for $10. Now that’s making do!

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time to experiment with a new routine. If you’re used to buying coffee every day, brew your own at home or work and save money big-time. If you regularly go out for lunch, pack one from home for four out of every five days and not only will you drop those holiday pounds, you’ll be able to pay off that holiday debt.

But what if you have family or friends whose birthday falls in February? You’ll have to buy something, right? No you don’t.

You can give something of yourself instead of something purchased.

Make their favourite cookies, offer to cook them a meal or a bunch of meals for the freezer for those extra busy workdays, or create a coupon for three nights of free babysitting. Maybe you’re a computer genius and can offer to do maintenance or repairs.

Perhaps you’re a mechanic and can offer a tune-up. Substitute your energy and expertise for spending money.

After the buzz of the holidays, not to mention the intense cold, you were probably happy to stay home for the first couple of weeks.

But now you’re starting to feel

itchy. You’ve got to get out. You can feel the walls closing in. Time to hit that great new restaurant that just opened up or head out to the clubs. Wait a minute. This is Make Do Month.

Call up a couple of friends and throw a pot-luck game night instead. See if you can do it at their house this time. Start a tradition of once-a-month games or poker nights and rotate from one friend’s home to another.

No one says you can’t have fun in Make Do Month. You just can’t spend gobs of money.

Make Do Month is a conscious decision to stretch every dollar as far as it will go. Try it and see if just becoming conscious saves you money. I’ll bet you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

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

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PACKING UP FOR A MOVE: BREAKING DOWN THE PROCESS

CHUCK RESNICK

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clean. Keep a record of what goes into which box so you can find what you need instantly when it comes time to unpack.

• KEEP PACKING: If you stand back and look at everything you need to pack, you’ll be overwhelmed. Just start. If you start early enough, you can break up the packing process into a more gradual and less stressful experience. Save the items that you use daily to pack last and make sure to label each box.

Avoid packing items from different rooms in the same box to prevent confusion when unpacking.

More than just a moving company, we are customer service specialists equipped with the skill and experience to help you move.

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

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Moving homes or offices can feel like an overwhelming task, with packing up all your belongings being the first major challenge.

With a few deep breaths and these packing tips, though, you can conquer the move without losing your mind.

• BEFORE PACKING: You want to reserve your movers or moving company at least eight weeks prior to your move during busy periods to guarantee availability on moving day. Once you have your movers selected, you can start to pack up your belongings in anticipation of their arrival.

Some moving companies will even pack for you (for an extra charge), simplifying and streamlining the moving process.

• START PACKING: Once you have determined your moving date, start packing. Box up belongings that you don’t use often and store them somewhere out of the way. Attics and basements are usually good places to start because they are not high-traffic areas in the house. If you have kitchen supplies or dishware like fine china or blenders that go unused on a daily basis, carefully pack them away a few weeks before the move. Make sure to use packing paper or bubble wrap to protect fragile belongings. Newsprint from newspapers can be messy to

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ADVICE | RENTERS’ HELP

MOLLY MAID’S

TOP 5 CLEANING TIPS 1. SIMPLIFY YOUR CLEANING

5. DE-SCALE THE KETTLE

PRODUCTS

Limit cleaning products to a quality window/glass cleaner, all-purpose cleaner, tile/grout cleaner and a toilet bowl cleaner.

2. DUST FIRST, VACUUM SECOND

Any bits of dust or dirt that fall to the floor as you’re dusting will be picked up by the vacuum cleaner.

damp cloth on the end of a mop handle to reach the narrow space between appliances.

3. DAMP MOP

4. MICROWAVE SPATTERS

First sweep or vacuum floors to collect crumbs and dirt. Then start washing the floor in the farthest corner of the room and work your way towards the door. Use a

Fill a cup with water and microwave on high for a few minutes. The steam will loosen any baked-on food so you can easily wipe it clean.

Fill the kettle half-and-half with white vinegar and water and leave it to soak overnight. Using an old toothbrush, dislodge any stubborn bits of lime scale. Rinse out thoroughly a couple of times and then boil some water to eliminate any odour of vinegar.

For more information visit mollymaid.ca

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CAWTHRA&LAKESHORE 1110 CAVEN STREET

ADVENTURE • Well maintained & immaculately clean building • Freshly painted hallways with new carpet • Spacious one & two bedroom apartments • Large ensuite storage • Suites freshly painted • Hardwood floors redone to a high gloss • Large spacious balconies • Entry card access system

• Security cameras • Newly renovated Underground Parking • Renovated Laundry room with new machines - Smart Card System • Day care conveniently on premises • Close to Transit, schools & plenty of shopping and minutes to Q.E.W. • Walk-ins welcome • Plus hydro (heat and water included)

Text for info: CAVEN to 57000

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