GTA Renters Guide - 3 Mar, 2018

GTA EDITION

MAR 3 - 17, 2018 | rentersguide.ca

Live the life you imagined 55 & 65 Wynford | www.hrpm.ca

CLOSET CONFIDENTIAL: ADVICE FROM DESIGNER JO ALCORN

PARKDALE: OLD ‘HOOD, NEW STYLE

NORTH YORK

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Spectacular Contemporary Suite Designs • 1, 2 & 3 bedroom designs • Stainless steel appliances • Large balconies • Sleek interior finishes • And more!

• 1 Bedroom from $1470+

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live the life

H & R Property Management Ltd.

North York Don Mills & Eglinton 55 Wynford Heights Cres.

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

ONE, TWO & THREE BDRM SUITES STARTING FROM

Etobicoke The West Mall & Rathburn 70 Dixfield Drive 416.626.3442

• 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.

• Our spacious suites have fabulous views.

TWO BDRM SUITES FROM

1500

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TORONTO DON MILLS & FINCH

BAYVIEW & FINCH

BATHURST & FINCH

201 VAN HORNE AVE.

11 RUDDINGTON DR.

11 GOLDFINCH CRT.

1 BD FROM $1200 2 BD FROM $1450 3 BD FROM $1700

1 BD FROM $1395 2 BD FROM $1675 3 BD FROM $1850

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416.493.1366

416.226.9355

416.630.3553

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BATHURST & FINCH

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605 FINCH AVE. W.

3810 BATHURST ST.

2552 KEELE ST.

10 CHICHESTER PL.

1 BD FROM 1325- 1375 2 BD FROM $1535-$1675 3 BD FROM $1725-$1795 4 BD FROM $2200

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1 BD FR O M $1200 1 BD FR O M $1375 2 BD 1 BATH $1600 2 BD 2 BATH $1650 3 BD FROM $1700

LAKESHORE & KIPLING

ISLINGTON & HWY. 401

MCCOWAN & EGLINTON

MAIN & WELLINGTON

95-25TH ST.

12 & 14 AUBURNDALE CT.

50 TRUDELLE ST.

15 PARK HILL COURT

BACH FROM $950 1 BD FROM $1025 2 BD FROM $1150

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416.259.9559

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H & R Property Management Ltd.

Mississauga Hwy 10/Queensway 2247 Hurontario St. 647.556.2331

Etobicoke Martin Grove & Eglinton 10 & 22 Willowridge Rd. 647.557.5875

• 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

ONE BDRM SUITES

ONE BDRM SUITES

FROM

1350

$

TWO BDRM SUITES FROM

1450

$

THREE BDRM SUITES FROM

1550

$

FROM

1025

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TWO BDRM SUITES FROM

1225

$

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1400

$

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2 GREAT DOWNTOWN LOCATIONS! 40 Gerrard St. E. Yonge & Gerrard

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RENOVATED SUITES Across the street from Ryerson!

• Air conditioned • Heated indoor pool & sauna • On-site convenience store • Laundry facilities • Security • Underground parking • Easy access to TTC & Subway • Minutes to the Eaton Centre, Dominion, theatres & restaurants • Utilities included

RYERSON TTC

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Park Rd.

Yonge St.

Bay St.

Gerrard St. E.

Bay St.

Church St.

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TTC

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

• Quick access to DVP, Bloor and Yorkville Shopping, restaurants, theatres • Quick and easy commute to U of T and Ryerson • Rent includes all utilities and Air Conditioning! • Laundry on-site, underground parking available, 24 hour security

Bloor St. E. Charles St. E.

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Bachelors from

Bachelors from

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1 Bedroom from

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MAR 3 - 17, 2018 | VOLUME 26 ISSUE 5

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 EDITOR

Marlene Eisner ART DIRECTOR

Megan Pike CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

Sara Duck CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Jo Alcorn, Sheryl Erenberg, Sohini Bhattacharya, Jackie Marchildon, Linda Mazur, Jayson Schwarz, Gail Vaz-Oxlade MEDIA CONSULTANT

10 ON THE COVER

H&R LIVE THE LIFE YOU IMAGINED IN EVERY ISSUE

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Editor's Note

16 Index 30 What's Online 39 Movers, Services & Classifieds

32 Home Eight ways to incorporate organization into your home

20 Tips & Tricks Mix patterns like a pro and watch your home come alive

24 Style File Jo Alcorn turns a messy space into a dream closet

SALES CO-ORDINATOR/ MEDIA CONSULTANT

Gary Chilvers SENIOR MANAGER, DISTRIBUTION

Dwayne Rutherford NATIONAL CIRCULATION MANAGER

John Jenkins MANAGER OF PRODUCTION

Anthony Majetic GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Swinder Jodhka Mike Terentiev

#500-401 The West Mall Etobicoke, ON M9C 5J5 T 416.626.4200 F 416.784.5867 nexthome.ca

ADVICE

ADVERTISING Call 416.626.4200 for advertising

12 Industry Insider

CIRCULATION Highly targeted, free distribution

Five tips for choosing the right rental

22 Money Sense INSPIRATION

Daniela Francia daniela.francia@nexthome.ca

Living on a budget: The dreaded B-word

36 Legally Speaking What you need to know when your lease expires

38 The Rentalist Why you should consider tenants insurance

rates and information. 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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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE:

columnists do not necessarily represent those of the publication.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

WHAT’S THE RIGHT SIZE RENTAL FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE?

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

GET OK LO THE

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

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

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

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

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

Interact with us on social media: nexthome

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

416.485.4342 | 18brownlow.com

Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Renderings are artist’s concept. E. & O.E.

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PROPERTY PROFILE

+ LOCATION Victoria Park Village PROPERTY MANAGEMENT H&R Property Management APARTMENT 55 & 65 Wynford Heights HOME TYPE one- two- and three-bdrm apts.

LEASING OFFICE 55 & 65 Wynford Heights Cres.

CONTACT hrpm.ca 416.444.3063

H&R PROPERTY MANAGEMENT THE RIGHT MIX OF QUALITY AND LOCATION Don Mills and Eglinton is the new midtown. It’s always been a popular location because of its highway access, community amenities and lifestyle, but it’s now hit a high note as a community of choice.

Access to the DVP and Hwys.

401 and 404, plus a surge of new development, new retail and new dining mixed in with the great existing selection, the location is a huge draw for a lot of urbanites looking for an alternative to being in the thick of the busy city core.

The list of schools, recreational centres and active amenities also makes it a great family destination.

If you’re looking for an ideal home to take advantage of this great location, H&R Property Management has the answer.

Located at 55 and 65 Wynford Heights Cres., air-conditioned suites offer great floorplans, spacious suites, impressive storage and a well-rounded list of amenities. With numerous recent 10 RentersGuide.ca

renovations and upgrades to the community, you’ll find these options modern and comfortable.

Gorgeous grounds greet residents and the lush landscaping brings a tranquility to the community – providing a great view from suites and balconies.

This community offers onetwo- and three-bedroom suites ranging from 854 to 1,341 sq. ft.

Very spacious, designs include extensive storage, with elements like walk-in closets, double closets, linen closets and coat closets. There are both formal layouts with enclosed kitchens and defined dining areas as well as the modern open-concept layouts. Large balconies, ensuite access and generous rooms afford residents great functionality and the luxury of space.

This community offers both aboveground and indoor parking and modern laundry facilities.

There is an outdoor pool in

55 Wynford and the new, fully equipped fitness facilities in 55 and 65 Wynford are perfect for workouts. The games room and indoor pool in 65 Wynford steal the show. The community offers on-site customer service. Known for quality and great service, H&R is focused on providing residents with an exceptional rental experience. Quick to respond to requests, H&R is known for a proactive approach to maintenance and upkeep. Having been in the rental industry since the ‘50s, they understand that the rental industry is about the people who live in the buildings and the people who work to make these buildings great homes.

Check out 55 and 65 Wynford Heights Cres. at hrpm.ca. You’ll find information about this, and all of H&R’s other communities, making it easy to find a quality rental in prime areas across the GTA.

TORONTO

SPRING 2018 OCCUPANCY 1 BR FROM $1,750+ 2 BR FROM $2,500+ 3 BR FROM $3,100+ FEATURING Floor to Ceiling Windows Stainless Appliances, Quartz Countertops Fitness Centre with Yoga Studio Concierge, Theatre Room Games Room, Party Room

VISIT OUR RENTAL OFFICE AT 561 SHERBOURNE ST. HOURS Mon - Thurs: 11am - 7pm Fri, Sat, Sun: 10 am - 4pm

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All renderings are artist’s concept.

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ADVICE | INSIDER

CHOOSING THE RIGHT RENTAL lot to the person who rents apartments. Ideally, a sign above the enterphone panel should tell you who to call.

SHERYL ERENBERG

Here are five tips from Marketing Consultant Sheryl Erenberg, who specializes in rental communities: 1. HOW ATTRACTIVE IS THE EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING?

We call this “curb appeal” in the industry. Are the grounds kept? If the property looks neglected, the chances are good that tenants will be too!

3. FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE IMPORTANT

Are you made to feel welcome when you arrive? How hard is the person representing the building trying to assist you? If they are distracted or unpleasant, would you want to live there?

4. WATCH AND LISTEN TO HOW THE STAFF INTERACT WITH

landlord by who they choose to represent them.

5. THE LOBBY TEST

After your visit, sit in the lobby and ask passing/waiting tenants how long they’ve lived at the property and whether they would recommend it. A good sample is five to seven people.

Sheryl Erenberg is president of Sheryl Erenberg and Associates.

Her marketing consulting firm has advised hundreds of developers and landlords over the past three decades. sherylerenberg.com

ONE ANOTHER 2. FINDING THE PERSON WHO DOES RENTALS

It shouldn’t be an obstacle course to get from the parking

Do they appear to be working as a team? Is the conversation between employees pleasant?

A lot can be learned about the

+MORE ADVICE ONLINE nexthome.ca/news/advice

WALMERPLACE 7 Walmer Rd.

1249

Dupont St.

$

1 Bedroom from

1397

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2 Bedroom from

1899

$

UTILITIES INCLUDED

Bloor St. W. Harbord St.

TTC

St. George St.

Bachelors from

Spadina Ave.

Freshly decorated Bike storage Balconies Close to public transportation Fitness Centre On-site laundry facilities On-site management Underground parking Walk to U of T, shopping, entertainment, restaurants, schools, daycare centre

Bathurst St.

• • • • • • • • •

Walmer Rd.

Beside Spadina Subway Station

CALL FOR VIEWING:

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DUNDAS SHERBOURNE FURNISHED BACHELORS

• Furnished Bachelors • 7 minute walk to Eaton Centre • 5 minute walk to Ryerson & George Brown College • Window coverings • Security • Parking available • Heat, hydro & water included • On-site laundry room

935

$ FROM

*Limited spaces available

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

416-961-1353 28O Dundas Street East

Lansdowne & Dupont MON.-FRI. 8 am - 5 pm SAT. 10

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775- 825*

FROM

• Safe, secure building • Utilities included

1100*

2 BDRM $

FROM

• Underground parking

DAVENPORT

DUPONT

SUBWAY

BLOOR ST. W.

• Well-maintained building

• New kitchens, floors & tiles

• Fridge and stove

• Walking distance to TTC, Subway, Shopping, Schools etc...

• 24 hr. security

• Surveillance cameras on each floor

00862

• On-site hair salon

*Prices subject to change without notice.

1300*

• One major intersection north of Bloor St.

• Freshly decorated suites

1011 LANSDOWNE

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE

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

PARKDALE OLD ’HOOD, NEW STYLE SOHINI BHATTACHARYA

of the time. Dating back more than

provide relatively inexpensive rental

130 years, this primarily residential

and housing options.

This is a bike-, foot- and transit-

area is now a vibrant and diverse

Parkdale comes as close to anyone’s

community, and its popularity as a

friendly neighbourhood with TTC

trendy neighbourhood is growing.

streetcar stops every few hundred metres, with direct access to

If you’re looking for a tight

definition of eclectic and historical as it can get. Located in the west end of

community, Parkdale’s it. The area

the subway. The 402 Parkdale

Toronto’s Queen Street West corridor,

showcases a motley crew of artists,

Community bus takes commuters

this popular neighbourhood is bound

funky cafes, ethnic restaurants, quaint

all the way up to the Dufferin

by Roncesvalles Avenue in the west,

B&Bs, vintage galleries, farmers’

mall. The Gardiner Expressway

the Canadian Pacific rail line in the

markets and one-of-a-kind shops.

along the southern border of this

Despite its close proximity to

neighbourhood connects it to all

north, Dufferin street in the east, and the Gardiner Expressway in the south.

Walking through Parkdale, one

pubbing and dining options in

is transported back in time to a

Parkdale Village are between $10

century and half ago when this

and $20. Echoing that, the many

neighbourhood was an A-list address

apartment buildings and Victorian

to some of the wealthiest Victorians

mansions-turned bachelorettes

AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME

FAST FACTS

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parts of the city.

downtown and pricey Queen Street,

$49,563

Sohini Bhattacharya is a freelance writer and co-founder and managing partner of her freelance writing business, Allegoro Communications.

ON TAP

OWN VS. RENT

35%

FAMILY STRUCTURE

FAMILIES

COUPLES

SINGLES

24%

27%

49%

20%

18%

20%

CORONA

HEINEKEN

ALEXANDER KEITH’S

RENTERS

65% OWNERS

GREATER TORONTO AREA

EXTENSIVE DISTRIBUTION TO ALL THE

RIGHT PLACES!

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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

Heart Lake Highlands Mount Pleasant Peel Village Snelgrove Springdale

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ETOBICOKE Alderwood Centennial Park Eatonville The Elms Kingsview Village The Kingsway

BRAMPTON Bramalea Castlemore Castlemore Crossing Churchville Claireville Downtown

The Bridle Path Downsview Humberlea Lawrence Heights Willowdale North York Centre

Applecroft Audley Clover Range Downtown Lakeside Meadow Ridge

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

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MISSISSAUGA Applewood Cooksville Creditview Erindale Erin Mills Fairview

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AJAX

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Ashburn Brooklin Downtown

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HOW TO ADVERTISE PLACE YOUR DISPLAY AD DANIELA FRANCIA

GARY CHILVERS

ANNE-MARIE BREEN

MEDIA CONSULTANT 416.626.4268 daniela.francia@nexthome.ca

SALES COORDINATOR 416.626.4890 gary.chilvers@nexthome.ca

NATIONAL SALES MANAGER, RENTAL 416.626.4266 anne-marie.breen@nexthome.ca

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ADVERTISERS RENTERS GUIDE MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF OUR INDEX, HOWEVER AVAILABILITY AND PRICES CHANGE DAILY. PLEASE REFER TO THE SPECIFIC AD AND CALL THE ADVERTISER FOR MORE DETAILS.

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$1600

Islington & Dixon - 263 & 265 Dixon Rd.

$1099

Islington & Hwy 401 - 12 & 14 Auburndale Court

$1300

KIpling & Lake Shore - 95 Twenty Fifth Street

$800

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MISSISSAUGA Cawthra & Lakeshore - 1110 Caven Street

$1081

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Hurontario & Queensway - 2247 Hurontario

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$1100

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PATTERN PLAY

Designer Linda Mazur schools us on how to mix patterns like a pro!

In 2018, I have seen an emergence of fantastic and inspiring fabrics, many bursting with colour and incredible pattern. As a designer, I enjoy pouring over fabric books and gathering ideas and direction.

I have even been known to design an entire space just from the inspiration of one fabric. You may wonder though, with such a variety of fabrics and patterns to choose from, how do you know what works together to achieve a “designer look” at home? Here are some insider tips to keep in mind.

To blend fabric designs successfully, it’s important to remember to vary the scale of the patterns from small to large, as well as to maintain the same depth or magnitude of colour. By that, I mean if you’re working with primary colours, then don’t look to incorporate fabrics that are pastels; you will inevitably create an imbalanced look.

If you start blending a minimum of three fabric patterns, you shouldn’t have any problems.

The first pattern selection should be your most impactful one, so choose carefully and select a pattern that has a large-scale design. The second pattern should be completely different, probably about half the scale of the first one and have some of the same colours incorporated throughout.

For the third selection, it can be smaller scale and similar in pattern to either of the first two, with at least two to three of the colours found in the other patterns.

So, for example, if you have selected a large-scale floral as your first pattern, the second could perhaps be a bold stripe or a geometric fretwork pattern, and then blend in another small-scale floral for the third or an alternative smaller geometric.

When combining and layering

“Patterned fabrics can create a bold statement in your home”

patterns, it’s crucial to balance them throughout your space. The last thing you want to do is create a situation where the heavier weight of patterns is all at one end of the room; they should be well proportioned with solids, and any other visible patterns in your room (such as area rugs and wall coverings) to provide equilibrium and an aesthetically pleasing look.

Patterned fabrics can create a bold statement in your home and mixing designs like a pro is all about balance, layering and blending. Just remember to keep a common element throughout your space and watch your home come alive!

Photo and products from HomeSense (homesense.ca) Known for creating innovative, stylish interiors and full-scale design builds, Linda Mazur Design Group is a multi-discipline design firm with more than 15 years of experience in both residential and commercial design. lindamazurdesign.com MAR 3 - 17, 2018 21

ADVICE | MONEY MATTERS

THE DREADED

B-WORD GAIL VAZ-OXLADE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by Benjamin Moore (benjaminmoore.com).

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

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

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

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

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

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

The new book Remodelista: The Organized Home

by Julie Carlson and Margot Guralnick is all about promoting better living through organization, and we couldn’t agree more!

Here are eight ways to incorporate organization into your life now.

Buy fewer (and better) things.

Resist impulse and stopgap purchases.

Instead, zero in on quality.

Donate the stuff you don’t use. That includes unwanted gifts. Let someone else put your castoffs to good use.

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

Steal ideas from organizational masters. Experts, such as hoteliers and shopkeepers, know how to come up with novel, affordable approaches to storage.

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

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

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

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

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ADVICE | LEGALLY SPEAKING

RENT & TERMINATION JAYSON SCHWARZ

You have been happily living in your lovely rental home for a little over a year and have continued to pay rent to your landlord.

However, the lease or tenancy agreement you signed was only for one year. What happens now?

This article will touch briefly on two common issues that arise: your landlord sends you an email informing you of a rent increase: your lease has expired, do you move out?

Before a landlord can raise the rent or ask you to leave at the end of a lease, there are certain rules a landlord must follow.

How much can rent be raised?

What amount of rent increase is considered lawful? Though exceptions vary from province to province, there are generally rules or guidelines fixing maximum rent increases. Your landlord cannot raise your rent above these rules. Check with your province’s Landlord and Tenant Board to find out the guidelines that apply to your rental home. (For 2018 in Ontario, the maximum rent increase is 1.8 per cent) Rent increases usually happen at renewal time; be sure to remember that rent increases can only occur on the anniversary of the tenancy or 12 months from the last rent increase. Your landlord cannot raise your rent more than once per year.

It is important you understand that these rules only apply to your existing tenancy agreement. If you

move out, your landlord can raise the rent of your former home, to whatever amount he wishes and someone else will pay.

Landlords must provide written notice to an existing tenant before increasing rent. In most provinces, a landlord must give a monthly tenant, ninety (90) days written notice of when the increase of rent will take effect. If your province has these guidelines in place, the rent increase is void without a written notice. This means, you do not have the pay the rent increase until the landlord satisfies the notice requirements.

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Before a landlord can raise the rent or ask you to leave at the end of a lease, there are certain rules a landlord must follow.

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Does my lease automatically end?

Unless there is a clause in the lease that a tenant must vacate the home after the lease ends, the landlord cannot kick you out the moment the lease is over.

Generally, if no notice has been given to terminate the lease, then the lease will automatically renew as a month-to-month tenancy. Please note that the notice requirements for the renewal term will differ from the notice requirements of the original

term and are often more flexible.

However, all other rules from the original lease, save for the fixed term, will still apply unless agreed otherwise.

How do I end my tenancy if I don’t want it to be renewed?

What if the rent increase is legal and large and so you want to go? As an example, for tenants in Ontario, a written notice of termination must be provided 60 days in advance. Furthermore, the termination date must be the last day of their rental period for the lease. So if a notice is given on Jan. 8 for a month-to-month tenancy that begins on the first day of each month and ends on the last day of each month, the termination date would be March 31.

A landlord and tenant may terminate a tenancy through a mutual termination agreement at any time.

Hope this gives you some idea of how complex this all can be.

Most provincial governments offer easy access to help. Go online, check the blue pages and know your rights, whether you are a landlord or a tenant!

The articles provided herein are for general information purposes only and not intended as or to be relied upon for legal advice. Consult with a lawyer for your unique situation.

Jayson Schwarz LL.M is a Toronto real estate lawyer and partner in the law firm Schwarz Law LLP. www. schwarzlaw.ca info@schwarzlaw.ca

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

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

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

IF A FIRE BURNS DOWN YOUR BUILDING: Property insurance: Generally

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

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

IF SOMEONE GETS HURT IN YOUR HOME: Property insurance: Chances are,

if you organize a get-together and a party-goer slips on a spill and is hurt in your home, your landlord’s insurance would not be of any help if that person decided to sue you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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