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April update 1

Making your space more accessible benefits everyone 2

CondoCabinet.com 3

Current Promotions./Air Miles Offers/Hot Spaces 4

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Now here’s the latest news...

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 10,430 sales through the Multi-ple Listing Service® (MLS®) in March, pushing total first quarter 2010 sales to 22,418 – the best result on record under the current To-ronto Real Estate Board (TREB) boundaries. The average price for March transactions was $434,696. The average price for the first quar-

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For many, the kitchen is the heart of the home. But as our needs change over time, it can become a chal-lenge to make sure that the kitchen stays safe and accessible for everyone to enjoy.

To help you make your home more accessible, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers the following tips on how to make sure your kitchen is functional and comfortable for your entire family:

Be sure to provide appropriate design features and incorporate flexibility and adaptability into kitchen design. This will ensure that the life and usability of a kitchen are increased, and families, couples and individuals will be able to stay in their homes and neighbourhoods as they grow and age.

Start by thinking about who will use the kitchen and how they will use it. Are you a gourmet cook, or do you prefer simple, microwavable food? Do you have a disability that affects the way you prepare food? Will a caregiver do most of the cooking? Do you have a child you need to keep an eye on while preparing meals?

Once you know who will be using the kitchen, you can decide the most efficient way to design the room and everything in it. For example, kitchen designers traditionally focus on a compact work triangle formed by the sink, stove and refrigerator. But most modern homes expand this triangle to include other appliances, such as a dishwasher, while still keeping the working area compact enough to keep wasted effort to a minimum..

If anyone who uses the kitchen has a walker or wheelchair, leave at least 750 x 1,200 mm (30 x 47 in.) maneuvering space in front of any controls, work areas and appliances. For power wheelchairs or scooters, the minimum recommended maneuvering space is 1,800 x 1,800 mm (71 x 71 in.).

Designing for minimal effort is an important principle of universal kitchen design. Planning for effi-ciency considers the location and relationship of all major elements within the kitchen. This will result in the placement of similar or related items together in the same location within the kitchen.

Adaptability in the kitchen can be achieved by installing adjustable-height counters, adjustable shelv-ing in cupboards, and drawers for storage rather than under-counter cabinets. An accessible sink should provide knee-space clearance — 750 mm (30 in.) high, 800 mm (32 in.) wide and 600 mm (24 in.) deep — to allow someone using a wheelchair to wheel under the sink.

When buying new appliances, floors or countertops, think about the surface finishes before you make your selections. For example, glass cooktops tend to be easier to clean. Stainless steel appli-ances often show fingerprints and may require specialized cleaning products. Also, some countertop surfaces must be resealed each year to protect them from stains and bacteria.

Avoid putting any small rugs or mats in the kitchen, as these can be a tripping hazard for people with mobility impairments. If your family includes any children, people with Alzheimer’s disease or people with developmental disabilities, store your household cleaning products where they will be safe and secure.

In case of emergency, always plan for easy access to water, a fire extinguisher and the gas shut-off valve. Consider installing an override switch for appliances or outlets. Plus, make sure your kitchen has sufficient lighting for everyone in your home, especially if anyone in your family is over the age of 60.

For more information or a free copy of the “About Your House” fact sheet Accessible Housing by Design — Kitchens, or for information on any other aspect of owning, maintaining or buying a home, visit our website at www.cmhc.ca or call CMHC at 1--800--668--2642. 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.

For story ideas or to access CMHC experts or expertise, contact CMHC Media Relations — National Office at: 613-748-2799 or by e-mail: media@cmhc-schl.gc.ca.

Make your Home More Accessible How to Design an Efficient, Accessible Kitchen

Once you know who will be using the kitchen, you can decide the most efficient way to design the room and everything in it. For

example, kitchen designers traditionally focus on a compact work triangle formed by the sink, stove and refrigerator.

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Condo Cabinet is a cabinetmaking shop with a unique focus. We build beautifully designed space-saving, multifunctional cabinetry and

furniture for the limited floor plans of condominium loft spaces in the downtown Toronto market. The condominium/loft market has been

booming for the past many years, and while the ceiling heights have gotten taller and the windows much larger, the prevailing trend in the

floor plans seems to be getting smaller and more compact with every new project. Add to this the loss of wall surfaces now replaced with

glass, and it becomes all the more important to maximize the functionality of the remaining walls. A queen bed that disappears when not in

use can greatly impact a home with limited space. And getting furniture off the floor by incorporating them into or onto the walls drasti-

cally increases the sense of space in a room.

Most wall beds are made from particleboard with melamine finishes to look like wood. The designs are standardized and usually rather

traditional, varying only in colour. Condo Cabinet provides highly innovative designs using fine materials such as real walnut, cherry, ash

and mahogany veneers on plywood core as opposed to particleboard. This makes our products stand the test of time and daily rigours of use

without the typical problems of edges delaminating and particleboard swelling or being easily chipped. There is also the added benefit of

low VOC’s (volatile organic compounds). The large amount of glues in the particle boards off-gas for years – infecting the air in the room

with harmful chemical vapors that some people can actually smell. There is now a new material available made of 100% bamboo, which we

use whenever possible – it’s harder than most woods, looks fabulous and is much more sustainable than traditional hardwoods.

A Condo Cabinet design is intended to remain as an essential enhancement of the space. Since it is custom designed and built-in, it will add

to the value of your property similar to a quality built kitchen. We customize our designs for your space so it will work universally for just

about any taste a future owner might want or have. After all, just like in the apparel industry, good design never goes out of fashion.

Condo Cabinet is furnishing for the new millennium.

Patrick Ellard Condo Cabinet Designs

416-887-7557

Email: patrick.ellard@gmail.com Web: www.condocabinet.com

DISCLAIMER: Paul Indrigo, Sales Representative & Century 21 Regal Realty Inc, Brokerage recommend you speak with at least 3 professional and

experienced contacts before making an informed decision. None of the business featured on Unique Small Biz are asked to pay or compensate Cen-

tury 21 Regal in any way.

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