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August 03 - 10, 2013 Volume 24 Issue 27
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relaxation... sophistication classic.... compelling city lifestyle.... elegance ... Ramsden Place LUXURY RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS IN THE HEART OF TORONTO’S YORKVIILLE
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Stainless steel and self cleaning appliances Granite counter tops Marble backsplash Porcelian floor tiles Floor to ceiling porcelian tiles Dark wood flooring throughout
2340 Dundas Street West
NEIGHBOURHOOD AMENITIES INCLUDE: Preferred customer services (delivieries/restaurants/cleaners ect.) Ice skating rink Tennis courts Overlooking Ramsden’s park
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APARTMENT THERAPY: CLEARING THE PATH
THE JUNCTION: AT THE CROSSROADS
Live like you own. Village Gate West –takes rental living to a whole new level. Residents enjoy clubstyle living and a vibrant social scene with a variety of fitness and entertainment amenities. Suites are brand new, modern and many offer spectacular views. Add the convenience of the Concert On-Call service, which ensures you receive prompt attention should anything go wrong, and you’ll never dream of renting anywhere else. There’s a suite here that’s right for you. Make the smart move to Village Gate West!
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here are you at in your search for the perfect rental suite? Whether you’ve just started looking for a new place or are almost ready to sign on the dotted line, we know you’ll find this publication helpful. Using the information and ads, all the latest in rental accommodations, news and advice is at your fingertips. Over the last year, we’ve added more content inside our magazine and offer our magazine in digital version through TheRentersGuide.ca. Now you can get more details than ever on rental communities in your favourite neighbourhoods easier than ever. Leasing a rental property is a serious decision and a significant commitment, so it is imperative that you do your homework and research the marketplace to ensure you’re getting the best value for your money. If you have a question about leasing a property, write to us. We love hearing from you!
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here’s nothing like your first apartment. It changes you, allows you to grow, and actually teaches you a lot about yourself. In my second year at university I opted to move out of the comforts of home and try life on my own. The commute was killing me and the freedom and independence seemed quite attractive. It was exciting to book viewings, talk to landlords and sign my first lease. I found a third-storey walk-up right in the heart of the city. That the building was painted purple may have played a small part in my decision, but ultimately, the ‘junior-one-bedroom’ fit me to a tee. I had an ensuite bathroom, a large eat-in kitchen and a completely enclosed bedroom. The large room doubled as my sitting room when I converted my futon frame into couch mode. And the deck was massive! The one thing I didn’t know when I took the apartment was that I would hate living alone. I thought that my cat and I would revel in the privacy. But in reality I found myself lonely. I hated that nobody would walk through the door unless I invited them. I hated that there was nobody to chat with over dinner and I really hated that there was nobody to help with bills! It’s interesting what you learn about yourself those first years on your own. In fact, as life changes your needs can change – and the amazing thing about renting is that it’s easy to change your home to suit your needs. With Renters Guide in hand you’ll find that perfect apartment – even if it’s your first! Our magazine and website, TheRentersGuide.ca, offer the best selection of available apartments, informative articles and advice, making it easy to make your move!
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RENTAL OFFICE OPEN DAILY Monday to Thursday 11 am – 7 pm Friday & Saturday 11 am – 5 pm
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925 Bay Street
50 Portland Street
1 & 2 bedrooms from$1,475/month
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6 quality appliances Designer window blinds Wood laminate flooring Granite countertops Oversized balconies 24 hour concierge The Bay Fitness Club with sun terrace Steps to Subway, shopping, fine dining & entertainment Storage lockers included
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Welcome to Metropolitan Apartments, located in the sought-after neighbourhood of Yonge and Lawrence. Steps away from a wide selection of shopping, amenities, recreation and the TTC. Paying homage to its architectural past, Metropolitan Apartments has art deco details and every modern convenience that is in demand today. • Contemporary custom designer kitchens with stainless steel appliances • Original hardwood flooring and classic crown moulding throughout your suite • State-of-the-art fitness room coming soon Leasing Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 9 - 7 pm Friday 9 - 5 pm Saturday 9 - 6 pm Sunday 11 - 6 pm
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Keele & Sheppard • Large, freshly decorated suites • Parkland setting overlooking Downsview Dells Park • Four low-rise buildings set on your own street • Convenient to Hwys 401 & 400
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Downtown’s Best Locations 66 Spadina Road • Spadina & Bloor 647-891-5018 1 Bedrooms from $1250-$1450 70 Spadina Road • Spadina & Bloor 647-891-5019 Bachelors from $950-$1050 1 Bedroom Penthouse from $1595
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330 Dupont Street • Dupont & Spadina HUGE 416-968-9439 • 416-627-0767 BACHELOR LOFT Bachelor Lofts from $1150 • 1 Bedrooms from $1495 125 Lawton Blvd. • Yonge & St. Clair 647-891-5017 1 Bedrooms from $1195 • 2 Bedrooms from $1250 630 Vesta Drive • Bathurst & Eglinton 647-891-5025 2 Bedrooms from $1450
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Now: Keele & Dundas, looking north
The Junction At the Crossroads by Ivan Sandoval
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he personalities of neighbourhoods always develop very differently. The area known as ‘The Junction’ developed due to its envelopment within a group of railway lines that all converged around it in the shape of a triangle in the latenineteenth century. The subsequent industry and employment that followed helped to populate the neighbourhood and thus in 1892, The TheRentersGuide.ca Town of Toronto Junction was created. Now, the Junction features great transportation, a unique shopping district and is home to many artists and young professionals. The Junction has been dubbed as the next “hip place to live,” and local residents continue to retain their community identity and pride as true ‘Junctioners’. TheRentersGuide.ca
The Area The Junction finds itself in the heart of the western portion of Toronto. Bloor Street West acts as the area’s southern border, the only non-railway terminus. However, the streets of Dundas in the west, Davenport Road in the north and Landsdowne Avenue in the east are all located just beyond the tracks and act as natural city TheRentersGuide.ca street borders for this neighbourhood.
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1923: Keele & Dundas, looking north Having Fun Junctioners have their own parkettes – Perth Park being an excellent example. But there is nothing like heading to High Park, located just west of this neighbourhood. The big-city, 399acre oasis offers year-round attractions including Grenadier Pond, a museum, a zoo, sports fields, an outdoor ice rink, outdoor swimming pool and stunning, landscaped gardens. Shopping The Crossways Mall is an indoor shopping centre located right at Bloor and Dundas and includes over forty stores and services, available to fill all of your shopping needs. Black iron lampposts and light brown ‘Junction’ street signs can identify the Junction shopping district along Dundas West between Dupont and Keele. Here, a variety of non-franchise shops, popular pubs, restaurants and unique furniture and art retail dot the landscape amongst local walking traffic.
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Getting Around Being located at a ‘Junction’ of railway lines, transportation in this
neighbourhood is amongst the best in the city. Dundas West Station, of the Bloor/Danforth subway line, is located on the west side of Dundas Street just north of Bloor. The Bloor GO Transit Station is located just east of Dundas Street whisking commuters east to Union Station and west to Georgetown. Additionally, streetcar service runs along Dundas Street West and bus service runs along Bloor Street West. Living in the Junction The Junction definitely has personality. An active nightlife, along with graffiti street art and pedestrian bridges coalesce with industrial and residential areas to create a unique part of the city in which to live. Townhomes and apartment buildings, including a number of highrises scattered throughout the neighbourhood. Just outside of the Junction, High Park Avenue includes taller buildings lined up on both sides of the street that are managed by the city’s top property management companies.
Want to Live in the Area? Check out These Listings: Crossways 2340 Dundas St. W. 416-532-3331 DMI 299 Glen Lake 416-766-4815 Landsdowne Prop. 1011 Landsdowne Ave. 416.536.2541 Minto 65 High Park 647-426-1697 Vertica 40 High Park 416-628-7180
A Little Further Away: Nuspor Investments 1251 King St. W. 416-532-8441 Amelin 22 Close Ave 416-487-4461
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Fontainebleu Apartments
440 Eglinton
YONGE & ST. CLAIR
YONGE & BLOOR
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Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms
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Updated lobby & corridors Suites feature exceptional city & park views One half block to subway Balconies in all apartments
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440 Eglinton Ave.
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Hours: Mon-Fri 9-8; Sat-Sun 11- 4
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Brand new rental living Queen Street West & Lisgar $1475* Bachelors, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites • from $1150*
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You don't have to live in a condo to enjoy amazing amenities! Live where all the options are just steps from your door: Queen Street trendy eateries, eclectic boutiques, emerging art galleries and more. Condo-like amenities include: • Medallion’s S.O.S. (Superior On-Call Service) • 5 high quality, in-suite appliances • Party Room • Games Room • Screening Room • Library/Lounge • Private Fitness Centre • Steps from TTC, minutes from Gardiner
Visit the Rental Office today! www.rentwestq.com • 416.256.0660 *Plus hydro.
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890 Mount Pleasant
1000 Mount Pleasant
YONGE & EGLINTON
EGLINTON & MT. PLEASANT
EGLINTON & MT. PLEASANT
Rec centre with indoor pool, weight room, saunas, tennis court and squash courts
TORONTO NORTH YORK TH’S
Stainless steel appliances including dishwasher Central air conditioning Granite countertops and beautiful hardwood cabinetry Terraces and solarium suites Large, renovated indoor swimming pool Tennis court surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds His/Hers saunas Fully equipped fitness room Underground parking with car wash
Outdoor pool and sauna On-site laundry facilities
Some suites with air conditioning and dishwashers
On-site storage facilities Utilities included
On-site convenience store Underground parking with car wash Utilities included
401
Eglinton Ave. E.
Erskine Ave. Eglinton Ave. W.
110,140,160,165 Erskine Ave.
890 Mount Pleasant Rd.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-8; Sat-Sun 11- 4
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-8; Sat-Sun 11- 4
416-800-7954
Yonge St.
Bayview Ave.
Mount Pleasant
Yonge St.
Lawrence Ave. E. Mount Pleasant
Yonge St.
Eglinton
Lawrence Ave. W.
401
Lawrence Ave. W. Erskine
Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 1 Bedrooms + Study/den 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms + Study/den
Bayview Ave.
Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms
Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms
Mt. Pleasant Rd.
RENOVATED
647-800-8568
Same Day Approval! Pre-Authorized
1000 Mount Pleasant Rd.
647-955-5900 or 416-486-8310
Payment Plans Available!
08299
Upper Canada Apartments
H O M E S T E A D . C A
H O M E S T E A D . C A
A Trusted Place To Call Home Since 1954
Visit our new website to view our virtual tours and apply online! Be on the lookout for our new signs!
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• walking distance to grocery store, churches and schools • over-sized balconies with spectacular views of the city • daycare centre on-site • spacious floorplans • on-site security (patrols) • free access to fitness and recreation facilities • walk to parks, cycling and jogging
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NORTH TORONTO YORK TH’S
NORTH TORONTO YORK TH’S
350/390 Queens Quay West
You can have it all ONE BDRMS from $1397 TWO BDRMS from $1867 THREE BDRMS from $2597
Facilities include… fitness centre, new golf simulator, whirlpool spa, billiards room, stunning rooftop gardens with barbeques, business centre for residents, media room, conference room, party room overlooking lake, saunas, sparkling laundry rooms with TV, guest suites, 24 hour concierge Suites include… air conditioning, fresh paint, mirrored entrance closets, upgraded flooring, ceiling fans, dishwashers, over-therange microwaves, and closet organizers Walk to… • Starbucks • Sobey’s • Rogers Centre • Air Canada Centre • Harbourfront Centre • HTO Park
On-site… • Convenience store/drycleaner • Nail Salon and Medical Spa • On-site Shoppers Drug Mart • Zip Car Service • Beer Store • Chopra Yoga
08029
Call today to view our model suites
416.628.7151 www.mapleleafquay.net
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QUALITY OF LIFE TOPS THE LIST CRBP works to attract tenants By Ted Whitehead
The Federation of RentalHousing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) created the Certified Rental Building Program (CRBP) to help rental accommodation shoppers find professionally-run buildings that nurture a high quality of life for residents. The CRBP also works for the benefit of owners and property managers, as certified buildings offer peace-of-mind that attracts tenants. People who rent may not own their apartments, but the building is their home, and they appreciate the quality assurance that comes along with the program. Landlords and owners who register buildings with the CRBP seal of approval that all those involved with the operating of the building will uphold certain standards that protect the safety, privacy and comfort of tenants. Those who choose an apartment that passes the CRBP qualifications know that the property managers and/or owners TheRentersGuide.ca who took part went through intensive training in established Standards of Practice that improve building operation and customer service. These fall under several categories involving the daily TheRentersGuide.ca operation of the building: Resident 22G
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Documents Act, a Canadian law relating to data privacy. It is reassuring to know that this level of professionalism and respect is an integral part of qualifying for the program. Plus, certified buildings must undergo random-audit site inspections to help ensure requirements are being met on an ongoing basis. Building audits performed by the independent thirdparty performance measurement firm J.D. Power and Associates add another layer of accountability to the equation. Apartment dwellers want their building to be clean, safe, well kept and in good repair. When a tenant or prospective tenant sees the Certified Rental Building logo at a multi-residential apartment building in Ontario, they know they can count on it for quality assurance and peace of mind once they have selected their apartment home. In addition, the CRBP raises the level of professionalism across the industry. Through this program, FRPO has created a win-win situation for everyone involved. For more information on CRBP, visit www.crbprogram.org. Ted Whitehead is Director of Certification, Certified Rental Building Program, Federation of TheRentersGuide.ca Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO).
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The old adage is true, good things do come in small packages! Case in point, designer Yanic Simard’s impeccably decorated 640-sq.-ft. two-bedroom Victorian home in Toronto. While many people think bigger is better when it comes to owning real estate, Yanic saw the immediate potential in this cosy gem and set out to prove that he can live large in a small space. “Choosing a house with a good frame is key when wanting to design a space that feels bigger than it actually is,” says Simard. The quaint house he chose boasts large appeal with 10- and 11-ft. vaulted ceilings, eight-ft. doors and oversized baseboards, elements that helped kick-start his overall design inspiration. When it came to establishing the flow of the house, Yanic’s eclectic style shines throughout the space with mid-century design elements mixed with antique, Art Deco and ’70s influences. A sophisticated colour palette of black, white and grey accented with hues of mossy green, brown and baby blue, and unexpected hits of gold and chrome creates a truly interesting dynamic. Of course, one of the biggest challenges when decorating and living in a smaller space is storage. Simard insists that storage throughout every room is essential to keeping a chic abode. So he came up with creative solutions to maximize space in his small quarters. Solutions such as a polished chrome armoire in the den/guest room, that works as a stylish piece and can also accommodate a guest’s personal belongings. Hidden storage under the sofa in the living room, closet organizers in the bedroom, and a stainless steel cart in the TheRentersGuide.ca bathroom all provide extra storage and diminish the look of clutter. Finally, to make his small space feel
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Yanic Simard Yanic is principal designer of Toronto Interior Design Group. Specializing in residential and commercial projects, Yanic often applies his signature high/low and old/new combination techniques in developing his unique designs. He has created designs for clients in Toronto, Montreal and Miami, and appears as a regular guest expert on Citytv’s CityLine. tidg.ca • facebook.com/yanic.simard • twitter.com/ yanicsimard TheRentersGuide.ca
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Amazon.ca Unveils the Most Well-Read Cities in Canada Vancouver, British Columbia tops the list with the most books purchased per capita of any city in Canada Amazon.ca for the first time revealed its list of the Most Well-Read Cities in Canada. After compiling sales data of all Amazon.ca book sales in print and Kindle formats since June 1, 2012, on a per capita basis in cities with more than 100,000 residents, the Top 20 Most Well-Read Cities in Canada are:
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In taking a closer look at the data, Amazon.ca also found: A Hub for Entrepreneurs: Not only the number one Well-Read City in Canada, Vancouver is breeding a population of entrepreneurs. This locale topped the list for ordering the most books in the Business & Investing category. In fact, the top title purchased overall by Vancouverites was StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath. TheRentersGuide.ca Loving Canadian Authors: Saskatonians showed their Canadian pride by buying the most novels written by Canadian authors. Saskatoon residents’ favourite Canadian novel was 419: A Novel by Will Ferguson. Ferguson’s novel was also recognized by Amazon.ca Book editors as one of the TheRentersGuide.ca Best Books of the Year in 2012. 32G
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Dolly, LD, corrugated, internal move – hearing the terms used to describe your move may give you panicked flashbacks of high school second language classes. Professional moving can be a very technical business. There are industryspecific terms to describe moving processes and products that most people have never heard before. No need to worry. Consider the following list your intro to the Moving Language course; you’ll be saying pass the stretch-wrap before you know it! TheRentersGuide.ca TheRentersGuide.ca TheRentersGuide.ca 34G
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Some helpful terms Appliance dolly: A special dolly with straps to help load and unload large items such as appliances and oversized furniture.
moving and storage. Corrugated boxes have multiple layers of cardboard called “fluting” that give strength and durability to the box’s structure.
Larger screen TV dolly: A special hard-cased enclosed box with wheels that can safely accommodate any largescreen television to allow it to be moved safely. If you have a large screen TV, be sure your mover has this specialized equipment to make sure it does not get damaged during your move.
Dish cells: Cardboard inserts that provide individual cubicles for your dishware within a cardboard box. Dish cells give extra support to breakable dishes and prevent the box from caving or allowing direct contact between pieces.
Binding estimate: A flat price based upon a given inventory meaning no matter how long the job takes, the flat price is always paid. This is typically restricted to situations when an on-site estimate is performed. Bill of lading: A contract between the mover and the customer that also acts as a receipt. Make sure you understand everything on the bill before you sign it. Fuel surcharge: When gasoline prices are in a period of flux, some movers will charge the customer an added fee in addition to the cost of the move to compensate for the higher cost of fuel. When getting a quote, be sure to ask your mover,“Will this be the final cost, or are there additional fees?” TheRentersGuide.ca Corrugated: Describes a type of cardboard used to make boxes for
Internal move: A move in which the items stay in the same building. Internal moves are useful for preparing your home or office for painting, carpet cleaning, furniture rearrangement and holiday decorating. LD: Short for long distance move. Many provinces regulate the moving industry based on the distance the items are moving within the province. Although the move is still considered intraprovince, different rates may apply if the move is considered “Long Distance.”
move will cost based on his previous experience with similar jobs. These estimates are typically requested by the customer last minute, agreed to over the phone and are subject to change. Stretch-wrap: A thin plastic packing and moving material used to secure moving blankets covering your items during the moving process. Stretch-wrap is used to protect your furniture from precipitation, sweat and tearing. Shrink-wrap: A thicker plastic, which requires heat to adhere to furniture. Typical items do not require packaging this thick for moving. Like learning any new language, it’s important to ask questions. If there is a term you do not understand, ask the representative from your moving company to clarify. Confusion about some moving terms is not only frustrating, it can be costly.
Local move: A move in which all stages of moving take place near the moving company’s origin. Non-binding estimate: When an in-home estimate cannot be conducted, the customers give a description of items to be moved. The mover then gives the customer his best guess of what the
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Let's get a jump on Summer!
NORTH MISSISSAUGA YORK TH’S
The Premium Choice in Rental Living
$500 OFF Plus 1 FREE parking with a move-in date of August 15th or earlier*
1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM SUITES FROM $1241 SUITES INCLUDE
• Air conditioning • 3 appliances: fridge, stove, dishwasher • Wood-burning fireplace • Vertical blinds and carpeting • Indoor and outdoor storage • Security intercom
• Fully equipped exercise room • Outdoor swimming pool • Tennis court • Squash court • Sauna • Resident lounge • On-site management office • Smart Card laundry • Underground parking
CLOSE TO • Close to Hwy 401 & 407 • Daycare centre • Community centre • Schools • Churches • Shopping • Transit & GO train
2869 Battleford Rd.
905.219.9820
www.meadowvalegardens.com Winston Churchill Blvd
RENTAL OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Thursday: 9 am - 7 pm; Friday: 9 am - 5 pm Saturday & Sunday: 10 am - 4 pm
FACILITIES INCLUDE
*Selected suites only and some conditions apply. *$500 off will be applied on the 11th month, subject to availability and certain conditions.
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Leslie Styles, foodie & travel aficionado, shares some delicious dishes found on her travels around the world.
Summer Berry Pavlova Directions Preheat the oven to 180°F. Place a sheet of parchment paper on a sheet pan. For one large meringue, draw a nine-inch circle on the paper using a nine-inch plate as a guide, then turn the paper over so the circle is on the reverse side. This way you won’t get a pencil mark on the meringue. For individual meringues, draw three or four-inch circles, and follow in a similar fashion. Place the egg whites and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Beat the egg whites on high speed until firm, about one minute. With the mixer still on high, slowly add the sugar and beat until it makes firm, shiny peaks, about two minutes. Remove the bowl from the mixer, sift the cornstarch onto the beaten egg whites, add the vinegar and vanilla, and fold in lightly with a rubber spatula. Pile the meringue into the middle of the circle on the parchment paper and smooth it within the circle, making a rough disk. Bake for 1 1/2 hours. Turn off the oven, keep the door closed, and allow the meringue to cool completely in the oven, about one hour. It will be crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.
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weet, crunchy and meltingly soft, no one knows who first created the Summer Berry Pavlova, an elegant dessert with a fluffy meringue that’s filled with whipped cream and fresh fruit, but the name and recipes first began appearing soon after the Russian prima ballerina, Anna Pavlova, toured both Australia and New Zealand in 1926. Considered to be the greatest ballerina of her time, it’s thought that a chef at a local hotel in Wellington, New Zealand – so inspired by her tutu draped in green silk cabbage roses – created the Pavlova dessert. The shape of the tutu was provided by a meringue case, while the froth of the skirt’s net was suggested by whipped cream. As the crisp meringue shell crumbles as you cut through the layers, a burst of berries followed by sweet cream will make you want to get up on your toes and pirouette across the room, like the ballerina herself.
Invert the meringue disk onto a plate and spread the top completely with sweetened whipped cream. Combine the strawberries, blueberries and raspberries, or your favourite fruit, in a bowl. Spoon the berries carefully into the middle of the Pavlova, leaving a border of cream and meringue. Garnish with fresh sprigs of mint and whole berries to decorate meringue and hide cracks! Serve immediately. Sweetened Whipped Cream Makes 1 cup
1 cup cold heavy cream 1 tbsp sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract Whip the cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, or you can also use a hand mixer. When it starts to thicken, add the sugar and vanilla and continue to beat until firm.
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› 4 extra-large egg whites, at › 1/2 pint fresh strawberries, room temperature hulled and sliced › Pinch kosher salt › 1/2 pint fresh blueberries › 1 cup sugar › 1/2 pint fresh raspberries › 2 tsp cornstarch › Fresh mint, for garnish › 1 tsp white wine vinegar TheRentersGuide.ca › 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
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TheRentersGuide.ca Leslie Styles is president of Styles Design Inc., a Toronto-based branding and communications agency, and author of Scrumpdillyicious, a food & travel blog dedicated to all things delicious. She can be reached at stylesdesign.net and scrumpdillyicious.blogspot.com
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LAKEVIEW Place W elcome to Lakeview Place, We've been expecting you.
1 Bdrms, 2 Bdrms, 2 Plus Den & 3 Bdrm Suites • Utilities included • 4 appliances refrigerator, stove, dishwasher and microwave • Resilient wood flooring and vertical blinds • Central air conditioning • Main floor laundry with smart card • Exercise room/personal trainer • Underground parking space /car wash facility • Walk to community center & shopping • Steps to Mississauga & GO Transit • Guest Suite/library/games room
2770 Aquitaine Avenue (1 block east of Winston Churchill Blvd. at Glen Erin Blvd.)
905.858.8466
www.lakeviewplace.net lakeviewplace@rogers.com
Rental Office Hours Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Evenings by appointment only
08123
ON SELECTED SUITES ONLY 1ST MONTH FREE UNTIL AUGUST 31ST
Sat & Sun 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 45G
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600 & 620 Lolita Gardens (Dundas & Cawthra)
MOVE IN SPECIAL $200 LAUNDRY CARD**
Come Call Mississauga's Best Value Home One Bedrooms from $999* Two Bedrooms from $1125* Three Bedrooms from $1350* • • • • • • • •
Eat-in kitchen Hardwood floors in living areas In-suite storage All suites have balconies Indoor pool & sauna Walk to shopping & schools Easy access to major highways 10 minutes from Mississauga Valley Community Centre (with wave pool, library, rink and hundreds of programs!) • Ceramic tiles in kitchen and hallway • NEW air conditioned gym facility
Rental Office: 620 Lolita Gardens
905.602.7144 www.parkproperty.ca www.facebook.com/parkpropertymgt twitter.com/parkpropertymgt
*Plus hydro **Limited time only, coupon must be presented at time of application.
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Hurontario & Burnhamthorpe
The Valleywoods
NORTH MISSISSAUGA YORK TH’S
The Premium Choice in Rental Living
$500 OFF Plus 1 FREE parking with a move-in date of August 15th or earlier*
OVERSIZED 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOMS STARTING FROM $1157 • Individual air conditioning & vertical blinds
• Smart card laundry room
• Newer appliances
• Keyless remote access system
• Secure bike rooms
• Camera security surveillance
• Fitness facilities,outdoor swimming pool, saunas & Billiard room with shuffleboard
• On-site management
• Party room RENTAL OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Thursday 11 am - 7 pm Friday 9 am - 5 pm; Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 4 pm
• Transit at your door
1423 Mississauga Valley Blvd.
905.219.9829 thevalleywoods.com
8126
Mississauga Valley Blvd
Central Pkwy E. *Selected suites only and some conditions apply. *$500 off will be applied on the 11th month, subject to availability and certain conditions.
Cawthra Rd.
Hurontario St.
Burnhamthorpe Rd.E.
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The Premium Choice in Rental Living Hurontario & Burnhamthorpe
The Elmwoods
WE HAVE 1, 2 & 3 bedroom SUITES starting from $1157 • Exceptional living at Hurontario & Burnhamthorpe • Excellent features include central air conditioning & vertical blinds • Security camera and keyless remote access • Tennis court, fitness facility • Guest suite rental office hours: Monday to Thursday 11 am - 7 pm; Friday 9 am - 5 pm Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 4 pm
• Smart card laundry room • Gathering room • BBQ area & putting green • Close to Square One • Easy access to 403, 410, 401 & QEW • All utilities included
30 Elm Drive East
905.219.1442 theelmwoods.com
8130
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Mississauga Valley Blvd Elm Dr. E.
Cawthra Rd.
Hurontario St.
Burnhamthorpe Rd.E.
Hurontario & Burnhamthorpe The Maplewoods The Forestwoods
NORTH MISSISSAUGA YORK TH’S
The Premium Choice in Rental Living
SUMMER SPECIAL!!
Receive One Month's FREE rent with a move-in date of August 15th or earlier*
BEAUTIFUL 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOMS STARTING FROM $1263
SPACIOUS 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOMS STARTING FROM $1253
• New kitchen & bathroom designs
• Modern kitchens & bathrooms
• Individually controlled air conditioning in each unit
• Some suites with dishwasher
• Fitness facility including outdoor pool
• Individually controlled air conditioning
• Hospitality suite for your guest when visiting • Internet ready business centre • Some suites with dishwasher • Security & keyless remote access
• Window coverings • Laundry room with smart card system • Security & keyless remote • 24 hr. security system • Minutes from Square One, Daycare Centre and Schools • Mississauga Transit and GO
1477 Mississauga Valley Blvd.
1547 Mississauga Valley Blvd.
905.219.9827
905.219.9826
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RENTAL OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Thursday 11 am - 7 pm Friday 9 am - 5 pm; Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 4 pm
RENTAL OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Thursday 11 am - 7 pm; Friday 9 am - 5 pm Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 4 pm Arista Way
Hurontario St.
8129
Burnhamthorpe Rd.E.
Mississauga Valley Blvd
Central Pkwy E.
*Selected suites only and some conditions may apply. *One month's free rent will be applied on the 11th month, subject to availability and certain conditions.
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get organized! Decluttering expert Jill Pollack gives her top 10 tips for adding method to your madness in the home 1 OWN YOUR STUFF; DON’T LET YOUR STUFF OWN YOU Invite things into your home and be ruthless about the things you don’t love dearly, aren’t beautiful or useful.Get rid of the rest and you will truly be the master of your domain. 2 GET RID OF THE GUILT I know those pants cost $300 but the tags are still on and they are two sizes too small. It lowers your self-esteem if you look at clothing that doesn’t look good. It feels bad knowing that you know you have things in your house that are unused, used to fit and were expensive so you should keep them or were gifts. Get rid of the guilt and then get rid of them by donating, recycling or tossing. 3 MAKE A GRACEFUL ENTRANCE Nothing is worse than running late and trying to find your keys, phone or purse. Create an area near the entryway that you always use for command central. This should be aesthetic as well as a utilitarian place to charge your phone, hang your keys or put them in a tray, put your sunglasses and keep your purse. Create a higher row of hooks for hats have easy access to umbrellas.
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4 ROUTINES ARE NOT BORING Stay organized by creating schedules and routines. The garbage truck comes on Wednesday so make Tuesday the day you put out all the recyclables. Go through the pantry and fridge to get rid of all expired leftovers, food that went bad and cereal boxes that have 10 flakes left in the bag. Group errands together. Do your dry cleaning the same day you get your nails done or go to the post office if they are in the same vicinity. That way you don’t waste time in your car. 5 THERE IS NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT Clean as you go and put it away now. If you are finished using something, don’t just put it down somewhere nearby, “planning” to put it away later. Cluttered homes are full of these intentions. Instead of letting things pile up, put them away immediately. Do not let your couch become the “laundry couch.” 6 GO WITH WHITE Buy housewares in plain, pure white. No patterns or decorations. This means all paper goods like toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, napkins and dishtowels. I even use only white for bath and hand towels and bed linen. It is a clean look and doesn’t distract the eye. 7 BE MEDIA FRIENDLY Get rid of all the audio cassettes and VHS tapes you have been holding onto. Be honest – you don’t even own players for them anymore. Also get rid of all the DVD and CD towers – they make you look like you are in your college dorm. Get media books and put your extensive music collection in the sleeves and recycle all the jewel boxes. No more losing the jewel case, scratching the DVD and having piles and piles gathering dust on top of your stereo and TV. If you want to travel with CDs, get a small case and keep them in these and replace when you are done. Keep all the remotes in a basket or tray on top of the media centre or on the coffee table. 8 BATHROOMS DESERVE LOVE, TOO What should not be there: a library of reading, newspapers more than two days old, a candle collection, shoes, food (you are laughing but I see more clients using their bathroom as a getaway to do all kinds of things). Bathrooms are for cleaning, bathing and grooming, not for picnics. What should be there? Beauty products and towels. Get rid of the shampoo graveyard. All those almost empty bottles of shampoo and conditioner – use up in one week or toss. Get rid of expired cosmetics. Use votive holders TheRentersGuide.ca for bobby pins or hair elastics, plastic drawer dividers for the medicine cabinet, silverware dividers for the drawers. Also separate make-up, brushes and other items.
CLEAN AS YOU GO AND PUT IT AWAY NOW. IF YOU ARE FINISHED USING SOMETHING, DON’T JUST PUT IT DOWN SOMEWHERE NEARBY, “PLANNING” TO PUT IT AWAY LATER. CLUTTERED HOMES ARE FULL OF THESE INTENTIONS. 9 MAKE YOUR HOME OFFICE WORK FOR YOU Don’t let your dining room or kitchen table double as a desk. Create a space in a room, in a closet, in an area that you can try to keep separate. This is presumably where you are taking care of important issues like your bills, finances and filing important documents. Create an inbox that isn’t too deep and deal with it weekly. Pay it, answer it, file it or toss it. Categorize your mail everyday; “bills,”“catalogues,” “personal correspondence” and “invitations.” It takes less than a minute and saves you from being crushed by the mail monster later. Don’t be overwhelmed by catalogues and junk mail. Get rid of your junk mail and stop killing trees at reddotcampagin.ca 10 MAKE YOUR BED! There is nothing nicer than getting into a made bed at the end of the day. This is also a neat trick so that you can’t keep piles of clothes on your bed. Put those clothes away if they are clean or in the laundry basket if they are dirty. Very basic but it works!
JILL POLLACK De-cluttering expert Jill Pollack also hosted HGTV HGTV Canada’s series “Consumed.” Jill Pollack is an organizational maverick who considers herself to be a personal trainer for the home and office. Her philosophy is “own your stuff, don’t let your stuff own you.” Visit jillpollack.net
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Lake Shore Blvd. W & Park Lawn Rd.
Beautiful Views of Lake Ontario
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1 Bedrooms from $1,075 2 Bedrooms from $1,230
Etobicoke
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H & R Property Management Ltd. *Some conditions apply, selected units only.
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263 & 265 Dixon Road Dixon & Islington SUPER DEALS ON NOW!
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55 Emmett Avenue
• Large apartments • Convenience store, beauty salon, dry cleaner, daycare centre, grocery store and restaurant all on site • TTC at your door
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416-628-4520
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1 YEAR FREE PARKING*
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20/30 Fontenay Court
1407 Royal York Rd.
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Live the life you imagined. 416.249.2386 416.240.6114
Eglinton/Scarlett 20/30 Fontenay Court 416.249.2386
Eglinton/Royal York 1407 Royal York Road 416.240.6114
Just minutes from great schools, shopping, golf courses and La Rose Barkery • E-tenant machines in lobby for debit rental payments
Convenient location • Close to shopping Outdoor pool • Central air conditioning • TTC to Royal York subway • Excellent public & separate schools nearby
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Live the life you imagined. Kipling & Finch 46 & 50 Panorama Ct. 416.747.1318 AMENITIES Minutes from major shopping at Albion Mall, TTC & schools • Air Conditioning • Indoor pool & sauna at 46 Panorama • Beautiful parks nearby
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Close to Humber College E-tenant machines in lobby for debit rental payments
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2 Bedrooms from $1025 3 Bedrooms from $1195 Newly Renovated Suites Include: New kitchens, Ceramic floors and much more! • Brand new appliances • Surrounded by beautiful parkland with views of the river • Lots of storage • On-site convenience store • On-site management office • Childrens playground • On-site security & cameras • Bus at front door • Close to Catholic & public schools, shops & Albion Centre • Easy access to Hwys. 427, 401, 407 & 7 • Parking $45 month
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RENTAL OFFICE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Mon.-Fri. 10am - 9pm Sat.-Sun. 10am - 5pm
08173
647-891-1553
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Finally Suite Success 20 Chichester Place
(Sheppard & Victoria Park)
416-492-2836 • • • • •
Only minutes to Hwy 404 & 401 On-site daycare Outdoor pool & playground Close to Fairview Mall Close to Sir John A. MacDonald Collegiate and Seneca College • TTC at your door • Well maintained building • Friendly environment
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rouge valley residence
The good life. Now for lease. Suites Include… Facilities •Air conditioning Include… •On-site security •Outdoor swimming pool •1 free parking •Friendly on-site staff
• A unique community nestled in 14 acres of landscaped grounds • Rouge Valley at your doorstep •Steps to schools & TTC •Close to Hwy 401 & Hwy 2
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Rental Office: 45 Generation Blvd. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm • Evening Appointments Available Sat 12pm-4pm
416-240-6187
08095
•Fresh paint •Upgraded broadloom •New tile flooring •Ceiling fans •Upgraded appliances •Vertical blinds
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416.240.6181 100 SPRUCEWOOD COURT near Finch and Pharmacy
08151
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Lawrence Ave. W.
Sheppard Ave. E. Birchmount
Brimley Rd.
Brockley Dr.
Midland Ave.
Midwest Rd.
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Victoria Park
Danforth
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401
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Birchmount
Bonis Ave.
10, 40 & 50 Carabob Ct. (Birchmount & Sheppard)
647.977.2721
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- WELL MAINTAINED, CARPETED SUITES WITH LARGE BALCONIES - ON-SITE SUPER & MANAGEMENT OFFICE - HUGE ON-SITE REC CENTRE WITH HEATED INDOOR POOL, WHIRLPOOL, SAUNA, EXERCISE ROOM, MEDIA ROOM, MULTI PURPOSE COURT, FULL GYM & MORE (SMALL FEE FOR USE) - REC CENTRE OFFERS ONGOING COURSES INCLUDING DAILY AQUAFIT, SWIMMING LESSONS, BOOK CLUB, EUCHRE, WINE TASTING & MORE - PLAYGROUND - CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, PROFESSIONAL OFFICES, BANKING - TTC STOP AT CORNER - UNDERGROUND PARKING
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n this week, the second of our six week Apartment Makeover, we’re going to clean the kitchen from top to bottom and confront the process of de-cluttering head-on. Whether you’re starting out in a new apartment, or have lived in the same one for six years or more, managing our ever-increasing assortment of “stuff” is a challenge TheRentersGuide.ca we all face. Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan (author of Apartment Therapy, on which this series is based) recommends that you establish an “Outbox,” which can be a specific container or location TheRentersGuide.ca in your apartment to place objects you
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are strongly considering discarding, recycling, or donating. Having an “Outbox” makes it easier to separate from things we’ve accumulated and continue to hang onto for purely sentimental reasons, because it allows you to see how your space looks and functions without them before letting go of them completely. REFRESH YOUR KITCHEN Your kitchen is the heart of your home, and cooking and eating at home are central to the well-being of an apartment. Clean all surfaces
with a good earth-friendly surface cleaner or just gather up some good quality cleaning cloths, and fill up the sink with warm water, a little mild dish soap and a dash of vinegar. This includes all counters, cabinets, the top of the fridge, the stove and other small appliances. Another often-neglected area is that space under the sink, where you typically store your garbage can, cleaning products, garbage bags and many other things. And don’t overlook the inside of theTheRentersGuide.ca microwave, the crumb tray from your toaster, the door shelves and the produce bins in the fridge that you tend to neglect.
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décor Remove all the dishes from your cupboards and wipe down the shelves (if you have not done this in more than a year). You’ll be surprised to discover just how much cooking grease, dust and dirt can build up on these surfaces. Take everything out and totally reorganize your collections of plastic storage ware, old jars, and other containers you use to store leftovers. Remove and discard all cups, glasses and dishes that are chipped, stained, unmatching, etc. If you need to, buy or add dishes, glasses, cutlery, etc. to have at least one complete matching set (8-12 settings, depending on your needs). I also encourage you to try to go paperless in the kitchen and replace paper napkins with inexpensive cloth ones, paper towels with washable, reusable cloths. Likewise, go through your pantry and discard any food that is past the expiry date, including spices, crackers, cereals, dried or canned foods. We all tend to over-consume more than we need and purchase more than use. Get in the habit of preparing healthful meals for yourself and your family on a regular basis, instead of eating prepared take out food, which creates a tremendous amount of physical waste, and is significantly more expensive than if you had prepared it yourself. One of the greatest pleasures in an apartment building is the aroma of a wonderful home cooked dinner wafting through the hallway as you step off the elevator. Gillingham-Ryan suggests you invest in a water filter, such as Brita, to improve the taste, quality and purity of your drinking water. One advantage of a Brita pitcher is that it allows you to always have fresh clean and cold drinking water on hand. It costs money and uses energy to purify our drinking water and letting the tap run until the water is cold is wasteful. Determine your style. “Style sets a mood,” says Gillingham Ryan, and you don’t want to mix moods in the same TheRentersGuide.ca room. Whether you are going to be purchasing any furniture or not, it is extremely helpful to know what style
you prefer, and what design details comprise it. English, French, American and World (Asian, Indian and African) are the major traditional styles. Modern style began in the 20th century and is defined by references to the industrial process. Modern styles extend from the rise of Art Deco through the Bauhaus, Midcentury Californian and Danish, Retro, Mod 60s, to Organic Modern, the raw, natural, green style punctuated by Asian influences, that characterizes much of the style of the early 2000s (exemplified by Crate and Barrel). Eclectic is an interweaving of influences that combines strong traditional shapes with the vibrant colours and sleek styling of the Modern era. If you are a little unsure of what your style is, collect some decorating magazines or books and clip or photocopy pages that reflect your personal preference. Finally, make a list of all the rooms in your apartment and the activities you want to do there and analyze where they will take place. If you have
a bachelor, your one room can be multifunctional, with space for sleeping, eating, working, etc. Your use for each area should be clear and practical. When boundaries between functions are unclear, clutter is created (for example, you should define where you want to deal with your mail/newspapers and magazines/personal files and bills/workrelated things that you need at home, where you want to read, etc. so that papers and books do not spread out all over your apartment.
Next week: Creating a Landing Strip Jane Herman is a communications consultant who has worked in the rental property industry. Jane provides communications solutions for a diverse range of clients and has written about food, fashion, apartment living and personal finance for several TheRentersGuide.ca publications.
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it’s easier than you think By Laura Stein
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ummer brings brightness and light into our homes and can often be the ideal inspiration for change. But where to begin? If you are like most people, you start with the paint. You head to the paint store, pick up a few swatches, take a good look, compare a few, and then buy your paint. Right? Wrong! You might be surprised, but most people begin their decorating projects with the last step, which is why they have such a hard time getting it right. One of the most common questions people ask me is how to choose paint colours. If you make a mistake, don’t feel bad. Choosing paint is not an easy task, and you are definitely not alone. Luckily, the wrong paint colour is not an expensive mistake to fix, but it’s better to get it right the first time. Below are a few tips on how to get it right, so next time you head to the paint store you won’t make any mistakes.
1 | Start at the Beginning The first thing you need to know when decorating is that you should choose your paint last. Everyone wants to get the painting done first, but it’s really putting the cart before the horse. There are literally thousands of paint colours, so it’s much easier to find paint to match your fabrics or area rugs, than vice versa. Even if you can’t afford to do TheRentersGuide.ca everything at once, plan ahead for your other materials before choosing your paint. Start with an inspiration fabric or rug or a piece of art – something that TheRentersGuide.ca already has a beautiful colour scheme,
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so most of the work is already done for you. All you have to do is pull the colours right from your inspiration piece and you’ve got your paint colours. Every design needs a starting point, so find your starting point and go from there. Choose all your fabrics, your tile or your counter material, then head to the paint store (and don’t forget to bring your inspiration piece with you). 2 | Tackle the Paint Store with a Plan Think about whether you want your walls to be a simple backdrop for all the wonderful things in your room, or if you want your walls to really make a statement. That will help start you in the right direction when you are standing in front of the wall of paint swatches. Take a good look at the undertones in your inspiration piece and find paints that complement them. If the neutrals have a yellow undertone, look for paints that are similar. If the undertones are grey, or pink, do the same. There are a lot of colours that might look alike, but if the undertones don’t complement each other they might end up clashing. When you pick out your swatches hold them up vertically to assess the colour. Unless you are choosing paint for your floor, you should be holding
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them the same way the colours will appear on the wall. Light affects paint differently when it is horizontal, so to get an accurate representation of colour, view it vertically. 3 | Go Home It is difficult to determine the exact colour of a swatch under fluorescent lights, which is why you should never decide on your colours in the store. Colours will always look different in your home because of the variation in lighting. Plan to make three trips to the paint store. The first visit is to gather swatches, then narrow down your selections at home. On your second trip buy test pots or large sample cards and try them out on different walls in your home. One of the things I like to do is buy sample paint and a mini roller, and paint a piece of foam core. Use two or three coats to get good coverage. Once it’s dry you can move it around the room and try it out in different light at different times of day. Green is one of the greatest colour shifters so be sure to test it first. Once you’ve tested out your colours you can make your third trip to buy your cans of paint. 4 | The Finish Line Finally, the last thing to consider before buying your paint is the finish. The flatter the finish the richer the colour will appear because of the way it reflects or absorbs light. For walls, my favourite finish is a scrubbable matte. It has a beautiful, deep, velvety look, and it can be cleaned. An important thing to know is the higher the sheen, the more the flaws in the wall show. If your walls are uneven go for matte. If you have smooth new construction and want some drama, try a dark colour in a glossy finish. It will bounce light around the room and make for a brilliant luxurious look (apply in thin layers and sand between coats for a perfectly smooth finish). For wood trim and doors my go-to finish is satin. It has a soft, elegant sheen without the glossy glare. Insider Tip Paint isn’t just for your walls. Your ceilings take up a huge amount of space, so they should be treated with some importance. There is no rule that ceilings have to be white. One great trick I often use, especially if ceilings aren’t terribly high, is to paint them a lighter tint of the wall colour. It eliminates that harsh line where the ceiling meets the wall and creates a sense of flow from the walls to the ceiling, making the ceilings seem higher. Unless TheRentersGuide.ca you are going for a special effect, always use flat paint on your ceilings.
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Laurel Grove
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Uptown Towers I & II
DON MILLS & 401
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KEELE & FINCH
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Keele St.
York University
Jane St.
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Finch Ave. W.
Beautifully landscaped grounds Indoor parking Tennis Court • Outdoor Pool Sauna • Moments from York University Close to transit - 1 bus to Finch or Downsview subway stations Minutes to Hwys 400, 401 & 407
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335 Van Horne Ave.
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30 Godstone Road
175 Shaughnessy
20 Esterbrooke
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5; Sat-Sun 11- 4 After hours by appt.
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7 & 11 Rochefort Drive
30, 32, 34 St. Dennis Drive
Two Bedrooms
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If you live in a highrise building, the elevator is the principal way in and out of your apartment, a confined space in which you briefly encounter your neighbours several times daily. The natural instinct is to be uncommunicative and absorbed in your own headspace: preoccupied with where you’re headed, and keeping strangers at a distance. And yet, the other occupants of the elevator, unfamiliar as they may be, deserve a TheRentersGuide.ca modicum of courtesy.
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Hurontario & Burnhamthorpe - 30 Elm Dr. E.
From $1157
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Hurontario & Burnhamthorpe - 3665 Arista Way
From $1180
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From $1095
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From $992
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Hurontario & QEW - 2177 Sherobee Rd.
From $950
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Hurontario & Queensway - 2211 Sherobee Rd.
From $984
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Hurontario & Queensway - 2247 Hurontario
From $825
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Hwy. 10 & Burnhamthorpe Rd. E.- 3575 Kaneff Cres.
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Lakeshore & Dixie - 1257 Lakeshore
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Lakeshore & Dixie - 1485 Williamsport
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Lakeshore & Dixie - 3480 Havenwood
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Tomken & Dundas - 935 Dundas St. E.
From $1232
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Winston Churchill & Eglinton Ave. - 2885 Argentia Rd.
From $1540
West - E4
36G
Cawthra & Lakeshore - 1110 Caven St.
From $899
Hurontario & QEW - 2070 Camilla Rd.
From $730
Southdown & Lakeshore - 1201 Walden Circle
From $1099
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30, 32, 34 St. Dennis Drive
From $928
Bathurst & Finch - 12 Goldfinch Crt.
From $875
Bathurst & Finch - 120 Torresdale Ave.
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From $1299
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From $925
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From $1050
Bathurst & Sheppard - 4383 Bathurst St.
From $1108
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From $1108
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From $1108
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From $899
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From $950
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Don Mills & DVP - 701 Don Mills
From $825
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From $925
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From $825
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Don Mills & Sheppard - 175 Shaughnessy
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Don Mills & York Mills - 100 Graydon Hall Drive
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DVP & York Mills - 1200/1202 York Mills
From $1177
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From $1515
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Hwy 400 & Jane - 100 York Gate Blvd.
From $900
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Jane & Sheppard - 2000 Sheppard Ave. W.
From $949
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Keele & Finch - 500 Murray Ross Parkway
From $950
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Keele & Sheppard - 35-51 Brookwell Dr.
From $799
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Seeley Estates
From $755
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Weston Rd. & Finch - 137 Lindy Lou Rd.
From $919
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Weston Rd. & Finch - 2441 Finch Ave W.
From $919
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Yonge & Sheppard - 151 Beecroft Rd.
From $1390
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Yonge & Sheppard - 325 Bogert Ave.
From $849
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Don Mills & Sheppard - 8 Godstone
From $949
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Don Valley & York Mills - 44 Valleywoods Rd.
From $995
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Finch & Islington - 35 Duncanwoods Dr.
From $909
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Central - A3 82G
Central - B3
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Central - B3
10G
Central - C
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87G
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87G
Central - B5
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Central - B5
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Ontario’s #1 Rental Source
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North York Newsprint
From $800
Jane & Wilson - 195 Exbury Rd.
From $925
Keele & Finch - 1 Fountainhead Rd.
From $769
Keele & Finch - 35 Fountainhead Rd.
From $769
Keele & Finch - 40 Fountainhead
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Keele & Finch - 470 Sentinel Rd.
From $839
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Weston & Hwy. 401 - 2460 Weston Rd.
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Birchmount & Sheppard - 10, 40 & 50 Carabob Crt.
From $900
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Birchmount & Sheppard - 2350 Birchmount Rd.
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Danforth & Eglinton - 1284 Danforth Ave.
From $1165
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Finch & Pharmacy - 100 Sprucewood Crt.
From $1000
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Finch & Pharmacy - 3050 Pharmacy
From $1110
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Kennedy & Hwy. 401 - 1, 11, 30, 40 Antrim Cres.
From $885
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From $953
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Midland & Lawrence - 5 Brockley Dr.
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Pharmacy & St. Clair - 263, 273, 283 Pharmacy Ave.
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Sheppard & Victoria Park - 20 Chichester Place
From $865
Steeles & Warden - 125 Bamburgh Circle
From $999
3801 Lawrence Ave. W Birchmount & Finch - 65-99 Silver Springs Park Blvd.
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East - E1 94/95G
East - D1
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East - D1
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East - C3
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Birchmount & St. Clair - 560 Birchmount
From $915
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Danforth & Eglinton - 10 & 20 Trudelle
From $965
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Kingston & Eglinton - 3434 Eglinton
From $879
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Morningside & Ellesmere - 70 Mornelle Crt.
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Scarborough Golf Club Rd. & Lawrence - 3895 Lawrence From $850
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East - E2
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toronto From $1100
411 Eglinton Ave. w
From $1375
445 Eglinton ave. E.
From $1100
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20 Prince Arthur
From $1250
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2837 Yonge St.
From $1150
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From $1250
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50 Rosehill Ave./ 130 Rosdale Valley Rd./440 Eglinton Ave. From $925
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Avenue & Lawrence W. - 515 Rosewell Ave.
From $1496
Bathurst & Eglinton - 630 Vesta Drive
From $1450
Bay & Bloor - 1101 Bay St.
From $1295
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Bay & Dundas - 570 Bay street
From $1196
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Bay & Wellesley - 925 Bay Street
From $1475
Bloor & Dundas - 5145 Dundas St w
From $2200
Church & Isabella - 66 Isabella
From $1090
Church & Shuter - 167 Church St.
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Church & Wellesley - 85 Wellesley St. E
From $850
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Dovercourt & Bloor - 730 Dovercourt Rd.
From $977
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Central - E2
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Central - E5
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Central - E5
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Central - E5
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Toronto Glossy
111 ORIOLE PARKWAY- HOLLYBURN
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Toronto Glossy
From $899
Mount Pleasant & Eglinton - 1000 Mount Pleasant
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Oxford Corporate
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Palomar - 5145 Dundas St. w.
From $2200
Pape & Cosburn - 91 Cosburn Ave.
From $975
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From $680
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Parliament & Wellesley - 650 Parliament
From $680
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Queen & Dufferin - 55 Lisgar
From $1150
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From $850
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Spadina & Bloor - 66 Spadina Rd.
From $1250
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Spadina & Bloor - 70 Spadina Rd.
From $950
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Spadina & St. Clair - 263 & 265 Russell Hill Rd.
From $765
Yonge & Eglinton - 110, 140, 160, 165 Erskine Ave.
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Yonge & Eglinton - 88 Erskine Ave.
From $1000
Yonge & St. Clair - 125 Lawton Blvd.
From $995
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Bloor St. W. & Dundas S. W. - 2340 Dundas St. W.
From $859
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Dufferin & King - 1251 King St. W.
From $999
West - C4
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Dunn & King - 22 Close Ave.
From $740
West - F3
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Kennedy & Sheppard - 3845 Sheppard Ave. E.
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West - E3
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Lansdowne & Dupont - 1011 Lansdowne Ave.
From $625
West - E4
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Sherbourne & Dundas - 280 Dundas St. E
From $695
West - E5
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Sherbourne & Queen St. E. - 191 & 201 Sherbourne St.
From $979
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Sherbourne & Wellesley - 260 Wellesley St. E.
From $699
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From $960
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From $1020
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From $1030
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Bathurst & Lawrence - 6 Drexel Rd./26 - 34 Saranac Blvd. From $860
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WhitBY Thickson Rd. & Dundas St. E - 101 Kathleen St.
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650 Parliament St. (main floor) 416-929-6278 77 Howard St. (main floor) 416-921-1557
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COMPLEX
Toronto Unfurnished
A CROSSWAYS OF CONVENIENCE
DUNDAS WEST SUBWAY AT YOUR DOOR STEP! BACHELORS FROM
1 BEDROOMS FROM
859 1039 $
• All utilities & air conditioning included
• On-site management & security guards
• Indoor swimming pool
• Minutes to Downtown Toronto
• Indoor shopping mall on-site
• Spectacular views
Main Floor, Rental Office Hours Mon-Thurs Friday Saturday
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9:00-6:00 9:00-5:00 11:00-5:00
KEELE ST.
www.thecrossways.com
416-532-3331 Directions: 3 blocks east of High Park (Keele St.) on the northeast corner of Dundas & Bloor.
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DUNDAS
KEELE STATION
BLOOR SUBWAY HIGH PARK
PARKSIDE DRIVE
2340 Dundas St. W.
00866
$
ST. W.
DUNDAS WEST STATION
GO STATION
BLOOR ST. W.
10 MIN. TO DOWNTOWN
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End Your Search Here! owntown Toronto Walmer Place on Bloor at 7 Walmer Road
Bachelor, 1 & 2 Bedrooms •
Walk to University of Toronto
• Located beside Spadina subway station • Freshly decorated • On-site convenience store • Balconies & underground parking • Exercise room & sauna • Laundry facilities • Utilities included Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
(416) 922-7268
Rental office located at 360 Bloor, suite 207
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carborough Kennard Place Kennedy & Sheppard 3845 Sheppard Ave. E.
1, 2, 2 Plus Den & 3 Bedrooms • Walking distance to GO station • Opposite No Frills & shopping mall • Easy access to TTC • Freshly decorated • Laundry facilities • Underground parking • Utilities included Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Toronto Unfurnished
Location • Location • Location
D
00869
2 impressive locations!
(416) 292-0224
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IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY
Lansdowne & Dupont MON.-THURS. 8 AM - 8 PM FRI. 8
From
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• Safe, secure building • Utilities included
1 BDRM
950*
$
2 BDRM
1100
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• Underground parking
• New kitchens, floors & tiles
• Well-maintained building
• Walking distance to TTC, Subway, Shopping, Schools etc...
• Surveillance cameras
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1011 LANSDOWNE
• One major intersection north of Bloor St.
• Freshly decorated suites
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DUFFERIN
625
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• 24 hr. security *Prices subject to change without notice.
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RENOVATED y l e t e l p Com SUITES!
PENTHOUSE Please call for availability
AT
YONGE & GERRARD ACROSS THE STREET FROM RYERSON! • Air conditioned • Heated indoor pool & sauna
JR. 1 BEDROOM
1085
• On-site convenience store
1295
• Security
$
FROM
• Laundry facilities
$
FROM
CORNER 1 BEDROOM
• Underground parking • Easy access to TTC & Subway
1498
• Minutes to the Eaton Centre, Dominion, theatres & restaurants
$
FROM
416-977-2921 SAME DAY APPROVAL!
00875
40 GERRARD ST. E.
Toronto Unfurnished
BACHELORS
Utilities Included
Central G.T.A. — Toronto Unfurnished Apartments
1 Bedroom Blowout Special
Phone: 416.628.7253 MetCap Connect: 416.906.6329 Renovated units Hardwood floors Large balconies View of CN Tower Secured entry
Rental Hours: Monday - Friday 12 pm - 8 pm Saturday 10 am - 5 pm Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm
• On-site laundry • Swimming pool, hot tub, sauna • Close to TTC, subway and GO station
1 Bedroom Medium French 1 Bedroom Large Flat 2 Bedroom Sunken
$979 $1,079 $1,379
00877
• • • • •
For further information about our amenities, please visit our website.
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Central G.T.A. — Toronto Unfurnished Apartments
Address of Distinction Spectacular Lake Views
Lakeview Towers
Balliol Towers
King & Dunn
Yonge & Davisville
Toronto Unfurnished
UTILITIES INCLUDED
2 STOREY 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOME $2,800 plus utilities
• Fantastic mid-town location at affordable prices • Walk to trendy restaurants & shopping • Walk to subway • Indoor swimming pool • Balconies • Freshly painted suites • Clean, well-maintained
Bachelor Jr. 1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
$995 from $1,180 from $1,320 from $1,525 from
UTILITIES INCLUDED
155 Balliol Street • 416.487.4461
• Short walk to waterfront parks • Moments to downtown via TTC • Concierge security in lobby • Big balconies • Outdoor pool • Loads of closet space • On-site tuck shop • Close to schools
$735 Jr. 1 Bedroom from $815 1 Bedroom from $885 2 Bedroom from $1,140 Monet
from
22 Close Avenue • 416.537.1271
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foodie
The secrets to stretching your
grilling skills S
ummers were made for barbecuing the same way cheese was made to top your favourite burger. However, despite its versatility, many backyard chefs are still hesitant to use cheese on the grill.
Add some sizzle to your outdoor entertaining by following these tips to ensure perfect grilling and delighted guests.
1) Make sure you have enough gas before you start grilling. Hardware stores sell magnetic strips that stick to the tank. When you wet the strips with water, they give a reading of the gas level. 2) Marinate ingredients in disposable, re-sealable bags to help them fully soak up the flavours. 3) Meat should be removed from the refrigerator one hour before grilling, except for chicken and ground beef. You will definitely notice the difference. 4) Make sure the grill is clean and very hot before you start cooking. Preheat the barbecue for several minutes and oil the grill before arranging the food on it. 5) Ideally, meat should be turned only once. Try to resist the temptation to turn more frequently except when cooking TheRentersGuide.ca poultry. 6) When the meat is properly seared and ready to be turned, it will “unstick” itself from the grill. Don’t pull on it. If it doesn’t lift off easily, wait patiently until it does.
7) Don’t have a meltdown when it comes to using cheese on the grill. Add some flair to any burger with a slice of stretch mozzarella, like Saputo Mozzarellissima, for a surge of unexpected flavour that will complement your favourite toppings. 8) Be judicious with the barbecue lid. Resist lifting it, and keep your guests from peeking. You have to let the heat build up and do its job. 9) Watch out for black smoke: it means fat is burning on contact with the heat source, and that will give the food an unpleasant flavour. Keep a spray bottle filled with water handy to douse any flare-ups. 10) If you’re concerned food may burn, use indirect heat: turn off the burner(s) on one side of the grill, put the food on that side, close the lid and cook as in the oven. NC
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stylefile
Rise and shine
to new home décoR ideas
T
here’s nothing better than waking in the morning feeling refreshed and ready to start the day. But if the first thing you see is a bedroom that needs some improvement, your day might not go as planned. If you’re suffering from the bedroom blues, why not reinvent the space? Especially since you don’t have to buy new to get a whole new look.
Bring a touch of nature to the room by transforming a boring headboard TheRentersGuide.ca into a grand focal point. Simply spray paint it with Krylon Natural Stone Textured Finish, which goes on easy and gives you the natural beauty of stone. Available in eight designer colours, Krylon Natural Stone features a smaller particle size for an elegant and professional-looking appearance. To complete the look, add a new comforter and accent pillows to your bed to TheRentersGuide.ca complement your new creation.
Don’t stop there. Give outdated dressers or vanities a facelift with a fresh coat of paint. You can match the furniture to your new headboard, or paint each with a complementary colour for extra visual intrigue. For the finishing touch, add new decorative knobs – or simply paint your current ones – to create an additional dramatic impact. Next, look at the accessories around the room that might need a bit of improvement or an extra spark. Lamps, frames and vases can be easily updated from bland to beautiful with a quick spray of paint to coordinate with the rest of your room’s new colour scheme. Finally, add a bit of cheer by filling your newly painted vase full of fresh cut flowers on the nightstand. For an ultra-relaxing vibe, add lavender to the mix, as the scent soothes and comforts while you drift off into dreamland. From the moment you wake in the morning to the moment you close your eyes at night, your bedroom should be your haven. By rising to the occasion and incorporating some small spray paint updates, you can kick back and enjoy morning, noon and night. TheRentersGuide.ca For more product or project ideas, visit www.krylon.ca. NC
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01591
Bachelors from
$960
1 Bedroom from
$1275
Asquith Ave.
Toronto Unfurnished
$1781 Sherbourne St.
Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm
2 Bedroom from
Park Rd.
(416) 922-9155
Yonge St.
88 Bloor St. E
• Located over the subway, no need to go outside! • Air conditioning • Freshly decorated with parquet flooring • On-site laundry • Direct access to shops & restaurants • Located between the Hudson’s Bay & the Marriott • Underground parking available
Bloor St. E.
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Jr. 1 & King & Dufferin 1 bedroom Walking distance to shops, CNE, parks, on TTC transit line, hardwood floors
Convenient and Quality Living at your doorstep. You’ll love it! ✓ Newly Renovated Suites ✓ Bright & Spacious ✓ TTC/ Street Cars
999
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✓ Parquet Flooring
03532
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designertips
5 tips for decorating
small spaces by lisa canning
Small SpaceS are more and more common,
and making these spaces work can be a challenge. With careful space planning and ingenious multi-functional products, you can have all the function and style in any square footage. TIp #1: STarT WITH a condo-SIZed SoFa The sofa is often a great place to start when planning a small space, as it usually takes up the most mass, and it is also the easiest piece to purchase incorrectly. A sofa that is too large in a given space can feel cumbersome. Conversely, a sofa that is too small can feel like dollhouse furniture. Luckily, many retailers make it easier to make the right choice by carrying apartment-sized, or condo-appropriate pieces, which are often smaller-scale translations of their most popular lines. And of course, many condo-sized sofas can also be purchased with a sofa bed option to give you the flexibility of creating a guest room in your small space. TIp #2: USe clear FUrnITUre What’s great about furniture made out of glass or acrylic is that it doesn’t take up much visual space. A ghost chair or a waterfall table will give you an instant modern update and provide great function while keeping the space feeling light. In spaces that have gorgeous large windows, place pieces that are clear directly in front, since they won’t obstruct the view. TIp #3: Wall-moUnTed lIGHTInG A layered lighting plan is something I always recommend TheRentersGuide.ca to clients, but in a small space this approach is especially advantageous. Rather than opting for a floor lamp with mass, weight and that takes up floor area, sconces give you ambient lighting while saving space. I love the architectural detail sconces provide and often use them on either end of TheRentersGuide.ca a gallery wall or sofa.
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TIp #4: WorK WITH pIeceS THaT are mUlTI-FUncTIonal In a space that might be too small for a home office, or a formal dining room, I have some great innovative products to share. The first is the Functional Coffee Table from BoConcept. At first glance, it looks like a sleek, minimal coffee table. But with an easy lift, it reveals a desk-height table and ample storage. Storage will always be an issue in small spaces, so anything that will serve a function and provide storage is a great addition. Another incredible product on the market is the Lacuna table by VNO Designs. This innovative product begins as a piece of customizable art on the wall. With the release of a latch, the art piece lowers to reveal a concealed leg and becomes a dining table for five. For people who don’t formally entertain often, or for those living in really limited space, this is a unique space-saving solution. TIp #5: WorK WITH SmarT SToraGe SYSTemS Great interior storage is just as important as utilizing multi-functional storage. Drawer dividers, shelf dividers and small storage boxes are great tools to use to increase your storage space. The more levels you can create within a drawer, the more items can be stored and easily found. I love using small stackable, acrylic storage compartments to divide my drawers. Style doesn’t stop at the exterior of a piece – allow your furniture to function at its best by investing in interior organization.
TheRentersGuide.ca lISa cannInG Lisa Canning is a designer and owner of Lisa Canning Interiors. lisacanning.ca
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D u n d a s
&
S h e r b o u r n e
STUDENT 8 MONTHS LEASE AVAILABLE
695
$
03909
FURNISHED BACHELORS
/month
• Furnished Bachelors
• 7 minute walk to Eaton Centre • 5 minute walk to Ryerson & George Brown College • Window coverings • Security • Parking available
Toronto Unfurnished
• Heat & hydro & water included • On-site laundry room
416-961-1353 280 Dundas Street East
*Limited spaces available
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quicktips
PrePare for
the unexPected by understanding your insurance
Dave Minor, a vice president at TD Insurance, provides examples of common questions from Canadians on their insurance policies in an effort to help them become more familiar with their coverage:
W
hile the majority of Canadians review their insurance policies at least once a year, according to the State of Insurance Report, an annual report commissioned by TD TheRentersGuide.ca Insurance, 52 per cent of Canadians wouldn’t ask their insurance provider to clarify details they don’t understand on their policy. TheRentersGuide.ca
• I bought an antique dining room table and chairs, but it was damaged when my toilet water supply valve burst last month. Will I receive the full amount I paid for the set from my insurer? Replacement value ensures the contents of your home are insured for the amount it would cost to replace them today. However, a standard home policy only covers actual cash value – what you would pay for a similar item at today’s costs, less depreciation. Double check your home insurance policy to determine which type of coverage you currently TheRentersGuide.ca have for the contents of your home. NC
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Central G.T.A. — North York Unfurnished Apartments
Top of the Valley Apartments
best views, best service
44 VALLEYWOODS ROAD Don Valley Parkway &York Mills Rd.
$1025
STARTING AT
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STARTING AT
1 Bedrooms
TOTALLY RENOVATED
2 Bedrooms
(with 1.5 baths)
$1225
3 Bedrooms (with 1.5 baths)
$1425
Hwy. 401
• • • •
Parkway Don Valley
Valley Woods Rd.
Don Mills Rd.
York Mills Rd.
one street east of DVP, south off York Mills
*FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY
• Surveillance cameras • 15 min to downtown, bus at your door, quick access to DVP, 401 & 404, • Walk to shopping • Playground & picnic area • New elevators
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Short & Long term leases available Spacious redecorated suites Renovated suites also available Fantastic city & park views from spacious balconies • Pet friendly
North York Unfurnished
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Centrally Located at Weston Rd. South of Lawrence M
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1775 Weston Rd.
HWY 401
UTILITIES INCLUDED
• NEWLY RENOVATED • New appliances • Balconies • Hardwood floors • Easy access to 401 & 400 plus Airport • Close to GO Train & Shopping • TTC at your door! • Bus #58 to Pearson International Airport
Weston Property Management
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KEELE & FINCH 470 Sentinel
Phone: 416.628.9655 MetCap Connect: 416.663.4444
North YorkUnfurnished Unfurnished Toronto
1 Bedroom Medium 1 Bedroom 2 Bedrooms
$839 $879 $1,149
Rental Hours: Monday - Friday 12 pm - 8 pm • Saturday 10 am - 5 pm • Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm
For further information about our amenities, please visit our website.
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Central G.T.A. — North York Unfurnished Apartments
KEELE & FINCH 40 Fountainhead
Phone: 416.628.9655 MetCap Connect: 416.898.0327
1 1 2 3
Bedroom Medium Bedroom Bedrooms Bedrooms
$769 $879 $1,169 $1,329
Rental Centre: 470 Sentinel Road
Rental Hours: Monday - Friday 12 pm - 8 pm • Saturday 10 am - 5 pm • Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm
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keele & finch 1 fountainhead
$769 $839 $879 $1,149 $1,329
Rental centre: 470 Sentinel Road
North York Unfurnished
Bachelor 1 Bedroom Medium 1 Bedroom 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms
Phone: 416.628.9655 Metcap connect: 416.663.4444
Rental Hours: Monday - Friday 12 pm - 8 pm • Saturday 10 am - 5 pm • Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm
For further information about our amenities, please visit our website.
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Central G.T.A. — North York Unfurnished Apartments
keele & finch 35 fountainhead
Bachelor 1 Bedroom 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms
$769 $879 $1,149 $1,299
Phone: 416.628.9655 Metcap connect: 416.663.4444 Rental centre: 470 Sentinel Road
Rental Hours: Monday - Friday 12 pm - 8 pm • Saturday 10 am - 5 pm • Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm
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foodie
Korean-inspired
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dinner ideas
hile a trip to the Far east is out of reach for many, it’s easy to experience exotic cultures in the comfort of your own kitchen. add some excitement to your dinner table and take your taste buds on a flavour adventure to Korea. For an exotic twist to your everyday mealtime routine, try Bulgogi, a quick and easy Korean favourite. Bulgogi is one of the country’s most popular beef dishes. Made with thinly sliced sirloin and a Korean-inspired sauce, this mouth-watering dish comes together in a snap and pairs nicely with a side of lettuce, spinach or rice. Bulgogi serves: 4 Prep time: 5 minutes cook time: 20 minutes total time: 25 minutes ingreDients: 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
Directions:
2 cups (500 mL) onion, finely sliced
• In a large sauté pan heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil over medium-high heat, add onions and peppers and stir-fry for seven minutes or until tender, remove from pan and set aside.
1 cup (250 mL) red pepper, finely sliced 1 1/2 lb (675 g) top sirloin, trimmed of fat and sliced as thinly as possible
• Add remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil (more if needed) to pan, add beef strips and stir-fry until browned well, about 12 minutes. Add VH soya sauce, cook for one minute longer.
2TheRentersGuide.ca tbsp (30 mL) VH soya sauce
• Add peppers, onions and bottle of VH Korean BBQ Sauce to the pan, heat through.
1 bottle (355 mL) VH Korean BBQ Sauce
• Sprinkle with green onions and serve.
1/2 cup (125 mL) green onions, finely sliced
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Central G.T.A. — North York Unfurnished Apartments
Jane & Wilson
195 Exbury Road UTILITIES INCLUDED
1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms
925
$
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from
• Huge suites with balconies • Bright renovated apartments • Quiet, clean, well maintained building, close to TTC, schools, parks & shopping, outdoor pool, professional security patrols
3rd Month’s Rent is Free
EXBURY EXBURY PARK
KEELE
JANE
SHEPPARD AVE.
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finances
CAn you finAnCiALLy pLAn your wAy to
happiness?
C
an money buy you happiness? Likely not.
But a financial plan just may be the ticket – and you don’t have to be rich to have one. Happiness means different things to different people, but it’s hard to deny that those who feel they are closer to living the life they want and meeting more of their life goals just may be a tad happier. And financial planning seems to be a powerful path to help people achieve these TheRentersGuide.ca
goals. TheRentersGuide.ca
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The Financial Planning Standards Council, the not-for-profit organization that awards Certified Financial Planner certification, and that is committed to seeing Canadians improve their lives by engaging in financial planning, conducted a study that explored Canadians’ financial planning activities and their levels of emotional and financial well being. It turns out that those who have comprehensive financial plans report being a lot more optimistic about a
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wide range of factors related to their emotional and financial well being:
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• 77 per cent with comprehensive financial plans said they felt their goals and aspirations are achievable, compared with only 50 per cent who do no planning. • 62 per cent with plans said they feel content with how their life is going, compared with 37 per cent with no plans. • 61 per cent with plans said they have peace of mind, compared with 36 per cent with no plans. • And 64 per cent said they are prepared to manage through tough economic times, compared with 33 per cent with no plans.
“Financial planning involves a variety of financial strategies, but is ultimately about meeting your life goals through the proper management of your finances, through both good and tough times in life,” says Cary List, president and CEO, FPSC. Financial planning is not just for the wealthy. The study showed that the connection between one’s level of optimism and peace of mind held true across a wide range of net worth groups. This affirms that there is value of financial planning for everyone – not just the wealthy. So get yourself a financial plan and see what happens. NC TheRentersGuide.ca
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Central G.T.A. — North York Unfurnished Apartments
NORTH YORK
Country Club Towers
• Superbly maintained 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom suites • Utilities included • Overlooking the Humber River, Golf Course and parkland • TTC at your door and GO transit just a 5 minute walk away • Spacious balconies
• Laundry facilities • Swimming pool • 24 hour video surveillance system • Easy access to Hwys 401/400/409 and 427
North York Unfurnished
Weston Road and Hwy. 401
Rental Office: 2460 Weston Road.
416-248-4000
For rental inquiries please email us at rent@qresidential.ca
www.qresidential.ca
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Central G.T.A. — North York Unfurnished Apartments
Nothing can compare to these OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN. 2-4 PM
03980
Amazing August Deals!... Don Mills & Sheppard
• Heat & water included • New kitchens with ceramic tiles • Freshly painted • Refinished parquet floors • Frost-free fridge • 24 hours security surveillance cameras • Card access • Friendly on-site resident staff • Close to Fairview Mall, TTC, schools, and Hwys 404/401/407, D.V.P. • Parking additional
NEWLY RENOVATED QUALITY SUITES
8 GODSTONE
1 BEDROOMS FROM $949!
Call:
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stylefile
5 easy ideas to organize
and maximize a small bathroom
• Take Back the Tub. From shampoo and shower gel, duckies and boats, the bathtub often needs to store a variety of items. While shower caddies or shelves are an ideal solution, you can also make your own. Reuse your straight shower rod – but install it across the back wall of the tub. Next, use shower rod hooks to hang a variety of plastic baskets to create instant storage for each member of the family. • Maximize with Dual-Function. Dual-function products are perfect for smaller baths, since they offer added benefits, without taking up more space. Update your current toilet paper holder, towel bars and in-shower shelves with newer versions that integrate a grab bar. Moen, for example, offers stylish grab bar designs featuring a paper holder, a towel bar and two shelf designs – all in a variety of finishes to help you update these bathroom basics while adding storage, safety and style. • Shelves for Storage. Don’t limit the vertical surfaces of your bathroom for mirrors and décor, especially if you don’t have a closet. Try installing wall shelves. There are a variety of options – from smaller, decorative shelves that can hold perfume and toiletries – to larger hotel shelves that provide the perfect storage location for towels. • Hidden Helpers. While space underneath the vanity offers room for storage, this hidden area is a glutton for disorganization. Remove everything and toss any items you don’t need. Next, use baskets or bins to create a place for everything. Don’t forget that the back of the doors can also be an added location to install a hook or shelf.
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• Hotel Inspiration. Take note when you’re in a hotel at the many amenities they offer and incorporate them into your bathroom for added functionality and organization. Did you love using the wall-mounted mirror? Enjoy the convenience of storing the hair dryer on the wall? Moen tells us they have a variety of bath accessories like the Arris wall-mount magnifying mirror that allows you to obtain hotel luxury at home – so install and enjoy. With a few simple projects, your bathroom can achieve maximum use of space, style and TheRentersGuide.ca organization. More information is available online at moen.ca. NC
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Central G.T.A. — North York Unfurnished Apartments
35 Duncanwoods Drive
FINCH & WESTON ROAD
Great Place to call Home
03607
• Nestled on a quiet residential street, overlooking a park and ravine, with easy access to 400 and 401. Conveniently close to TTC, shopping & schools. • Enjoys updated suites, storage lockers, balconies, modernized elevators, controlled access and security cameras • Indoor, outdoor & visitor parking
from
909
• Caring and professional onsite staff
416.240.6096 www.goldsealmanagement.com
North York Unfurnished
1 Bedroom
$
*Posted rent includes 2% prompt payment discount. *Prices subject to change without notice
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3 BEdrooms wiTh 1.5 BAThs from
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Rent a 3 bedRoom unit & Receive one yeaR FREE paRking oR 11th month Rent FREE!
• New carpet & freshly painted hallways
• Utilities included
• New modern eat-in kitchens
• 24 hour security patrol
• Large renovated suites • Freshly decorated suites
• Home to Albion Neighbourhood Services
• Gleaming hardwood floors
• Close to schools, shops, churches, grocery stores, clinics • On-site professional, friendly staff
00727
DIRECT PAYMENT
• in-suite storage
• Home to After School Programs from Albion Boys and Girls Club • Home to Youth Dance for Change Steeles Ave. W.
2667 & 2677 Kipling Avenue
Hwy. 27
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• Walk-in closets
Rental Office hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8am - 8pm, Fri. 8am - 7pm, Sat. 10am - 6pm, Sun. 12pm - 5pm. Buzz 8300
Same day approval! Call today!
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• Large patio size balconies
Ave.
• Bus stop at door
• Home to Pre-School Programs from Rexdale Women’s Centre
Kipling
• surveillance cameras
Etobicoke Unfurnished
• Clean well maintained high rise
Islington Ave.
• Safe, secure building
Finch Ave. W. pricing & availability subject to change without notice
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etobicoke’s Best Value! 545 The WesT Mall Burnhamthorpe & hwy 427
Jr. 1, 1, 2 and 3 Bedrooms from
975
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UTIlITIes INClUDeD
• Immaculate Building with Renovated Common Areas • On-site Variety Store • Friendly Building • Balconies with great views • Underground Parking available
416.621.7782 >> Refreshing indoor pool! >> Relaxing whirlpool & sauna!
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quicktips
Give your child an inviting space to study
• Animals – For the child who is crazy about animals, select wallpaper, posters and prints featuring those they are most interested in. Whether inspired by the jungle or a favorite stuffed toy, animals can, with a child’s imagination, turn into pleasing imaginary playmates. • Sports – Sports enthusiasts of both sexes will enjoy having mementoes of their favorite sports, whether in the form of trophies, room accessories or team pennants. Skates that have been outgrown can become decorative elements on shelves. For the child who developed a passion for rowing, oars painted in bright colours can be transformed into wall décor. • Gardens – Stencil, paint or glue flowers on lamps, headboards and walls to help recreate the natural beauty of an outdoor garden inside the room.
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long with a fresh pack of crayons and pristine notebooks, your children will likely appreciate a fresh look for their rooms. Sally Morse is the director of creative services for Hunter Douglas, a leading name in Canadian window treatments. Take a look at a few of her best tips to do a makeover easily: A special place – Since it’s important for your child to have a special space in his or her room dedicated to schoolwork, you can use moldings, a screen, or even a curtain to separate the space from the rest of the room. A closet may even be converted into a study area with storage transferred to an armoire or under-the-bed containers. Wherever the study area is, make sure it is equipped with a good work surface and outlets for a computer and task lamp. Create an appealing atmosphere – Take a cue from your child’s special interests to select a theme for decorating their room and creating an inviting setting TheRentersGuide.ca they’ll look forward to spending time in. Some examples: • Ocean - If your child thought their vacation at the beach was pure heaven, they can return there in memory with a beach-themed-bedroom. Use watery blues on the walls and sand-coloured floors. Wallpapers, posters TheRentersGuide.ca and prints with beach scenes also add to the seashore setting.
• Stars and moonlight – A little night owl will enjoy seeing the planets on the ceiling and perhaps a few shooting stars that decoratively land on walls and furniture. Natural light can be transformed with the right window treatment to help create an ethereal mood across the room. Sleep tight – Be sure your child can sleep soundly with window treatments that block out the light and noise. Hunter Douglas, for example, offers an array of light-blocking designs and all of its window treatments are rated for sound absorption. Be safe – Above all else your child’s room needs to be a safe haven. Use window guards and safety netting to help prevent falls, corner and edge bumpers to prevent injuries from sharp edges and outlet plugs to prevent electrical shocks. On the window fashions, minimize the safety hazards of operating cords with the LiteRise cordless TheRentersGuide.ca operating system. More information is available online at www. hunterdouglas.ca. NC
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Central G.T.A. — East York Unfurnished Apartments
EAST YORK
Parkway Place
• Spacious 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites with hardwood floors • Utilities included (except hydro) • Spacious balconies • Laundry facilities • On-site professional staff • Underground & visitor parking • On-site grocery store
• Easy access to DVP & 401 • Walk to schools, parks & shopping • Walking distance to mosque • TTC at door step • 3 buildings to choose from
East York Unfurnished
Don Mills & Overlea
Rental Office: 75 Thorncliffe Park Drive.
416-645-0320
For rental inquiries please email us at rent@qresidential.ca
www.qresidential.ca
03380
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What to look for in an apartment By Jane Herman
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re you feeling a little overwhelmed by the challenge of trying to find an apartment? Even wading through all of the ads and listings in Renters Guide can be daunting, unless you understand how they are organized. But where do you start? The first criteria in your decision should be price: How much can you realistically afford to spend per month? Most financial planners recommend that your rent (not including extras such as parking, hydro, cable, etc.) should amount to less than 30 per cent of your monthly income. This may be hard to achieve, but thinking about how much you can spend on rent will also help you to set up a budget. Include all expenses you’ll be responsible for each month (food, utilities, telephone, transportation, laundry, parking, etc.) and other, annual or variable expenses, such as clothing, moving expenses, renter’s insurance, savings, recreation, entertainment, etc. The more you spend on rent, the less you’ll have available for other things. Next, determine what area you want to live in. How will you determine where to look? If you are new to the area, you may want to live near friends or relatives, within a certain commuting radius of work or school. If you have children, do you want to live in a particular school district? Are parks and play areas nearby? Is proximity to the transit or a major highway may be a priority Is the area convenient to shopping, library, recreation facilities, entertainment, restaurants, etc. What are the traffic patterns in the neighbourhood? How is the traffic at rush hour? How are the noise levels in the area at different times of the day, and would this be a factor in your decision? With these factors in mind, make a list of several different neighbourhoods in which you could look: Area 1: ________________________ Area 2: ________________________
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facilities, and, frequently, sports and/or recreation facilities and other amenities, as well as efficient electrical, heating and plumbing systems. A walk-up or low-rise would be less than five storeys high, may have no elevator and few conveniences. However, the rent would generally be less at this type of apartment than at a highrise building in the same area. Other kinds of apartments you could rent include: A basement apartment is a basement in a house that has been converted to an apartment. It may have a separate entrance. The apartment may have its own bathroom, kitchen, laundry room and heating system, or it may share those amenities with the rest of the home. A low rise apartment building may also have basement apartments. A duplex, triplex or fourplex is a group of two, three or four apartments together in the same building. Apartment Features Search through the Renters Guide listings to find those that match your criteria. They are organized by area. You should also use Renters Guide companion website, hometrader.ca. It is an excellent source of apartment listings, also organized by area. You can also find potential apartments by walking around or driving through the area you have chosen, or through word of mouth. If a friend or relative is happy living in a particular building, chances are you will be too. When you go to look at apartments, inspect them thoroughly before you sign the lease or give a first month’s rental deposit. Some landlords have a condition checklist on which to record details upon move in and move out. Be sure to inspect walls, floors, bathroom and kitchen faucets and fixtures, appliances, windows, doors, etc. Make sure you note such things as the condition of the property and the building. Note the size and location of the closets. You may want to take along a tape TheRentersGuide.ca measure to see how your furniture might work in the space. If you go through the process carefully, chances are you’ll be more satisfied with your decision after you move in.
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Rental Agreements What You Should Know Before you Sign a Lease
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hen you rent a home or apartment in Canada, the landlord will usually ask you to sign a written rental agreement. This legal contract is also often called a “lease.”
Under the laws of each province and territory, tenants and landlords have certain rights and responsibilities whether they have a written agreement or not. Nevertheless, a written lease agreement can help spell out all the terms you and your landlord want to have covered and agreed to. You may also wish to seek legal advice before accepting the terms. To help you know what to expect, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers the following list of terms that can be found in most rental agreements: • The names of the landlord and tenant(s). • The address of the home or apartment you are renting. • The monthly rent you agreed to pay, with or without utilities, parking, cable television or other services. • The date when the rent is due (for example, on the first day of each month).
TheRentersGuide.ca • The amount and terms of any rent, security or damage deposits you agreed to pay.
• A list of which repairs or upkeep will be your responsibility. • The term of rental period (most rental agreements are usually for one year, but some may be month-to-month or week-to-week). • The conditions for ending or canceling your lease, including financial implications and the amount of advance notice you must give the landlord if you decide to move out (for example, 60 days notice). • The rules or restrictions for subletting the property. • The amount the landlord is allowed to increase the rent in the future. • Any other specific restrictions (such as whether or not you can smoke in the home and whether you can have boarders, pets or a waterbed, etc.). • Details on when and how the landlord can enter your home or apartment. • The procedure for making changes to the contract. • A method for resolving any disputes or disagreements (for example, disputes about late rent payments, damage to the property or eviction). • Contact information for both you and your landlord in case of an
emergency (usually including a phone number, fax and email). For more information or a free copy of CMHC’s Guide to Renting a Home, call CMHC at 1-800-6682642 or visit our website at www. cmhc.ca. For more than 60 years, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has been Canada’s national housing agency and a source of objective, reliable housing expertise.
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Packing Tips and List Tips to make your move a little easier. Packing TiPs
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Gather boxes in all sizes from friends, neighbors, and stores.
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Create a “portable packing kit” with marking pens, a tape measure, packing tape, twine, and scissors. Carry it with you as you pack up items around your home.
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Reinforce the bottom of boxes with extra tape for added strength.
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Don’t move flammable, combustible, corrosive, or explosive items such as paint, gasoline, and ammunition.
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Pack a bag of personal items you’ll need during the move (change of clothes, toiletries, medicine, maps, food, and drinks). Keep it in an easy-to-find place when you pack
Collect cushioning material such as bubble wrap, foam pellets, furniture pads, old blankets, plastic bags, tissue paper, newspapers, and small towels to use as padding inside boxes.
Label each box with the name of the room in your new home where it should be placed. List the contents of the box on the side of it. Number the boxes and keep a list of which boxes go in which room in your new home. Label boxes containing fragile items with large red lettering. Place china in plastic bags and stack plates upright on their sides, not flat. Pack your TV, stereo, and computer in their original boxes whenever possible. Keep boxes to 50 pounds or less. Pack heavy items into their own smaller boxes and place lighter items together into larger boxes. (Hint-Don’t pack all your books into one box!)
general moving TiPs
❏ Disconnect and bundle cords on television and stereo components. Label each cord with masking tape and a description of where to connect it.
❏ Plan and measure where you furniture will be placed in your new home. It’s helpful to draw a layout of your new home and sketch in the major furniture pieces.
❏ To save time on moving day, move your boxes from the basement, upstairs, or attic to the main floor prior to the move date. Consider carrying items from the back yard to the front yard or garage ahead of time.
❏ Keep your phone connected through moving day to stay in touch with friends, family and the moving company.
Packing list by room kiTchen
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❏ China cabinet or hutch ❏ Light fixture and lamps ❏ Furniture: tables and chairs TheRentersGuide.ca ❏ ____________ ❏ ____________ ❏ Box numbers for dining room: TheRentersGuide.ca
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Packing List Packing list by room continued LiViNG room
famiLy room
❏ Bookcases and contents
❏ Entertainment center and contents: stereo, TV,
❏ Entertainment center and contents: stereo, TV,
❏ Box numbers for living room: ____
CDs, videotapes, and so on ❏ Knick knacks and artwork ❏ Furniture: couch, chairs, and tables ❏ Lamps ❏ _____________________________ ❏ _____________________________ ❏ _____________________________ ❏ Box numbers for family room: ____
master bedroom
bedroom #1
❏ Closet
❏ Closet
❏ Dressers and contents
❏ Dressers and contents
❏ Furniture: bed, dressers, night stands, and desk
❏ Furniture: bed, dressers, night stands, and desk
❏ _____________________________
❏ _____________________________
❏ _____________________________
❏ _____________________________
❏ Box numbers for master bedroom: ____
❏ Box numbers for bedroom 1: ____
bedroom #2
bedroom #3
❏ Closet
❏ Closet
❏ Dressers and contents
❏ Dressers and contents
❏ Furniture: bed, dressers, night stands, and desk
❏ Furniture: bed, dressers, night stands, and desk
❏ _____________________________
❏ _____________________________
❏ _____________________________
❏ _____________________________
❏ Box numbers for bedroom 2: ____
❏ Box numbers for bedroom 3: ____
study/office
bathroom(s)
❏ Computer equipment: CPU, monitor, and printer
❏ Cupboards and contents
❏ Desk and contents
❏ Linens and towels
CDs, videotapes, and so on ❏ Knick knacks and artwork ❏ Lamps ❏ Furniture: couch, chairs, and tables ❏ _____________________________ ❏ _____________________________
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❏ Knick knacks and wall hangings
❏ File cabinets and contents
❏ File cabinets and contents
❏ _____________________________
❏ _____________________________ TheRentersGuide.ca
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❏ Box numbers for bathroom(s): ____
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Rental Unit Evaluation Worksheet Make copies of this sheet and bring them with you when apartment hunting! Address of rental:
Available as of:
Name and telephone # of landlord/agent:
Basic monthly rent: $
Additional Costs
Estimate monthly costs for utilities (not included) and these other costs....
Heat (gas/oil/electric?)
$
Hydro
$
Internet
$
Water heater/heater rental
$
Water
$
Garbage collection
$
Telephone
$
Cable/Satellite TV
$
Parking
$
General details
Good repair?
Any odours?
Lease (yes/no)
Clean?
Needs painting?
Security deposit (yes/no)
Pest-free?
Noise levels?
Your living space checklist Furnished/unfurnished
Air conditioning
Laundry facility
Hardwood floors/carpeting
Fireplace
Cable-ready
Parking, # spaces
Security system
Multiple phone jacks
Separate dining room
Multiple floors
Other:
Yard/balcony/loft
Microwave
Amount of natural light
Dishwasher
Note restrictions on:
What works? What needs repair?
Appliances allowed?
Taps
Stove
Pets/type of pets allowed?
Toilet
Lights
Parking?
Water pressure
Electrical outlets
Smoking?
Fridge
Other appliances
Secure main entrance
Good window locks
Smoke alarm
Solid front door
Safe parking
Fire extinguishers
One-inch deadbolts
Good lighting in walk areas
Sprinkler system
Peephole
Well-lit walk from transit
Carbon monoxide detector
Security personnel, gated/video entrance
Do tall trees or bushes impede safety?
Clear view of the entrances and exits
Coded visitor telephone
Neighbours nearby
Safety
Building Newer/older
Handicapped accessibility
Garbage disposal facility
Quiet area
Recreational facilities
Business services
Elevator(s)
Pool/Sauna/Gym
Doorman
Play area for children
Tenant gardens
Guest suites available
Adequate visitor parking
Party room available
Other?
Your overall impression of the location:
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saranac park
a p a r t m e n t s 6 Drexel rd. 26-34 saranac Blvd. bathurst/lawrence
860
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call 416-781-7217 or 416-444-6636 www.crestview.ca
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• steps from TTC, shopping • Hardwood floors • Laundry Room • Garage parking ($40/mth) • Storage locker • 4-piece bath
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Keele-Wilson 1 & -2 bdrm apts, available in clean, quiet, well maintained, low rise buildings w/ elevator. New floors,parking & appliances Close to shopping & TTC. From $820/ mo & $940/mo Call (416)633-7514
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Albion / Kipling -- 1 Bdrm bsmt apt in one family home. Parking & shared laundry. Quiet & clean. Close to TTC & Albion mall. No Smoking / Pets. First/Last req’d. $650/month includes utils.Avail Sept 1st. Call (416)748-8246 Untitled 3
Bathurst & Finch. -1 bdrm Appt on the Main floor. All inclusive. Sep entry. No dogs. Close to TTC and all ammeities.Includ laund.Avail Immed. $900/mth.416-885-9734 Untitled 4
Bathurst-Wilson - 1 -& 2 bdrm apts. All amenities available in building. Beautiful,clean & spacious.Stop at door. Call for appointment: (647)296-2678,416-275-3455 .
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EGLINTON EAST OF -D.V.PReno.1 bdrm $850 Laundry on-site. Near shops & transit. Avail Now. Call Irene (416)751-7210, www.linwood.ca
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KEELE/EGLINTON Summer Special, -Newly deco, 1 bdrm from $829 & 2 bdrms from $929/mo+ Hydro Security, intercom. Quiet, secure bldgs. Brand New bathrooms and Kitchens. Hdwd flrs, lndry. Certain conditions apply. Call Susan (416)9109950, (416)658-9874 KPM Management
WARDEN & STEELES -1 bdrm bsmt apt $850/mo Includes laundry, Cable & Utilities 1 car Parking No pets/smoke Close to all amenties,401 &404 Sep Entry Avail Immed Refrences Required call (647)928-5770
KEELE & EGLINTON -- Clean 1 & 2 bdrm apts in low rise bldg. Freshly painted, refinished floors. Avail immed. Utils incld. Laundry on-site. call (905)832-8310, (416)895-4512 Untitled 8
Keele-Wilson 1 Bdrm -bsmt apt. Looks like new Sep entry. Shared Fridge.stove 1 Parking. Close to TTC & Subway Avail Aug 1st $715/mo + hydro. Ask for Fred (416)636-1403 Untitled 9
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BATHURST & WILSON -Newly renovated Bachelor bsmt apt private entrance Central Air conditioning close to shopping,TTC & all amenities no smoke/pets $700/mo utils included avail Immed call (416)636-2986
Finch & Sentinel -Large 2 bdrm Penthouse with private roof top patio hrdwood floors throughout $1325/mo prkg & all utils included Avail July 15 th or August 1st TTC at your door step walking distance to york University Call. (416)471-3444 e-mail mbmanagement@rogers.com
M A R L E E - R O S E L AW N - B a c h e lor $750/mo 1 -bedroom From $875 2 Bdrm $1049 w/ balcony. Prkg & Hydro extra. 5 mins walk to subway. Call JANA (416)780-9795, www.linwood.ca
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CALEDONIA/EGLINTON-Low rise bldg -1 bdrm $845/monthly & 2 bdrm $1095/mo inclusive.Avail Immed Laundry on-site, parking.Avail Close to Transit & Shops. Call: (416)453-3066
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ISLINGTON-DIXON RD - -1 bdrm $850. H/W floor, very quiet & Prof. Building, balc, lndry prkg, garage, close to amens. Call Linda at 416-735-3191, 416- 2409796, 905-470-2059 and 416-876-9394
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How MucH Insurance? B y Gai l Vaz -Ox lade
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here’s no product in the financial world that’s been more maligned than life insurance. Part of the problem has been the heated and often vicious debate that’s raged between the proponents of term insurance versus those who favour TheRentersGuide.ca permanent insurance. The other part of the problem is that people have been “sold” insurance – as opposed to making an informed buying decision – and that’s leftTheRentersGuide.ca a really bad taste in our mouths.
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Some people believe if they don’t work outside the home they don’t need life insurance. With no paycheque to replace, premiums seem like a waste of money. So, answer me this: with the other guy at work all day, who will watch the kids, do the laundry, drive hither and yon, make dinner, do the laundry, vacuum, grocery shop, do the laundry? How much would it cost to replace you? Young people know they are never going to die. And if they do, it’s a long way off. Since the odds are in their favour, life insurance premiums are a waste of money. This is a paradox since if you buy your life insurance when you are young, you’ll pay so much less for it. Let’s be reasonable here, don’t you think a life of peace of mind is worth a few hundred bucks a year? Of course, if you’re a gambler by nature and choose to take your chances skipping life insurance completely I only have one more question for you: how come your stuff is worthy of insurance, but your life isn’t? Maybe it’s because you don’t have to deal with the ramifications of your own death so it’s easy to ignore them. Since many people are covered by life insurance through their benefits package at work, they believe that individual insurance is a waste of money. Have you even reviewed how much your work insurance provides and calculated whether this is enough to support your family? And when you leave that job for the next, will you still be young and healthy enough to get the insurance you need because the work plan just doesn’t cut it? Then there are also people who avoid buying life insurance because they simply don’t want to think about their own demise.Ya know what? You’re gonna die. So get over yourself and do what it takes to make sure your family isn’t left holding a Pot of Nothing when you’re safely pushing up daisies. Almost everyone needs life insurance. Unless you plan to lead a solitary life and have no one that depends on you, you’ll probably need insurance at some point. So TheRentersGuide.ca the next question is,“How much?”Here’s a formula you can use to figure this out: A – (B + C + D + E) = Insurance needed
A = Your family’s assets and income (including existing insurance, a spouse’s income, government benefits, pension income, income from investments e.g., GICs, CSBs, mutual funds, income that could be realized from the sale of assets, etc.) B = Your family’s monthly Budget needs (Including shelter, food, and household supplies, clothing, utilities, car maintenance, insurance (home and car), childcare, entertainment, etc.) C = Costs associated with your death (including funeral expenses, accounting and legal fees, probate costs, estate taxes, etc.)
of existing debt; others are ongoing: monthly expenses and educational costs. The discrepancy between what your family has and what it will need must be covered in some way if you wish to minimize the financial impact of your death. In deciding how much insurance you should buy, answer the following questions: Will your estate have sufficient funds to pay for your funeral? Will your estate have sufficient funds to pay your accounting, legal, and probate fees? Will your estate have sufficient funds to pay the taxes owing at your death?
D = Debts to be paid off (including credit card balances, loans, etc.)
Will your estate have sufficient funds to provide the income required to meet your family’s day-to-day needs?
E = Exceptional expenses (including educational costs, vacations, major purchases e.g., new car, medical equipment, etc.)
Will your estate have sufficient funds to eliminate any debts you have at death?
Begin by calculating the income your family would have, based on the existing income (from pension, spouse’s employment, etc.). Add the income that would be generated from your assets. Once you know how much income your family will have, calculate the expenses they will face. Some will be one-time costs, such as your funeral or the payoff
Will your estate have sufficient funds to provide for such priorities as the education of your children/grandchildren? Gail Vaz-Oxlade is the host of Til Debt Do Us Part and author of Debt Free Forever and blogs daily at www.gailvazoxlade.com. Follow Gail on Twitter at TheRentersGuide.ca Twitter.com/GailVazOxlade
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Central Unfurnished Apartments King/John:1 bdrm condo -on the 24th floor,laundry,central A/C,locker,balcony,includes 3 years free movie membership.Cinema Tower building.Close to all ammenties. (416)616-7516 Untitled 10
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Central,Carlton & Sherbourne-Convenient -downtown location,eat-in kitchen,foyer,walk-in closet,renovated, Bachelor $725 hydro and Cable Extra, 1 bedroom $850,hydro and Cable extra. Call Juliya at (416)928-9055 Untitled 6
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STEELES & KEELE -375 COOK ROAD UNIT 55 NORTH YORK (YORK UNIVERSITY) 3 Beautiful bdrm townhouse 2.5 bath, 5 appls, Balcony $1500/mo+ utils. Close to all amenities, TTC Transit Avail Immed Call RUTH (647)889-3355 Untitled 20
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sk any parent of grown children how quickly the years go by and they will likely reply that time flies. That said, new parents saving for their child’s post-secondary education should start putting aside money as soon as their baby is born.
One of the best ways to save is through a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP). When combined with compounded returns and government grants, an RESP can yield significant returns by the time a child turns 17. An RESP can comprise a combination of savings and investments including cash, stocks, mutual funds, exchange traded funds (ETFs), guaranteed investment certificates (GICs) and bonds. All that’s needed to get started is the child’s Social Insurance Number.
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end dates. Invested in an RESP, they provide growth in the early stages and become progressively more conservative as the child nears university. If your child is 13 years old now, choosing a fund with a 2017 target date maximizes savings as she heads off to university that year. If your baby is still in diapers, a target date of 2030 could work best. “Investment options such as BMO LifeStage Class Mutual Funds allow parents to watch their child’s RESP investments evolve strategically, so they can reach their financial goal,” said Robert Armstrong, Vice President, Managed Solutions and Registered Plans Strategy, BMO Investments Inc. Speak to an investment professional to determine the target date that’s right for you. For more on RESPs, please TheRentersGuide.ca visit: www.bmo.com/resp NC
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renting a home before you start your search
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f you’re in the market to rent a home, you may end up having to make a few compromises when it comes to choosing the neighbourhood, features, and price range.
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obvious cost, there are also many other less-visible expenses that are often overlooked, but which can easily add up over time. When figuring out how much home you can afford, don’t forget to consider such questions as:
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aren’t included in your rent, find out which utility companies provide services to the building, and contact them to see if they can give you an idea of the average monthly costs. Of course, the exact costs will fluctuate in different seasons and from tenant TheRentersGuide.ca to tenant, but these estimates should at least give you a good idea of how much you need to budget on a
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monthly basis – and help you avoid any unwelcome surprises later. » are features such as laundry and parking included, or will you need to pay more for the use of these services? » Will your monthly travel costs increase, decrease or stay about the same at the new location? » Will you need to purchase or provide your own appliances? » Is there any form of provincial or territorial rent control in place? If not, what are the landlord’s plans for future rent increases? How much you can afford to spend on rent depends on a number of factors, including your overall household income, how much debt you or your family are comfortable with, how
important your lifestyle is to you and how much you want to put aside for the future. As a general rule, however, your entire monthly housing costs – including rent, electricity, heat, water and municipal services – should total less than 30 per cent of the before-tax income of your household. This doesn’t include the cost of property insurance, parking, cable, telephone and Internet service, each of which should also be figured into your budget if you plan on using them. If you can’t find a suitable place in the area where you’re looking that meets your price range, you may want to revisit your list of preferences, and decide if there are any other costsaving measures you can make. After cost, location can be the most important factor in a rental search. Prime locations that are close to work, school, public transit or other
amenities usually cost more, but they may also offer other advantages, such as reduced commuting time and expenses. Lastly, other important considerations in choosing a rental home are the safety of the building and community, as well as its proximity to family and friends. To help you decide, prepare a list of locations that best match your needs, and then add another list of secondary locations that you could also consider if necessary. To consult or download a free copy of CMHC’s Your Guide to Renting a Home, visit www.cmhc.ca. For more than 60 years, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has been Canada’s national housing agency and a source of objective, reliable housing expertise. Source: CMHC
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Hurontario/Burnhamthorpe Absolute world -land mark building,spacious,approx 1000 sq ft 2 bed condo,2 bath.includes balcony,stainless steel appliances,ensuit laundry,parking,locker. Walk to sq 1 North east south view.$1799/ mo.Avail immed (416)450-9898
NEED A PLACE -TO RENT? Look no further, I will find you the perfect rental accommodation anywhere in Mississauga Just Call Angel Hasanzada, Sales Representative,Century 21, Best Sellers LTD, Brokerage 416-820-8194 Office: 905 273-4211
Mavis & Eglinton -Fully Furnished 1 bdrm bsmt apt.Includes Bed, Microwave, Cooking Stove, Fridge Television, Basic Cable, Couch, Lndry & Prkg No smoking/ pets $850/mo utils incld. Female Vegetarian Preff’d Avail August 1st Seprate Untitled 22 entry Call (905)507-0286
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If you are a parent you are hyper aware that the outside world is chock full of potential dangers for your child. But what about your own home? • Windows – Putting safety guards on your windows is a good start, but your window covering may also present a potential hazard to your child. From Hunter Douglas, the LiteRise cordless lifting system on its Silhouette window shadings is an answer. The cordless operation not only makes raising, lowering and tilting the shading for variable light control easy, but the product also eliminates the need for cords of any kind. This makes Silhouette with LiteRise especially ideal for homes with young children and provides an uncluttered, tailored look at the window.
Our homes are also loaded with a variety of possible land mines for little ones. However, all it takes is some precaution and advanced planning to implement a few simple changes. Sally Morse, the director of creative services for window fashions company, Hunter Douglas, reviews some tips on how to help neutralize potential hazards in your home and create a safe environment for your children: • Electrical Outlets – Install safety plugs on all of your outlets to prevent the danger of electrical shock when they are not in use. In addition, make sure TheRentersGuide.ca that the outlet of your extension cords is not easily accessible.
• Smoke Detectors – Some safety precautions are specific to the needs of your child, but it is important to make your home as safe as it can be for all family members. Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on each floor of your home, including the basement if there is one, and pick a date to check and/or replace the batteries every month.
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ummer is in full swing, and swimming pool are a favouite spot for beating the summer heat. If you’re fortunate to live in a building with a pool, it can provides hours of refreshing fun throughout the summer. But take care and swim safely.
Although many pool accidents are related to running and roughhousing, numerous injuries are also attributed to the pool, its accessories and the general environment. Tragically, most drowning and injuries involve children and young adults. Whether your pool is indoors or outside, stay accident free by taking proper precautions and following these safety tips.
Many serious injuries result from falling on slippery walkways and decks and falling from diving boards and ladders.
Never leave a child unattended in the water or pool area for any reason. All pools should have a fence and a secure gate to keep children away from the pool.
When using a slide, children should always go down feet first, one at a time, never head first.
Warn children to stay away from drains, filters and drain covers in pools and hot tubs.
Long hair should be tied up and loose clothing should not be worn in the pool.
Likewise, it’s risky for adults to swim alone. Make sure there’s someone nearby to answer a distress call.
Encourage other residents to follow pool safety guidelines, including keeping pool gates securely closed and latched.
Your pool should have lifesaving equipment and a first aid kit handy in case of emergency. Also, emergency numbers should be posted at the telephone closest to the pool. Neck and back injuries are common after diving accidents. Never dive into above ground pools-this can result in permanent paralysis (water should be a minimum of 10 feet - three meters - deep in order to dive). Electrical appliances such as radios and CD players should be kept out of the pool area because of the danger of electrical shock. Never swim after drinking alcoholic beverages or taking medications. Also, don’t swim if you’re tired or have just finished eating. Check the pool area regularly for glasses, bottles, toys or other potential hazards, Do not bring any breakables into the pool area.
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The pool and equipment should be checked regularly for cleanliness and good maintenance. Bring all wet towels, bathing suits and other personal items back to your apartment.
Respect the maximum number of persons who can safely use the pool and follow all regulations concerning guests.
Review basic safety rules with children: no running, pushing or hurting other children, respect others and NEVER PUSH ANYONE UNDER THE WATER.
Ensure your guests and visitors comply with all rules and regulations. Don’t litter! While most apartment building pools do not have lifeguards, proper concentrations of chemicals are necessary to maintain safety. Watch that children do not touch any pool chemicals.
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Outdoor pools should be completely enclosed with fencing on all four sides, and selflatching, self-closing gates. Children should be supervised at all times.
Stay out of the pool during rain storms or during thunder or lightning. If lightening strikes the water swimmers can be electrocuted The rules are made to keep everyone safe. Please respect them! Remember, providing a safe and fun place to swim for your family and friends this summer is up to you. For information on water safety or taking a first aid course, TheRentersGuide.ca contact the Canadian Red Cross in your community.
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ummer is short – especially in Canada – so get out and enjoy the sun and fresh air. Camping can be an enjoyable experience for the entire family, especially when you’re prepared. Make the travel and setting-up-camp horror stories a thing of the past.
Before you hit the road, make sure your vehicle is ready for longer distance driving. Have a certified technician identify any maintenance or repair needs prior to your trip. It is also wise to have an emergency roadside kit in your trunk as well! Make the journey on the road as fun and safe as your destination with the right automotive accessories to complement your road trip. Some items to consider:
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Markham/Sheppard:1 bdrm bamt -appt with large windows. Avail immediately.$775/monthly utilities included.Call Neera 416-725-1764
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Medowvale-Sheppard Large 1 -bdrm bsmt apt, sep entry, 1 parking, first/last req, $800/mo, no pets/smoking, Avail Immed Call (416)208-7076
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BIRCHMOUNT-ST CLAIR -1 -bdrms $825/mo & 2 bdrms $925/mo hrdwd floor, balcony, lndry, quiet, subway, prkg, avail immed. Call Jennifer 647-348-8679 or Moti 416-876-9394 excel 905-470-2059
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Ellesmere & Brimley -1 bdrm bsmt apt, sep entry, all inclusive, no pets/ smoking, walk to Scarborough town centre, $845/mo, avail Immed. (416)289-2309
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Eglinton & Bellamy. -Near GO Transit and TTC. 2-Bedroom $984.00. 3-Bedroom $1,035.00. Call Brenda @416-266-0640, or email brucklandfoundation@rogers.com for more info.
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Central Pickering LIVERPOOL -& HWY 2- 3 bdrm townhouse over 1800 sqft with very large eat in kitch, living/dining room, fireplace, laundry,1.5 baths, patio, playground, parking. Close to all amens.$1325/month plus utils.Avail August 1st. (416)801-7505 Milner & Markham -Rd-2 floor 4 bdrm house for rent.1.5 bath, harwood and ceramic floors.5 appls,kitchen recently renovated.Avail immediately. $1560 + utils.Basement separate $650/monthly.3 11277192_2.JPG parkings included.416-292-3987, Westney/Kingston rd in Untitled 30 ( 4 1 6 ) 4 3 3 - 6 4 3 7 -Ajax,whole house for rent,2.5 bath. garage.Close VICTORIA PARK & -LAWRENCE 3 laundry,parking,double bdrm bunglow move in condition 3 car to all amenities.$1400/monthly + utiliparking $1600/mo for more informa- ties.No pets/smoking.Credit application call after 8:30 am:(416)444-4985 tion & letter of employment required. immediately. (416)666-2649 Untitled 31 Avail
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Ellesmere/Morrish:Extra Large 2 -bdrm Bsmt appt,separate entrance,laundry,parking,all inclusive. No pets/smoking.Steps to TTC,close to U of T and all ammenities.Avail immediately.$1100/monthly.416-282-8306 Untitled 26 ( 4 1 6 ) 8 8 9 - 5 3 11
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Brimley/Eglinton Modern Bright,Spacious -Renovated 1bdrm bsmt apt on 24 hr bus route Steps to TTC,Subway Shopping. Avail September or October $780/mo utils included call Marilyn (416)818-5876
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THE MARRIAGE MERGE:
PRACTICAL TIPS FOR COMBINING YOUR LIVES December 31 of the year for which you’re filing taxes, you qualify as having been married for the entire year. Talk about bills. As much as you can count on taxes, you can also count on bills. Whether they’re monthly, quarterly or annually issued, you need to figure out who will take care of which bills and where the money will come from. Setting up autopay can lessen the bill-paying chore list. You should also make sure that both spouses’ names are on the appropriate accounts. Even if you use autopay, it’s important to check in on your accounts to make sure that nothing is going wrong.
YOUR WEDDING IS SURE TO BE THE HAPPIEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE, but marriage stretches well beyond the big day. Merging your lives as spouses starts even before you say your “I do’s” and will require some effort and patience – which will be good practice for your future life together. The technical side of getting married can be a little confusing, so seeking advice from friends and family is a good idea. However, there will be some questions that might need professional advice, so don’t be afraid to consult the pros when necessary. As you start your journey through life together, keep these key tasks in mind to make sure you’re well prepared. Discuss your finances. Having an open and honest discussion with your fiancé about finances is very important, and it should include the bad with the good. Because you’re getting married, you’ll be with each other through thick and thin, so having a forthright conversation about money ahead of time is a good idea. If you have debt, discuss how much and how you’ll pay it off, but you’ll also need to talk about things like creating joint accounts, as well as how and whether you want to divide or share money. Understanding your credit portfolio and status as well as protecting against identity theft should also be part of the discussion and credit monitoring products like the Equifax Credit Watch enables each person to see and receive notifications when changes occur to their credit files, helping to keep track of potential impacts to their credit TheRentersGuide.ca histories while detecting potential identity fraud. Prep for taxes. Married couples file taxes jointly. Seek the advice of a tax preparer or financial adviser who can help you understand the advantages and disadvantages and the adjustments you’ll need to make TheRentersGuide.ca to prepare for tax time. Keep in mind that if you’re married before
Make decisions about moving. If you’re living separately prior to getting married, you’ll need to decide which home you’ll live in. For some couples this might mean one giving up an apartment or going apartment hunting to find a new place to start your lives together. When you’re discussing homes and moving, talk about how your feelings regarding moving away from your current home city, in case you’re ever offered a job transfer opportunity. Get insurance in order. Meet with your insurance agent or agents to go over your current plans and add your spouse to them. There may be advantages to using one insurer for all of your policies, so if you are currently with different insurers, speak to each to see where you’ll get the best deal. You should also explore your options for benefits and extended health plans – one spouse’s employer might offer a better plan than the other. Taking care of these practical financial tasks might seem less than exciting compared to the thrill of your wedding day, but getting them done right is important. Since finances are a notorious source of stress, having a clear understanding with your spouse will ensure that you have a good foundation for your TheRentersGuide.ca marriage. For more information on tools to monitor your credit and help protect against identity theft, go to www.equifax.com. ARA
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Major Mackenzie & centre Street Richmond hill 1 and 2 bedroom starting from $1195- Utilities inclUded
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Boxing match Sort, store, showcase: find the right box for your needs By Hellen Buttigieg
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eed help clearing clutter and creating a cleaner look? Utilize boxes. But beware – all boxes are not created equal. Some are for storing, some for sorting, and some for showcasing. Find boxes that will help you do whichever task needs to be accomplished. For storage, make sure they’re strong and sturdy, and don’t forget to label them effectively. For sorting, make sure they’re big enough, but not too cumbersome to carry from room to room. For showcasing, make sure they’re stylish. Lately, a trend has developed to put great-looking storage containers on display, creating an interesting accessory while keeping necessities close at hand.
Name that room Rooms that don’t have a specific purpose often become dumping grounds for clutter. Before you begin de-cluttering, go through your home room by room and determine how you want to use each space. Identify which items support the purpose of the room and which ones should be moved elsewhere. Keep a few boxes handy so you can easily transport smaller items to their appropriate rooms. Freeze easy Clear containers, like plastic shoeboxes, work great at keeping small items organized in the freezer. They’ll stay put rather than slip all over each other. Many freezers come with dividers. Have a look at your manual to see if you have the option of ordering these from the manufacturer. Cohesive = Calm. Create both impact and a sense of calm by choosing baskets or boxes in a similar style to use throughout your home. Whether you like wicker or leather, brightly coloured or neutral, consider buying extras as you may not be able to find the same ones again later.
TheRentersGuide.ca Photos takiNg over your sPaCe? Don’t let your photos become damaged and forgotten by leaving them piled in grocery bags or scattered in various places. Gather them up and use acid-free photo boxes to organize and enjoy them for years to come. Just one of these boxes often TheRentersGuide.ca holds about 1,000 photos, so it’s a real space saver as well.
Create broad categories for each box and label the outside. Next, use the divider cards that come with these boxes to create subcategories. For example, a broad category could be Vacations and subcategories within that could be Disney World 1999, Eastern Caribbean Cruise 2001 and Summer Resort 2002. Alternatively, you could file photos chronologically with each box representing a specific year. DiviDe aND CoNquer Anytime you have a vast open storage area (like a chest), think of creative ways to subdivide it to keep it organized. Break big areas into smaller ones by using containers of various sizes. You can reuse the packages that regular household items come in: tissue boxes, cheque boxes and baby-wipe containers. In addition, you can subdivide using drawer dividers, shelves and stacking trays. ColleCtioNs or Clutter? If your collections are hidden away and forgotten in the corner of your closet, they’re clutter. Collections have their place but they need to be displayed in a way that reflects their meaning to you. If they bring you pleasure, bring them out of hiding and give them a place of honour. Whether you collect coins, cards or cameras, you’ll get more enjoyment from your collection if you display the items as a group. Small items can be mounted and framed in shadow boxes, which can hang on the wall or sit on a table. Larger items stay dust-free when they’re displayed in a shelving unit with glass doors. Avoid crowding them – items are more esthetically pleasing when they have some breathing space around them.
Hellen Buttigieg is a certified professional organizer, life coach, TV host, owner of We Organize U and author of the best-seller, Organizing Outside The Box, now available on Amazon. For tips on organizing your home, TheRentersGuide.ca your office and your life. To contact Hellen or for information on hiring a We Organize U organizing specialist, call 905-829-2219 or email info@WeOrganizeU.com
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RICHMOND HILL-YONGE/ELGIN MILLS- -2 bdrm unit, renovated, Close to shopping & transportation. Clean well maintained building. From $1200/mo utils included Avail Immed Call (905)780-9673
L awren c e / M aj o r Mac:Clean 1 -bdrm bsmt for rent,1 bath,Carpeted,washer, dryer, fridge & stove,1 parking.$1000/monthly utilities included.Walking distance to go station & younge street.Call (416)891-8107
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North Houses and Townhouses McCOWAN/STEELES - 2 -bdrm bsmt apt, sep entrance. No Smoking/Pets. Yonge & Steeles-Thornhill $850/month inclusive. Avail June 1st Call -Upper level 3 bdrm, $2250/mo,1bdrm between 4 pm - 8 pm. (905)472-0680 bsmt apt $850/mo utils included 2 bdrm Lower level $1300/mo utils included Big Garden with fruit trees. no pets/ Untitled 35 smoke Avail Immed. Call (647)405-7766 Untitled 43 Dufferin/ Major Mac:1 -bed bsmt appt,1 bath, living rm, kitchen, sepaHwy7/Times/Leslie:Stylish 3 Bed rate entrance,laundry,parking,cable.$800/ -Home.Family Oriented Neighborhood.2 Story.Very monthly.No pets/smoking. (905)553-6877 Private,SuperBright.MBr With Ensuit.2 Walking Closet.2 Full &1/2 Bath.Fireplace. Hardwood Floor In Main.Private Laundry.2 Parking Space.Mins To Hwy 404, 407,Yonge Untitled 32 St,Bayview Ave And Leslie.Some Furniture Available. Hwy 7 & -PineValley:1 large bsmt Untitled 41 No pets/smoking.Call 416-616-4416. apt, for 1 or 2 people, extra clean, utiliRichmond Hill/BayView/ ties included, no pets/smoking, 1 prkg, Crosby:3 bdrm -main floor in a quiet close to all amens, sep entry, avail residential area, living & dinning room, hard- immed.416-688-7396. (905)856-7574 wood flooring,full bath,A/C, 4 appliances, separate entrance.Close to all ammenities.Avail Untitled 33 Immediately.No pets/smoking.$1350/monthly RD/LANGSTAFF-2 Untitled 42 WESTON plus utilities.call (905)886-6329 bdrm -bsmt apt, bright & clean area. DUFFERIN & CLARK -Concord Prestigious neighbourhood. Avail Sept 4 bdrm split level house 2 full bath 2 1st. $1000/m incls.No pets/smoking. full Eat in Kitchen Hrdwd Floors Liv- Call: (416)603-4800 or (905)856-8272 ing & Dining room Sep Family room Garage $1950/mo+ utils Rent NegoUntitled 38 tiable Avail Immed call (416)409-7275 Untitled 40 Warden/Steeles - Large -1 bdrm, fully contained bsmt apt with sep entrance. Suited for single person Own laundry. Close to public transit, and amens. Avail Immed. $800/ mth. Heat, Hydro, A/C included. For appointment call Margaret or harrack:416-451-2055, Untitled 37 ( 9 0 5 ) 4 7 7 - 9 4 5 6
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JANE & MAJORMACKENZIE -2 bdrm bsmt apt Newly painted $1000/ mo utils included Sep Entry, Close to all amenties Wonderland & Vaughan Mills Mall Vaughan Transit Avail Immed No Smoking (905)417-4187 Untitled 34
WESTON RD/LANGSTAFF-Bsmt Bachelor -suite ifor rent, bright & clean area.Prestigious neighbourhood. Avail Sept 1st.$750/m incls.No pets/smoking.Call:(416)603-4800 or (905)856-8272 Untitled 39
Rutherford/Pine Valley:1 bed -bsmt,1 bath,big kitchen,laundry,1 parking.$850/monthly utilities included. No pets/smoking. (905)653-2343
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KEELE/BLOOR (HIGH PK) -- Rm for women in bsmt, cozy, clean, bright, furn, fully equipped ,kit share bthrm, close to keele subway, shops, incl’d , lndry, i-net, cable TV,Channels $420/m utils incl’d. Avail Sept 1st. Tatiana. (416)910-6754
BELLAMY/EGLINTON - Scarborough Looking for mature individuals, rooms in newly reno homes, 1bdrms $450/mo inclusive shared accommodations Unfurnished Internet, Cable & Lndry incl. Prkg No Pets/Smoke. Avail Immed Email: charlesholder@hotmail.com or Call: 647-404-3063 -
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WARDEN & LAWRENCE -2 Large bright room for rent in bsmt. Share kitchen & bath. Close to all amens.$460/mo (each room) No Pets/Smoking.Avail August 1st Suits Clean quiet working person preffered. (416)439-4167, (416)890-3933 Untitled 53
YONGE & CLARK -Room for rent $470/mo.Utils Included.Prkg,cable wireless internet Avail August 1st.No pets/ smoke.Working person preferred. Call (905)707-7715, (416)301-3203
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Royal York/Lakeshore -Clean, priv furnished rooms $30 single/ night also Wkly, mthly. Cable TV, A/C, Internet, shared bath. Steps to 24hr TTC. No Smoking/Pets. Credit/debit cards. Call: 416-2558796, 1800-3644410
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BAYVIEW/MAJOR MACKENZIE Free -accomodation in exchange for some child care,ideal for mom and Tot/Senior (Female Only) Avail August 1st call (905)883-3691 Untitled 44
DON MILLS & -EGLINTON Furnished Room For Rent $425/mo inclusive Female Only Close to all Amenties, TTC At Door Lndry, Central Air Condition Swimming Pool Sauna Gym, Golf Course No pets/ smoke Avail Aug 17th 2013 call (416)423Untitled 46 2998, (416)566-7434
Bloor & Kipling -Rooms For Rent First Room $550/mo & Second Room 650/mo sep entry, laundry, parking, no smoking/pets,Close to All Amenties, Cloverdale Mall, Walk to Kipling Subway TTC Transit Avail Immed (647)855Untitled 45 0398, (416)695-0190
Don Mills/Lawrence - -Furnished room for rent. Female only. Close to schools & shopping centres. Avail Immed No smoke/pets $425/mo. Call: (416)953-1828, (416)391-0086
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Eglinton & Scarlett -- Furnished Room for rent. Share kitchen & bath. Parking & laundry avail. $500/mo Utils cable television incld.Very close to TTC. Avail Immed. No Pets.Call Monday - Friday before 2pm.Anytime on Untitled 48 Weekends (647)294-5765
MORNINGSIDE/SHEPPARD Big & -Spacious,Fully Furnished 1 bdrm bsmt apt, close to all amenities, sep entry, no pets/smoking,Avail Immed.(416)282-0707
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Untitled 18 Keele & Finch -- Room for rent on 2 nd level Starting $550/mo Cable internet, Bayview & Steeles- -Yonge Area A/c & utils all included Shared Kitchen & Basement apt Furnished. Bedroom, Din- lndry Prkg Avail Immed (647)408-6243 ing & Kitchen. All Amenties Inclusive. Parking, Sep Entry Quiet Homme. No pets/smoke $900/mo call (905)889-7338 Untitled 49 Untitled 16
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KEELE/RUTHERFORD (Close to -York U) - Furnished beautiful, large, clean & quiet room on 2nd flr of house w/ cable, i-net. Close to all amenities, Mins to Bus Stop & GO Train, Shops.prkg. Avail Immed No pets/smoke Call (647)883-5251
Don Mills/Steeles - -1st floor bachelor apt. Sep entrance. Close to TTC, Schools & Shops. Laundry, 1 Parking, Cable. $800/month util included. First/Last Required. Avail Immed.No Untitled 50 smoking/pets. Call after 4 pm or leave a & REXDALE -FullyFurUntitled 17 KIPLING message: (416)491-4507 nished Large room in bsmt.Quiet Single Working Person. Shared kitchen & bath with one person.Parking,cable utils included.Separate entrance.No smoking/ No pets $500/monthly.Avail immediUntitled 51 ately.Call (416)745-7878
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GRILLED PIZZA WITH MOZZARELLISSIMA, GRAPES AND PINE NUTS SERVINGS: 4 PREPARATION: 15 MINUTES COOKING: 15 MINUTES INGREDIENTS: 2 lb (1 kg) store-bought pizza dough olive oil, to taste 1 cup (250 mL) seedless white grapes, halved 1 cup (250 mL) seedless red grapes, halved 3 sprigs rosemary, removing leaves from stems 3 tbsp (45 mL) pine nuts, chopped 11/3 cups (300 g) Mozzarellissima cheese, shredded 2 oz (50 g) goat cheese (or blue cheese) fleur de sel, to taste
DIRECTIONS: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough and top with a drizzle of olive oil. In a bowl, combine grapes, rosemary leaves, pine nuts and a drizzle of olive oil. Set aside. Slide the pizza dough on the barbecue and cook on medium heat for two to three minutes on each side until slightly golden brown. Remove dough from barbecue and top with half of the Mozzarellissima, then all of the goat cheese and the grape mixture. Cover with the remaining Mozzarellissima. Place back on the barbecue, close cover and cook on medium heat for five to seven minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted. Remove from barbecue, lightly season with fleur de sel and serve.
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Live like you own. Village Gate West –takes rental living to a whole new level. Residents enjoy clubstyle living and a vibrant social scene with a variety of fitness and entertainment amenities. Suites are brand new, modern and many offer spectacular views. Add the convenience of the Concert On-Call service, which ensures you receive prompt attention should anything go wrong, and you’ll never dream of renting anywhere else. There’s a suite here that’s right for you. Make the smart move to Village Gate West!
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One bdrms from 925 $ Two bdrms from 1,035 $
Huge, renovated suites with brand new appliances New windows in all suites Indoor & outdoor parking available Large balconies Ceramic floors & backsplash Close to schools, shopping & TTC
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August 03 - 10, 2013 Volume 24 Issue 27
GTA Edition
relaxation... sophistication classic.... compelling city lifestyle.... elegance ... Ramsden Place LUXURY RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS IN THE HEART OF TORONTO’S YORKVIILLE
RE-DESIGNED LUXURY KITCHEN AND BATHROOM
Immediate occupancy Private garden/spa/fitness centre/indoor and outdoor heated swimming pool and sauna Multiple exposures of Greater Toronto Large private balconies for each Unit On site heated parking garages All green initiatives: Live The Green Dream
Stainless steel and self cleaning appliances Granite counter tops Marble backsplash Porcelian floor tiles Floor to ceiling porcelian tiles Dark wood flooring throughout
2340 Dundas Street West
NEIGHBOURHOOD AMENITIES INCLUDE: Preferred customer services (delivieries/restaurants/cleaners ect.) Ice skating rink Tennis courts Overlooking Ramsden’s park
BACHELOR, ONE BEDROOM AND TWO BEDROOMS AVAILABLE
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
UNDERSTANDING THE LANGUAGE OF MOVING
APARTMENT THERAPY: CLEARING THE PATH
THE JUNCTION: AT THE CROSSROADS