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Located in the west end of Hamilton, near Macklin St. & Hwy. 403. Tenants can enjoy the seasonal outdoor amenity area with green space and pool.

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Located next to Mountain Brow Park near Concession St. with spectacular views of the city. Near many amenities including shopping & public transit. Within walking distance of The Juravinski Hospital.

Located near John St. S. Close to St. Joseph's Hospital and a short walk to downtown Hamilton, Jackson Square, restaurants, parks, and schools. On major bus routes and close to the GO Station. Features outdoor swimming pool.

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Located in East Hamilton near Stoney Creek. Wonderful park views in a quiet family oriented living environment. Close to schools, parks, shopping plazas and food venues. Near major bus routes and easy access to Red Hill Valley Parkway and the QEW.

8 East 36th Street, Hamilton East Mountain

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Michigan Ave.

Hwy 402

Fiddlers West

75, 85 & 95 Fiddlers Green Rd. 226.271.2698

Located in Oakridge Park

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Hyde Park Rd.

Oxford St. W.

1 & 2 bedrooms from $750

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724 & 744 Fanshawe Park Rd. East 226.271.2700 SOME BUILDING FEATURES

Fiddlers Green Rd.

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apartments townhouses Spacious & Sparkling Clean Units, Near Bus Routes & Amenities and the Red Hill Parkway

Kings Forest Manor

288 Mount Albion Rd. | 905-578-5488 - Building Super Offers many features for your active lifestyle. Includes swimming pool, and is only steps away from the Niagara Escarpment. Well maintained with up to date amenities including underground parking for some units.

One and Two Bedroom Apartments

Kently Towers

Hamilton's

543 Queenston Rd. | 905-561-1239 - Building Super Worry-Free living is what you can enjoy in this extremely secure building. Ideal for seniors, close to many conveniences including Eastgate Mall, and bus routes.

One and Two Bedroom Apartments

Kingswood Place

6 Kingswood Dr. | 905-387-0848 - Building Super Your family will enjoy the spacious layout, complete with clean appliances. Steps away from grocery store, bus routes, schools and Glendale Golf Course. Very convenient!

Two and Three Bedroom Townhomes

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John & Charlton

The Villa Marie Community - 43 & 57 Forest Ave., 50 Young St., 151 Hughson St. – 905 528 5253

Main & Bay

Blink Bonnie Apartments - 136 Bay St. South – 905 528 4675

Main & Bay

Bay 200-200 Bay St. South – 905 529 9553

Main & Bay

Haldimand Apartments - 140 Robinson St. – 905 529 9553

Main & Bay

Robinson Place - 33 Robinson St. – 905 525 8373

Bay & Charlton

The Concord - 187 Park Ave. – 905 525 3371

Main & John

Landmark Place - 100 Main St. East – 905 528 1414

John & Burlington

Harbour & Marina Towers - 35 Brock St. & 600 John St. North – 905 526 1994

Main & Nash

The Eldorado - 494 Queenston Rd. – 905 573 6361

West & Fairview

Westgate Towers - 661 West St. – 519 751 3867

Fairview & North Park

Dornia Manor - 321 Fairview Dr. – 519 752 3596

Fairview & North Park

North Park Towers - 325 North Park Rd. – 519 752 3596

Glencrest & Guelph Line

Creswell Court Apartments - 3050 Glencrest Rd. – 905 637 6776

Plains & King

Warwick Court Apartments - 950 Warwick Court - 905 639 0456

Plains & King

Surrey Lane Apartments - 685,695,705 Surrey Ln. – 905 639 0456

Lakeshore & Brant

The Caledon - 1363 Lakeshore Rd. – 905 637 8431

Lakeshore & Brant

The Sandpiper - 1431 Lakeshore Rd. – 905 632 1427

Queen Mary & Rebecca

Park Terrace I, II, III, IV, V - 199, 205, 187, 189, 191 Queen Mary Dr. – 905 842 5300

Navy & Randall

Centennial Towers - 155 Navy St. – 905 842 3859

Speers & Kerr

The Premier Court - 41 Speers Rd. – 905 338 3342

Lakeshore & Dixie

Lakewood Apartments - 1257 Lakeshore Rd. – 905 271 5370

Dixie & Bloor

Pacific Way I – 3480 Havenwood Dr. – 905 629 7941

Dixie & Bloor

Pacific Way II – 1485 Williamsport Dr. – 905 629 7941

Lakeshore & Parklawn

Landmark Apt. -2493 Lakeshore Blvd. – 416 255 4559

Lakeshore & Parklawn

Promenade -2301 Lakeshore Blvd. – 416 253 2246

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RENTERS' HELP 44 Tips for living together by Jane Herman

DESIGNER ADVICE 52 Designing with black by Yanic Simard

MOVING 60 How to move pianos and pool tables safely by Chuck Resnick

FINANCES 62 Want to get out of debt? by Gail Vaz-Oxlade

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o your research. You’ve decided now is the time to rent a new space. Now you have another decision to make – choosing your property management company.

How can you check the reputation of the company or landlord you’re considering renting from? First, find out how long the company has been in business by asking the staff or visiting the company’s website. Most property management companies have well-established business practices in place to ensure that the customer comes first. If possible, drive around existing communities managed by the company you’re considering and speak to some of the renters in the building. Many property management companies will be able to put you in touch with people who would be happy to provide a testimonial. Get a feel for each company and the staff. You should be comfortable and courteous asking questions and in turn you should expect to be treated with consideration and respect. Think twice about any property management company that doesn’t willingly provide any information you respectfully request. Putting the customer first and offering the best quality rental space for your money is a property management company’s ultimate goal. Once you find the perfect space, don’t hesitate in going for it and making it your own! Let us know how your search for a new home goes. We’d love to hear from you.

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hat’s your favourite smell? I love the aroma of peonies, Chanel No5, baking cookies, freshly cut passion fruit and the smell of the air after it rains. I once had the opportunity to walk through a valley of ylang ylang trees and, to this day, would give anything to make that my scent. I’ve been giving this some thought ever since a colleague mentioned his least favourite smell was the “odour of fish frying.” Odour, he said. Not aroma. Wafting smells are one of those constant apartment issues, it seems. I’ve heard it enough times – and experienced it enough times – to know that it will never cease being a fact. Cooking smells have no boundaries. Using the rangehood fan helps. Opening windows and the balcony door to let smells like frying fish or burnt food escape always helps alleviate from sharing them with your neighbours, but it doesn’t solve the problem completely. If you have a fan in the kitchen you may be able to help blow the smoke and smell outside which increases the efficiency. Opening your front door to clear out a smell, however, will only serve to pass the unappealing odour onto the people on your floor and is not permitted. It’s against fire code to prop open your apartment door, and smoke may actually set off the building’s alarm. But beyond keeping your door closed, there really is no solution. You can’t be limited to what food you prepare. Hopefully the neighbours are great foodies and create delightful aromas that whet your appetite, but finding your favourite scent and bringing it into your own apartment can go a long way in creating a wonderful olfactory experience. Even without any issue of neighbouring smells wafting, it really is a great indulgence to use oils or scents that you enjoy. Scent is just one way to add enjoyment to your home – but finding the perfect home comes first. Our magazine and website, RentersGuide.ca plus our new Renters Guide app for iPhone, offer the best selection of available apartments as well as great articles and advice, making it easy to make your move!

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Parkdale Place Apartments RICHMOND & UNIVERSITY 1201 Richmond Street N.

1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms

Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms Walk to UWO campus & Kings College Windermere Road Parquet flooring 5 minute drive to Masonville Place Heat & water included Ample parking available Huron Close to Richmond Row

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4

519-439-4848

Adelaide St. N.

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4

519-434-4420

Adelaide Towers I, II, III ADELAIDE & FANSHAWE PARK 1560, 1570 & 1580 Adelaide Street North

Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms Park-like grounds with lots of trees On bus routes Modern laundry facilities Close to bicycle paths Social room

Windermere Rd.

Huron St. Oxford St. E.

1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms Utilities included Park-like setting Covered parking available Close to schools, churches & public transit Controlled entry with cameras Minutes drive to Masonville shopping Squash court Modern laundry facilities Sauna Fanshawe Park Rd. Close to bicycle paths Exercise room Seasonal pool Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4

519-433-5705

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Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4

519-439-0941

Royal Oak Terrace ADELAIDE & HURON 1126 - 1154 Adelaide Street North Utilities included in some buildings Ample parking available Seasonal pool On site variety store Walk to schools & shopping

Adelaide St N

Huron St.

1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms

Adelaide St. N.

Fanshawe Park Rd E

Fanshawe Village ADELAIDE & FANSHAWE PARK 640, 650 & 660 Fanshawe Park Rd. Located in a park-like setting in North London Close to Masonville Place Fanshawe Park Rd E On bus route Grocery store less than a 5 minute walk away

Richmond St

Utilities included Controlled entry with camera Modern laundry facilities Quiet area On bus route Close to major shopping centres, including Masonville Place

Adelaide St N

Manor House Apartments ADELAIDE & FANSHAWE PARK 746 Fanshawe Park Road E.

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Roseland Place COMMISSIONERS & ADELAIDE 854 Commissioners Road E.

1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms

Luxury Condo Style 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

5 appliances Base Line Rd E Controlled entry with camera Covered parking available Seasonal pool Tennis court, Fitness centre Commissioners Rd E Close to Hwy 401, on bus routes Walk to Victoria Hospital-Westminster Campus Children’s Hospital & Parkwood Hospital Wellington Rd

Ernest

Wellington Rd

Walking distance to shopping, schools and restaurants 5 Minutes to Hwy 401 Direct access to public transit Southdale Rd E Tennis courts Bradley Ave Seasonal pool Utilities included Exeter Rd Ample parking available Dishwasher Laundry facilities Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4

519-668-0616

The Gartshore RIDOUT & GRAND 80 & 82 Ridout Street South

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4

519-434-2828

Horton St.

Grand Ave. Base Line Rd. E.

519-432-3857

Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms, 2 Storey Suites

Grand Ave

Wellington St

Horton St E

Ridout St S

Close to schools, shopping, bus route Outdoor parking Social room On-site staff

Controlled entry with camera Ample parking available On bus route Walk to Wortley Village Close to Budweiser Gardens, Harris Park, Covent Garden Market

Peter McGregor Tower KING & RIDOUT 21 King Street

1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms Utilities included Balconies Fitness room Indoor pool, sauna Laundry facilities

1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4

519-690-2968

Ridout Towers RIDOUT & GRAND 100 Ridout Street South

Spectacular views of the Thames River Fabulous downtown location Walk to parks, restaurants & public transit Reserved underground parking available Across from Budweiser Gardens

Controlled entry with camera 1 Bedroom units have 2 balconies Modern laundry facilities Utilities included

Dundas St.

Ridout St N

Bradley Court ERNEST & BRADLEY 1585 & 1595 Ernest Avenue

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King St. York St.

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LONDON

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Colonial Court 750-780 Viscount Road 519-649-4159

North Park Towers 852 Kipps Lane 519-438-0121

SPRINGBANK PARK

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Westwood Park 368 Oxford Street West 519-641-7323

Fairview Terrace 297 Westminster Avenue 519-435-0326

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Premiere Apartment Rentals The

Renaissance 71 King Street King St. & Ridout St.

Picton Place 22 Picton Street

Ceramic/laminate flooring, kitchens w/granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (in-suite laundry), A/C. Secured parking included, guest suite, lounge/billards room, fitness center w/sauna. All Utilities Included.

26th floor penthouse avail â€“ 1859 sq. ft., 2 bedroom and a den including 209 sq. ft. terrace and balcony with beautiful views overlooking the city. Luxury finishes throughout; call for appt to view. Ceramic flooring, 9ft. ceilings, fireplace, 5 appliances (in-suite laundry), A/C. Secured underground parking included in rent, guest suite, tenant lounge overlooking downtown, exercise room. Utilities Incl. Pay Personal Hydro.

The Chantry 300 North Centre Rd.

Ceramic flooring, 9ft. ceilings, fireplace, 5 appliances (in-suite laundry), A/C. Secured underground parking included in rent, guest suite, lounge, exercise room Utilities Incl. Pay Personal Hydro.

SOUTHWEST

The Riverview

Ceramic flooring, 9ft. ceilings, fireplace, 5 appliances (in-suite laundry), A/C. Secured underground parking included in rent, guest suite, lounge, exercise room ALL Utilities Included.

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Westmount Place

5 appliances (in-suite laundry), A/C, conveniently located across from Westmount Mall, parking included, exercise room, sauna Pay Personal Heat/Hydro

800 Wonderland Rd. S. Ceramic flooring, 9ft. ceilings, fireplace, 5 appliances (in-suite laundry), A/C. Secured underground parking included in rent, guest suite, lounge, exercise room ALL Utilities Included.

325 Southdale Rd. W.

Westmount Estates II

433-5756

2 & 2+den suites

645-6031

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2 bdrm / 2 bath suites

641-3171

2 bdrm / 2 bath suites

Ceramic flooring, 9ft. ceilings, fireplace, 5 appliances (in-suite laundry), A/C, secured underground parking included in rent, guest suite, lounge, exercise room ALL Utilities Included.

call for availability

649-0085

1 & 1+den suites 2 & 2+den suites

335 Southdale Rd. W. Wonderland Rd. S. & Southdale Rd. W.

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Controlled entry with camera Covered parking available Seasonal pool Tennis court

Commissioners Rd W Gordon Ave

1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms (Utilities Incl.) 2 Bedroom Townhomes (Plus Utilities) On bus route Close to shopping Modern laundry facilities

Southdale Rd W

Wharncliffe Rd S

The Brownstone & Gordonstown Apartments COMMISSIONERS & WHARNCLIFFE Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4 500 & 527 Gordon Avenue

519-686-5850

Springbank Manor t WONDERLAND & SPRINGBANK

Close proximity to all major amenities Clean, quiet building Laundry facilities Near Springbank Park

On bus route Utilities Included Ample parking available

Springbank Dr

Commissioners Rd

Wharncliffe Rd

Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms,

Wonderland

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4

492 Springbank Drive

519-472-2032

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Wonderland Rd.

1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms/2 Baths

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519-471-6759

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1830 Dumount Ave., 1825 Whitney St. - Forest Park

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$785

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Drewlo - Windermere by the River

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Sifton Townhomes, 790 Wonderland Rd. S. & 550 Berkshire Dr.

$905

Capreit - Highland Village

$760

940 Springbank Drive - 940 On The Park

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80 & 90 Highview Ave./ 9 Commissioners Rd.

$838

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Margaret Place - 305 - 315 Margaret - Victoria/Weber

$1031

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Highland Rd & Westmount Rd. W. - Filsinger - 61 Highland Cres.Park Place

$775

Rosedale Park Apartments - 185 Kehl Street

$750

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$710

40 Grandville - Barton & Centennial

$755

95 King Street East - King St. E. & John St. N.

$800

Camelot Towers - 981-1001 Main Street West

$675

Queen Street S. & Main Street W. - 129 Bold Street

$670

First Place Hamilton - 350 King Street East

$450

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$650

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$680

Wellington Street S. & Main Street E. - 140 Wellington Street S.

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College Court Apartments

Condo Style Living

New to London? College Court offers the option to rent a 3 bedroom unit or rent a room at a portion of the cost. Suite Amenities These stunning suites offer spacious layouts, large kitchens including dishwasher, fridge and stove, large windows to allow for natural light, living spaces offer carpet and flooring, 2 bathrooms. Building Amenities Laundry is located on the main floor of the building, secured key fob entry, Minutes to Fanshawe College, groceries, banks and shopping. Parking is available.

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226.268.3713

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Hamilton Valley View Suites Road

Quiet Ravine Family Lifestyle

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Family Style Living

Suite Amenities These stunning suites offer spacious layouts, large kitchens including fridge and stove, large windows to allow for natural light, spacious balconies, living spaces offer carpet and flooring, one full bathrooms. Building Amenities Laundry is located in each of the four buildings, current coin laundry, smart card system introduced in mid August, On major bus route, access to the 401, groceries, banks and shopping, elementary and secondary schooling near by. Parking is available

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226.268.5528

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Avenue 1830 Dumont Street 1825 Whitney Quiet Charming Neighbourhood

1 and 2 bedrooms starting at $675

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519.668.7368

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BRADEL PROPERTIES LTD. a fresh new beginning! Large, spacious bachelor, 1, 2 or 2 + Den bedroom suites with balconies Clean and well maintained buildings Friendly on-site staff Controlled Entry 24-Hour Laundry Facilities Located on 3 major bus routes Close to shopping and amenities

Windermere Road Kipps Lane

1231 Huron Street

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London - Southwest

Sifton Townhomes

We Simplify Your Lifestyle Locations: South & West London Nearby Amenities: Shopping, schools, parks, public transit, Springbank Park & The Thames River Features: 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom options Patios Updated flooring, kitchens, bathrooms & fixtures Parking included Free membership to private Berkshire Club with indoor & outdoor pool, fitness room & saunas

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may find unfair or prejudicial to renters or rental housing providers. Much of the Code of Conduct is based on the golden rule. For example, there is an item stipulating that members agree to treat their tenants with respect, and should expect to receive respect in return. All parties involved in a rental residence situation should know and uphold their responsibilities. If and when a dispute arises, the building owner or manager is expected to resolve it in good faith. Tenants should be aware that there is a mediation service offered by the Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal for cases that are not resolved adequately between the parties at the building level. Fairness is the operating principle that members agree to pursue, along with avoidance of and protection against fraud, misrepresentation and unethical practices of any kind. Another aspect of the Code includes continual education, training and communication. Members agree to ongoing efforts to uphold and improve professional standards. This benefits everyone, from renters to managers, owners, and professional industry organizations. Fairness, conscientiousness, honesty, integrity, respect – these are the concepts that form the basis for the CRBP Code of Conduct. These are excellent values that should guide all business interactions, and in fact, life in general. The bottom line result for tenants is improved communication with their building manager and/or owner, as well as a better quality of life for all parties. A copy of the Program’s Code of Conduct is available by sending an email to info@crbprogram.com For more information visit crbprogram.org

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TIPS FOR living together BY JANE HERMAN

CONTRARY TO WHAT YOU MIGHT THINK, there are actually a number of similarities between living with your first roommate, someone you’re involved with romantically, or someone you’ve just met through an ad and are sharing an apartment with in a new city. Your approach should reflect what it would in any interpersonal relationship. First, you should be considerate of the other person’s needs, and secondly, strive for good communication. This will encourage equity and fairness in your living arrangement. FURNISHING: The first issue you’ll need to address if you decide to live with someone is how the apartment will be furnished. One – or both – of you may have furniture. Whose stuff do you keep and whose stuff gets stored or sold? Conversely, you may need to acquire a lot of the furnishings and housewares you’ll need to live in your apartment. You need to discuss in detail how you will make decorating purchases and decisions. If you provide something, and your roommate or a guest damages something, who would be responsible? If you share the costs, who owns what if and when you move on? EXPENSES: As roommates, discuss beforehand how you will be paying your rent. Will one person make the payment each month and the other pay the roommate half the amount? Will the landlord take cheques from each? Or will you use another arrangement? If a last month’s rent deposit is required, it’s easier if each tenant puts up half, in case one person wants to move out before the other one. And moving out should have its stipulations too. Enough notice that nobody is scrambling to find a new roommate and enough notice to change things up with the landlord. There are legal obligations when all parties are listed on the lease. What about your hydro, Internet and cable (and land line, if you have one)? Will one person be responsible for paying all the bills? How will they be split up? If you’re a couple and there is disparity in your incomes, clarify the financial expectations before signing your lease. Are you at RentersGuide.ca the point where your finances are blended or do you want to maintain clear, separate responsibilities and obligations. CLEANING: This is an area that often causes problems when living with someone. One person can be compulsively neat and the other careless and sloppy. Here I think discussing the RentersGuide.ca issue beforehand (especially if you’re looking for a roommate) 44

can help to ensure greater success down the road. Ask your potential roommate how clean you like/need the apartment to be. Clarify at the outset who will clean the bathroom(s) and how frequently; take out the garbage and recycling, or vacuum the living room, and when. Create a chart or a check list and stick to it. Or, discuss sharing the cost of a cleaning service if you need it to keep everyone happy. PERSONAL SPACE AND PERSONALITY: Everyone needs some private space and time. When looking for a roommate, let them know if you are the type of person who has the TV on all the time, if you always have music on or if you need silent time or like to spend your evenings curled up with a good book and a glass of wine in the living room. Do you need quiet, early evenings or are you a noisy night owl? What about guests? Be sure to discuss your lifestyle preferences with your roommate so there won’t be any surprises. For example, do you like to have a lot of friends over regularly, or are you the type of person who goes out after work and tends to come home late in the evenings. Would you be put out if your roommate had their boyfriend or girlfriend over all the time or a friend occupy the guest room regularly? Is it something you often do? Having constant guests can wear on the roommate relationship because a guest will enjoy the living area and use the home without having any financial responsibility. Ground rules are a good idea. FOOD AND INCIDENTALS: This is more of a challenge between roommate rather than those who have blended finances. Will you share the cost of food – and the work involved in preparing and cleaning up meals? It can be highly impractical to have two containers of everything. If you are a vegetarian or have food allergies, it would be pragmatic to cohabit with someone who is sensitive to your situation. Do you share leftovers? Do you have a strict ‘replace what you take’ policy? Are you going to have a ‘communal kitty’ where you each put a specified amount each week to cover the cost of frequently replaced items you share, like toilet paper, dish soap and light bulbs? Decide before issues arise. A secret to successful cohabitation is understanding the other person’s goals and expectations, and also being like-minded on some of the items that could be major issues. Good relationships are the result of commitment,RentersGuide.ca consideration, communication, and compromise. The more you know about yourself, your partner and the realities you’ll face together, the greater your chances of success.

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LAYERING An all-black, modern furniture setting can sometimes seem a little cold. Warm it up by layering as much as you can. Load up your sofa or bed with a tonne of black cushions, I’d say a minimum of five, and put one or two on your side chairs as well. Since all of the cushions will be black, mix up the different types of fabric you use – faux fur, cotton, silk, velvet. Again trying to steer away from the “flat” black look. Another way to layer is with your area rugs. Layer one area rug on top of another, such as a 9-in-by-12in rectangular rug with a 5-in-by-7-in cowhide on top. WARMING IT UP If I haven’t fully convinced you about designing a space entirely in black, then warming it up with an accent colour is completely fine. Black looks particularly elegant with navy blue and/or caramel tones. Infuse your accent colours in artwork, pillows, blankets and accessories.

BLACK IS ELEGANT AND TIMELESS, BUT CAN BE A LITTLE INTIMIDATING in large doses when it comes to home decor. Coming up with a room scheme consisting of all-black decor is about combining a different variety of elements so it doesn’t end up looking dull and lifeless. You want it to have punch and personality – here are some categorized ways to achieve that: WALL TREATMENT Painting all of the walls in a matte black finish might have you feeling like you’re sitting in a dark hole – so I wouldn’t advise taking that route. If you’re going to paint all the walls black, go with a semi-gloss or even high-gloss finish. A true black paint that I like to use is Benjamin Moore’s Jet Black, 2120-10. To add to the black walls, why not have one feature wall using a black tone-on-tone wallpaper. Graham & Brown offers a good variety at affordable price points. One of my personal favourites is the Black Cubix Pattern. DIFFERENT FINISHES Combining a variety of different finishes helps create a more visually appealing room, in any room setting, but especially if you’re designing in a monochromatic colour RentersGuide.ca scheme. Bring in a variety of different materials, such as stone, glass, leather and black painted metal. A reflective accent finish such as chrome, gold or copper is really hot right now. Designing with black isn’t so scary after all, is it?

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Most people get a little nervous when it comes to the thought of designing with black. The funny thing is, I’ve noticed that whenever it’s done in a model space, it sends the reviews skyrocketing and has people raving at how stunning it looked! And if you do it in your home, you’ll have your family, friends and guests talking about the beauty of it for years to come.

Yanic is the principal designer of the Toronto Interior Design Group. Specializing in residential and commercial projects, Simard often applies his signature high/low and old/new combination design techniques in developing unique designs. Simard has created designs for clients in Toronto, Montreal and Miami, and appears as a regular guest expert on Citytv’s CityLine. For more information, visit tidg.ca RentersGuide.ca

Hamilton

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NOW RENTING! HAMILTON ARTIST LOFTS AT 95 KING EAST

This newly redeveloped building is beautifully appointed with an elevator, fibre optic wiring, parquet hardwood flooring, onsite laundry and soaring 12-foot ceilings. The property features art studios and a large main floor art gallery/programmable space! Rental rates start from $800/mo + utilities To learn more, or to obtain an application for rental please contact

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Clean & Spacious Centrally located near St. Joe’s Hospital.

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Upcoming Event for HDAA The next dinner meeting is September 10th, 2014 How to register: Contact info@hamiltonapartmentassociation.ca LOCATION: Waterfront Center 555 Bay St. North, Hamilton, ON

The HDAA has a strict 48 hour cancellation policy. If you do not cancel your registration within this time, we may hold you financially responsible for the costs.

TIME: 6:00 - Check in / registration 6:30 - Dinner (followed by coffee & tea) 7:30 - Presentation starts

Email and online registrations must be confirmed to be valid. The registration deadline for dinner is September 6th, 2014. If you are only coming for the presentation please let us know. Payment must be made at the dinner. Cash or Cheque only.

RATES: (dinner & presentation) MEMBERS - $30 (presentation FREE) NON-MEMBERS - $50 (if non-members wish to only come to the presentation, the fee for that is $10, coffee and tea included)

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How to move pianos and pool tables safely BY CHUCK R ESNICK

WHEN IT COMES TO MOVING HOUSEHOLDS, HANDLING LARGE, bulky items is a challenge, especially if you decide to do it yourself. Certain items are best left up to the pros. Here is a bit of professional insight into what it takes to move pool tables and pianos safely and successfully, without damage: POOL TABLES A pool table must be disassembled before moving it. Depending on the age of the table, you may or may not have the original documentation on how it was put together and how to take it apart. Usually, the side rails and pockets come off, and the felt must be carefully removed. Depending on the size of the table, it will be composed of up to three large, heavy pieces of slate that comprise the playing surface. These slate surface pieces are often held into place on the frame with screws covered with bees wax. You have to know to look for these; otherwise you can do damage. Each section of slate has to be wrapped in moving blankets. At Two Men and a Truck - Canada, we also stretch wrap them so we can get a better grip. The slate pieces should not be laid flat in the truck, as being jostled during the trip will create stress points that could cause cracks. The slate pieces should be secured vertically at the sides of the truck and should not come into contact with anything else during transport. When itâ€™s time to reassemble the table at the other end, itâ€™s important to realize just how heavy it is and place the sections of it carefully, realizing that its weight can have an RentersGuide.ca effect on floor-bearing capacity. Ideally, pool tables should go into a basement on a concrete floor.

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happen in a systematic way for the number of bolts that hold it onto the instrument. Pad wrap everything with moving blankets and stretch wrap each piece for added protection. The process for dismantling the rest of the piano depends on the type. Usually, one leg has to be lifted and unbolted to come off. We leave the bolting system attached and pad wrap & stretch wrap each leg so nothing is lost. At this point, we lower the piano gently on its side onto a special piano sled. Then, we remove the second leg while at least two people are supporting the piano. At this point, we shift the piano to the upright position at the edge of the sled, which has an indentation to accommodate the lid overlap so the piano does not touch the floor. It sits on a cushioned blanket and secured to the sled to prevent pressure points while being moved. Then it becomes easy to remove the final leg. We pad wrap and stretch wrap the piano body, then ease it onto a special dolly and wheel it out the door. The piano should remain on the dolly, which becomes part of it during transport. We strap it to the side wall of the truck, halfway between the two wheel bases, for the least amount of jostling. Once it is reassembled in the new home, it is critical that the owners have the instrument retuned, as there will be some unavoidable changes from the move. Whether it is a pool table or piano, consider hiring a professional moving company to transport items such as pool tables and pianos. Neither you nor an inexperienced mover should be learning the process while handling your large, bulky possessions.

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

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Hamilton QUIGLEY/VEEVERS - Freshly painted & clean 2 bdrm apt. Heat & water incl. Living room, pc bath, kitchen,balcony & prkg. Laundry on site. Avail immediately. 289-755-1939

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STONEY CREEK CONDO - 2 BR, 1.5 BTH, corner unit overlooking ravine & creek w/ wdws on 3 sides. open concept w/tons of clsts; ensuite; in-suite lndry; 20’ balcony covered prkg; locker. Appls incl; utils extra. 1 yr min. Rental app & credit chk req’d. Call E. Martin Mazza, Sales Rep, Royal LePage STATE REALTY, Brokerage (905)662-6666

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here are a lot of people walking around with the debt monkey on their backs. A lot of people. And some of them can’t understand how they got roped into carrying the little beastie around with them. All of them wish they could shake the bugger off. So, why don’t they? Answer seems easy enough, doesn’t it? Just pay off the debt.

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finances But wait. To do that, a body would have to admit to having debt and there are people who havenâ€™t yet â€˜fessed up to how much they owe. Some even pull out the wide eyes and Betty-Boop lips as they announce,â€œI donâ€™t know how much I owe.â€? Really? You donâ€™t know how much you owe? Youâ€™re just lucky that youâ€™re not in the room with me, â€˜cos Iâ€™d give you a good smack! I assume, because youâ€™re reading this, youâ€™re interested in getting the monkey off your back. To do that, you have to do exactly what I sayâ€Ś Use the Own Up to Your Debt Worksheet at http://gailvazoxlade. com/resources/own_up_to_debt_worksheet.html. 1. Start by gathering every last statement you have for your debt. Youâ€™ll need your most recent statements to get a clear picture of whatâ€™s going on. If youâ€™ve dumped them all, just wait â€˜til your next statements arrive and collect them all in one place. 2. List all the debt you have including: t DSFEJU DBSET t MJOFT PG DSFEJU t MPBOT GPS ZPVS XFEEJOH GVSOJUVSF XIBUFWFS

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your interest down to 12 per cent using a consolidation loan and youâ€™ll pay only $467 a month on that balance. Transfer your balance to your personal line of credit and pay just 6.5 per cent and itâ€™ll only cost you $444 a month to pay off that $5,000 in one year. Better yet, transfer your balance to a credit card with an introductory interest rate of just 2.5 per cent and itâ€™ll cost you $427 a month. There, you just saved $100. b. Find a way to trim your budget so you can put more money towards your debt repayment. Use Gailâ€™s Interactive Budget Worksheet to create a budget that will let you increase your debt repayment amount. Comâ€™on now, you can trim another ten percent. You can do it! I know you can. c. .BLF NPSF NPOFZ :FT ZPV NBZ IBWF UP mOE B TFDPOE KPC until youâ€™ve made a dent in your debt. Itâ€™ll be worth it to get the monkey off your back, I promise. 9. This is the hardest part: Tell someone what your plan is. Better TUJMM UFMM UXP mWF QFPQMF *G ZPV HP QVCMJD UIF QSFTTVSF XJMM CF on to stick with the plan. 10. 'PS SFJOGPSDFNFOU mOE PS CPSSPX CVU EPO U CVZ B CBDLQBDL BOE mMM JU XJUI UIF TUVGG ZPV IBWF DIBSHFE CVU IBWF not yet paid for: CDs, books, those snappy shoes, that new cell phone. The idea is to make the backpack heavy. For the mSTU XFFL BOE FWFSZ UJNF ZPV SF GFFMJOH XFBL BOE XBOU UP HP shopping, hoist that sucker on to your back and take it with you. Sound hokey? Carry that monkey around for a few weeks and youâ€™ll see how motivated you are to get that debt off your back.

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