Q: I have 2 pillows on my couch that are down-filled and they need to be re-down-filled. Do you know of any places that I can go to and have them re done?
A: Right on my web site (or in my Smart Shopping Montreal book) you will find the friendly family company: Ungava Duvet. http://smartshoppingmontreal.com/store.php?s=18 Been around for years and they really know their feathers and do this all the time. Wonderful place to shop..
How many of you have a linen closet with piles of flat top sheets, fitted sheets and then pillowcases, all separated by type? When you need to make a bed, you have to go to each pile and select the matching set. Right? Sometimes stuff tumbles out and you must re-do the pile. Annoying.
Here’s a solution to saving time. When you take the sheets and pillowcases out of the dryer and fold them, you are going to make a package of each set. Take one pillowcase and open it up, put each sheet nicely folded inside it, and then add in any other pillow cases (folded of course). Tuck the end of the pillowcase underneath. Voila, you now have one bundle to grab for any bed. Each pile in the linen closet should be by bed size: twin, queen – or by room.
Another tip: I do love hanging my linens out on a clothesline for that delicious fresh aroma.
Optimize your space with a sleek wall bed. This store offers made-to-measure wall beds planned with the help of a designer, using a solid well-made wall bed mechanism. Many designer choices of colours and combinations can cover a single, double bed, or queen-size bed (starting at about $1,300). The beds can flip down horizontally or vertically. You have the choice of many types of mattresses to make your slumber ever so comfortable. And if you are looking for the, they also sell water beds and adjustable beds.
Finish off the cool wall unit with glass-doored cabinets, desks, drawers, closets, computer desks, shelves or even a TV on the outside! They now can make a wall bed which descends right over a couch. Each bed is made to your specifications so you get whatever you want. A designer can come to your home give advice and take measurements.
Shopping here, you are supporting a local family and keeps business (and money) right here in Montreal.
Location: 4141 boul. St-Laurent
corner: Rachel
Tel: 514-303-3326
Rive Sud: 2903 Boul Taschereau, St-Hubert (450-486-1777)
Hours: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-7, Sat 10-5, sun 11-5
www.imural.ca
www.matelaslitmural.com
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For designer floor products, this airy, huge (4,000 sq feet, 30 ft ceiling) new carpet showroom has always been known by word of mouth – and that’s a good sign. For the past 49 years, this family-run business has been selling quality carpeting from major American and European mills. It’s their hands-on personalized service which keeps everyone coming back.
Popular now, wood-like vinyl planking, wall-to- wall carpeting for movie rooms, and a large collection of carpet tiles are all here. They also carry area rugs (contemporary, transitional, traditional, natural, custom), runners and exclusive designer carpet lines. For both carpeting and area rugs, they can do custom borders, add fringes, do finishings and also handle repairs and carpet cleaning. If you’re looking for entrance mats or even logo mats, just come here.
Since they buy in volume for their commercial sales, they can meet and beat the prices of their competitors. Commercial clients know to come here for carpet, tiles, and vinyl flooring.
Once you’ve entered, expect the friendly staff to give you an education on flooring. Their mission is to provide you with exceptional service and quality products, at the most affordable prices – and they meet these goals consistantly.
NEW Location: 2001 Rte Transcanadienne
corner: boul. des Sources
Tel: 514-421-1616
Hours (summer): Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5
www.normandycarpets.ca
I don’t need to use a steel wool pad very often for difficult clean-ups of pots and pans. It occurred to me that every time I used one, it would sit for awhile til the next use – and rust away. So I’d throw it away. It seemed like you only got one use out of them.
Then the Eureka moment hit. I don’t really use the whole pad each time. So why not cut them in half? Half had enough thickness to scrub. This way I only throw away half when they rust. When I buy a new box, I take a scissors, cut all of them in half right away. So now when you need one (and are too lazy to cut it at that moment), they’re all ready to use.
When setting up a new house or apartment, why not buy quality products that the restauranteurs use so they last a long time? Head to the Marche Centrale area, to Tzanet, for restaurant grade quality equipment for cooking and baking. It has always been a popular shopping destination for hotels and restaurants, but you too can take advantage of their quality and variety.
All of your cooking and baking needs are met with name brands like Kitchen Aid, Cuisinart, Good Grips gadgets, a big selection of quality knives by Victorinox, a huge variety of dishes by Dudson from England, Arcopal from France and professional quality stainless steel pots and pans.
They sell Chicago Metallic Bakeware, a 100 year-old company which produces bakeware with a non-stick surface, which releases easily and clean-ups up effortlessly afterwards. Bakers and cake and cupcake decorators will also love the 50 ft. wall of Wilton products – and so will you.
Why not buy fast food trays or cutting boards in different colours to match any decor, 3′ pepper mills, tipped glass candy jars, call bells, oval stainless platters, cocktail shakers, oil table lamps, many sizes of pizza pans, strainers, whisks, a single serving teapot, booster seats or bamboo steamers? And if you need them, there’s a section of second-hand equipment like dishes, mixers, tables and chairs, etc.
Location: 1375 Louvain
corner: boul. l’Acadie
Tel: 514-383-0030
Store Hours: Mon-Fri 8-6, Sat 8-5
Other Location: 710 rue Bouvier, Quebec G2J 1A7 (581-742-9876)
www.tzanet.ca
Morris Charney building inspections are so thorough, that he scares real estate brokers. Charney is good at finding defects. He does all kinds of buildings from single-family homesor or condos as well as commercial and industrial buildings.
Most inspectors when they find a defect will refer the matter to an expert. Mr. Charney is an expert, a member of two Québec Orders – professional (practicing) architect and city planner. He is a member of IHINA (Independent Home Inspectors of North America) based in Boston and he happens to be a Harvard graduate.
Typical pre-purchase inspections run about $1500 + tax for a verbal report or you can buy a written one. Reference is made to current and past building codes. All reports are customized narratives, not computer-generated checklists - just the defects, clearly explained. The information provided in both the verbal and written reports are the same. His practice has included renovating many homes, offices and stores so he has a good idea of what things cost. You can check out his LinkedIn site which contains numerous up to date posts regarding typical defects that have been discovered.
Most consumers don’t realize that the “new” Civil Code of Québec [1994] deregulated building inspections so that anyone has a right to do them – even the purchasers themselves. The only stipulations are that it be done in a “prudent and diligent” manner, “without the need of expert assistance”.
Charney believes that a purchaser has the right to be properly informed of what it is they are buying.
Tel: 514-937-5100
Hours: by appointment
www.morrischarneyinspections.com, www.morrischarneyinspectionsfr.com
mcharney@videotron.ca
It’s time to fling open the windows and re-dress your bed and bath. At Liquideco‘s fab sales you can save 80% off the necessities to spruce up your home.
Freshen up the beds with new comforter sets and sheets sets and get some new towels while you’re at it. For serving, there’s placemats or tablecloths and dishcloths for washing up. Liquideco has great prices – up to 80% off on those as well as various types of mattress covers, pillow protectors, shower curtains, rugs, bath rug sets, etc.
Head to their warehouse sale in the east end. It will only be held for 2 days, so at these prices, make sure to stock up on extras.
Show the coupon for an extra 15% off at the cash if you spend at least $50.
Free parking available. All taxes are included in the prices. Cash only.
Location: 8566 Boul. Pie-IX – Click for map 
corner: Boul. Robert
Dates: May 25 & 26
Times: Fri 10-6, Sat 8-3
www.liquideco.com
We are so happy to look out of our windows at the happy Spring sunlight. That’s when we really notice our blinds and shades.
Clean window blinds and shades will brighten up any room decor. Fenetre Deco does ultrasonic cleaning and repairs of all types of blinds, from 1″ aluminum horizontals to the higher end Silhouettes and Luminettes, and has one of the most extensive blind parts inventories in greater Montreal.
Ultrasonic cleaning is one of the safest and most thorough cleaning processes used in the cleaning industry today. The blinds are placed with a cleaning solution in large water-filled tanks, which use vibrating sound waves to loosen the dirt. Prices start at $15 per blind, and there is a minimum of $75 for a service call. Regular ultrasonic cleaning also helps improve the indoor air quality of offices and homes for a healthier environment.
They also sell many types of blinds and drapery and provide shop-at-home service for Hunter Douglas, Shad-o-matic, Sol-r, Levolor, Altex, wooden and PVC shutters, Sohji panels, roller shades, etc. Who better to suggest which blinds to purchase than the company which not only knows what new blinds look like, but also observes how they endure 2, 5 and 10 years later.
Keep your blinds and other window coverings in tip-top condition by having them serviced by the reliable experts at Fenetre Deco.
Tel: 514-364-2020
Hours: by appt
fenetredeco.com
Email: info@fenetredeco.com
You need to know where to go when it’s that special time for communion, confirmation or baptism. Lingerie Pina & Carmelo Sacco has been the go to place for generations.
If you have a wedding planned this year, the Mother of the Bride could find an outfit, the bridal party too and you can even get bonbonnieres made-to-order and wrapped. They offer a Bridal Registry and there are gifts galore.
The name clearly does not define this family business as you’ll find and housewares galore: silverware, china, toasters and meat slicers. If you are looking for ecological cookware, they sell Cool Kitchen which has no PTFE, no PFOA and can be used for induction cooking. The Italian community knows to come here for Pizzel machines for cookies and Cavetelli machines for gnocchi, Those who like collectibles will find: Precious Moments, Walt Disney Collection and Disney Traditions by Jim Shore.
Designers are here to help you with curtains (free installation), and they have the exclusive Hunter Douglas Alustra line with copper and chrome headers. If you need them, there’s carpet runners by the yard.
Do you know where else to buy housecoats or cotton handkerchiefs?
Location: 8365 boul. Viau, St-Leonard QC H1R 2T6
corner: boul. Robert
Tel: 514-323-0427
Hours: Mon-Wed 9-6, Thurs & Fri 9-7:30, Sat 9-5. Open Sunday 10-5 from Labor Day – June 1st
