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www.homedecorandrenovations.com

MAY 2013VOLUME 9 ISSUE 3

FREE

freshspringIDEAS

freshspringIDEASIDEAS

freshIDEAS

freshWELCOME THE NEW DÉCOR SEASON IN STYLE

for every room

ORGANIZINGTIPS

SCOOP this LOOK!

19 pg.

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Cover feature

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In every issue 8 Editor’s Notebook 10 Contributors 12 Mailbag

HD&R features

16 Smart shopper Deep discounts and deals exclusively for our readers

19 The scoop Catch up on décor and reno news, inspiration, style and more

22 Editor’s choice Our managing editor dishes what’s on her wish list this month

24 DIY blueprint An inspiring do-it-yourself drawer project

volume 9 issue 03

Keep calm and organize on

MAY 2013

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HD&R inspiration

26 StyleFileWallpaper talk with Yanic Simard

36 Professional tipsRachael Kalinsky’s steps to a calmer home

50 TrendspottingFloral-inspired bedding

HD&R renovation

38 TechTalkHome automation and integration

40 AroundTheHomeSafety checklist for your home

41 RenoMarkBest renovating projects in the GTA

45 RenoReadyIt’s reno season

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THE ORGANIZINGISSUE

On the cover

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www.homedecorandrenovations.com

May 2013 volume 9 issue 3

FREE

freshspringideas

freshspringspringideasideas

freshideas

freshWelcome the NeW décor seasoN iN style

for every room

organizingTiPs

Scoop this look!

19 pg.

Cover photo: Courtesy of West Elm

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EDITOR’SNOTEBOOK

INSIDE THIS ISSUE…

29Organizing inspiration for every room

Want more news on the home, décor and reno front? Check out our blog, homedecorandrenovations.com

50Floral bedding ideas

45Peter Khatami’s Green reno tips

Get organized this springand rev up for summerIt’s time to freshen up your home, spring clean and conquer clutter. In my neighbourhood, this includes the disposal of your Fraser Fir from Christmas. I noticed several were curbside this week awaiting garbage pickup – yikes!

Now that we’re warming up to the idea of spring, even if it isn’t exactly warm outside, it’s time to unleash the power of de-cluttering, cleaning and general maintenance around your home. Cleaning and de-cluttering is serious business. Once you get into cleaning mode, it can be a motivating force to start other projects – especially now that you have that extra space cleared.

For those looking to get in the mood to purge, we’ve filled this issue with great tips, including five simple steps from professional organizer Rachael Kalinsky that will help you create a calmer home and let the positive energy flow back into the spaces. And don’t miss Sara Duck’s monumental feature which showcases some of the newest and best products available to help fulfill your innermost organizational desires – you’ll want to have them all!

Also in this issue a Top 10 list to keep it clean and Green at home year-round from renovator, artist and environmentalist Gordie Wornoff, as well as tips for a Green renovation from Peter Khatami, our fab reno go-to guy. We hope you enjoy this issue and that it gets you up and at ‘em this spring – and remember to take down those Christmas lights!

Thanks for reading,

SUSAN LEGGE

Follow me on twitter:twitter.com/SusanLegge

Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/HomeDecorandReno

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, WALL2WALL [email protected]

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sharon grechliving with colour

adria vasilpure body

leslie beckb.well

sandra rinomatorealty savvy

jim carukready. set. reno!

marjorie harrislife in the garden

bryce wyldehealthy u

paul lafrancebackyard revolution

rose reismane-chef

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Vice-President, National Real Estate

Jacqueline Hill

Editor-In-Chief, National Real Estate

Susan Legge

Sales Manager, Home Décor and Renovations Condo Guide and GTA New Homes

Conni Robinson

Art Director Daiana Garay

Managing Editor

Sara Duck

Contributing Editors/Writers

Elisa Krovblit, Lydia McNutt (On Leave)

Senior Account Executive

Suzana Zarovski [email protected]

Senior Account Executive

Nina Downs [email protected]

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Antoinette Jackson [email protected]

National Account Manager, Mediative

Paul Slizys

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Bala Gnanapandithan

Graphic Designer

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Production Co-Ordinator

Greg Van Sluytman

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Bryan Tuckey is President and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), the creator of RenoMark, and can be found on Twitter (twitter.com/renomark_ca), Facebook (facebook.com/renomark), Youtube and BILD’s official online blog (bildblogs.ca).

Bryan TuckeyPRESIDENT AND CEO Of BuIlDING INDuSTRy AND lAND DEVElOPMENT ASSOCIATION

Peter is co-owner of Nostco Construction, a design/build, project management and contracting firm serving residential and commercial clients throughout the GTA. With more than 10 years of industry experience, Peter prides himself in working tirelessly on behalf of his clients to transform vision to successful reality on every project. nostco.com

NOSTCO CONSTRuCTION

Peter Khatami

Rachael Kalinsky, Professional Organizer and Owner of Order in the House, takes pride in helping her clients live a more balanced life through the process of de-cluttering, creating customized solutions and encouraging positive habits to maintain an organized space. orderinthehouse.ca

PROfESSIONAl ORGANIzER

rachael Kalinsky

In love with design and décor, Elisa is a contributing editor at Home Décor and Renovations. When not searching out some unusual solutions to her century home’s reno projects, she’s busy looking for what’s hot and happening for every area of the home. [email protected]

Elisa KrovblitCONTRIBuTING EDITOR

As managing editor of Home Décor and Renovations, Sara works behind the scenes to make the magazine come to life each month. This self-proclaimed magazine junkie always knew she wanted to be an editor – she continually brings her love of all things design and décor related to our pages.

[email protected] or follow her on twitter at twitter.com/saraduck

Sara DuckMANAGING EDITOR

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

Yanic SimardDESIGNER

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mailbag

Dream bigTen years ago I came to Canada with big dreams, step by step my dreams have come true. Now, my dream is to have a house, that’s why every month I try to get Home Décor and Renovations magazine because one day my house will be like those that I see in your magazine.

Thank you Home Décor and Renovations magazine, because you make me dream big. Keep up the good work.

Jenny Salas

J’aDOre PariSThank you Home Décor and Renovations for such an inspiring issue on bathroom styles and designs. My bathroom is dreadful and in need of a complete overhaul. Truthfully, I have been avoiding it at all costs – out of sight, out of mind. However, your issue has inspired me to create a Parisian retreat of my own. With all the ideas, style and accessory tips, I can’t wait to tackle this project head on.

Merci!

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TiPS FOr liFeHome Décor and Renovations is one of my favourite magazines. The ideas are beautiful and Quick Tips is for keeps. The articles by Hellen Buttigieg are so inspiring, I cut them out and display them in my study room, in the hallway of my school (I’m a teacher) and of course in my daughter’s room – which needs a lot of help.

I always tell her that I may need to get a poster for her work in progress. And guess what, in this month’s issue, Hellen does say that being organized is a work in progress.

I look forward to the next edition. Thanks and keep up the good work!

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COnSiSTenTly inSPireDDespite being an avid reader of your magazine for years, it always seems to amaze me that you continue to come up with fresh new ideas. I was very pleased to see your April issue “Bathe in style” filled with answers to my own questions – since I must address one of my bathrooms. I also intend to use the discount (always appreciated), provided by one of your regular advertisers. I have always enjoyed learning from your magazine and will continue my tradition of obtaining one early each month – otherwise, I will find myself ‘décor’ less.

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1 A SPECIAL PLACE

Turning your bedroom into a relaxing oasis begins with the perfect upholstered bed. Whether you go for patterned, textured or plain, A Special Place has a spectacular array of designer fabrics to choose from. Queen size bed as shown, is regularly $2,129 on sale for $1,699 until May 31, 2013.

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Mannequins are popularly known as “Judy’s,” and Adornments On Queen has a very special one to offer! A floor-standing model, adjustable in height, it stands a minimum of 52-in-h with a tripod base of 18-in-w. Solid and attractively decorated in script fabric, it is a practical and beautiful addition to the boudoir. Ready for your day’s clothing, an item requiring alterations or simply to display a favourite dress. Regularly $137 but until May 31, 2013 enjoy 15 per cent off.

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Luxurious top-of-the-line vanity designed by Bayden. High-quality finish with self-closing full extension drawer slides and crystal hardware. As shown with Bianco Carrara counter, sink and faucet. Regular price is: $4,499, promotional price is $3,999. Offer valid from April. 20 to May. 18, 2013.

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SMART SHOPPER 4 X-TILE CANADA

Changing up your floors is a breeze with X-Tile’s Easy, Habitat, Serena and Touch series that now come in 17 beautiful colours. This contemporary and versatile look will give the impression you spent a lot more than you did on your flooring. At $1.99 per sq. ft., this is X-Tiles’ best deal to date! Offer valid from April. 20 to May. 18, 2013.

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5 ALTA MODA FURNITURE

Choose from hundreds of fabrics and different finishes to customize your very own Brooklyn chair from Alta Moda for $1,150 until May. 31, 2013. Regular price is $1,495. Pictured here in distinguished Herringbone.

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6 ARROW FURNITURE

Unbelievable deal! 65 per cent off of this 80-in TV stand with long nickel hardware and solid wood and veneers in a beautiful blond finish. $299 while quantities last.

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For online bookings go to www.plaza-network.com/booking/FlightInfo.aspx?ECONREF=W2W2013

All amenities are included in the price of entry including bar service after 11:00 a.m. (Toronto, Vancouver) and 10:00 a.m. (Edmonton)

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1 Lemon Sorbet, Blue Ice $35.99/3.79L

MSRP FOR THE CONCEPTS LINE. VISIT BENJAMINMOORE.CA.

Karlstad Armchair and Chaise Lounge in Blekinge white. $619. VISIT IKEA.CA

Sweater-Weave Basket Tote. $60. VISIT CHAPTERS.INDIGO.CA

Cushion from Pima Collection. $20. VISIT BOUCLAIR.COM

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CATCH UP ON DÉCOR & RENO

NEWS, INSPIRATION, STYLE

AND MORE

by SARA DUCK

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NEWSETC.

YELLOW is a hot hue this season!

Couldn't you just picture yourself lounging in this chic space? From

the comfy sofa and chaise to the warm colour palette,

mismatched pillows and curated mix of textures

–we love everything about this springy setup!

For more information visit WESTELM.COM

YELLOW

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PATTERNS!Trend alert:

It's easy being Green!We asked Gordie Wornoff, artist, environmentalist and renovating warrior who heads up the company, A Higher Plane, to reveal his top 10 tips for Green living at home.

1Wash and reuse your plastic bags– ziplocks, bread bags, milk bags.

2Start an herb garden in a front garden or fl ower pot container. Some herbs come back every year – sage, thyme, mint and lavender are all perennials.

3Use house plants in your home to improve indoor air quality. Grow them in your home and detoxify your air naturally.

4Keep watering cans handy to pour gently used water into – water from salad spinners, from hard-boiled egg water, etc.

5When you boil corn or hotdogs in water, use the still-hot water to pour on pesky weeds growing up through your patio pavers, driveway bricks, etc. It's a good way to lessen our reliance on chemicals.

6Try fasting one day a month and refl ect on some issues such as poverty and hunger, abundance and allocation of resources.

7Save and reuse your plastic containers with screw-on lids. The handy-dandy person in your life can put screws, nails and other goodies in there without worries of shattering.

8If you need to paint your house, try using milk paints or low-VOC paints. Most major brands offer low-VOCs and the benefi t is less off-gassing of harmful toxins into your air supply.

9Avoid vinyl in your home because it emits harmful odours – it can be found in windows, carpeting, fl ooring and siding.

10Stay away from bottled water at all costs – it is often treated the same way as city water and leads to a water-elitism that destroys natural aquifi ers and could be better used by animals and farmers. If you are concerned about contaminants, get a fi lter and a reuseable water bottle and it will save you money.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT AHIGHERPLANE.CA

Checks, fl oral, ikat, chevron, we adore it all! There is no doubt that patterns are hot this season. So give your space an instant update with a patterned accent chair. We love the idea of adding these hot seats in your living room or one at each end of your dining table.

HD&R

Image spring 2013 ready-to-wear Louis

Vuitton collection. PHOTO BY CHRIS

MOORE, CATWALK GETTY IMAGES.

Avery Accent Chair. $799. VISIT URBANBARN.COM

Burke Armless Upholstered Slipper Chair

in Gray Chevron. $170. VISIT TARGET.CA

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Bring the outdoors inside with this table from Cherrywood Studio. This beautiful table was created from two slabs of a salvaged walnut tree reclaimed in southern Ontario. We think the natural wood paired with a metal base is a perfect mix.$5,500. VISIT CHERRYWOODSTUDIO.CA

Did you know there are more than 68,000 home electrical fi res each year in North America? That's a scary stat, no? Just in time for spring home repairs, Birnie CurrentSAFE motivates homeowners to ask the question, “How safe is your home?" Birnie Electrical Ltd. has been providing home electrical services since 1967. Take advantage of their free home assessment, and let professionals put your mind at ease when it comes to all your electrical needs. VISIT MAKEMYHOMECURRENTSAFE.COM

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Falling products and bruised toes are a thing of the past with this space-saving tension caddy – which fi ts conveniently into any shower or bath. With ample space for all your beauty loot this caddy will keep your clutter under control.

STAINLESS STEEL TENSION SHOWER

CADDY. $150.

VISIT SOLUTIONS-STORES.CA

Red Rose Pillow. $69. VISIT CHAPTERS.INDIGO.CA

Cerise Pillow. $69. VISIT CHAPTERS.INDIGO.CA

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Our fave eco-friendly

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CURRENTLY GOING BANANAS OVER BLUEBELLGRAY'S CUSHION COLLECTION exclusively at Indigo. This UK brand is known for its use of vibrant hues combined with stunning fl oral design. Each design is painted by hand in their Glasgow studio before being printed onto natural cottons and linens using state of the art printing technology. Give your sofa a pillow makeover today!

Editor Crush!

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HD&R

OUR MANAGING EDITOR SARA DUCK DISHES WHAT’S ON HER WISH LIST THIS MONTH

1. CY-9507-SN Chandelier. $890. VISIT BARRYMOREFURNITURE.COM 2. Lismore Essence Saucer Champagne by Waterford

Wedgwood. $235 for set of two. VISIT THEBAY.COM 3. Fleming Chair. $1,995. VISIT ELTE.COM 4. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

$10. VISIT CHAPTERS.INDIGO.CA 5. Hayworth Mirror and Vanity. $260-$490. VISIT PIER1.CA 6. Mirror. $80. VISIT BOUCLAIR.COM

OUR MANAGING EDITOR SARA DUCK DISHES

I’M INSPIRED BY THE UPCOMING

REMAKE OF F. SCOTT FITZGERALD’S

THE GREAT GATSBY, WHICH WILL BE

IN THEATRES THIS MONTH. I WANT

TO DECORATE MY SPACE WITH

Art Deco inspired PIECES FROM

THE GLAMOUROUS AGE OF THE 1920s.

“I’M INSPIRED BY THE UPCOMING

“I’M INSPIRED BY THE UPCOMING

THE GLAMOUROUS AGE OF THE 1920

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Are you MAle or FeMAle Female Male Age rAnge 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55+

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This is a great way to put your wallpaper off cuts to use. To add an unexpected twist to your drawers, bold colours and intricate patterns work really well.

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STYLEFILE

by YANIC SIMARD

OFF

GENERALLY THOUGHT OF AS A

playful background to the home’s interior, wallpaper has been around for many, many years — dating back to the 16th century, and today it is more popular than ever. Wallpaper can inject so much more personality into a space in the form of pattern, texture and colour, which you can’t always get with a paintbrush and roller.

TOM HAGA CONCRETE WALL NO.7

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TYPES OF WALLPAPERWallpaper is available in several different materials, eachwith its own characteristics.VINYL: The most basic type of wallpaper, easy to clean, hang and remove, and great for moist areas such as bathrooms. EMBOSSED: Textured paper which can usually be painted and is excellent for covering up walls with imperfections. Easy to install and easy to clean. FOILS: Metallic-looking wallpaper that will add brightness and sparkle to any room. Looks best installed on flat walls with no flaws or damage. Can be difficult to hang, though it is fairly easy to clean.GRASS CLOTH: Woven out of long strands of grass, this extremely textural wallpaper has an organic quality like no other. Very difficult to hang and tough to remove.TEXTILE: Fabric type of wallpaper which can be more difficult to both clean and hang, but adds great texture and depth to a space.

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TROVE CHROMA, 001

FLOCKS: Velvet or velvet-like raised designs on vinyl type paper. It can add great personality and esthetic to any room however not all types are washable. This paper can be tricky to handle and difficult to hang.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT PATTERNIf your furnishings and décor are already complete, then you want to select a paper that complements the existing colour and style as well as the size and shape of the room being wallpapered. If there are already other patterns present in the area then be sure to choose a harmonizing scale. In terms of the room to be wallpapered, keep

in mind that horizontal patterns will make a room appear wider, and vertical patterns will make ceilings feel taller.

WHERE TO WALLPAPERIn the ‘70s, your house wasn’t quite up to par unless you covered every square inch of every wall with wallpaper. Today that’s hardly the case —however if you’re using it in a smaller space such as a powder room, I still say to go for it. One feature wall is usually all you need to make a room pop, like behind the bed in a bedroom. Also, consider wallpapering the ceiling to create high impact and style.

MEASURING FOR WALLPAPERMeasure your walls carefully to calculate the amount of paper you’ll need to cover the desired area. Standard rolls measure 11 yards in length, 20.5 inches in width, and wide width rolls are sometimes available which are the same length but measure 27 inches in width. I always recommend adding one extra roll to the amount you require just in case. The experts where you’re buying the material should be able to assist in the calculations to be sure.

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

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Once you see what paper can do for your walls, you may instantly reach for the paste rather than a brush the next time you need to freshen up a room.

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WALLPAPER CAN INJECT SO MUCH MORE PERSONALITY INTO A SPACE IN THE FORM

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Does the thought of organizing your home send you into an instant tizzy? With the help of inspirational tips, we get you motivated to keep

all your spaces trim, tidy and terrific!

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Peg it:Put your wall space to work with modular peg rails for hanging everything from drying racks to ironing boards.

Shelve it: Place open-access storage on the wall for laundry essentials such as stain removers and softners, and use closed storage for large bottles of detergent and bulky household supplies.

Sort it: Personalize sturdy hampers for lights and darks to make quick work of sorting or add a family member’s name to each hamper to keep everyone’s stuff separated.

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Conceal: Choose closed media storage to hide away electronic equipment. Baskets on shelves are versatile and make for easy cleanup, especially when they’re labeled with reminders of what goes where.

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Clear the way: good storage lets you see and enjoy the things you love, and keeps everything else tucked away. With clutter taken out of the equation, you can claim your space for creative display.

Curate:Start with a little thoughtful editing; go through your belongings to make sure everything you have is either being put to use, or is somehow meaningful to your family.

Corral: group similar items together wherever they’re used most. Store toys in kid-friendly bins where little hands can reach them, tuck movies and games in drawers near the television, place music near the stereo, and choose a dedicated home for all remote controls.

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In arm’s reach: good organizing tools keeps things in order by working with your habits and routines. Put your storage wherever you naturally tend to use things most, such as a side table with room for books and magazines at the head of your bed.

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At your feet:The foot of a bed is a natural spot for a trunk filled with extra blankets and cosy sweaters. To expand your storage, slide baskets underneath to store books and magazines.

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Under the bed: Take advantage of overlooked spaces between floor and furniture to keep things tucked away. A bed with baskets or a built-in drawer underneath offers a great hidden spot for clothing and linens.

Out in the open: Store cherished jewellery and inspiring mementos in plain sight where you can enjoy them every day.

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by Rachael KalinsKy

Rachael KalinsKy Rachael Kalinsky, Professional Organizer and Owner of Order in the House, takes pride in helping her clients live a more balanced life through the process of de-cluttering, creating customized solutions and encouraging positive habits to maintain an organized space. For more information visit orderinthehouse.ca

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weather and longer days often comes the urge to purge. Here are five simple steps to help you de-clutter, create a calmer home and let the positive energy flow back into the spaces we’ve been hibernating in all winter long.

1 PrePare your organizing Tools. Just like any project or recipe, we need the necessary tools or ingredients before we can get started. The same goes for getting organized.

Here are my key ingredients for a successful de-cluttering session:» Black bags for garbage» Blue bags or bin for recycling» Clear bags or recycled boxes for items to be donated » Two large bins or boxes: • One to act as a “Maybe bin” for those items that

you’re struggling to make a decision on• The other to act as a “Relocate bin” for items that

belong in another room – the key to staying focused is to not leave the room you’re working on until it’s complete

» Marker and role of masking tape • To label your bins or make reminder notes on items

such as “replace button” or “return to store.”

2 KeeP only The iTems you use or loVe. Your possessions should either serve a purpose or reflect who you are, and everything should have its place. As you begin the de-cluttering process, you should unquestionably get rid of anything that’s collecting dust, feels uncomfortable, doesn’t fit, doesn’t work, or creates a negative emotion – leaving only the items you use or love.

3 sTarT wiTh your sTorage areas. We in the organizing profession often advise our clients to pick an area and start small. While this is very true, I also suggest starting with storage areas such as the basement, garage, or that spare room that’s become the “dumping ground.”

A calmer home in 5 steps

Our storage areas are often the place where things we don’t use or love end up, therefore they tend to be easier items to make decisions on and help us get into the de-cluttering groove.

Secondly, our storage areas are intended for items we don’t use regularly, such as seasonal clothing, sporting gear, luggage and extra household supplies. Getting rid of the unnecessary makes space for the items that should filter into storage as we move onto de-cluttering the rest of the home.

4 CreaTe a PlaCe for eVeryThing. Now that you’ve gotten rid of all the items you no longer use or love, it’s time to create a “home” for everything that’s left. Install a hook to hang your keys as you walk in the door, use baskets to keep like items together, and dedicate a letter tray to consolidate incoming mail, bills to pay and notices to address. Having a home for everything will eliminate the piles from building up again.

5 Deal wiTh iT now. Once you’ve de-cluttered and set up systems for where things belong, it’s important to get into the habit of always putting things back. It only takes a second to hang your keys as you walk in the door, put away the clean laundry, or put the kids books/toys back on the shelf. Doing it right away will save you time in the long run and eliminate that nagging and overwhelming feeling that occurs when things start to pile up.

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Home automation and integration here to stay With the onslaught of technical advances, home automation is becoming mainstream in today’s renovation industry

There is no doubT ThaT smarT homes are becoming mainstream in new-home construction and renovations. In today’s modern age, technology influences practically every aspect of our home environment. However, home automation technology evolves at such a rapid pace that most homeowners are left wondering how to plan ahead in order to include it in their homes.

Many homeowners are not aware of the enormous benefits of home automation, and therefore do not consider it when renovating their existing home or building a new one. The main stumbling blocks when it comes to the installation of home automation are education and misconception of costs. One only has to look at the pace at which technology is being brought into our homes and our daily lives to understand that it would be wise to plan for not only future developments but those that exist today.

If you do not have the budget to invest in a home automation system right away, you can design your home in such a way that you could integrate one seamlessly when your budget allows. One of the optimum times for this is during renovation to ensure the infrastructure (pre-wiring) for home automation is put in place.

A home AutomAtion system is A system thAt provides you With remote or AutomAtic control of things Around your home. home AutomAtion systems cAn give you the Ability to control home functions remotely from AnyWhere in the World using A tAblet or smArt phone With internet Access.

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A home automation system is a system that provides you with remote or automatic control of things around your home. Home automation systems can give you the ability to control home functions remotely from anywhere in the world using a tablet or smart phone with internet access.

Today’s homeowners are looking at state-of-the art home automation systems as a means of managing their home’s daily functions in the most economical and energy effi cient manner with ease of use. Home automation systems can do this by controlling a number of systems and appliances within the home in the most effective and economical way, including lighting systems, audio and visual equipment, heating systems, security and many more.

The main aim of any well designed home automation system is to create a fl exible, practical and user-friendly environment – allowing even the most non-technical people to easily operate the most technically advanced systems.

By designing and including an infrastructure that is capable of being readily upgraded, a smart home can easily maintain pace with advances in technology.

The bottom line is that to achieve optimum results, it is essential that your home automation system is designed, installed and programmed by

an experienced home automation professional. This will not only ensure that all the electronic devices and control software are integrated seamlessly, but it will also mean that the system meets your individual aesthetic and functional requirements.

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Winter is over. spring has sprung. Time to dust off the annual chore list. Before you roll up your sleeves and tackle the dirty work, though, you should review (and save) this spring safety checklist, compiled with input from our friends at the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA). It will ensure your seasonal spruce-up is a blooming good time–and not a bundle of accidents waiting to happen.» If electrical work is in your plans, consult a licensed electrical contractor. They will ensure your spring-renovation projects are completed in a safe manner, consistent with codes, protecting you and your family from electrical shock and fire hazards. Licensed electrical contractors are the only ones who you can legally hire to do such work in your home in Ontario.» Spring is the perfect time to build something new, but you may be in for a shock if you aren’t aware of underground hazards. Check with your local utility companies to mark underground electrical wires or gas and water mains before you start any digging. Avoid doing any work directly under or beside these areas. Remember: Always call before you dig. » With flowers soon to bloom, your green thumb is likely itching. Be sure to plant large shrubs and trees at least three feet (one metre) away from hydro poles, powerlines and other utility equipment. Keeping clear access to utility poles allows professionals to safely perform inspections and repairs – and will prevent much bigger headaches down the road.» Before entertaining in your backyard, make sure your outdoor recreation routine involves a thorough inspection of your yard. If there are tree limbs within three metres of powerlines anywhere on your property, contact a professional to clear them. Do not attempt to do it yourself. » What better time than spring to dust off your barbecue, outdoor appliances and garden and power tools? Before you use them, check if any of the electrical

Spring spruce-up safety

checklist

cords have cracked or frayed, or if plugs have broken. If so, repair or replace the tool. » Never stand on wet floors or moist grass when using electrical tools. Wear rubber-soled shoes when using them, as the wet ground can conduct electricity. Keep your outdoor tools unplugged in a safe and dry area when not in use.» If you’ll be doing any outdoor cleaning or maintenance using a ladder, watch out for overhead wires. Placing any ladder near powerlines is dangerous, even if it’s not metal. Be aware of where powerlines are located–and keep at least 10 feet (about three metres) away.

Once you’ve checked all the items off your spring-cleaning list, sit back, relax and enjoy the season!

For even more tips on how to stay safe around your home visit powerlinesafety.ca

Before you roll up your SleeveS and tackle the dirty work, though, you Should review (and Save) thiS Spring Safety checkliSt, compiled with input from our friendS at the electrical Safety authority.

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RENOMARK

EarliEr this yEar, thE bEst rEnovation projects from across the GTA were recognized during the Renovation and Custom Home Awards, presented by the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) on the opening day of the National Home Show. Remodeled bathrooms, respect for heritage and retrofits for energy efficiency were some of the highlights from this year’s winners, which were selected from 27 finalists.

In the newly added category this year, Best Green renovation, SevernWoods Construction Inc. was presented with the inaugural award for rebuilding a 1950s North York home using sustainable features and finishes. In the Best Renovation Under $75,000 category, Golden Bee Homes Inc. has been given the award for a project that involved remodelling a master bathroom and creating a relaxing atmosphere.

Carick Home Improvements is the winner of the Best Renovation $75,000 to $150,000 category with a project that saw a complete main floor remodel of a late 1980s suburban home to open up the space adding more natural light. Attard Construction Corp. is the winner in the Best Renovation $150,000 to $300,000 award for adding curb appeal by creating a new front facade on a modest 1960s suburban ranch-style bungalow.

best renovation projects in the GTA

by bryan tuckEy

rEnovator of thE yEar. A LifetiMe ContRACtoR Ltd.

in the newLy-Added CAtegoRy this yeAR, best gReen RenovAtion, seveRnwoods ConstRuCtion inC. wAs pResented with the inAuguRAL AwARd foR RebuiLding A 1950s noRth yoRK hoMe using sustAinAbLe feAtuRes And finishes.

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bryan tuckEy bryan tuckey is president and Ceo of the building industry and Land development Association (biLd), the creators of RenoMark, and can be found on twitter (twitter.com/renomark_ca), facebook (facebook.com/renomark), youtube and biLd’s official online blog (bildblogs.ca).

In the Best Renovation $300,000 to $500,000 category, Decksterity Carpentry Contracting Ltd. takes the trophy for transforming the inside and outside of a home from the foundation to the roof. Two winners got the nod in the Best Renovation over $500,000 category. Lewitt Construction Inc. brought a heritage home in Scarborough back to life and SevernWoods Construction Inc. worked with new homeowners in Little Italy to turn a tired 1880s Victorian triplex into a modern single-family home.

Eurodale Developments has been awarded the best condominium renovation award for adding function and beauty to a 3,000-sq.-ft. high-rise home. In the very competitive category of Best Custom Home, a home in harmony with its environment that blends a mature landscape and traditional-style home with its neighbourhood built by Tony Ferkul Construction Management Group and designed by David W. Small Designs Inc. was crowned the best of the best.

The prestigious Renovator of the Year award was bestowed upon A Lifetime Contractor Ltd. The company’s team, led by owner Sandra Baldwin, won the trust and respect of their clients and colleagues, as well as the most coveted of BILD renovation awards.

bEst GrEEn rEnovation. seveRnwoods ConstRuCtion inC.

bEst custom homE. tony feRKuL ConstRuCtion MAnAgeMent gRoup. designed by dAvid w. sMALL designs inC.

We are proud of Sandra and her team, as well as the other award finalists and winners – and you can find a complete list on our website.

The dramatic before-and-after photos of the projects submitted for awards were on display at BILD’s booth, Destination Renovation, at the National Home Show.

Our volunteer RenoMark renovators were also at the booth dishing out free advice and sharing our contact list of the GTA’s RenoMark renovators, as well as a RenoGuide with helpful hints and BILD’s renovation-specific Code of Conduct to help consumers renovate with confidence.

You can also find these resources on renomark.ca and search a database of RenoMark renovators and contractors by project and region.

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peter kHatami Peter is co-owner of Nostco Construction, a design/build, project management and contracting firm serving residential and commercial clients throughout the GTa. With more than 10 years of industry experience, Peter prides himself in working tirelessly on behalf of his clients to transform vision to

successful reality on every project. nostco.com

Reno SeasonSara Duck chats with

peter khatami, co-owner of Nostco Construction, for advice on what to consider before you renovate and tips for a planet-

friendly renovation.

Q With the warmer weather coming, many homeowners will be thinking about renovations. What are your top five tips to consider before you think about a home renovation? a 1 | Assess the relationship you have with your home. Is

this a starter home? Something that you will be living in for a few years then moving on, or do you plan on retiring in this home?

2 | Devise a plan that includes all of the changes that you would like to make to the home. Everything from the basement, kitchen, exterior, flooring, and maybe even increasing the square footage of living space (addition) should be included. Include everything that you would like to do now and possibly in the future as well.

3 | Assess the return on investment for what you are proposing to do, unless money is not an issue. Some renovation projects make sense in the heart but not in the wallet.

4 | Get inspired! Visit home shows, research the internet for great design ideas, be creative, find what defines you and inspires you. There is a plethora of choices in materials and finishes out there and some of them are waiting to be mixed and matched together to become a part of your home.

5 | Who will do the work? Renovations take time, experience, tools and patience. If the scope of work is beyond your DIY skills, hire a professional. Visit renomark.ca for a list of qualified contractors in your area.

Q more and more homeowners are choosing to go Green at home. When it comes time to renovate, does going Green versus a regular reno mean that homeowners need to spend a lot more money to make it planet friendly? a Yes and no. Initially, the up-front cost of the “Greener” alternative is typically higher across the board. But when

it comes to mechanical and insulation components of a home, there is also the operation cost to consider and when you do that you will find that on a long enough time-line (10 to 30 years on average), the cost is typically off set by the savings incurred by lower consumption costs.

Q Do you recommend energy-efficient

appliances? Why? a Absolutely. As the name infers, efficient use of energy is better for the environment and it is also better for your wallet.

Q there is a lot of reno waste after projects, is there practical ways a homeowner can get rid of the waste with little or no impact on the environment? a There is definitely a fine line in there, speaking from experience. It is very convenient to haul in a large dumpster (or a few) and load it up with all of the things that you don’t want anymore and have the disposal company truck it away. But with a little bit of realistic foresight and planning, you can effectively separate the waste into a few basic categories: things that you can sell/give away for free, cardboard, recyclable waste, metals (copper, steel, etc.) and general waste. By doing this, you can effectively save 10 to 30 per cent of the waste that ends up at the landfill from any average renovation project.

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How do you go about finding a reliable and reputable renovator? The following list of renovators are RenoMark members in good standing.

Visit renomark.ca for important information and details on renomark’s standard of excellence.

RENOMARK RENOVATOR CONTRACTORS

A & A Custom Homes and Renovations Inc. aacustomhomes.ca (855) 228-6736, North YorkA & R Renovations Inc. aandrrenovations.com (416) 677-9316, WoodbridgeA to Z General Contracting Limited atozcontracting.ca (866) 999-7958, AjaxA. Brown Construction abrownconstruction.ca (416) 766-9892, TorontoA. Lifetime Contractor Ltd. lifetimecontractor.com (416) 483-2151, TorontoA. Mazzucco Construction amazzucco.on.ca (416) 207-0388, TorontoAB Renovations Unlimited abreno.com (416) 809-5025, StouffvilleAbbotsford Group Inc. Custom Builders abbotsfordgroup.com (416) 249-3939, WestonAffordable Woodworking affordablewoodworking.com (416) 831-6741, TorontoAJD Construction Group Inc. ajdconstructiongroup.com (877) 999-0934, SharonAlan Heron Homes Limited alanheronhomes.ca (416) 642-7651, TorontoAll Angles Renovations Ltd. allanglesrenovations.ca (416) 261-9732, ScarboroughAllyn Construction Ltd. allynconstruction.com (416) 347-7548, MiltonAlphyn Construction Inc. alphynconstruction.com (416) 737-8607, TorontoAmazon Home Improvements amazonhomeimprovements.ca (905) 763-9000, VaughanAmbia Windows and Doors Inc. ambiawindowsdoors.com (416) 831-3719, VaughanAnvale Homes Inc. anvalehomes.com (905) 669-0471, ConcordArcher Construction Group Ltd. archer.ca (416) 427-2437, MississaugaArgyris and Clinkard Inc. argyrisandclinkard.com (416) 573-4084, TorontoARX Custom Homes arxcustomhomes.com (416) 471-0947, MississaugaAttard Construction Corporation attard.net (905) 824-6300, MississaugaAvonlea Kitchen and Bathroom Concepts avonlearenovations.com (416) 422-5276, TorontoBachly Construction bachly.com (905) 951-3100, BoltonBalance Building Group balancebuildinggroup.com (905) 832-6014, ConcordBalmoral Custom Homes Ltd. balmoralcustomhomes.com (416) 482-5000, TorontoBarbini Developments Inc. amedeobarbini.com (416) 385-8883, TorontoBayden bayden.ca (416) 818-8143, TorontoBaymanor Homes baymanorhomes.com (416) 781-2866, TorontoBayview Projects Contracting bayviewprojects.com (416) 730-8506, North YorkBell Construction Group bellconstructiongroup.ca (416) 709-1637, AuroraBelyea Bros. Ltd. belyeabrothers.com (416) 425-1200, TorontoBinns Kitchen & Bath Design binns.net (905) 509-5555, Toronto

Blueprint Renovations blueprintrenovations.com (416) 878-3272, TorontoBramson Construction bramsonconstruction.com (416) 625-3943, TorontoBrian T. Fletcher Construction Co. Ltd. fletcherconstruction.ca (416) 626-7746, EtobicokeBridge Contracting Ltd. bridgecontracting.ca (647) 987-2919, TorontoBrock Doors & Windows Inc. brockwindows.com (905) 791-2850, BramptonBryant Renovations bryantrenovations.com (416) 260-0818, TorontoCalado & Lima Home Improvement Inc. caladolima.com (416) 782-0110, TorontoCanlik Kitchens refaceyourkitchen.com (416) 412-7828, ScarboroughCapoferro Design Build Group capoferro.com (416) 241-4665, TorontoCarick Home Improvements (Carick Building Products Ltd.) carickhome.com (416) 781-6671, TorontoCC & Sons Contracting Inc. ccsonscontracting.com (416) 820-5242, TorontoCCS Construction Group Inc. ccsconstruction.ca (416) 241-9770, TorontoCelcon General Contractors Ltd. celconcontractors.com (905) 472-8281, MarkhamCH Custom Homes chcustom.ca (416) 456-9004, TorontoChaplin Home Improvements Ltd. chaplinhomeimprovements.com (416) 904-6909, MarkhamClarke Basement Systems wetbasements.ca (905) 642-4861, MarkhamClassic Homestyles Inc. classichomestyles.ca (905) 477-0441, MarkhamClemmensen & Associates Limited (416) 747-6266, WestonCliff and Evans Ltd. cliffandevans.com (416) 628-7186, TorontoCochren Homes Limited cochrenhomes.com (905) 842-2462, OakvilleCohn Construction Ltd. (905) 569-1349, MississaugaColewood Construction Limited (416) 252-2226, TorontoCore Insurance Claims Contracting Inc. corecontracting.com (416) 740-9400, WestonCraiglee Home Improvements Ltd. craigleehomes.net (416) 759-8700, ScarboroughCrina General Construction Ltd. (905) 738-7930, ConcordCurzon Developments Ltd. (416) 606-7110, TorontoCypruss Contracting Inc. cyprussinc.com (905) 264-6552, WoodbridgeDalerose Homes 1-(519) 938-8417, OrangevilleDCAM Homes Inc. dcamhomes.com (905) 847-3636, OakvilleDeBellis Construction Ltd. (416) 318-8435, ConcordDecksterity Carpentry Cont. Ltd. (905) 737-9905, Richmond HillDelphi Homes Inc. delphihomes.com (416) 232-9290, EtobicokeDesign 2 Build design2build.ca (905) 844-7366, EtobicokeDesign-Spec Building Group Limited designspecgroup.com (905) 760-2225, ConcordDivine Homes Inc. divinehomes.ca (416) 868-9292, Toronto

Doric Homes Inc. dorichomes.ca (416) 226-0724, TorontoDortel Custom Renovations Ltd. (416) 748-5755, EtobicokeDreamBuilders Ltd. dreambuilders.ca (416) 736-6828, TorontoDupont Custom Homes O/A 1740338 Ontario Ltd. dupontcustomhomes.com (416) 209-0029, MarkhamDuracon Construction Services & Dura Painting duraconconstruction.com (416) 688-9191, MarkhamDwayne Butler Contracting Ltd. dbcontracting.ca (905) 201-1054, MarkhamDwell Design Build Inc. dwelldesignbuild.ca (416) 761-9038, TorontoElite Construction & Renovations elite-construction.ca (416) 888-8417, TorontoEnmar Homes Inc enmarhomes.com (416) 841-6606, TorontoEquinox Development Inc. equinoxdevelopment.ca (416) 866-8966, TorontoEsto Construction Co. Limited estoconstruction.ca (416) 752-3702, TorontoEurodale Developments eurodale.ca (416) 782-5690, TorontoEvans Built Inc. evansbuilt.ca (647) 444-7873, TorontoEvia Group Inc. eviagroup.com (416) 892-9222, ReginaFairmont Properties Ltd. fairmontproperties.ca (905) 841-6161, AuroraFairside Homes and Renovations Ltd. fairsidehomes.com (416) 721-2224, TorontoFifthshire Homes Ltd. fifthshire.com (905) 660-7415, ConcordGarCon Building Group Ltd. garcongroup.com (416) 636-2000, TorontoGodel Construction godelconstruction.com (416) 484-6096, TorontoGolden Bee Homes Inc. goldenbeehomes.com (416) 768-4771, TorontoGoldribbon Homes goldribbonhomes.com (416) 221-3335, TorontoGorman-Mazzon Limited (416) 322-3222, TorontoGreening Homes Ltd. greeninghomes.com (416) 532-6811, TorontoGrieve Home Maintenance Ltd. grievehome.com 1-(905) 336-0088, BurlingtonHadley-Irvine General Contracting Ltd. hadley-irvine.com (416) 910-8419, GeorgetownHampton Homes hamptonhomes.ca (905) 829-5000, OakvilleHandyman Connection york.handymanconnection.com (905) 884-7678, Richmond HillHarlequin Homes Ltd. harlequinhomes.ca (416) 771-8597, AuroraHarper House Contracting Ltd. (416) 266-7896, UxbridgeHaylacon Construction Inc. (416) 219-5381, OakvilleHeather Ridge Homes Inc. heatherridge-homes.com (416) 231-7617, TorontoHeidan Construction Ltd. heidanconstruction.com (416) 543-2945, TorontoHeres Renovations Inc. heresrenovations.com (416) 738-1895, GormleyHome Editions Ltd. homeeditions.com (416) 410-7844, Toronto

House Tune Up housetuneup.ca (416) 837-5242, OakvilleiHome Custom Builders Ltd. ihomecustombuilders.com (416) 669-7780, TorontoInspire Homes Inc. inspirehomes.ca (416) 765-2020, CaledonIntegrity Contracting iciconstructor.com (647) 247-4199, ConcordInvictus Renovations Limited (416) 893-3967, TorontoJackson & Associates Inc. jacksoninc.ca (416) 693-7870, TorontoJD Nelson and Sons Ltd. (647) 223-1245, AjaxJosh Developments Ltd. (416) 318-4899, TorontoKast-Con Development and Property Management Inc. kastcon.com (416) 278-4022, ThornhillKermodei Construction Co. Ltd. kermodei.ca (416) 293-1212, ScarboroughKeystone Interiors Inc. keystoneinteriors.ca (905) 850-0474, WoodbridgeKeystone Ridge Developments Ltd. keystoneridge.ca (416) 901-9426, TorontoKhachi Design Group Ltd. khachi.com (905) 469-8118, OakvilleKilbarry Hill Construction Limited kilbarryhill.com (416) 484-0701, TorontoKingsway Home Improvements Inc. kingswayhomeimprovements.com (647) 505-6869, EtobicokeLakeland Builders Inc. lakelandbuilders.com (905) 761-6660, ConcordLambert Homes Ltd. lamberthomes.ca (416) 731-5616, ScarboroughLeonardi Construction Ltd. leonardiconstruction.com (905) 277-9085, MississaugaLeprevo Homes leprevo.ca (647) 893-3283, EtobicokeLeslieville Home Improvements Div. of Nagim Construction (416) 465-9410, TorontoLewitt Construction Inc. lewittconstruction.com (416) 383-1221, TorontoLifestyles By Barons Inc. lbbdesigns.ca (905) 872-5777, Halton HillsLJ Post Construction Ltd. ljpconst.com (416) 298-0517, ScarboroughLou’s Home Improvements loushomeimprovements.com (416) 931-2664, TorontoM Squared Contracting Inc. m2contracting.com (416) 231-5585, TorontoMacPherson Builders Limited macphersonbuilders.com (905) 738-5332, Richmond HillMakenady Construction Services Inc. makenady.com (289) 314-7159, AjaxMane Construction Group Inc. maneconstruction.ca (416) 821-2622, TorontoMapleBridge Construction Ltd. maplebridgeconstruction.com (416) 540-7558, MapleMarkay Developments markayhomes.com (905) 257-1220, OakvilleMartin’s Renovations martinsrenovations.com (416) 822-4184, Mount AlbertMather Fine Homes a division of Beechwood Investments Development Inc. matherfinehomes.com (416) 482-9001, TorontoMattu Building Specialists Inc. mattu.ca (647) 273-4847, Toronto

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How do you go about finding a reliable and reputable renovator? The following list of renovators are RenoMark members in good standing.

Look for the RENOMARK logo and renovate with confidence.

Visit renomark.ca for important information and details on renomark’s standard of excellence.

Mazenga Building Group Ltd. mazenga.com (416) 483-4105, TorontoMen At Work General Contractors Ltd. menatwork.net (416) 763-0763,TorontoMethod Homes methodhomes.ca (416) 898-2234, TorontoMills Carpentry Services Limited (905) 469-8897, OakvilleModified Homes modifiedhomes.net (905) 301-2657, MississaugaModular Home Additions Ltd. modular.ca (416) 759-4663, TorontoMonarch Kitchen & Bath Centre mkbi.com (905) 686-2001, PickeringMyhaven Homes Ltd. greenhomebuildertoronto.com (905) 508-8075, Richmond HillNorseman Construction & Development Ltd/Norseman Group norsemanconstruction.ca (647) 435-5433, TorontoNorthern Edge Construction Services Ltd. noredge.com (416) 269-1900, ScarboroughNostco Construction nostco.com (905) 604-4511, MarkhamNusite Contractors Ltd. nusitecontractors.ca (416) 622-7000, Richmond HillOmmert Carpentry & Renovations ommertrenovations.com (416) 843-5716, AjaxP.C.L. Interior & Exterior Finishes Inc. pclfinishes.com (416) 725-7724, WoodbridgeP.J. Renovations Inc. (416) 621-1041, EtobicokePantera Building Contractors panteracontracting.ca (416) 284-0077, TorontoPedro’s Contracting & Custom Millwork pedroscontracting.com (416) 984-5042, TorontoPerma-Wood Solariums and Additions (1025722 Ontario Inc.) permawood.com (905) 475-5460, MarkhamPine Glen Developments Inc. pineglendevelopments.com (647) 770-7981, OakvillePlan A Contracting Ltd. planabuilds.com (416) 873-6810, TorontoPROBUILT by Michael Upshall probuilt.ca (905) 880-8100, CaledonQueensgate Homes Inc. queensgatehomes.com (905) 264-0600, WoodbridgeRam Contracting Limited ramcon.ca (905) 773-0507, Richmond HillRed Design + Build myredcity.com (416) 629-3066, TorontoRegal Construction & Renovations Co. Ltd. regalconstruction.ca (416) 994-8183, TorontoRenditions Design Build Ltd. renditionsdesignbuild.com (416) 606-9954, Terra CottaReno King Contracting Ltd. renokingcontracting.ca (416) 821-9376, ScarboroughRenovation Experts/Basement Experts renoexperts.ca (905) 884-8585, Richmond HillRenovations by Gray grayreno.ca (416) 520-6366, ThornhillRetreats Inc. homeretreats.ca (647) 237-3878, GeorgetownRidgestone Construction Inc. ridgestonehomes.co (905) 264-7880, WoodbridgeRosehill Wine Cellars Inc. rosehillwinecellars.com (416) 285-6604, TorontoRoswell Construction Inc. roswellconstruction.net (416) 621-3286, Toronto

Royal Home Improvements royalhomeimprovements.ca (416) 236-4400, TorontoRulestone Renovations Inc. (416) 694-6016, TorontoSalerno Custom Homes salerno.ca (905) 602-8611, MississaugaSandgate Construction Inc. sandgateconstruction.com (905) 841-6440, AuroraScottsdale Contracting Inc. scottsdalecontracting.ca (416) 520-8858, TorontoSerenity Homes serenity-homes.ca (416) 551-6220, TorontoSerenity Lifestyle Homes serenitylifestylehomes.com (905) 880-5799, MississaugaSett Construction Co. Inc. settconstruction.com (905) 264-8428, WoodbridgeSevernWoods Construction Inc. severnwoods.com (416) 483-2941, TorontoSheppard Pearl Waterproofing & Renovation (1450434 Ontario Inc.) iwaterproofing.ca (416) 677-0888, ScarboroughSilverpoint Fine Homes Inc. silverpointfinehomes.com (416) 995-4119, TorontoSimple Solutions Design & Build Contractors Inc. simplesolutionsrenovations.ca (905) 799-9199, Caledon VillageSky Homes Corporation skyhomes.ca (416) 663-9334, ConcordSkylights Unlimited Inc. skylightsunlimited.ca (416) 540-4232, MarkhamSosna Inc. sosna.ca (416) 452-5259, Richmond HillSouth Light Design/Build Inc. southlight.ca (416) 457-4640, TorontoSpace Converters Ltd. spaceconverters.com (416) 219-5533, MississaugaSpalding, K. Construction Inc. 1-(905) 898-5503, NewmarketSpan-Co General Contracting Services Ltd spanco.ca (905) 475-6282, MarkhamStellar Homes Inc. stellarhomesinc.ca (905-) 726-7778, AuroraStockridge Construction Limited (416) 964-6800, TorontoStonemill Developments Inc. stonemill.ca (905) 847-5900, OakvilleStratus Homes Toronto stratushomes.ca (416) 274-4712, EtobicokeSuper 7 Group super7group.com (416) 688-5599, SharonSuperior Quality Renovations & Construction Inc. sqrc.ca (416) 441-0084, TorontoSweetHomeSpaces sweethomespaces.com (647) 299-3871, MississaugaT. Sena Construction and Management Inc. (905) 850-1010. WoodbridgeTemplehouse Renovations Limited templehouse.com (416) 932-9099, TorontoThe Caruk Group Inc. thecarukgroup.com (416) 231-7438, TorontoThe Construction Group theconstructiongroup.ca (416) 335-7911, TorontoThe Fifth Wall thefifthwall.ca (416) 509-5512, TorontoThe Gatti Group Corp. thegattigroupcorp.com (905) 566-9072, MississaugaThe Lakeshore Contracting Group lakeshorecontracting.ca (905) 467-3440, Burlington

The TFIN Group tfin.ca (905) 847-2061, OakvilleThe Toolbox Group Inc. thetoolbox.ca (416) 991-2229, WhitbyThompson Howe Building Company Ltd. thompsonhowe.com (416) 892-3562, TorontoTimberlea Construction And Roofing Ltd timberleaconstruction.com (905) 602-5959, MississaugaTIPEQ Inc. tipeqrenovations.ca (416) 623-8159, TorontoTishler Custom Homes Ltd. tishlerhomes.com (416) 785-0060, TorontoTotal Renovations Inc. totalrenovations.com (416) 694-2488, TorontoTown Square Developments Inc. townsquarehomes.ca (905) 850-9367, WoodbridgeTrimatrix Construction Inc. trimatrix.ca (905) 856-5156, VaughanTRUbuild Inc. trubuildinc.com (416) 704-6381, EtobicokeTrusted Trades Canada (A Division of Holmes & Smith Ltd.) trustedtradescanada.com (416) 291-0389, TorontoU.K. Construction ukconstruction.ca (416) 266-5333, ScarboroughUpside Inc. upsidedevelopment.ca (416) 463-7433, TorontoViva Kitchen & Bath Inc. vivakitchens.com (905) 475-9696, MarkhamVorcon Group Inc. vorcongroup.com (416) 247-7555, EtobicokeW.C. Meek Design and Construction Ltd. wcmeekdesignandconstruction.com (416) 690-1919, TorontoWalden Design Build Inc. waldendesignbuild.com/renomark (416) 487-2300, TorontoWhitehall Homes & Construction Ltd. whitehallhomes.ca (905) 338-7230, OakvilleWillem Contracting willemcontracting.ca (416) 579-2724, EtobicokeWilson Project Management (1695895 Ontario Inc.) wilsonproject.ca (416) 222-9433, TorontoWindemere Custom Homes windemerehomes.ca (416) 630-1500, North YorkWindow Choice windowchoice.ca (905) 461-2267, MississaugaWoodcastle Homes Ltd. woodcastle.ca (905) 891-0200, Mississauga

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A.D.C. Aluminum Contracting Ltd. adcaluminum.com (905) 669-1172, ConcordAlliance Flooring Inc. allianceflooringinc.com (416) 398-5344, TorontoAllshine Hardwood Floors Inc. allshinehardwoodfloors.com (416) 678-5555, MississaugaApplewood Air Conditioning Ltd. applewoodair.com (905) 275-4500, MississaugaArgyle Flooring argyleflooring.ca (905) 415-5111, MarkhamAspen Wood Floors aspenwoodfloors.com (905) 281-2900, MississaugaAtlantic Window & Door Systems Inc. atlanticwindows.ca (905) 564-0000, MississaugaBenim Contracting (2055523 Ontario Ltd.) benimcontracting.ca (416) 737-5897, Etobicoke

Brenmar Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd. brenmar.ca (905) 608-9330, MississaugaBroadway Flooring Centre Ltd. broadwayfloors.com (416) 730-1830, TorontoCando Pro Roofing (416) 629-2446, TorontoCanduit Contracting Inc. (Electrical Specialists) (647) 236-3050, MississaugaCherry and Clark Roofing Co. Ltd. cherryandclark.ca (905) 403-9128, MississaugaChislett Asphalt Roofing Ltd. chislettroofing.com (905) 738-9433, VaughanConquest Carpet & Flooring (Division of Trust Flooring) trustflooring.com (416) 745-8518, North YorkD & M Construction Ltd. jameshardiecontractors.ca (416) 580-5359, Propone StationDarmaga Hardwood Flooring Ltd. darmaga.com (905) 770-1900, Richmond HillDominion Roofing dominionroofing.com (416) 789-0601, TorontoErindale Painting & Decorating Inc. erindalepainting.ca (289) 588-1810, ConcordFoamit.ca Spray Foam & Blown-In Insulation foamit.ca (416) 893-8712, MississaugaGemini Group Electrical Systems Inc. geminigroupinc.com (905) 850-8939, WoodbridgeJAGG Enterprizes Incorporated jaggenterprizes.ca (905) 838-5244, CaledonJM Mechanical Corp. jmmech.ca (905) 760-2828, VaughanKingsway Carpets & Blinds Inc. kingswaycarpetsandblinds.com (416) 253-0880, TorontoLet It Rain Ltd. letitrain.ca (905) 795-0212, MississaugaLT Interior Finishing ltdrywallfinishers.com (647) 333-4414, MississaugaMartino Contractors Ltd. martinohvac.com (905) 760-9894, ConcordMetropolitan Sheet Metal Limited/MetroAir Home Comfort Solutions metroair.ca (905) 792-5076, BramptonN. De Luca Plumbing Inc. (905) 851-9159, WoodbridgeNew Steel Roofers Inc. newsteelroofers.com (905) 543-1623, HamiltonOntario Flooring Inc. ontarioflooring.com (905) 850-9944, WoodbridgeRagno Electric Ltd. ragnoelectric.com (905) 793-4663, BramptonRoussel Eavestrough Distributors Limited rousseleavestrough.com (416) 438-4344, ScarboroughSterling Tile & Carpet sterlingflooring.ca (905) 585-4800,VaughanSure Seal Crack Injections Co. Ltd. crackinjections.com (416) 878-7295, TorontoThe Crack Doctor Corporation thecrackdoctor.ca (905) 450-2389, MississaugaThe Waterproofer Inc. thewaterproofer.ca (416) 820-2090, TorontoThe Watson Group Ltd. (416) 493-2581, Richmond HillViana Roofing & Sheetmetal Ltd. vianaroofing.com (416) 763-2664, TorontoWatertite Waterproofers Ltd. watertite.ca (416) 410-5326, TorontoWeston Flooring Ltd. westonflooring.com (416) 746-8492, Woodbridge

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Since 1989

Sale Ends: May 30th

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