Ottawa NextHome+CondoGuide Apr. 13 - 27, 2019

Ottawa Apr. 13–27, 2019

The first and only complete guide to pre-construction homes and condos

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EDITOR’S NOTE

THE OTTAWA HOUSING MARKET IS HEATING UP Ah, spring, it’s finally here. Sure it’s still a bit chilly, but before we know it, we’ll be trading jackets and scarves for windbreakers and sunscreen. But it’s not just the weather that’s warming up. In the last three months, the Ottawa housing market has also seen a significant change in temperature.

Royal LePage recently released its Q1 survey results of the national housing market. While across the country home sales were soft, Ottawa’s market activity was heating up. And the prediction is that prices in the city will continue to rise in the next quarter — by 2.8 per cent. If you’ve been sitting on the fence and waiting for a good time to buy, read the housing market survey on page 14. Maybe it will help you decide.

When you do finally take the plunge, will you look at new builds or a resale? Not sure? Industry expert and NextHome columnist Marnie Bennett explains all the options available when you choose to buy new. See what she has to say on page C3.

If there’s something you want us to write about, send me an email, and in the meantime, enjoy this issue of New Home + Condo Guide.

MARLENE EISNER EMAIL: Marlene.Eisner@Nexthome.ca TWITTER: @MarleneEisner

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CONTENTS

CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER

Jacky Hill Jacky.Hill@nexthome.ca EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Susan Legge Susan.Legge@nexthome.ca

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ART DIRECTOR

Tammy Leung EDITOR

Marlene Eisner CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck Amanda Pereira MEDIA CONSULTANT

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INSPIRATION

14 Housing Market

C6 Design File

Ottawa home prices up in Q1 of 2019

Aya Kitchens’ streamlined design will delight minimalists

BY SARA DUCK

ADVICE

C3 Condo Smarts Buying a condo gives you a world of options

BY MARNIE BENNETT

18 Legally Speaking Getting married? What you need to know

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What’s Online

22 Hot Properties 24 Advertisers’ Index

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26 Make Your Move Five ways to have a cleaner, greener move CHUCK RESNICK

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OTTAWA SEES PRICE GAINS IN Q1 HOME PRICES EXPECTED TO INCREASE IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2019

It’s a good time to buy — or sell — a house in Ottawa. Between the federal government’s new program to help first-time homebuyers and home prices on the rise, Ottawa is becoming a hot real estate market.

According to a Royal LePage House Price Survey released April 4, the aggregate home price in Ottawa rose 7.7 per cent year-over-year to $469,407 in the first quarter of 2019.

In the March federal budget tabled by Finance Minister Bill Morneau, the Canadian government announced three new or enhanced housing programs. The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive is a three-year, $1.25 billion shared equity mortgage program whereby the Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation (CMHC) will co-invest up to five per cent of the purchase price of an existing home. Further, for the first time in a 14 New Home + Condo Guide | Apr. 13–27, 2019

decade, there was an increase in the registered retirement savings plan withdrawal limits in the Home Buyers Plan. The increase, to $35,000 from $25,000, was the largest since the program’s inception in 1992.

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older house can be transformed into a beauty with the help of some dramatic renovations – but those same shows are often honest in their depictions of the dust, headaches and unforeseen difficulties that can be encountered. There’s no doubt that the results are rewarding, but even minor renovations require patience and determination. A new home is a gift to those of us who simply don’t have the time and energy to expend on such projects, or who have children running underfoot.

On occasion, I encounter clients who have been pounding the pavement for months – or even years – before finally coming to the realization that their list of “must-haves” can only be met by purchasing new. Once they’ve found the right builder, they begin to become excited by the range of possibilities and the degree of control they have over the ultimate appearance of their home.

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As a realtor, I can’t help but notice the distinct decisionmaking process my clients face, depending on whether they’re buying a new home or a resale home. The differences are striking.

Clients looking at resale homes generally wait to fall in love with a specific house on a specific lot, or a specific condo in a specific building. They need to develop the ability to see past the (often unfortunate!) decorating choices of previous owners, and to envision how possible renovations might make the place more suitable for their own needs.

Those of you in the new-home market face entirely different decisions. Your options are far greater, which is wonderful; of course, this also means that you have more decisions to make.

Rather than live with another family’s choices, you’re able, in essence, to create the home in which you want to live – from layout to finishes to exterior appearance. In addition, you’re able to place that home on the site of your choice, whether it’s an extradeep lot, a cul-de-sac or a southfacing location on the 11th floor.

Shopping for both new and old homes requires creativity and vision, but new homes provide the advantage of a clean canvas from which to work.

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There is no doubt that minimalism is having a moment. We get inspired by one of Aya Kitchen’s latest designs and chat with kitchen designer Lucia Basnakova about creating a streamlined cooking space.

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1 Planning a new kitchen design?

Keep in mind that a minimalist kitchen is for the customer who values a Zen feel to the space and likes everything organized and behind closed doors. They like the feeling of walking into a blank canvas in the kitchen and letting their cooking and food hold the attention.

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2 When looking to incorporate a streamlined kitchen design, break the kitchen down into zones.

Create proper storage in each of these zones so that everything is organized within the cabinetry, yet convenient and close at hand.

Choosing flush-mount integrated appliances also helps contribute to a streamlined look.

3 Choosing the right cabinet colour can be tricky. Dark grey is a great option for a minimalist kitchen.

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Don’t be afraid to add personality to a minimalist kitchen. This can be done through various ways such as unique cabinetry placement and combinations. Open wall cabinets to display wine glasses or interesting sculptures is another option. Also, mixing flat-panel doors with different textures and widths in countertops, backsplash, tables and chair colours is certain to create a distinct personality.

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“Like many government initiatives, the new housing programs have supporters and critics,” says Phil Soper, president and CEO, Royal LePage.

“Prospective homebuyers and the hundreds of thousands of Canadians who directly or indirectly earn their living from real estate activity should remember that there were many policy areas competing for attention. In 2019, housing captured the attention and support of federal lawmakers, which is a welcome and necessary development.”

The April 4 Royal LePage survey also revealed the median price of a two-storey home increased 9.6 per cent year-over-year to $503,761 while bungalows rose 4.0 per cent year-over-year to $450,016.

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price of a condominium showed a moderate gain of 1.7 per cent year-over-year to $321,017.

“Nationally, sales were soft in the first quarter, but Ottawa’s market activity is up,” says John Rogan, broker of record and branch manager, Royal LePage Performance Realty.

“With vacancy rates at one per cent, a healthy economy and relatively affordable real estate compared to other major urban centres, buyers are very motivated to get in the market.”

Rogan anticipates lively activity this spring, showing similar year-over-year price gains. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, the aggregate price of a home in Ottawa is expected to appreciate 2.8 per cent to $482,459 in the second quarter of 2019.

Nationally, year-over-year home prices showed moderate gains

in many regions across Canada in the first quarter of 2019. The Royal LePage National House Price Composite, compiled from proprietary property data in 63 of the nation’s largest real estate markets, showed the price of a home in Canada increased 2.7 per cent year-over-year to $621,575, well below the long-term norm of approximately five per cent.

“We are expecting this to be a sluggish year overall in Canada’s residential real estate market, with the hangover from the 2018 market correction and weaker economic growth acting as a drag on home price appreciation, balanced by lower for longer interest rates,” says Soper.

“There is a silver lining here.

This slowdown gives buyers, and first-time buyers in particular, an opportunity to buy real estate in our country’s largest cities.”

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JAYSON SCHWARZ LL.M.

You are about to enter into a new chapter in the book of your life; you’re getting married!

Marriage involves many life changes, one of which is the reconfiguration of your legal status and obligations. This is the perfect time to get your house in order. So, what does that mean?

As a married couple, you need to worry about protecting your other half from any exigencies that can arise from accident or misadventure.

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things as purchasing a house, a car etc. This is also the best time in your life to find a family lawyer.

Find a lawyer that you like, and who will take care of your family by acting as your legal quarterback and taking care of your legal health.

When necessary, your family lawyer will find you a legal specialist. Be it for real estate transactions, tax issues or criminal trials, your family lawyer will help you find the right lawyer just as your family doctor will recommend a health specialist when you need it.

Most young newlyweds dream of buying a new home. You will need to educate yourselves, which can be done by reading articles such as the new-home and resale articles online at schwarzlaw.ca,

and by checking out the builder in the case of a new-home purchase.

You can investigate a builder’s background online at tarion. com, and be sure to ask the municipality you’re researching what is planned for the area you’re considering. Before you buy, meet and speak with your lawyer so you understand how to proceed with a transaction. There are a number of questions to be answered beforehand. For example: HOW WILL YOU HOLD THE TITLE OR OWNERSHIP TO YOUR HOME?

There are two ways people can hold title together. The first is generally the way we hold title with our spouses or children and it is called “Joint Tenancy”. To

hold title as joint tenants, it simply means that upon the death of one of the parties, the remaining party automatically becomes the owner of the whole property without having to inherit it or have it pass through an estate. The reason this happens is that all owners on title own the whole property rather than a part each.

The other way title can be held is as “Tenants in Common”. This means that each party truly only owns the percentage allocated to them. although the physical part owned is not described. Upon the death of a Tenant in Common, his or her percentage of ownership goes to their heirs in accordance with their will or law. Speak to your lawyer about liability issues and whether the title should be in one of your names instead of both.

CONSIDER THE NEED FOR A WILL AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY.

Do you have a will? If you do, and unless it was made in contemplation of marriage, it will cease to be effective when you get married. It is very important for

a couple to make their will at the time of marriage. As events occur in your life, update it from time to time by what is called a Codicil (addition) to take into account children, changes in circumstances etc. It is very important, especially if or when you have children, to have your wills completed. It’s important not so much for the money, but for a clear resolution of the issue of custody and keeping the children out of government hands if something happens to both parents. A will stops sibling disputes and allows for an orderly disposition of everything from your favourite cuff links or earrings to your real estate, stocks and bonds.

A Powers of Attorney is also very important. Unlike a will, it governs what happens when you are alive, not when you are dead.

In the event of an accident or health issue that renders one or both of you mentally or physically incapable of looking after yourself or managing your affairs, a Power of Attorney allows the person or persons you choose (perhaps your spouse and mom) to make

these decisions for you. Speak to your lawyer and ensure that this important matter is dealt with. Now is the time to do a will and decide on your Powers of Attorney.

Another detail to review before you’re married is insurance. You need insurance for your home and your vehicles, and you should consider mortgage insurance, too, if you have one. It is also the right time to look at life and disability insurance in case something happens to the major wage earner in the home.

A good lawyer can help you with all of these steps. He or she is there to guide you and help make sure everything runs smoothly.

Jayson Schwarz LL.M. is a Toronto real estate lawyer and partner in the law firm Schwarz Law LLP. Visit Schwarz Law online at schwarzlaw.ca or email your questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries to info@schwarzlaw.ca.

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DEERFIELD VILLAGE 2 VALECRAFT HOMES RETURNS TO OTTAWA SOUTH Valecraft Homes is now proud to introduce Deerfield Village 2, an environmentally friendly community in Ottawa South that offers new Energy-Star-efficient townhomes and condo-flats.

EVERYTHING CLOSE AT HAND

With a beautiful surrounding landscape and proximity to Fawn Meadow Park, Deerfield Village 2, located just off Lester Road and Bank Street, gives residents easy access to an active, outdoor life. Head to Sawmill Creek to play soccer in the park, cool down in the splash pad or go for a leisurely jog. A bit farther is the Greensboro Park and Community Centre, and around the corner, there’s the convenience of Blossom Park-Plaza, with a Farm Boy, a Kardish Health Food Centre, a Greek restaurant, a Medical Centre, an indoor kids’ playground and a Giant Tiger.

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY TOWNHOMES

If you’re looking for a beautiful environment to raise a family, Deerfield Village 2 has it all. There are seven townhome models from which to choose, including two award-winning floorplans. The Mann, a bungalow townhome, won the 2017 GOHBA award for best Attached Home in the 2,000sq. ft. or less category. This model is available in two- or threebedroom variations. It includes a full-sized garage, basement

townhome model homes at Valecraft’s Stittsville community, Rathwell Landing.

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family room, walk-in closet, two spacious bathrooms, a large openconcept living room and kitchen area, and plenty of outdoor porch and deck space.

Another award-winner is the Bassett, which took home the 2016 GOHBA award in the Best Townhome in Ottawa category.

This luxurious end-unit corner lot townhome is a generous 2,354 sq. ft., with 17-ft. ceilings in the great room, and features four sizable

bedrooms with ample closet space and a master bedroom with a spacious ensuite bathroom and a large walk-in closet.

These spectacular townhomes are priced from $399,900 and range in size from 1,599 sq. ft. to 2,388 sq. ft., many with walkout basements. See for yourself and make sure to visit the three

If you’re in the market for a condo, this is the place for you. Deerfield Village 2 will soon be offering three-storey condo-flats designed to blend with the surrounding townhomes. These condos are perfect for first-time buyers or downsizers.

Valecraft’s solid reputation for building quality condos was firmly established with its sold-out condo community in Barrhaven, and as a recipient of the GOHBA 2017 SAM award for the Best Model Home.

Priced from $269,900 and ranging in size from 1,032 sq. ft. to 1,400 sq. ft, you can’t go wrong in a Valecraft condo. Each suite has two bedrooms, two full bathrooms and balcony or porch. As a special feature, Valecraft condos are designed where each unit has its own private entry. This increases the size of the units and reduces condo fees and maintenance.

Amazing standard features include: Energy Star efficient homes; approximately nineft. ceilings; maintenance-free exterior decking; engineered natural oak hardwood flooring in the living room, dining room and hallways; fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave/range hood, and stacked washer and dryer; HRV and air conditioning.

Proud to say it’s never missed a closing date in 37 years, Valecraft Homes are built from highquality construction and the latest building techniques. Valecraft makes every effort to support sustainable building practices, sourcing eco-friendly and ethically sourced materials.

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FIND YOUR NEXT HOME This page features the latest properties to keep your eye on in the Eastern Ontario area.

AVALON ENCORE By: Minto City: Orleans Housing type: Singles, townhomes, condominiums Contact: 613.834.6400 mintoavalon.com

BLACKSTONE By: Cardel Homes City: Kanata Housing type: Singles and Towns Contact: 613.836.9521 cardelhomes.com

CARLETON CROSSING By: Brigil City: Stittsville Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.257.4079 brigil.com

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FOX RUN

By: eQ Homes City: Old Ottawa East Housing type: Singles, condo, townhomes Contact: 613.569.3043 greystonevillage.ca

LILYTHORNE By: Claridge Homes City: Findlay Creek Housing type: Singles, bungalows, towns Contact: 613.788.2776 claridgehomes.com

MAHOGANY By: Minto City: Manotick Housing type: Singles, towns, bungalow Contact: 343.961.9401 mintomahogany.com

HARMONY By: Minto City: Barrhaven Housing type: Singles, townhomes, condominiums Contact: 613.789.7977 mintoharmony.com

MILLER’S CROSSING By: Cardel Homes City: Carleton Place Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: 613.253.1959 cardelhomes.com

RATHWELL LANDING BY VALECRAFT HOMES

ON HALF MOON BAY

ST. CHARLES MARKET

By: Mattamy City: Barrhaven Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: 613.825.7932 mattamyhomes.com

By: Modbox City: Beechwood Village, Ottawa Housing type: Boutique condominiums Contact: 613.301.7782 stcharlesmarket.ca

THE BOWERY CONDOS & LOFTS By: Richcraft City: Centretown Housing type: Condominiums Contact: 613.695.7577 thebowerycondos.ca

ORLÉANS VILLAGE By: Caivan Communities City: Orléans Housing type: Singles, townhomes caivan.com

STIRLING PARK By: Claridge Homes City: Nepean Housing type: Condominiums Contact: claridgestirlingpark.com

PLACE ST. THOMAS By: Valecraft Homes City: Embrun Housing type: Single-family homes, bungalows Contact: 613.370.0288 valecraft.com

SUMMERHILL VILLAGE By: Claridge Homes City: Ottawa South Housing type: Condominiums claridgehomes.com

SUNDANCE RATHWELL LANDING By: Valecraft Homes City: Stittsville Housing type: Singles, bungalows, townhomes Contact: 613.435.8141 valecraft.com

By: Claridge Homes City: Ottawa Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.425.1332 claridgehomes.com

TALL SHIPS LANDING By: The Fuller Group City: Brockville Housing type: Condominiums Contact: 613.498.7245 tallshipslanding@fuller.ca tallshipslanding.com

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THE CORNERS ON MAIN By: Domicile City: Ottawa Housing type: Condominiums Contact: 613.806.6246 cornersonmain.ca

THE GRID LOFTS By: Modbox City: Ottawa Housing type: Lofts Contact: 613.301.7782 thegridlofts.ca

WATERRIDGE VILLAGE By: Mattamy City: Rockcliffe Housing type: Townhomes Contact: 613.421.7127 mattamyhomes.com

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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WEST Almonte

Phoenix Homes

White Tail Ridge

Carleton Place

Brigil

Carleton Crossing

Carleton Place

Cardel

Miller's Crossing

Carp

Phoenix Homes

Diamondview Estates

Kanata

Cardel Homes

Blackstone

Kanata

Mattamy

Fairwinds

Kanata

Mattamy

Abbotsville Crossing

Kanata

Richcraft

Bradley Commons

Richmond

Caivan

Fox Run

Richmond

Cardel

Creekside

Stittsville

Cardel Homes

EdenWylde

Stittsville

Cardel Homes

Ridgewood Estates

Stittsville

eQ Homes

Fernbank Crossing

Stittsville

Mattamy

Blackstone South

Stittsville

Phoenix

Fernbank Crossing

Stittsville

Valecraft

Rathwell Landing

Stittsville

Richcraft

Westwood

Barrhaven

Caivan

The Conservancy

Barrhaven

Mattamy

Half Moon Bay

Findlay Creek

Claridge Homes

Sundance

Greely

Phoenix

Shadow Ridge

Kemptville

EQ Homes

Equinelle

Manotick

EQ Homes

Riverwalk

Ottawa South

EQ Homes

Pathways at Findlay

Ottawa South

Phoenix

Pathways at Findlay

Ottawa South

Claridge

Lilythorne

Ottawa South

Valecraft

Deerfield Village II

Ottawa South

Richcraft

Pathways at Findlay

Riverside South

Claridge

Summerhill Village

Riverside South

Claridge

River's Edge

Riverside South

Richcraft

Riverside South

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From $400's

8, 9

From $259's

15

Inquire

7

From $400's

8, 9

Inquire

7

From $300’s

2&3

From $400's

2&3

From $410’s

C8

Inquire

4

Inquire

7

Inquire

7

Inquire

7

From $300’s

17, BC

From $300’s

2&3

From $400’s

8, 9

From $370’s

5

From $390’s

C8

Inquire

4

From $250’s

2&3

From $250’s

12 & 13, BC

Inquire

8, 9

From $300’s

17, IBC

SOUTH

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From mid $400’s 17, IBC From $300's

17

From $400’s

8, 9

From $400's

18 & 19

From $380's

5

From $380's

C8

From $360's

12 & 13

Inquire

12 & 13

From $540's

C8

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EAST Clarence-Rockland

EQ Homes

Clarence Crossing

Embrun

Valecraft

Place St. Thomas

Orleans

Caivan

Orleans Village

Orleans

Claridge

Spring Valley Trails

Orleans

Richcraft

Trails Edge

Orleans

Richcraft

Axis Court

Ottawa East

Claridge

Wateridge Village

Ottawa East

Mattamy

Wateridge Village

Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau Du Parc

Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau Symmes

Gatineau

Richcraft

La Croisee Aylmer

Brockville

The Fuller Group

Tall Ships Landing

Central

Brigil

121 Parkdale

Downtown

Claridge

Claridge Plaza 4

Downtown

Claridge

Icon

Downtown

Claridge

Fusion Lebreton Flats

Downtown

Claridge

Waterstreet

Downtown

Claridge

The Lofts at Tribeca

Downtown

eQ Homes

Greystone Village II

Downtown

Richcraft

The Bowery

Gatineau

Brigil

Domaine du Vieux-Port

Gatineau

Brigil

Le Columbia

Orleans

Brigil

Petrie's Landing

Riverside South

Richcraft

Jade Flats

West Nepean

Claridge

Stirling Park

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From high $200's

17

From $370's

5

Inquire

4

From $300’s

12 & 13

From $260’s

C8

From $260’s

C8

From $580's

12 & 13

From $490's

2&3

Inquire

15

Inquire

15

From $540's

C8

Inquire

C2

Inquire

15

From $319,000

12 & 13

From $336,000

12 & 13

From $590,000

12 & 13, BC

From $339,000

12 & 13, BC

From $669,000

12 & 13, BC

Inquire

17, IBC

From $262,000

C8

Inquire

15

Inquire

15

From $210’s

15

From $290’s

C8

From $289,000

12 & 13

NORTH

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ADVICE | MAKE YOUR MOVE

FIVE WAYS TO HAVE A CLEANER, GREENER MOVE

CHUCK RESNICK

We need to think of the environment with every activity – even moving day can be cleaner and greener, and it doesn’t take much effort.

Waste caused by the moving process not only stems from packing supplies, but also from the waste accumulated over many years within a home. Both can be extremely taxing on the environment if not properly managed. Here are some suggestions for making your move a cleaner, greener process: 1 | PLAN AHEAD. Waiting until the

last minute to prepare for a move will make any environmental concerns an afterthought. Start early so you have the extra time to sort through recyclable items – in your apartment and in storage – for delivery to recycling depots prior to moving day. Typically your storage contains the highest concentration of recyclable waste, so start the sorting process there first. Consider holding a garage sale or donating gently used but no longer wanted items to a charity rather than having them end up in a landfill site.

2 | RESEARCH. Survey local

recycling options to find the most convenient solution for recyclables.

Many cities offer curbside pickup or “sort and drop” depots. Visit 26 New Home + Condo Guide | Apr. 13–27, 2019

earth911.com for a list of local organizations that can dispose of all types of recyclable materials.

recycling depots for toxic products in your city.

5 | REUSE. Do not throw away used

3 | ORGANIZE. Prepare recyclables

by organizing into categories: Plastic, glass, aluminum, paper and cardboard, for example. Look up the requirements of the local recycler to see if there are any additional steps needed to prepare recyclables beforehand.

4 | CARE FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL. As you clean in

preparation to move, be conscientious about the kinds of materials being packed to move with you and which items are to be disposed of. Toxic items, such as paint, batteries, housecleaning products, automobile oils, pesticides and fertilizers, are dangerous and cannot be transported in the back of a commercial moving truck. Also note that these items cannot be thrown out with your regular garbage. Look up specialized

moving boxes when the move is complete. A well-made corrugated box is great for storage or may be reused for a future move or passed on to someone else who is moving. Contact local schools or charity organizations such as women’s shelters, scout troops and food banks to ask if they need boxes to redistribute donated items. Donating gently used boxes not only reduces waste but can also be a big help in support of a good cause.

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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