july 2015 - issue #7

July 2015, Issue #7

Decorating on a Budget: The Master

Bedroom

6Tips for Growing Your Own Herb Garden

SUDBURY EVENTS FOR JULY

sales representative

R E A L E S T A T E T E A MCharles Marsh Realty, Brokerage,Independently Owned & Operated

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Coldwell Banker Charles Marsh Real Estate Brokerage

8 SUDBURY EVENTS FOR JULY 2015

14 DECORATING ON A BUDGET:

THE MASTER BEDROOM

18 6 TIPS FOR GROWING

YOUR OWN HERB GARDEN

24 TOP TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR

HOME SAFE WHILE ON VACATION

32 AWESOME ENERGY-SAVING IDEAS

FOR YOUR HOME

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About Chris

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my home. You made the

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home sold without any is-

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ommend the Chris Penny

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buying!

Ms. Sarah King

Chris Penny is highly regarded

as one of the Greater Sudbury’s

most respected and prominent

Real Estate Agents.

Chris’s unique blend of entrepre-

neurial experience, along with

his outstanding work ethic even-

tually lead him to found the Chris

Penny Real Estate Team. In less

than two years Chris grew the

team to a total of five members

which proved to be successful

being ranked 3rd in Ontario and

7th in all of Canada for Homes

sold as a sales representative for

Coldwell Banker.

Chris has a genuine love for peo-

ple and the Greater Sudbury Real

Estate Profession. He believes

any individual willing to pay for

the services of a Professional

Real Estate Agent deserves only

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Right from the beginning Chris

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What our clients sayJane & Jeff Kuhn Mr. Neal Philipow Lesley & Mike Warbrick

We recently listed our home of thirty years with the Chris Penny Team. We were very pleased with the “gentle” handling of our sale. Chris reassured us from the first meeting and we con-tinued to have wonderful service from Natasha, who promptly responded to all our questions. Chris took the time to walk us through every step of the process and Natasha provided all the sup-port when I found the process puzzling or hard to under-stand.

We would like to thank the team that works so well together for making what could have been a very stressful & traumatic expe-rience another wonderful memory on the journey we call “life”. Thank You!

Chris Penny and team did not disappoint. They were on top of it every step of the way. At no point was I not able to get a hold of someone or feel like I didn’t know what was going on. The email feedback system was particularly impressive as it let you know not only how many showings you had and when, but also how they went. I liked knowing if the house was showing well and should there be something that was getting negative at-tention, I would know about it through the feedback and have the opportunity to do something about it. Anyway, I sold the house in roughly six days when many others were taking well over a month. Would definitely list with Chris again!

Thanks!

Chris Penny and his team are excellent at looking after our real estate needs. Chris is very knowledgeable about the current real estate market and knows how to price a property for sale so that it isn’t over priced or under priced.

The entire Chris Penny Team goes over and above when it comes to servicing their clients. They are avail-able 24-7.

Angela Snow was an ab-solute pleasure to deal with and makes the entire process much more manageable.

Thank you for helping us find our awesome new property!

Valley East - CapreolAddress: 212 Hanna AvePerfect family home in Capreol. This 4 level side split offers a double interlock driveway with extra space

to park your RV or boat. Access the trails from your spacious fully fenced backyard which also includes two

sheds. The inside of this home is immaculate. Features include 3 large bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, newer roof

(2012), newer gas fireplace (2013), open-concept dining/living room, new stainless appliances and the list

goes on. (gas-$900/water$864/hydro $2196).

Call Derek Goudreau Sales Representative 705-690-0745

$274,900

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Don’t let the heat

get you down in July.

It’s high time to get

out and experience

everything Sudbury

has to offer you this

summer.

Lunch On A Lake ConcertJuly 3Get the month started with a relaxing free show at the Vale Living With Lakes Centre. Jamie Dupuis will play the guitar from 12:00 - 1:00 pm while you survey the calming waters and tuck into your lunch. This is a picnic-style event where you’re responsible for your own food - bring something tasty! Centre staff recommend parking in Parking Lot 15 off South Bay Road.

Star Party July 10 and 24Science North is holding two of its celebrated Star Parties in July on the 10th and the 24th, both starting at 9:30 pm. The summer heat will make it easy to get a closer look at the stars without having to bundle up! (Bring something to keep the

mosquitos at bay, though.) A broad array of high-powered telescopes and binoculars will be available so you can get the closest possible look at the astronomical wonders of the sky. Check the Science North website for details.

Butterfly Count 2015 July 11The staff of naturalists at Killarney Provincial Park need your help to chase butterflies! This volunteer effort will develop data for the North American Butterfly Association. It’s an all-day event which includes a free dinner at the end of the count. Bring along your own lunch, plenty of sunscreen, and a sturdy pair of shoes.

Sudbury Events for July 2015July is Sudbury’s hottest month, and it’s not just the thermometers that get excited! Summer is in full swing, with families and singles getting out and about to enjoy everything our great city has to offer. Here’s a selection of some great events that are happening in July:

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Muy Caliente Free Salsa Lessons July 30Do warm temperatures put you in the mood for some spicy Latin dancing? Drop by the SRO Nightclub and Lounge on Thursday evening to get some complimentary Salsa dancing lessons! The club opens at 8:00 pm and lessons start at 8:30. Stick around for plenty of hot action on the dance floor featuring Salsa classics along with the latest tunes. This is a recurring event that SRO hosts on the last Thursday of every month.

Art Gallery of Sudbury Camps As usual, the Art Gallery of Sudbury has a wide range of activities planned for art-loving kids in July. Check the Gallery’s website to get all the details and register online. If you’re a parent and you’re looking for an inspirational and educational summer art program for your kids to take part in, you can’t go wrong with these choices:

Open Studio DaysJuly 7-9 and 14-16Give your kids a chance to express themselves under the guidance of fully trained instructors in a safe, creative environment. Each open studio session is a single-day event that runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and the sessions have an age range of 7 - 12 so there’s something for everyone.

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Meet The Group of SevenJuly 6 - July 1010:00 am - 4:00 pm, Ages 8-14This camp will familiarize your children with the legendary “Group of Seven,” Canada’s foremost 20th century landscape artists. Hands-on instruction is blended with visits to inspirational locations around Sudbury the Group painted themselves.

The Adventures of YOUJuly 6 - July 1010:00 am - 4:00 pm, Ages 5-7Let your child star in his or her own comic adventure! Instructors will guide campers through the comic creation process.

Super Heroes UniteJuly 13 - July 1710:00 am - 4:00 pm, Ages 5-7Children will be shown how to create characters and comic books of their very own in this imaginative week-long camp.

Eco-Art Explorers (Half day)July 13 - July 171:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Ages 4-6Let your children explore the natural world and learn about art at the same time! This camp will concentrate on using natural materials to create art.

Junior PicassoJuly 1710:00 am - 11:30 am, Ages 2-4 with caregiverThis one-day program is a great way to get your youngest children involved with art. Come along to see the fun -- and to join in!

Around The World With ClayJuly 20 - July 24Full day camp (10:00 am - 4:00 pm) for ages 7-12Half day camp (1PM - 4 PM) for ages 4-6This week long camp will give kids a chance to fully explore the sculptural possibilities of clay. They’ll be creating reliefs, mosaics, fossils, and much more!

Masterpiece StudioJuly 27 - July 3110:00 am - 4:00 pm, Ages 10-15Give older children a chance to really explore their creativity in this hands-on camp. Campers will learn about great artists of the past and get a chance to work alongside some of Sudbury’s finest contemporary artists.

Eco-Art Explorers (Full day)July 27- July 3110:00 am - 4:00 pm, Ages 5-7Like its shorter cousin earlier in the month, this course will show your children the connection between the beauties of the natural world and the art they can create.

Don’t let the heat get you down in July. It’s high time to get out and experience everything Sudbury has to offer you this summer. Whether you want to dance, learn, dine, or simply enjoy yourself, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to do so this month!

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Valley East - South EndAddress: 1471&1477 Paris StOwner retiring, 2 buildings for sale in prime location in South End of city, R3 zoning allows a lot of poten-

tial for these properties. Current rents & conditions reflect the long term tenants. Note: 1471 Paris has 75

frontage & 1477 Paris has 14.61 frontage. Both buildings are side by side and are a package deal. ***Please

NOTE*** Taxes for 1471- $6,600.00/2014/ Taxes for 1477- $3,404.00/2014

Call Angela Snow Sales Representative 705-929-3337

$649,900

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Sudbury - Minnow LakeAddress: 20 Jeanine St

This unique expanded bungalow has it all. Custom

details are expressed throughout the home. Endless

opportunities are waiting for you. Some features

include 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, open concept

plan, walkout off dining nook to deck overlooking

landscaped yard , cozy gas fireplace n living room

wrapped in cultured stone, ceramic tile and bamboo

flooring throughout main floor, attached double

car garage, central air, paved driveway and so much

more HST included in list price.

Call Angela Snow Sales

Representative 705-929-3337

$459,900

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Being on my own I was stressed and apprehensive with the selling of my

home. I have only praise for the efficiency of The Chris Penny Team. Chris

I truly appreciated the time you took to walk me through this transition.

Obviously my home was in the perfect price range. Your online feedback

is a very good feature. Natasha was always there to answer my questions

no matter how trivial. Miss Snow did an excellent job walking the right

clients through my home. I was amazed at the quick sale I will be sure to

recommend your team. Thank You!

Sincerely,

Pauline Carlson



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Decorating on a Budget: The Master BedroomBuying a house is the first step in

owning a home; they aren’t the same

thing. The process of creating a home

that reflects your tastes and life

circumstances never fully ends, but

you should try to put as much effort

as possible into the first big phase of

purchasing furniture and arranging

decor. It’s easy to assume this will

be a casual process that will fall into

place on its own, but this mentality

results in homes that look unfinished

and don’t have a cohesive decor. One

thing that stops people from quickly

getting things into place is a lack of

expendable money, especially when

it comes to the rooms that aren’t

often seen by other people.

The master bedroom shouldn’t be

neglected just because it is rarely

seen by anyone besides the people

who sleep in it! You will be spending

more time in your bedroom than any

other room in the house, especially if

you have a TV in there. The bedroom

should be the most comfortable and

nurturing room in the whole house.

This doesn’t mean that you need to

spend a lot of money on making it

this way, though. There are a lot of

inexpensive and creative ways to add

your own personalized touch to the

room.

Before doing anything else, make

sure that everything in the bedroom

is there for a reason. Don’t fall

into the trap of tossing things into

the bedroom to keep them out of

public view or just to get them out

of the way. Right now, this your first

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step. There’s nothing worse than

having to clear things out of the way

before being able to fall into bed.

Find somewhere else to keep these

unnecessary items and free up space

for the things that will define the new

style of your bedroom.

Beautiful Bedding

Do a bit of research and planning

before investing in bedding. Some

people know from the outset what

colours they want everything to

be, and they can be fairly confident

that their first choices will be right

for them. However, other people

may want to build variability into

their decor. If you feel this way, or

perhaps just feel uncomfortable

spending a fair amount of money on

one bedspread, consider purchasing

a plain comforter and two or three

cover slips to put over it. As long as

they all complement the rest of the

bedroom’s colour scheme, you can

switch out the covers as often as

you want. You would be completely

refreshing the character of the room,

even if you didn’t change anything

else. As an added bonus, the covers

can be washed often and easily, and

damaged ones can be replaced at a

minimal cost.

Finish the Look

A headboard gives a bed a finished

look, and adding one is a good way

for you to distinguish your house

from previous apartments and dorm

rooms. Before, you may have allowed

a sense of impermanence to get in

the way of integrating decorating

details that could not be easily

moved. The headboard doesn’t

need to be the traditional kind that

attaches to the bed frame. It could be

any kind of wide-set detailing that

fills the space over the bed. Some

retailers sell swirling metal pieces

that arch upward in the middle and

are meant to be used for this purpose.

You could also purchase inexpensive

headboard stencils and paint your

own design, in any colour you want.

Cut the Clutter

Avoid clutter by decorating the

furnishings you already have instead

of trying to make room for new pieces

of artwork. Dressers can be repainted

and fixed with new decorative

handles in a single afternoon. To add

a new design element to the room,

think about covering small pieces of

furniture in wallpaper. It makes a big

artistic impact to intersperse small

patterned pieces throughout a room

that is full of large, solid-coloured

items.

Another way to reduce clutter is

to install shelving. This can be a

deceptively tricky project, and some

people resist the idea of reducing wall

space in this way when they’d rather

place a chair or table against that

surface. Two or three small shelves

above the bed and other pieces of

furniture may not resolve significant

storage issues, but they are a great

way to prevent the room from being

overrun by small nicknacks and

framed photographs. Don’t ignore

the decorative potential of these

shelves. Paint them a fun colour, or

if you used wallpaper on other small

pieces, use it on the shelves as well.

Setting up a master bedroom that

speaks to you is more about removing

unnecessary and distracting pieces

than it is about bringing new decor

into the room. If you treat every

aspect of your bedroom like a design

feature, you’ll be able to create a

functional and appealing living space

in no time.

Sudbury - Minnow LakeAddress: 106 Eclipse

Welcome to 106 Eclipse Cr. This two year old semi

features attached single car garage with lots of stor-

age space, 2+1 beds, 2 baths, open concept, walkout

off kitchen to deck with privacy wall, lots of lami-

nate, wrought iron railings, finished family room

with walkout to landscaped yard, plus central air.

Great Value and quick closing available.

Call Angela Snow Sales


$309,900

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Sudbury - LivleyAddress: 66 Dillon’s TrailFantastic two storey in quiet family friendly

neighbourhood in Lively. This home is situated in

a low traffic cul-de-sac. It offers 3 bedrooms and a

possible 4th in the lower level, a large master with

cheater suite, open concept dining and living room,

patio doors off kitchen which leads you to a spacious

deck with beautiful views of nature’s finest. The rec

room is fully sound proofed, ideal for the musician

in the family and a walkout to the patio perfect for

your hot tub. You will be disappointed if you miss

this opportunity!

Call Derek Goudreau Sales


$359,900

SOLD

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6 Tips for Growing Your Own Herb GardenEven in the dead of winter, nothing satisfies the soul and the stomach more than a nice hot meal seasoned with a mix of herbs grown in your own garden. Whether it’s a simple bowl of tomato soup with basil and a grilled cheese sandwich or a complex stew, a mix of herbs can turn basic food into a gastronomic delight. Unfortunately, many people especially in northern climates are reluctant to grow herbs because of the short growing season and the harsh winter that punishes almost all plants. That leaves them at the mercy of the grocery store for the flavour of herbs which are frequently the most expensive items on a per pound basis.

On the bright side, herbs are some of the easiest plants to grow either in containers or in the garden and can provide you with year round flavour at a fraction of the cost. A garden with basil, rosemary, marjoram, cilantro, thyme, parsley, chives, oregano, sage, and lavender is a delight to smell in the sum-mer and a blessing on winter tables. Like almost all plants, herbs need only three things to grow successfully: well-drained and nutritious soil, moisture, and sunshine. The following are tips for growing better herbs regardless of the climate zone.

ContainersHerbs growing in small win-dowsill pots are a common

sight, but they can be effec-tively grown in larger pots that can be moved outdoors when the weather is nice. This will increase the availability of herbs when you need them.

Raised BedsRaised beds are an excellent way to grow vegetables but several smaller ones can serve as a great herb garden, allow-ing room for multiple varieties of plants. The elevated beds warm up faster in spring be-cause of the smaller volume of soil and can be covered with a clear plastic to also serve as a cold frame or mini greenhouse during the transition periods of changing weather.

A bonus to raised beds: almost all of the most popular herbs can be grown in raised beds, but raised beds can also allow for growing other flavourful foods like garlic and onions. Both of these have fairly shal-low root systems and take up small growing areas. Nine onions or garlic cloves can be planted in one square foot of raised bed space. Adding these fresh elements to a meal is a natural compliment to home-grown herbs.

HardinessAs delicate as most herbs appear to be, they are sur-prisingly hardy once they are established. In most places, herbs are considered to be an-nuals but there are exceptions. In the book Culinary Herbs for Short-Season Gardeners , the authors Ernest Small and Grace Deutsch state, “If a plant is hardy to one or two zones above yours, it might be worth trying (to overwinter plants), as long as you have a good snow cover or give it plenty of mulch for the winter. Although it might succumb to the cold-est winters, it might survive seven out of every ten years.” The potential promise of the continuation of rosemary and other plants makes it worth-

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while to consider. In addition, many annual plants will simply re-seed for the following years.

SeedlingsIn cold areas, starting plants from seeds can be difficult. Most seeds need a constant temperature about 18 degrees Celsius or above to propagate. This means that seeds must be started inside a greenhouse or warm room in the house to begin to grow. The usual recommendation that they be started two weeks before the last freeze can also reduce the potential growing season. As a result, buying established plants when available may extend the growing season by a month or more.

HarvestingOnce herbs are established and growing, leaves can be harvested regularly. No more than one third of the leaves should be harvested at a time. This makes growing multiple plants desirable, so you always have enough of each herb.

AbundanceWhen the time comes for the season to end and freezing temperatures are due, it is time to harvest the remaining herbs to use over the winter. The most common method is to dehydrate the washed leaves and store them in glass jars. If you can buy an herb dried, you can do it yourself and save a

lot of money. There are also a number of herbs that can be frozen for future use. They can be frozen in freezer bags or crushed and pressed into ice cube trays.

A cold climate and short grow-ing season makes gardening more difficult than in a warmer one, but that is no reason to not grow productive and fla-vourful herbs. Planning, simple construction, and the selection of your favourite herbs are all that is needed to enhance your kitchen and garden.

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Sudbury - South End Address: 2865 Treeview Rd

Unbelievable luxury waterfront property in the South End. The lakefront views are spectacular from every angle. This custom built stone bungalow offers just under 4000 square feet of high quality finishes. As you walk in you’ll love the feel of the open floor plan perfect for entertaining. The kitchen offers high-end appliances and gleaming granite counters. Other fea-tures include hardwood and ceramic floors, 3 per-fectly designed fireplaces, a large home office with a beautiful bar feature and an oversized master suite that offers breathtaking views. The property is just over an acre and has been immaculately maintained with access to your very own private dock. The gor-geous cobblestone driveway will lead you to a 30X30 attached garage with locker room. This home is truly one-of-a-kind with plenty of luxury features.


$1,299,900

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Sudbury - South End Address: 2865 Treeview Rd

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Sudbury - South End Address: 72 David St

Amazing location! Just a walk away from Bell Park and the hospital. This 4 bedroom home is in great condition. It offers 2 renovated bath-rooms, gleaming hardwood floors, a spacious master bedroom and main floor laundry for your convenience. The back yard is backing onto greenbelt and is perfect for the family to enjoy. The home is located on a dead end street which offers limited traffic. This two storey gem can be easily converted back to its original form with an upper in-law suite. Don’t miss this op-portunity. Call today!


$329,900

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Sudbury -New Sudbury Address: 2053 Caribou Rd

This New Sudbury bungalow is tucked away in a quiet family area close to schools and plenty of shopping. This 4 bedroom home offers a large modern eat-in-kitchen. Spacious living room with laminate flooring and plenty of natural light. Other features include a fenced in yard, paved driveway, newer laminate floor in lower level, a newer high efficiency gas furnace and central air (2009).


$209,900

SOLD

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Our Top Tips for Keeping Your Home Safe While On Vacation

Sharing is Caring, But Use CautionIt’s natural to want to share your plans with your friends via social media, but let’s think a moment. The internet is casual and all-revealing. Unless your filters eliminate nearly everyone, unfriendly eyes could read your departure and return dates and plan their crime accordingly.

Take some time to consider your entries prior to actually leaving, or even space some generic entries while you’re away to keep up appearances that you’ve not left. For example, Facebook allows you to schedule posts between ten minutes and six months from when you originate them, and this simple action will set your mind at ease while you’re off having fun.

Answering machine and voice mail messages ought to be discreet, too. Sharing your plans is wise, however you should only do so with trusted friends, your insurance agent, neighbourhood

watch officials, security system providers, and the police if the vacation is lengthy.

Practice Drive-By DiscouragementMoving along to some common sense rules, let’s factor in what time of year your vacation begins. If you’re set for summer enjoyment, you’ve already thought of placing a few interior lights on a timer to give the appearance of habitation.

If your home is multi-storied, have upstairs lights regulated, too. Make sure that the time of darkness and dawn coincides with your settings, or your home will appear unnaturally lighted, which may cue observers to your absence. Likewise, in a wintertime excursion, the early evenings and later mornings need appropriate settings.

Look Like You’re HomeOutside appearances are key to protection during vacations. By

offering to reciprocate the favour, you can ask a trusted neighbour to gather your mail and put it inside your home.

While they are inside, they can check on any pets that aren’t in professional care, water plants, adjust the drapes, and walk through for a general look around. A good neighbour may park their car in your driveway on a regular basis, and if you don’t have a scheduled landscaping service, then they could also cut the grass.

Look for Trouble SpotsIn general, the kitchen contains many areas to secure. Toss aging refrigerator items away before you leave, empty the garbage, and grind citrus peels or a cup of vinegar into the garbage disposal to stem odours. If you unplug the coffee maker, clocks, and other appliances, not only will you save on the power bill, but you’ll stave off possible electricity shorts.

You’ve done it. You’re living the good life in an Ontario home of your own. Since you’ve worked hard to obtain a house, you deserve a well-planned vacation. Planning your time away means choosing a vacation spot, getting time off approval from your employer, and just leaving. Let’s see how to make sure that you don’t come home to unexpected and unpleasant circumstances. In other words, protect your investment and your state of mind by following some simple tips about safeguarding your home while you’re away.

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Speaking of electricity, if you have a home alarm system you’ll need to consult a checklist before leaving. According to leading security companies, a common and unexpected source of entry is the man-door into the garage, if you have one. Once inside the garage, the intruder has leisure and protection from view by breaking in via the garage-to-interior door. A checklist methodically eliminates all weak spots that you may forget to secure in the excitement of leaving.

Last Minute PreparationsYou’re nearly out the door. A few last considerations remain, such as unplugging the garage door opener to foil those with universal openers.

• If you’re taking a taxi to the airport, a good way to leave your home with a clear mind is to meet the taxi at a nearby corner rather than at the house.

• A friend may be able to help out by driving you to the airport, in return for future favours or some cash for gas.

• Double check your checklist, lock the doors, and you are on your way with no cares.

It’s time to lean back and relax as you go off on holiday. Allow everyday life to drift away because travel is both fun and fulfilling, which is a rare combination. You’ll have peace of mind knowing you have kept on top of your obligations to protect your home while you’re away.

Rayside Balfour - ChelmsfordAddress: 18 WoodlawnBeautifully upgraded side split situated in a quiet cul de sac. Home is very spacious and fea-

tures an open concept design, modern kitchen, bright sunroom, super large master with huge

walk-in closet and cheater suite. It is nestled on a gorgeous landscaped lot with plenty of trees.

Other features include gas fireplace, sauna and attached garage. Tomorrow may be too late!!


$269,900

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Nickel Center -GarsonAddress: 133 Newton Cres

Move in Ready! 3 bedroom bright & cheerful updated bungalow in prime Garson location. Home features an updated kitchen, updated bathroom, newer furnace (2013), central air ( 2013), security system, a wood fireplace, a fenced in yard, & much much more. close to all amenities. A must see!!!


$239,900

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Nickel Center -GarsonAddress: 10 Applewood

Brand new Garson semi-detached home move in ready. Features include attached single car garage, open concept plan, 2 bedrooms, 1 large main bathroom, with rough-in for second bath in lower level, finished family room walkout off kitchen to deck. Some laminate flooring on main and so much more. Great location!


$309,900

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Nickel Center -GarsonAddress: 15 Meadowgreen

Amazing value here! Priced below reproduc-tion. This split entry bungalow features 1375 sq ft main floor, large tower front entrance, cathe-dral ceilings, 3 beds, 2 baths, walkout off din-ing room to deck overlooking landscaped yard. Lower level features finished family room, gas fireplace, walkout, rough-in for third bathroom, room for fourth bedroom and office. Attached double car garage, central air, in great Garson neighborhood! HST included in purchase price.


$399,900

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Sudbury -New Sudbury Address: 1761 Coldstream Pl

Executive style semi-detached in New Sudbury, offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, master bedroom with ensuite, an inviting living room with gas fireplace. Private backyard with low maintenance deck and nice she, unfinished lower level. Heating is hot water gas with some additional baseboards. Gas $129/month (equal billing), Hydro/water $175/month (equal bill-ing).


$249,900

SOLD

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Awesome Energy-Saving Ideas for Your Home

In general, you want

to close up all of the

holes in your house so

that energy does not

escape.

Saving energy on necessities

means more money for luxuries.

However, many people believe

that expenses that are malleable

are somehow set in stone. This is

far from the truth! Here are seven

ideas that can save you energy

and bolster your bank account to

redirect into luxuries or the other

niceties of living.

Have Maintenance Done on Your

Furnace/HVAC Unit Regularly

A well tuned machine always uses

less energy than a tired or dirty

one no matter what. Setting up

a routine maintenance for your

home’s internal plumbing and air

conditioning is one of the highest

ROI activities that you can invest

in. Even though you may not like

the extra expense in your month-

ly budget, you will be much less

happy at the four or five digit bills

that can show up if your mainte-

nance is not performed on a rou-

tine basis, not to mention the one

or two months that you will have

to spend living in a hotel room

while your energy bills continue

to rack up by the minute.

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Lower the Reading on Your Ther-

mostat by a Few Degrees

There is a reason that your ther-

mostat is so easy to reach - it is

meant to be used! However, in-

stead of using it to simulate a

sauna or a personal ventilation

system, you can use it to main-

tain a constant temperature of

convenience and use less energy

when you’re not in need of it.

When you’re not at home, you

aren’t affected one bit by the

temperature inside. Turn the ther-

mostat down to match the out-

side temperature or simply turn

it off! You can also do this when

you sleep; you don’t need to wor-

ry about the temperature in the

house when you’re not awake, do

you? You can also buy thermo-

stats that will do this sort of thing

automatically, saving you energy

without you even having to think

about it. Think about it.

Use Cold Water When Doing the

Laundry

The vast majority of energy that

is used to clean your clothes is in

the heat of the water. If you use

cold water, you can actually cut

your energy usage in the laundry

room to 10% of your previous

output. Also, make sure that your

loads are completely full when

you turn on the washer. Front

loading washing machines use

around half of the energy of their

competing brands, not to mention

40% less water. This is definitely

the way to go if you are trying to

save on your home energy costs

this year.

Keep Your Home Well-Insulated

As the seasons change, your

doors and windows can warp and

come apart from the walls. Make

sure that you apply weather strip-

ping to all operable windows and

doors following a huge change in

the weather. You can also tell if

your energy is escaping by put-

ting your hand down around the

edges of windows and doors. If

you feel a breeze, that is your en-

ergy escaping. You can have an

audit performed even if you do

not feel anything; the tools that

professionals use are much more

precise.

Your Garage Doesn’t Need to Be

the Same Temperature As the

House

Far too many people believe that

the garage should remain just

as air conditioned as the rest of

the house. The extra square foot-

age along with the added escape

holes for energy are just beg-

ging to put a hole in your bill this

month. Use the air conditioning

in the garage if you are planning

to spend a weekend there do-

ing projects; otherwise, leave the

thermostat alone in there.

Full Loads Equals Better Energy

Efficiency

Just as with your clothes, make

sure that you always have a full

load of dirty stuff for your dish-

washer before you turn it on. This

will save energy. If your dishwash-

er has an “energy saver” setting,

then make sure that you always

turn it on.

Close the Damper on Your Un-

used Fireplace

In general, you want to close up

all of the holes in your house so

that energy does not escape. This

wastes energy and causes your

AC to work harder and break down

sooner. However, people forget

about the biggest hole in their

house - the chimney! Make sure

that it is closed if the fireplace is

not in use.

Saving energy will become more

and more important as time goes

on and energy becomes more

scarce. Put yourself in the habit

now in order to save money on

energy costs and reduce your

footprint on the environment at

the same time!

Sudbury - New Sudbury

Address: 62 Kipling CrtThis 4 bedroom all brick bungalow is located in

the perfect family friendly area New Sudbury has

to offer. close to schools, shopping and a gorgeous

park for the family to enjoy just minutes from your

door. This home has been extensively renovated

in the last few years. Features include a modern

kitchen with large island, spacious family room

with hardwood floors, 2 renovated baths, newer

windows, newer roof and the list goes on the private

backyard is completely fenced in with 2 good sized

storage sheds. We can’t forget about the 16 x 32

deck perfect for BBQ’s and entertaining. This home

also has in-law potential. Come and have a look.

Call Angela Snow


$269,900

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Why do I need a sold guarantee?Our guaranteed SOLD program ensures your home sells when

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How do your determine the listing price?Once we complete a thorough on-site examination of your

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Will you guarantee the price of any home?In most cases, yes! But we do need to visit your home and

evaluate the property before we can guarantee your sale.

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Our Guaranteed SOLD priceThe purpose of the program is to guarantee the home will be

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