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OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, April 17, 2009 · 22 HOME AND GARDEN Bad times made good Having been operating Englelake Home and Design for over 18 years, Matthew Costin can truly appreciate the words Mattamy Homes owner Peter Gilgan always told him: "I enjoy the slow times more than the busy. There is better pricing and control." The past years that saw business booming along with soaring prices made business very difficult to control. Constantly having to change manufacturers because of quality and lead time issues was costly and very distracting from business and scheduling. Having started Englelake in 1990, things were tough but business thrived because we were able to take on less work while offering discounted pricing, unique products and services, and really good scheduling, Costin explains. We are now back to these times. Cost of lumber and raw materials, operating costs, manufacturers, sub-contractors, are all now reduced. "Everyone is suddenly trying to work together again and work hard to get business, which is refreshing." This down time makes for a good opportunity to buy most things but especially with a home; the purchase, product, or renovation becomes a greater investment. Having worked with the past Editor of House & Home Magazine Cobi Ladner has been very rewarding Costin explains. "Much of our work has been done in average areas giving people a custom home and comfort." Working along side House Warmings, Michelle and Leon Hatziioannou, CDL Landscaping, Cam Fraser and Mike Plunkett and Erindale Contracting and Fireplaces Dan Majaina, an exterior or interior can be converted into something personal. Working together we can offer a complete and less complicated process. The current Energy and Tax Rebates are also less complicated. Rebates range up to about $13,000.00 on larger upgrades of windows, doors, insulation, and heating. It has also been interesting to see a new change in clientele. The industry has been focused on Baby Boomers retiring and downsizing to smaller homes. Although this is happening, the Baby Boomers' kids are now entering the homeowner and renovation market. We are all currently offering great deals on most of our products or services, prices have been reduced and upgrades can be done at the standard price. We also have a sale and open house on May 8 to 10 at our 2170 Speers Rd., location. For more information about Englelake Home and Design and our current specials contact Matthew Costin at mcostin@englelake.com or visit our website at www.englelake.com. Spring is the perfect time to get organized One of the biggest organizing challenges is the bedroom closet. Many closets are equipped only with the bare essentials ­ a rod and a shelf. Regardless of the size of your closet, with only minimal storage options, it will be a struggle to keep it organized. 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