The Toronto Sun n friday May 4 & SUNday May 6, 2012 E&O.E.Prices subject to change. hwy 400 yonge st. sideroad 20 innisfil beach rd. belle aire beach rd. (5 th line) killarney beach rd. hwy 89 just north of Bradford NEW HOMES & CONDOS 11 the trails at Carson's Creek a new inspired community from the mid $200,000's Sales Office Hours: Monday to Thursday: 1-7, Weekend: 11-6 * Register online www.lormelhomes.com or call 705.456.6003 AD{TS1810044} free finished basement lake simcoe ...

12 NEW HOMES & CONDOS The basic steps of dividing a plant are simple. Once your plant shows signs of growth in the spring, dig up the clump. One of the most rewarding aspects of perennial gardening is the fact that most plants increase in size over the years. After a time, some of your perennials are going to benefit from being divided, and in most cases spring is a terrific time to go about this task. For beginning gardeners, the first time or two you divide perennials you're going to be nervous and unsure of what you're doing. Once you see the results, you'll realize that most often plants will recover quickly and be all the better for the experience. We divide perennials for a number of reasons: * Clumps have started to die out in the middle, forming the classic "doughnut" shape with an empty hole in the center. * Flowering performance has declined. * Soil nutrients have been exhausted around the clump. Signs of this might be stunted growth, yellowish leaves or lack of ...

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14 NEW HOMES & CONDOS SiTe STory Briarwood Estates offers affordable four-season living Gently curving streetscapes are lined with elegant homes that are available on large 40' and 50' lots Abeautiful community by Briarwood Homes puts homeowners in the heart of resort-style, four season living in a one of the most sought after areas FAST FACTS LOCATION: Innisfil BUILDER: Briarwood PRICES: Starting at the mid $300s. FEATURES: Brick and stone homes on 40' and 50' lots feature ceramic tile flooring, main floor staircases with solid oak handrails, pickets and stringers, luxurious ensuites and several upgrades in abonus package. TO SEE FOR YOURSELF: The sales centre is located at 1127 Westmount Ave. Visit www.briarwoodestates.ca or call 705-294-2288. of southern Ontario. Less than an hour from Toronto, in the charming community of Innisfil, Briarwood Estates has it all -agreat location close to awealth of amenities, executive style homes that comeloadedwithhigh-endfeatures and finishes ...

The Toronto Sun n FRIDAY MAY 4 & SUNAY MAY 6, 2012 BILD AWARDS Mikey Network honoured with inaugural Stephen Dupuis Award The Mikey Network, a charity founded by friends and colleagues of the late Michael Salem of the Heron Group of Companies and Heathwood Homes, was honoured with the inaugural Stephen Dupuis Community Building Award at the 32nd annual BILD Awards. "To hear that every 12 minutes someone experiences sudden cardiac arrest in Canada, it can make you feel helpless, but The Mikey Network and its mission to place public access defibrillators in as many high-risk locations as possible gives everyone a chance to help," said BILD Chair Paul Golini Jr. "This is a great example of a BILD member committed to community building through AD{TS1796193} exceptional charitable and community involvement," Golini added. The Mikey Network was created after Salem, 56, died of sudden cardiac arrest while golfing in 2002. His friends and associates say they started the ...

16 NEW HOMES & CONDOS LINDA WHITE Special to QMI Agency Tired of sharing your home's lone bathroom with the entire family? Dreaming about transforming your outdated kitchen into a gourmet delight? Should you turn your basement into a home theatre or invest in central air conditioning? Whether you're planning to stay in your home for the unforeseeable future or expect to sell in the next few years, knowing how much your investment may impact the resale value of your home is an important consideration for anyone contemplating renovations. Some home improvement projects are obvious winners, giving a home a distinct advantage in a competitive real estate market. Others, on the other hand, could ultimately drive away buyers, says Ed Saxe of the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC). The AIC offers an online guide called RENOVA (available at www.aicanada.ca) that helps homeowners calculate the average return on their renovation project. Choose from the 25 most popular renovation improvemen ...

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18 NEW HOMES & CONDOS CONDO CULTURE BBQs are a HOT issue MarilyN liNCOlN Special to QMI Agency Q. Our rules state barbecues are not permitted on our balconies. Some people are ignoring the rule and cooking three times a day on their balconies. I can't even open my windows or sit on my own balcony because of all the smoke. What can I do to resolve this problem? A. Potential fire hazard and environmental are two reasons why barbecuing on a balcony may be prohibited. Strong odours along with thick smoke will definitely drift into a neighbour's window where smoke detectors will be activated. There also are laws concerning the transporting of propane through a high-rise building that only complicates matters further. Propane tanks and cylinders must be stored in a safe place away from dwellings. Propane cylinders must be transported in a service elevator, or when there is no service elevator, the person must use the passenger elevator alone to transport the cylinder. Certain condo corpo ...

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20 NEW HOMES & CONDOS For a limited time, The Conservatory Group is offering a financial incentive that makes the dream of home ownership a reality for many people. From first-time homebuyers and new Canadians, to those who don't fully meet the lending criteria of traditional banks, people have access to Conservatory Group's "0% Financing for Three Years" promotion, which is available on select lots. Potential homebuyers received approval by the builder, rather than banks, and pay no interest for three years. Under the 0% promotion, homebuyers pay an initial down payment, and then 1/360th of the principle on their mortgages each month. At the end of three years, they will have paid approximately an extra 10 to 12 % on principle and, also, will have built equity through the home's appreciation over the three year period. Qualifying homebuyers have the opportunity to not only own a home, but to save significantly in the process. "Conservatory Group was founded by an im ...