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Cash to $900,000 in East Oakville : NQARL OO you ALFRED CHAPMAN‘S "ROSEHALL® HE ding Torontc prIvaCcy RO d RE AUCTION David Crook* Barry Matthews* AUCTIONEER: David Crook* REPRESENTATIVE: Cindy Humphries* AUCTIONEER: David Crook* REPRESENTATIVE: David Black* 1. Toronto buyer to $700,000 cash in Oakville K#A SUNDAY, MARCH 28TH AT 3:00 P.M. 403 BRONTE ROAD, OAKVILLE OPEN HOUSE EACH SUNDAY PRIOR TO AUCTION 2:30 P.M.â€"3:15 P.M SUNDAY, APRIL 25TH AT 1 P.M. 1208 GREENWOOD CRES., OAKVILLE OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MARCH 14 3:15â€"4:00 P.M. FULL ENSUMEâ€"BASEMENT/ FAMILY ROOM WALKâ€"OUT ) (u0ck HOMES WANTED A RESIDENCE OF UNIQUE FINISHING TOUCHES Buyer to $300,000 cash in Oakville AUCTION AUCTION aucton and requ e with ensuite, fammul en Abbey area. Cal to $500,000 in C q. ft. residence with s. 2 fireplaces, up R e se t d C | 845"91& * 467 Speers Rd. Today‘s homeowners are spending more and more time at home. The current "cocooning" trend is prevalent as many peoâ€" ple choose to make their homes a place of warmth, comfort, recreation and peace â€" a sanctuâ€" ary to escape from daily presâ€" sures and hectic routines. As a result, home gyms, solariums, special recreation rooms and hot tubs are becoming standard feaâ€" tures of many homes. To enhance your home and make it more of a sanctuary, there are many relatively simple things you can do â€" such as alterâ€" ing or changing the lighting, choosing new decor, painting, wallpapering or adding new decâ€" orative touches. Or, if your budget is more extensive, you may wish to carry out more elabâ€" orate plans in making your home more of the "perfect getaway." Transform home into a sanctuary For instance, if you‘re a fitâ€" ness enthusiast, but would prefer to skip the health club scene and work out at your leisure in the privacy of your own home, you may wish to convert an existing room of your home into an exerâ€" cise area or "home gym." Now that personal fitness equipment is more accessible and reasonably priced, many fitâ€" ness enthusiasts who used to seek recreation away from home are now installing their own equipment. Many homeowners are also installing items like saunas or hot tubs to help them unwind after a workout or a hectic day at the office. Units are available in a variety of sizes, shapes and price ranges. If you lack space, but would like to enjoy the comforts of a home spa, you may wish to simâ€" ply replace your bathtub with a new one, complete with builtâ€"in whirlpool jets. These dualâ€"purâ€" pose units conserve space and provide a viable alternative to conventional hot tubs. (You can also purchase light, portable tub jet units for your existing bathtub which you remove after use.) If your hobbies include garâ€" dening and enjoying the outâ€" doors, you may want to build a solarium to give you access to more natural light and a better (Con‘t from RE 33) can again provide several valuable square feet of storage area. This area can be insulated and made into an excellent wine cellar. Because theâ€"area is usually situated on an outâ€" side wall the insulation will exclude the heat from the basement and keep the area at an even, low temperature that is so important in the storage of wine. For those who have young children this is an excellent toy storage area with the low headroom no problem to the little people. Built in shelves and bins could almost make Make wine cellar or toy storage area view of what‘s outside. Solariums are available in many styles and sizes, to suit your needs, budget and local building code restrictions. These versatile additions can be merged with existing rooms, like a kitchen or family room, to create even more of a special ambience. With today‘s building materials, a solarium can provide you with a bright and cosy indoor retreat. However, if a solarium is out of the question, either because of budget or space limitations, you may want to consider installing a skylight or two to help brighten up and customize your home. If you‘re like most people and enjoy indulging in a "couch potato" regimen now and then, you may want to revamp an existing family room to accomâ€" modate your entertainment needs â€" or build a new one if you curâ€" rently lack the space. With today‘s largeâ€"screen televisions and other accessories, you can create your own custom miniâ€" theatre without having to leave the comfort of your home! You can also incorporate a games area, and create space for other recreational activities. If you enjoy certain hobbies, then you may want to consider creating a special hobby or work area. You can incorporate a speâ€" cial area into an existing room, or you might want to consider building an extra room. Some homeowners have successfully turned their garages into cusâ€" tomized work areas. However, if you plan to use garage or attic space during the winter, you should consider installing insulaâ€" tion. Whatever you decide to do, make sure you plan thoroughly first. It‘s essential to make sure your particular project will not exceed your budget limitations. Get two or three quotes if you‘re having any renovation work done. Another area that is often overlooked is the space over washers, dryers and chest freezers. This is an ideal spot to hang standard kitchen cupâ€" board upper units that can be bought at building supply outâ€" lets and are easily installed. They offer ideal storage areas for hobby and craft items. Over the washer the soaps and cleaning products are easily accessible. It‘s also important to get input from the rest of your family, since they will be affected by any changes which you make. Make it an undertaking that everyone can participate in and enjoy. the area neat! Storage area is where you find it. A tour of your home with this end in mind may turn up more area than you thought possible.