Courtesy of Ken Nguyen

(403) 991.1153 Ken Nguyen REAL ESTATE AGENT

kennguyenrealestate@gmail.com

Volume 16 | Number 6

UNDER DECK STORAGE SOLUTIONS

If you find your deck is being overtaken with storage bins to hold toys, gardening tools, patio furniture cushions, etc., you might want to look under your deck for a solution. Decks that are anywhere from a few feet off of the ground to up to a whole story tall have empty space underneath that can be turned into storage areas. Whether you’re building a new deck or trying to make the most out of the one you already have, consider these ideas for additional outdoor storage. For a deck that is a few feet off the ground, build slide out drawers or even small cubby holes that can be easily accessed from the yard. Finish the ends off so the drawers match seamlessly with the rest of the deck skirting. Alternately, leave the underside of the deck unfinished so items can be stored safely but with less precision. Use rubber totes to keep items dry and free of pests. Multi-level decks can be built where the steps are hidden storage drawers that can be utilized for all sorts of smaller items that need a home. Consult a builder or your local hardware store on how to convert regular steps into storage steps. Finally, decks that are higher off the ground, like on a second story for instance, can become a roof to an entire storage shed area. Imagine a fully enclosed area for bikes, scooters, garden tools and extra lawn chairs. As long as you can keep water from draining into the storage area and pooling, your under the deck storage solution should be a great way to make your yard more enjoyable.

Courtesy of www.tasteofhome.com KEY LIME CREAM PIE

INGREDIENTS : 1 package (11.3 ounces) pecan shortbread cookies, crushed (about 2 cups) 1/3 cup butter, melted 4 cups heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon coconut extract 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup Key lime juice 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted Optional: Maraschino cherries with stems and sliced Key limes

DIRECTIONS: 1. In a small bowl, mix crushed cookies and butter. Press onto bottom and up side of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until stiff peaks form. In another large bowl, beat cream cheese, condensed milk and lime juice until blended. Fold in 2 cups whipped cream. Spoon into prepared crust. 2. Top with remaining whipped cream; sprinkle with toasted coconut. Refrigerate until serving, at least 4 hours. If desired, garnish with cherries and limes.

DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME IN ANGER, REGRETS, WORRIES, AND GRUDGES. LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO BE UNHAPPY.

Roy T. Bennett is the author of The Light in the Heart: Inspirational Thoughts for Living Your Best Life. His book on positive thoughts has helped countless people grow and live fulfilling lives.

- Roy T. Bennett

NOSTALGIC SUMMER ACTIVITIES Summer is here and so is the urge to head outside and explore the world. But if you’re like most Canadians, you have a budget to stick to. Thankfully, there are many activities you can do that won’t break the bank. If you have children, these ideas are sure to entertain them on those lazy summer days. Even if you don’t have children, you can get nostalgic and recreate the highlights of your summers spent as a child. 1. Head to a local field with a kite and spend time running around catching the perfect drift. 2. Set up a tent in the back yard and watch scary movies under the stars. 3. Grab a case of sidewalk chalk and let your imagination run wild – design your own hopscotch or obstacle course or just add your own art to a piece of cement. 4. Play hide and seek, tag, soccer or another of your favourite childhood games at the park. 5. Create your own bubble solution with dish soap, water and corn syrup and blow bubbles to your heart’s content. 6. After a rainfall, set toothpick ships sailing down the street, go splash in the puddles, or help worms make their way home. Regardless how you spend your summer days, making memories will be something you cherish for years to come.

COLOUR THEORY FOR DESIGN

Decorating relies heavily on colour and a basic knowledge of colour theory because some colours go well together while others simply don't. Knowing about colour theory can help you choose colours to incorporate into your design. The colour wheel includes every colour imaginable but they all fall into a few simple categories: primary, secondary and tertiary colours. The primary colours are red, blue and yellow. From there, mixed in equal parts you create secondary colours. Mix a primary and a secondary, or two secondary colours and you have tertiary colours. Download a colour wheel and then follow these colour schemes for your next design project: Monochromatic: Using the same colour, in various shades, throughout a room. Adding black or white to the main colour will create various shades. It's a difficult look to pull off, but does look fabulous when done correctly.

Analogous: Using colours found beside each other on the colour wheel, for instance purple, blue and green. One colour should be used as a base colour with accents appearing in the analogous hues. This is a common design trend and you'll find it easy to design around once you determine your colours. Complementary: Colours found on opposing sides of the colour wheel are used in this design scheme. For instance, blue and orange or green and purple. The complementing colours should be used equally to create the most pleasing design. Triadic: Three colours that are found evenly spaced out on the colour wheel are used in a triadic colour scheme. Blue, pink and orange or yellow, blue and red are some examples. Again, choose a main colour and accent with the others to create a vividly coloured room.

JOKES: SUMMER VACATION

Question: What did the bread do on summer break? Answer: It loafed around.

Question: Why did the robot go on summer vacation? Answer: He needed to recharge his batteries.

Question: Where do ants go for summer vacation? Answer: Frants.

Question: Where do eggs go on summer vacation? Answer: New Yolk City.

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ANT HEAPS (8) EMANATE (7) ONE PIG (6) OWL LAWS (7) COP OUTS (7) IS TORCH (7) RAPT HEN (7) WAR PROS (7) A DEN SIR (7)

ANAGRAM

SEA LION PARAKEET RHINOCEROS

Can you work out the name of each animal, mammal, reptile, fish, bird or insect from the following anagrams? Word lengths are shown in brackets.

BALD EAGLE CATERPILLAR BIRD OF PARADISE CHAMELEON

Solution: PHEASANT MANATEE PIGEON SWALLOW OCTOPUS OSTRICH PANTHER SPARROW SARDINE

BAGEL DEAL (4,5) TRAIL PLACER (11) PAID FOR AIR BEDS (4,2,8) CLEAN HOME (9)

IS ALONE (3,4) KEEP A RAT (8) CHOIR SNORE (10)

Courtesy of www.puzzlechoice.com

May sales reach a record high

$298,600 apartment UP 10.9% year-to-year

$674,000 detached UP 4.2% year-to-year

BENCHMARK PRICES

3,652 NEW LISTINGS 3,120 SOLD LISTINGS

$390,500 rowhouse

detached 1,797 detached 1,486 858 apartment 1,025 apartment

UP 8.7% year-to-year

85% SALES TO NEW LISTING RATIO

3,207 ACTIVE LISTINGS

1.0 MONTHS OF INVENTORY

24 DAYS ON MARKET

Calgary, June 1, 2023 – Thanks to a significant gain in apartment condominium sales, May sales rose to 3,120, a new record high for the month. While the monthly gains have not outweighed earlier declines, this does reflect a shift from the declines reported at the start of the year. At the same time, we continue to see fewer new listings on the market than last year, causing inventory levels to fall. With a sales-to-new-listings ratio of 85 per cent and months of supply of one month, conditions continue to favour the seller placing further upward pressure on home prices. “Calgary’s housing market continues to exceed expectations with the recent gain in sales activity this month,” said CREB ® Chief Economist Ann-Marie Lurie.

“The higher interest rate environment and recent rental rate gains have driven more consumers to seek apartment condominium units. In addition, the recent rise in new apartment listings has provided enough options to support the sales gain. Calgary continues to benefit from the relatively healthy job market and recent population growth keeping housing demand strong across all property types.” Persistently tight market conditions drove further price growth this month. May’s unadjusted benchmark price reached $557,000, over one per cent higher than last month and nearly three per cent higher than last year’s monthly peak price of $543,000. Statistics reflect market activity in May 2023 | Source: CREB ® Calgary Real Estate Board. Market values stated are of the benchmark of the city of Calgary. Individual home market values will vary and are affected by factors such as location, size, interior and exterior condition. Please call to get an up-to-date evaluation of your home.

REAL ESTATE AGENT Ken Nguyen

email: kennguyenrealestate@gmail.com phone: 403.991.1153

101-110 Country Hills Landing NW Calgary, AB, T3K 5P3

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