Top Ten Tips Decorating Small Spaces
From hgtv.ca
Small space decorating is a hot topic these days. Condos, apartments and
small homes all offer unique challenges in decorating: will everything fit,
which colours should be used, and how can spaces be multi-functional and still
beautiful?
1. Plan. Plan. Plan.
The first step to starting your redecorating project doesn't involve having to
buy anything. If you are sharing your home with someone, the first thing you
should do is have a heart-to-heart talk about each individual's priorities for
the home.
2. Show convention the door
Don't go overboard trying to get the biggest sofa you can, thinking you'll seat
the most people. The fact is that not everybody sits on a sofa. It's better to
have individual seating rather than have everyone lined up on one piece of
furniture where they feel like they're in a receiving line!
3. Cozy up
Of course, there is one great tried-and-true way to deal with small spaces:
make them cozier. Soft upholstery can turn any tiny nook into an intimate and
wonderful corner.
4. Reveal your true colours
If you love light and airy colours, then you'll love the way they also help
small spaces feel just a bit larger. Cool colours like blue and green will also
add to the effect. Think soothing tone-on-tone for paint techniques, fabrics,
and patterns.
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8 Ways to Save Water Without Spending a Dime
1. Turn the water off while brushing your teeth.
2. Fill a milk jug with stones and place it in your toilet tank to displace
water.
3. Dig up an egg timer from your kitchen and use it to cut showers down to 5
minutes.
4. Turn off the water while shaving.
5. Fix toilet and faucet leaks immediately.
6. Don't use your toilet as a trash can.
7. Collect "warm-up" water to irrigate your lawn and flowerbeds.
8. Conserve energy. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory estimates that
.47 gallons of water are lost for every kilowatt-hour of power generated by
coal power plants.
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Market News
Toronto Real Estate Board
The Greater Toronto Area
resale housing market recorded 9,411 transactions in May and even though this
represents a 16% decline from May 2007 figures the 9,411 sales represents
considerable market activity.
Prices in the GTA have
increased by 4% since last May and in particular the City Of Toronto has
recognized a 3% increase in the average price range which is now recorded at
$434,271.
Quoting the President of The
Toronto Real Estate Board Maureen O'Neill "Price gains show that real
estate continues to be a solid investment for the consumer. We are confident
about the market because employment in the GTA continues to be strong and
interest rates remain low.
As long as consumers have
the financial resources to buy homes and a variety of choices to manage
carrying costs, the market should remain stable."
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