How to save money on DIY projects

You've crunched the numbers, recruited knowledgeable friends, and know that you're saving money by using your own muscle-power to revamp your living space. But wouldn't it be nice to save even more money and use those extra dollars to, say, purchase artwork for your new den? Here's how to pinch a few dollars when remodeling or sprucing up a room.

Be a know-it-all. It goes without saying that the more you know how to do something the less time it will take you. But being a know-if-all is also a great way to save money. Sign-up for free seminars at your local build-all retailer (such as Home Depot), buy or borrow how-to books and manuals, or rent an instructional DVD relating to your project.

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Best of August Events:  

Cirque Du Soleil

A thought for the month
 

"When you are kind to others, it not only changes you, it changes the world."

- Harold Kushner

Featured Listing:

67 Madison Avenue

Extraordinary opportunity on highly desired block of Madison Avenue. This stunning 3 storey Victorian semi-detached home has 4 + 1 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, large living, dining and family rooms and features 10' ceilings on the main level, hardwood floors and multiple fireplaces.

From the eat-in area there is a walk-out to a private deck and landscaped city garden. Finished basement with wet bar and walk out. Front pad parking.

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Featured Listing: Ritz Carlton

183 Wellington St. #2806
  

This 2 bedroom suite has approximately 1,935 square feet of living space and features spectacular south/west views. Floor to ceiling windows and light stained oak floors give it a bright, airy atmosphere. The eat in kitchen has a unique basketweave travertine floor, granite counters, ornate tile backsplash and centre island with built in wine refrigerator. There is a gas fireplace in the large living/dining room. The master bedroom has a 5 piece ensuite and walk in closet, while the second bedroom has its own 3 piece ensuite. An elevator takes you directly to your suite. Parking & locker included. Close to the Air Canada Centre, Rogers Skydome & the Financial District.

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Best ice cream in TO

The best ice cream parlours in Toronto are at the height of their busy season now, which is the best time to get flavours fresh and frost-free, if you don't mind line-ups. There's been an explosion of new parlours opening all across the city, so this list will probably be out of date by the time the summer is over and proprietors look over the balance sheet to see if they'll make it through the winter.

Let's not think about winter, though, in this brief efflorescence of summer's heat and light. It's also not worth thinking about ice cream as health food. 

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