South Western Ontario Renters Guide - 03 Dec, 2016

DECEMBER 3 - 17, 2016 VOLUME 24, ISSUE 25, FREE

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO EDITION

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CHARWAL

GRANADA

155 Charlton Avenue East, Hamilton Central

240 Mohawk Road East, Hamilton Mountain

223 Jackson Street, Hamilton Central

Located just steps away from major bus routes, restaurants, shopping and St. Joseph's Hospital. Charwal Apartments is within close proximity to mountain access.

This building is student friendly and is in a great central mountain location with major bus routes in front. Nearby amenities include; Limeridge Mall, grocery stores, local parks and schools. Ease of access to the Linc.

1-844-859-6694

1-877-469-5006

Great location in the core of downtown Hamilton, near major bus routes, shopping districts, restaurants, St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton Farmer's Market, Hamilton Place, City Hall, and Hess Village. Separate dog park located in the rear of the building.

OAKLAND SQUARE ONE

OAKLAND SQUARE TWO

Located near John St. S. Close to St. Joseph's Hospital and a short walk to downtown Hamilton.

Newly renovated building. On major bus routes and close to the GO Station.

Located near Charlton Ave. E. & John St. S. Steps from St. Joseph's Hospital, downtown Hamilton, Jackson Square, restaurants, parks, and schools.

On major bus routes and close to the GO Station.

Extensive renovations currently underway.

1-800-830-5703

1-844-308-3096

123 Charlton Avenue East, Hamilton Central

JACKSON VILLA

1-844-510-0860

TALIA MANOR

400 East 42nd Street, Hamilton East Mountain

100 Forest Avenue, Hamilton Central

Located in a great area near shopping plazas, Food Basics, banks, schools and parks. This student friendly building is just steps from public transit and access to the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway is a 5 minute drive away.

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Over 100 buildings located in Hamilton, Brantford, Burlington, Cobourg, Dundas, Grimsby, Jarvis, Kitchener, St. Catharines, Stoney Creek and Welland.

As well as a Senior’s Residence in Ancaster and one close to St. Joe’s Hamilton.

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Not only that, everyday conveniences, green spaces, funky coffee houses, London Transit, the Budweiser Gardens and more, are practically outside your door.

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TO

UTILITIES INCLUDED

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Close to shopping, night life, downtown & UWO

• Ensuite Storage • Laundry Facilities • 3 Appliances • Fully equipped fitness centre

• Controlled Entry • On bus route • Individual Climate Control • Balconies • 1 Parking included

SPACIOUS 1 & 2 BEDROOM SUITES Utilities included

.

699 Talbot Street London

Call Marg

NICEST TOWNHOMES IN NORTH EAST LONDON

519-434-6774

GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD Near Schools, Shopping & Bus

• Some newly renovated • 4 Appliances • Finished Rec. Room • Quiet surroundings

• Attractive, well maintained grounds • On-site Complex Managers

LARGE SPACIOUS 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES Some with Carport or Garage

295 & 305 Briarhill Avenue London

BRIARHILLS

Call Erna

519.675.1581

GREAT LOCATION Close to shopping, schools and Victoria Hospital • 1½ bathrooms • 4 Appliances • Finished Rec. room • Quiet surroundings

• On-site Complex Manager • On bus route

LARGE SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES Some with Carport or Garage

.

CHERRY TREE MEWS Professionally managed by

310 Westminster Avenue London

Call Carla

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519.438.5411 www.ndev.ca 5

City Place I & II

310 Dundas Street 877.503.2752 405 Waterloo Street 877.220.4258

Luxury Suites

Condo-Like Amenities

Resort Style Living

OPEN HOUSE DAILY 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites • PRIVATE BALCONIES • AAA LOCATION ASK • 5 Appliances Including Ensuite Laundry • Sauna, Whirlpool & Exercise Room ABOUT OUR • Indoor Saltwater Pool MOVE-IN • Individual A/C & Heating Controls BONUS • 2 Baths in 2 Bdrm Models • Controlled Entry/Cameras • Oversized Balconies • Indoor Parking, Bicycle Storage • On Bus Routes, Close to Shopping • Bell phone, internet and satellite available in unit

www.drewloholdings.com or call our London Rental Agent at 877-607-6917

Family Built, Owned & Managed 6

Fantastic Downtown Views

Great Location

ETOBICOKE MISSISSAUGA

OAKVILLE

BURLINGTON

BRANTFORD

HAMILTON

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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 & Maple

The Brock - 472 Brock Ave. – 289 795 8276

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

Glen Erin & Aquitaine

Lakeview Place - 2770 Aquitaine Avenue – 905 858 8466

Lakeshore & Parklawn

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

Lakeshore & Parklawn

Promenade -2301 Lakeshore Blvd. – 416 253 2246

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contents DEC 3 – 17, 2016 | VOLUME 24 ISSUE 25

PRESIDENT, YELLOW PAGES NEXTHOME

Jacqueline Hill EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan Legge DIRECTOR OF SALES

Moe Lalani ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Anne-Marie Breen SENIOR EDITOR

Elisa Krovblit CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sonia Bell Wayne Karl Lydia McNutt CONTRIBUTORS

Jackie Marchildon Anne Marshall

MEDIA CONSULTANT

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ON THE COVER

SALES CO-ORDINATOR / MEDIA CONSULTANT

Gary Chilvers gary.chilvers@ypnexthome.ca

Medallion

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Revo, London

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Helen Pearce Swinder Jodhka, Mike Terentiev

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18 neighbourhood profile

advice

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28 The Rentalist

Hespeler Village

Just hanging out

How to host a (big) holiday party in a small space

by Anne Marshall

by Jackie Marchildon

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Life events get you moving The decision to move is often triggered by a life event, such as a new job or a new addition to the family, or simply because you want a change of scenery.

Whatever the reason, it’s important to address what your new needs are before you start hunting for a new place – rather than during. With all of the information available to you these days, it’s easy to get distracted.

To keep you on track and up to date on the latest listings available across

Canada, check out this issue and our website, YPNextHome.ca. Not only will you find an easy way to connect with prospective properties, you’ll be able to dig deep on details such as such as costs, neighbourhood information and much more.

Deciding to move is easy, it’s finding the right place that can sometimes be tough. Let us help.

Drop us a line and let us know if you have any questions or comments.

We’d love hearing from you.

What’s stopping you?

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Sometimes it’s hard to decide when to move. Have you outgrown your home – is it too small, or too big?

Does the neighbourhood still have everything you need – from building amenities to neighbourhood shops and services?

Sometimes when you’re used to living somewhere you just make the best of what you have. But your home should be more than just making do, you should enjoy where you live.

Maybe it’s time to consider what your needs are. Take a look around

and decide if you could have something that would add to your lifestyle, make you more comfortable or put you just where you want to be.

Sometimes it’s fear of change, sometimes it’s just that moving can seem overwhelming, but sometimes making that move can add so much that it’s worth the effort.

Enjoy this issue of Renters Guide, and check us out online at YPNextHome.ca, and get ready to rent your new home!

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Jalna Blvd. & Bradley Ave.

White Oak Gate - 1669, 1670 & 1671 Jalna Blvd. – 519-680-0932

Adelaide & Fanshawe Park

Manor House Apartments - 746 Fanshawe Park Road East – 519-439-4848

Richmond & University

Parkdale Place Apartments - 1201 Richmond Street North – 519-439-0941

Adelaide & Fanshawe Park

Fanshawe Village - 640, 650 & 660 Fanshawe Park Road – 519-434-4420

Adelaide & Huron

Royal Oak Terrace - 1126-1154 Adelaide Street North – 519-433-5705

Adelaide & Fanshawe Park

Adelaide Towers I, II, III - 1560, 1570 & 1580 Adelaide Street North – 519-438-1188

Ernest & Bradley

Bradley Court - 1585 & 1595 Ernest Avenue – 519-690-2968

Commissioners & Adelaide

Roseland Place - 854 Commissioners Road East – 519-668-0616

Ridout & Grand

Ridout Towers - 100 Ridout Street South – 519-432-3857

Ridout & Grand

The Gartshore - 80 & 82 Ridout Street South – 519-434-2828

King & Ridout

Peter McGregor Tower - 21 King Street – 519-432-1995

Commissioners & Wharncliffe

The Brownstone & Gordonstown Apartments - 500 & 527 Gordon Avenue – 519-686-5850

Wonderland & Springbank

Springbank Manor - 492 Springbank Drive – 519-472-2032

Wonderland & Oxford

Trillium Towers I & II - 680 & 690 Wonderland Road North – 519-471-6759

Commissioners & Wharncliffe

Highland Park I & II - 450 & 460 Highland Avenue – 519-672-8730

Grand & Ridout

South Grand Apartment I & II - 21 & 25 Grand Avenue – 519-432-3857

Queen & Margaret

Queen Margaret Place I & II - 100 Queen Street North & 11 Margaret Avenue – 519-578-7790

Queen & Weber

The Regency - 57 Queen Street North – 519-579-7710

Cambridge & Park Hill

Cambridge Park Apartments - 95 Cambridge Street – 519-621-7772

Wellington & Modeland

Nottingham Towers - 56 & 64 Finch Drive – 519-344-3050

Sandy Lane & Cathcart

Pier 100 - 1255 Sandy Lane – 519-336-8561

Exmouth & Murphy

Pontiac Court Apartments - 1202-1273 Pontiac Court – 519-383-7550

London & Murphy

Woodstone Apartments - 1148 & 1150 Afton Drive – 519-337-2098

Wellington & Hanlon Parkway

Phoenix Mill Apartments - 364 Waterloo Avenue – 519-829-4080

Wellington & Hanlon Parkway

Bryden Apartments - 380 & 400 Waterloo Avenue – 519-829-4080

Wyndham & Woolwich

Trafalgar Square - 27 & 33 Cardigan Street – 519-826-6768

Wellington & Edinburgh

Silvercreek Terrace - 120 Edinburgh Road – 519-821-5800

LONDON

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LONDON - NORTHWEST

BEAVERBROOK TOWERS 1420, 1440 & 1460 Beaverbrook Rd.

Luxuriously Oversized 1 & 2 Bedroom Sites

Have an active lifestyle? Come live with us!

SALT WATER POOL PAVILION CARDIO MACHINES WEIGHTS • Located in Oakridge Crossing – NW London (Beaverbrook & Capulet Near Oxford & Wonderland)

• • • • • • • • • • • •

2 Bedroom suites have 2 Bathrooms 5 Appliances Including En-suite Laundry Individual Central Air & Heating Controls Oversized Balconies Bell phone, internet and satellite available in unit Exercise Room Indoor Saltwater Pool, Whirlpool & Sauna Controlled Entry/Cameras Covered Parking Available On Bus Routes, Close to Shopping Barrier free access at entrance Electronic Key FOB entry system Model at 1420 Beaverbrook Open Daily 10am - 6pm

SARNIA RD.

OXFORD ST. W.

N PROUDFOOT LANE

CAPULET LANE

WONDERLAND RD. N.

BEAVERBROOK AVE.

CALL 877-390-3632 or 877-363-0119 or 877-353-7630 OR CALL OUR LONDON RENTAL AGENT AT 877-607-6917

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50 Capulet Lane • 877-620-1734

60 Capulet Lane • 877-290-3205

Great Views of City

New Unit Style Available: 1 Bedroom + Den

70 Capulet Lane • 877-715-7852

80 Capulet Lane • 877-439-0677

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Granite Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances Available

LONDON - NORTHWEST

CAPULET TOWERS I, II, III & IV

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GRANITE & STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES NOW AVAILABLE! • Ideally located in Northwest London-in Oakridge Crossing (Beaverbrook & Capulet Near Oxford & Wonderland) • Granite Kitchen Countertops & Stainless Steel Appliances are available on upper floors (70 & 80 Capulet) • 1, 1 Bedroom + Den or 2 Bedroom Suites • 2 Bedroom suites have 2 Bathrooms • 5 Appliances Including En-suite Laundry • Individual Air Conditioning & Heating Controls • Oversized Balconies • Exercise Room • Indoor Saltwater Pool, Whirlpool and Sauna • Controlled Entry/Cameras • Covered Parking Available • On Bus Routes, Close to Shopping • Bell phone, internet and satellite available in unit MODEL AT 50 CAPULET OPEN DAILY 10AM-6PM OR CALL OUR LONDON RENTAL AGENT AT 877-607-6917

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Fanshawe Park Rd. E.

Windermere Rd.

Huron St.

dS t.

Thames River

Adelaide St. N.

655, 665 & 675 Windermere Rd.

on hm

Enjoy a wonderful park-like setting along the Thames River

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LONDON - NORTHWEST

Massive Units in Great Locations with River & Park-Like Views

WINDERMERE PLACE 655 & 665 Windermere Road

Fanshawe Park Rd. E.

Windermere Rd. 655

1, 2 & 3+Den Bedroom Suites 877-612-9315

Ask About Our Move-In Bonus

www.drewloholdings.com or call our London Rental Agent at 877-607-6917

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5 appliances • Ensuite laundry • Individual central air & heating controls • 2 baths in 2 or 3 bedroom models • Controlled entry/cameras • Oversized balconies • Sauna, whirlpool • Indoor saltwater pool • Indoor parking • Bicycle storage • On bus route • Close to shopping • Exercise room • Bell phone, internet and satellite available in unit

Thames River

nd

675 Windermere Road

665

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WINDERMERE BY THE RIVER

675

ch

Along the Upper Banks of the Thames River

Ri

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites and 3 Bedroom Penthouses 877-294-1461

Huron St.

Adelaide St. N.

3 or 5 appliances • Eat-in kitchen • Exercise room • Sauna, whirlpool, • Indoor saltwater pool • Contolled underground parking • Lobby/parking cameras • Minutes to shopping, banks, theatres & restaurants at Masonville • Minutes to University Hospital & University of Western Ontario

Highview GLEN

80 & 90 Highview Ave. E. Wharncliffe & Commissioners

LONDON - SOUTHWEST

apartment living at its finest 1 & 2 Bedrooms from $

898

Utilities Included Call

• • • • •

laundry facilities air conditioner on-site staff controlled entry balconies

Rd

Commissioners Rd E

LHSC

n Wellingto

• fully equipped fitness centre & sauna • individual climate control • ensuite storage • 3 appliances

Base Line Rd E

Wharncli

Country Living – 5 Minutes from Downtown & LHSC!

ffe Rd

519.851.1537

Highview Ave E

Highland RIDGE 9 Commissioners Rd. E. Wharncliffe & Commissioners

1 & 2 Bedrooms from $

923

Utilities Included Call

519.668.0902

spectacular city views Professionally managed by

Norquay Property Management Ltd.

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No Car = $500 Reba

RIDOUT PLACE 536 Ridout Street

te!

• Across from Harris Park • 2 bedroom with 2 baths • 5 GE appliances • Ensuite laundry and storage • Individual storage • Exercise/common room • Walk to Budweiser 2 BEDROOM Gardens or Market • Bell phone, internet and satellite MOVE-IN available in unit

BONUS

433 King St.

536 Ridout St. Albert Kent

Ridout St N.

Talbot

• 5 appliances • Ensuite laundry & storage • Lobby/parking cameras • Individual heat & air • Sauna/whirlpool • Exercise room • Underground parking • Walk to Galleria • Bell phone, internet and satellite available in unit

Dufferin Ave, Dundas St. King York

433

536

Burwell st.

433 King Street

Waterloo

KINGSWELL TOWERS

Downtown Convenie nce

Colborne

877–294-0985

Wellington

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

Richmond St.

LONDON - CENTRAL

Massive Units in Great Locations with Picturesque Views

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

877–826-8155

www.drewloholdings.com or call our London Rental Agent at 877-607-6917

Family Built, Owned & Managed

Downtown London Apartment Homes Live life in comfort at 544 Talbot Street

1 & 2 Bedrooms with Balconies from $1275 Amenities That Fit Your Lifestyle.

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Kent St.

Dufferin Ave.

Richmond St.

519-617-2976

Albert St. Talbot St.

• Close to Budweiser Gardens and Covenant Market • Close to Victoria Park, Grand Theatre, Richmond Row

Ridout St. N.

• 6 appliances • Secured underground parking • Heat included • Exercise room

LONDON/SARNIA

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1265-1275 Bentley Dr.

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WALLACEBURG

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750 Wallace St. 695 Wallace St.

351 Murray St. 348 Cameron St.

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Neighbourhood Profile

Hespeler Village Just hanging out Fast facts Average household income

$114,610

Family structure

FAMILIES

COUPLES

SINGLES

52%

30%

18%

Own vs. rent

10%

RENTERS

90% OWNERS

On tap

24%

21%

21%

COORS LIGHT

CORONA

ALEXANDER KEITH’S

MORE PHOTOS AND STATS ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/hespeler-village

BEAUTIFULLY COSY AND HISTORICALLY significant, the

Hespeler Village area of Cambridge is bounded by Hespeler Road, Blackbridge Road, Townline Road and the Jamieson Parkway. Approximately equidistant to Kitchener/Waterloo, Guelph and greater Cambridge (Galt), it is an oasis of quaintness in the Golden Triangle.

Not the sleepy town it appears to be, Hespeler Village is characterized by a civic-minded population with a real mix of values, from the traditional (churches abound) to the esoteric (massage therapists, acupuncturists and holistic nutritionists aplenty).

Children of all ages play in the streets, and it’s definitely more of a family atmosphere than a singles scene.

This is a neighbourhood on the move, outdoors oriented and eagerly embracing change.

This a community loves the outdoors and shows pride in the homes and gardens. Active professionals jog or cycle along the Speed River, and congregate on weekends and evenings in the bistros of the rapidly gentrifying main drag, Queen Street.

With origins as a mill town, Hespeler Village is a healthy mix of working class and younger

professionals, some with families.

While housing is affordable, and big box stores and outlet malls are less than a kilometre away, the Queen Street strip readies itself for an influx of new residents in the next few years, with a more upscale feel and price scale. Restaurants are slightly pricier than those along Hespeler Road, but considering the quality and diversity of the dishes, they’re still a bargain compared to bigger city prices.

Anne Marshall has lived in New York City, Glasgow (Scotland), Greensboro (NC), Toronto, and somehow ended up back in the fabulous small city of Guelph, where she grew up. She loves nothing more than exploring new areas, peering into other people’s apartments, houses and yards.

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By Jackie Marchildon WHO CARES IF YOUR HOME is small, you can still host a great, big holiday party. You just need to know how to create space where it’s limited, decorate so the smallness is forgotten and appreciate how close you are with your friends!

Tip #1: Move the furniture: If you live in a one-bedroom apartment, chances are the party is happening in your living room and in your kitchen. I host an annual holiday party, and the guest list continues to grow. Every year, we move our small furniture pieces into our bedroom and leave only the couch. The couch gets pushed to the corner so that it still provides seating, but we make room for dancing.

The guest list peaked at 37 people last year, so this year I plan to move the couch completely out of the living room. It’s too big to be shoved into our bedroom, but it will fit cozily in the corner of our kitchen.

Open space is important, but people do like to be seated at the start of a party — especially if there is food. Nobody likes juggling a plate and a beverage. My kitchen table stays in its place, but we move the chairs to the perimeter of the living room so that people can sit before the mingling and dancing starts.

Make smart furniture choices. A dog crate can easily be turned into a table by throwing a festive tablecloth over it. I have a side table that is chair height and that can be turned into a stool. Work with what you’ve got.

Tip #2: Choose your party food wisely: Every party needs snacks.

At my event, everyone brings something. Potluck or not, your best bet is to make food that is easy to eat without a table. Don’t make tacos, for instance. People will be picking at this food all night and you’ll be thankful when you’re throwing out napkins and toothpicks, instead of washing a full set of dishes.

Choose your dishes carefully too.

Do you own 40 cups? I sure don’t.

Paper cups and plates will be your best friends. They make for an easy cleanup and you can buy some fun stuff to match your holiday decor.

Tip #3: Decorate using your environment: It’s easy to create a warm and cozy atmosphere in a small space. I have a fireplace and that helps create a nice ambiance.

My neighbourhood has a few shops that sell pine mantelpieces around the holidays, and they look (and smell) great. I throw leftover pine into little bunches and leave them around the house — in little clear candle jars, on the window sills, wherever works. Lights around the windows are a must!

My friends have a sunroom that we always end up in, just off of their kitchen. One year, they cut out a bunch of snowflakes and hung them from the ceiling and it looked beautiful. So simple, but perfect for the sunroom. Nobody knows your home better than you do — decorate it as you see fit. If people are

impressed with the decorations, they won’t even notice the tight quarters.

Tip #4: Use your space appropriately: Your space is small, but you can work around that by rearranging a few areas. Move coats from your front entrance to your bedroom — it’ll provide more space at the front door and eliminate a bottleneck as guests come and go.

Open up your fire escape door, use your balcony if you have one, open your home where you normally wouldn’t. If the door is open, it’s okay — it’ll get hot in your tiny home with 40 people in it, and maybe you’ll even invite a few new friends in this way.

Tip #5: Take a group photo: Always take a group picture — that way you’ll remember how many people you were able to fit in your place. It will help you plan the next year because you’ll remember what did or didn’t work. Plus, it’ll provide you with a photo of what was surely a fun night.

Happy holidays!

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RENTING vs OWNING

10 reasons renting is better

By Anne Marshall

WHILE MANY PEOPLE idealize home ownership and cling to it as a goal, in this time of less stable employment and rising interest rates, it’s not as appealing you’d think. Especially after retirement, the “perks” of home ownership pale in comparison to the benefits of renting. If you’re thinking about making a change to your living situation, here are 10 good reasons why renting is preferable to owning your home.

1. Mobility. If employment or other life circumstances require you to move to a different city (or province), it’s a lot easier to give your landlord notice and hunt for an apartment than it would be to put your home on the market, sell it, and buy a new one.

2. Property maintenance. Whether it’s shovelling snow for 90 days straight in a heavy winter, raking autumn leaves or mowing the lawn in summer, outdoor tasks are the responsibility of your landlord, superintendent or management company, unless your lease dictates otherwise.

3. Fixture repair. When your shower stops running properly, your landlord is the one who has to call and pay for the plumber. If the fridge or stove needs replacing, that’s their financial responsibility.

4. Interest rate invulnerability.

Unlike homeowners, your rent is fixed and can only increase by small increments dictated by law once the lease expires. Not so the financial market, which could see you renegotiating your mortgage every couple of years as interest rates and property values change.

5. Access to amenities. Pools, gyms, party rooms and libraries are all fairly common features of upscale modern apartment buildings. In addition, high-density housing is often situated in the heart of the city, close to entertainment and shopping, which opens up a world of possibilities for your social life.

6. No down payment. All you have to come up with to secure your apartment in Ontario is enough to cover your first and last month’s rent. Elsewhere across Canada some landlords may ask for a security deposit rather than the last month, but it will usually end up being applied that way – at any rate, deposits aren’t excessive. With the average home price in Canada now well over $400k, even a very small down payment plus legal fees, plus home inspection, plus, plus, plus – it all adds up to a big investment and a lot of money to pay out on key day.

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7. Safety. Living in a rental unit typically means living near a lot of other people, and while that can occasionally be irksome, those country music fans who hold a stomping hootenanny every Saturday night are also going to hear you scream if you’re in trouble, or notice if your car hasn’t moved or your mail starts piling up.

8. Cheaper insurance. Unlike homeowners, renters do not have to insure the property – only the contents. When you get your renters insurance, expect to be paying approximately half of what you would if you owned your home.

Canadian renters’ insurance averages $20 to 30 a month in most parts of the country.

9. No property taxes. While you can assume that at least some of the rent you pay goes towards covering that cost for your landlord, it isn’t your financial responsibility. Your rent remains stable and increases in a predictable fashion.

10. Lower utility costs. Heating (or cooling) a larger space than that which you actually occupy is one of the downsides of home ownership.

Rental units have more compact floor plans, and in the winter you may even benefit from ambient heat from the building around you, depending on its layout.

Anne Marshall has lived in New York City, Glasgow (Scotland), Greensboro (NC), Toronto, and somehow ended up back in the fabulous small city of Guelph, where she grew up. She loves nothing more than exploring new areas, peering into other people’s apartments, houses and yards.

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