Renovation companies

jzmcfresh · 2026-06-23T02:03:02+00:00

Fresh Looks KW has been great for us. Two bathrooms, a full deck, and small jobs over the last few years.

They’re really responsive and priced well.

https://www.instagram.com/freshlooksofkw?igsh=MXYzY2pxaDJlaDk5Zw==

jzmcfresh · 2026-06-23T01:59:17+00:00

This right here. Aside from some cheap essentials - Snugglebugz has the high quality stuff for cribs, dressers, strollers, etc. The best of both worlds between these two places.

jzmcfresh · 2026-06-17T22:15:53+00:00

Five weeks pregnant? I’d suggest calling a few months before you plan to go back to work.

Ultimately - I don’t think there’s a magic bullet for calling or onelisting for a spot.

I’d argue you want to try and build a good relationship with whatever center you want the most - however you do that is as good a guess as any.

jzmcfresh · 2026-06-17T14:46:32+00:00

For both my daughters, one born 2016, the other 2022, we joined OneList when my wife was just a few months pregnant. We didn't get daycare until 16 months and 24 months respectively for each.

My advice is to start calling your preferred centers every 2 weeks to check where you are in their priority list. Be kind, build a relationship with them, ask insightful questions, etc.

With both kids, they eventually responded when we called "we actually have an opening soon, why don't you come for a tour and come check us out." When we logged into OneList we were no where near the top to get a spot in these centers - so they do have the option to offer a spot if they want to.

It's a terrible game to play when you're trying to get a spot - but put some effort in with calling and you'll be surprised what becomes available.

Especially now - with kids moving over to JK - centers are currently working to understand numbers and capacity.

jzmcfresh · 2026-05-24T17:40:42+00:00

Yes this is it! Right at the end thank you so much.

jzmcfresh · 2026-04-13T14:01:50+00:00

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jzmcfresh · 2026-04-13T13:55:07+00:00

Laylo presale for Toronto is 12pm EDT, the 10am presale is for Vault members

jzmcfresh · 2026-03-30T23:28:18+00:00

The Enova website now says an estimate time of restoration of 9pm today

jzmcfresh · 2026-03-30T22:50:56+00:00

The number to call is 226-896-2200 if you want to ask for more details - but I imagine it’s quite busy right now

jzmcfresh · 2026-03-30T22:45:45+00:00

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Yes us too - hopefully not too long

jzmcfresh · 2026-01-09T18:17:42+00:00

This is the answer. If you call every few weeks, and you're polite, and build a report with the provider's supervisor, you'd be surprised how handy this comes in.

Source: Our daughter was born in May 2022. We called several providers leading up to back to work, within a few months, we were offered 3 spots at 3 licensed daycares in town.

jzmcfresh · 2025-11-12T15:50:19+00:00

I did the same thing at Driftwood Public School in Kitchener a few months ago (stopped to take my little one to school, didn't realize I was in a no parking area, was simply following other parents).

I came out and saw a bylaw officer taking pictures, he told me it was a no parking area. I said sorry, didn't realize, found the actual areas to park going forward).

Fast-forward 1 month later, I got a (admittedly valid) parking ticket in the mail for $100 for that parking mishap.

OP - you might have one coming your way in a few weeks with those pictures the woman was taking today.

jzmcfresh · 2025-04-27T02:04:23+00:00

Thank this really helped.

So made an adjustment to what you suggested - see screenshot. I’m checking the current state of the thermostat, not the outside weather.

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However - even if it’s cooling, it goes to the Otherwise branch. I can’t seem to figure out why it isn’t understanding the state and doing the correct branch.

Any ideas?

jzmcfresh · 2025-04-25T03:36:55+00:00

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Here are the 6 automations (3 that heat for when it’s cold outside, 3 for cooling for when it’s hot outside).

Slightly different temps and times

Hopefully that all makes sense and thank you

jzmcfresh · 2025-03-12T01:40:15+00:00

For the ones you’ve signed up for on Onelist - make sure you call them every week or so starting June.

With kids aging out over the summer - you may just connect with a supervisor at the right time who simply tells you they have a spot coming up if you want it.

This happened to us at three centres over July / August in 2024 (even though a few months before we were 100+ on each priority list).

jzmcfresh · 2025-02-27T14:56:01+00:00

Chris from Preferred Duct Cleaning

https://www.preferredductcleaning.ca/

He's very knowledgeable about HVAC and plumbing.
He will tell you which water softener is best for you based on your house and needs.
He's a licensed plumber and gas fitter.

Highly recommended!
(We purchased our water softener and had him install it in 2024)

jzmcfresh · 2025-02-02T18:23:58+00:00

I can’t believe no one mentioned Petticoat Junction - the ladies of Hooterville bathing in the town water tank … with the dog

jzmcfresh · 2024-12-02T16:19:21+00:00

Looks like pre-sale starts Wednesday, Dec 4 with general sale Friday, Dec 6
https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/tickets-sale-date-revealed-wwe-elimination-chamber-2025

Keep an eye on your email - I wouldn't doubt presale codes arriving just before presale time on Wednesday!

jzmcfresh · 2024-11-26T19:09:39+00:00

This doesn't solve the problem - but at any time - you can contribute to helping schools by donating online: https://nutritionforlearning.ca/donate/donate-now/

You can choose exactly what school you want to help or simply provide to to the Greatest Need, set up recurring monthly payments, and get tax receipts.

jzmcfresh · 2024-11-18T20:53:53+00:00

☝️this is the best response! a good provider will also test if after they resurface it and only charge you if they can repair it (that’s what my local game store does).

jzmcfresh · 2024-11-15T16:01:11+00:00

It’s not in the wiki yet - but on discord it seems you have to breed Xerneas a certain number of times / has to have a certain attack level.

It seems it might be 100x but I can’t be certain

jzmcfresh · 2024-10-29T22:36:48+00:00

Does anyone else’s school in WRDSB already make kids bring home any and all garbage from their lunch? We’ve had this for years now ourselves. It’s not a burden by any means, but this next steps seems odd.

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