Windermere by the Lake Condominiums & Towns

Posted by admin on May 29, 2009 in High Park, Your Neighbourhood | 2 comments

Address: 15 Windermere Avenue, Toronto Ontario M6S5A2

Building

Windermere by the Lake Condominiums and Townhouses is absolutely stunning. Why? Besides having a stunning high rise condominium with 28 stories wrapped around glass. You have a little quiet community of townhouses on the main level. The townhouses are brick and stonework giving it a cozy home feel.

Area

Windermere by the Lake Condominiums & Townhouses are located in the beautiful High Park Neighbourhood. You are only a few blocks away from the beaches (who doesn’t like a beach in the summer time?). You are also located close to the QEW and the TTC, making it easy for you to commute to work.

Living Space

The living space is amazing! Cressford the builder of Windermere by the Lake has splashed out a lot in making sure that this Toronto condo is top notch. Most of the suites in the building have granite countertops in the kitchen and in the bathrooms. The master bathrooms in most suites have marble countertops, very chic. The suites essentially are designed to promote a classic contemporary style. Suites have hardwood floors, 9 foot ceilings, stainless steel appliances, and oh wait access to the Lake Club Fitness facility/Lounge. Don’t think the Lake Club/Lounge is worth it? Well let me tell you how these two sections have a virtual golf ‘course’ an indoor swimming pool for those aquatic lovers and last but not least (and probably my favorite feature) a sauna.

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Metrogate

Posted by admin on May 14, 2009 in New Developments | 0 comments

Introducing the future of condominium family living by Tridel: Metrogate. Historic in its undertaking, this new landmark green neighbourhood integrates the principles of smart growth, new urbanism and sustainable development into a new international standard for urban design.

Metrogate is located on a 17-acre site once occupied by the Toronto Sufferance Transit Terminal. The development consists of 1,776,000 sq. ft. of residential condos and commercial space with a mix of building types. Comprised of 46 stacked townhouses, two 35-storey residential towers, a 23-storey office tower, two 30-storey residential towers, and two 40-storey residential towers, as well as a 1.65 acre city park and two day care facilities. Ultimately over 2,100 residential condominium units will be developed within the Metrogate neighbourhood.

• Central urban park with fountains and pathways
• Daycare on site for the use of residents
• Steps from planned GO, TTC subway and bus stations

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17 Best Ways to Baby-Proof Your Home

Posted by admin on May 14, 2009 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

When you bring your baby home from the hospital, suddenly the fireplace you once thought was so cozy becomes a potential hazard. There are many products marketed to parents to baby-proof their homes, but you don’t have to buy every one of them. As with most parenting issues, the best solutions often rely on common sense. Below are iVillage’s 17 most popular and practical ways to make your home safe for your new arrival.

1. Crawl through your house to get a baby’s-eye view, and remove anything that is either dangerous to your baby or precious to you.
2. Turn down your hot water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent burns.
3. Secure cupboard doors with childproof locks — but don’t expect them to work all the time (some babies are more wily than other!). Put dangerous items (e.g., cleaning solutions, knives) in high cabinets, far out of reach of children. Leave one easy-to-reach cupboard open and fill it with plastic containers or pots and pans that are safe for baby to play with.
4. Cover all electrical sockets with plastic plugs or, better yet, replace the cover plates with childproof ones.
5. Take the sharp edges off your fireplace or furniture by covering them with throw pillows, quilts, blankets, or foam rubber. Murphy’s Law dictates that falls will happen in the worst-possible places.
6. up on your doors so that baby doesn’t end up anywhere he shouldn’t be (like the basement or outside).
7. Make sure every area of your house has a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector. If you need help or information, call your local fire station.
8. Remove refrigerator magnets. They frequently fall off the refrigerator when the door is slammed, and they are small enough to pose a choking risk.
9. Program your phone’s speed dial with the numbers of your pediatrician, the poison control center, your spouse at work, and your ambulance service (if you don’t have 911). Let your baby-sitter know the numbers are there.
10. Keep a bottle of ipecac syrup on hand (up high or in a locked cabinet, of course) in case of poisoning emergency. This syrup is derived from a plant of the same name, and it triggers vomiting (not all poison cases require vomiting, so be sure to check with a doctor before administering it). Call your local poison control center for an emergency reference card. Let your baby-sitter know where the syrup and card are.
11. Keep older siblings’ toys separate, either in their room or in a playpen, so that your baby can’t get at them.
12. Make sure your baby monitor works and is within range. As a test place a ticking clock near it. If you can hear the tick-tock from the other end of the monitor, you can be sure you’ll hear the baby.
13. Keep hot liquids away from baby. Whenever you’re drinking coffee, tea, or other hot liquids, be sure to keep the drink far enough away so that if it spills, your baby won’t get burned.
14. Never leave your baby alone in the bath. Babies can drown in just inches of water, so always stay next to your baby when you’re bathing her (or when you’re near a pool, the toilet, or a bucket of water). If the phone rings, let the machine get it — or buy and use a cordless phone.
15. Don’t expose your baby to smoke. Secondhand Smoke can cause illness now and serious health problems down the road.
16. Ask a professional. In many areas, professional “baby-proofers” will come to your home, install protectors and locks, and look for hazards you might not notice. Because they are so quick, they can be inexpensive. Ask your pediatrician if there are any reliable, inexpensive baby-proofers in your area.
17. Get a good stain stick to clean anything that your didn’t baby-proof.

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Should You Buy A New or Resale Home?

Posted by admin on May 14, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

There are advantages and disadvantages to buying both new and resale homes. Here are some of the characteristics that may help you make your choice.

New Home Advantages

• You may be able to upgrade or choose certain items such as siding, finish materials, flooring, cabinets, plumbing and electrical fixtures.
• The latest building code, electrical and energy-efficiency standards will apply. E A builder warranty is usually available in all provinces and the Yukon (but not the Northwest Territories). This can be important if a major system, such as plumbing or heating, breaks down.
• Unless you are a builder, warranties do not apply to homes you build yourself.

Resale Home Advantages

• It will probably be in an established neighbourhood.
• Landscaping is usually done and fencing installed.
• It may have upgrades such as a built-in swimming pool or finished basement.
• There is no GST unless the house has been renovated substantially, and then the tax is applied as if it were a new house.

New Home Disadvantages

• Neighbourhood amenities, like schools or shopping, may not be complete if the house is in a new development.
• There may be construction noise and traffic.
• There may be little to no landscaping or trees.
• The 7% GST applies to new housing. However, there is a rebate, to a maximum of 2.5%, on homes which cost less than $450,000.

Resale Home Disadvantages

• Maintenance costs will likely be higher than for a new house.
• You may require a professional home inspector to check for structural or other problems, such as a leaky basement or faulty roof.
• You may need to redecorate, or even renovate.

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