HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1977-05-11, Page 34Exterior decoration increases home $ vaine
* Annuals
* Perennials
* Vegetables
* Hanging .Baskets
* Climbers
* Floribundas
• Grandifloras
* Hybrid Tea
Large Selection
of
FERTILIZERS
For Your
LAWN QR GARDEN
*
Evergreen. Food
* Rose Food
* Peat Moss
* Top Soil
Free Use of Spreader
with purchase of Fertilizer
* Crimson King Maple
* Clump Birch
* European Mountain Ash
* Russian Olive
* White Birch
* Flowering Crab.
An effective way to im-
prove the appearance of
a home and upgrade , its
value at the same time is
with a bit of exterior dec-.
oration.
One family converted
some idle space, for exam-
ple, Into an open porch
with a handsome wood
deck and a new side entry,
The do-it-yourself addi-
tion provided the home-
owner with an outdoor
room for extra space at
considerably less expense
than the cost of a room
addition.
In the 12-by-15 foot add-
on, Douglas fir lumber was
used for the deck. Decking
of 2 x 4s was set on edge
for added strength and
visual interest and was
supported by 2 x 8 joists
and 4 x 4 posts.
Built-in benches add to
the comfort and conveni-
ence of the outdoor room,
which is supported along
a side wall of the house •
and lay posts set back from
the outer edge of the deck;
• Replacing a closeck4,
bay•Window with a pair of
glass paneled doors pro.-
vided the new side entry;,
The western lunik
used to build the deck was' coated with a preservative
stain. After A railing was
installed, siding was used
to cover the railing toy,
both privacy and to make the outdoor room appear a
natural extension of the'
home.
Before proceeding with'
add-on or remodeling prol.
ett,s, advises the Western'
Wood Products Assocla'
tion, check the local build;
ing code for any require:
ments concerning con.
struction,
Once these requirernenb
have been met, the retail,
lumber dealer or building,
supply store should be able
to supply a list of the,
materials and tools that;
will be needed to complete
the add-on deck remodel.,
ing project.
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Large Selection of
. FRUIT TREES WEED KILLERS
• GRAPE VINES
RASPBERRY PLANTS'
* Aittiperis
* Alberta Spittee
* VeWS
* Globe Cedars
* Pyrattild Cedars
* Fpitiera
1'LOWER1NG
SHRUBS
*,Pitrple Leaf him
* flowering Almond
* Forsythia
* Burning Bush
* Mock Orange
* Smoke Tree
*-Sand Cherry
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Tips for a
safer :home
Storms, electrical black-
outs and other emergen-
cies are all too common
these days. But, how many
of us are truly prepared
to meet these sudden
problems?
Know 7our home
First, know your home.
Make a plan with your
family to determine emer-
gency exits — and practice
using them. If you live in
a two-story home, be sure
to keep fire ladders at
strategic windows to in-
sure a safe exit.
In addition, keep a list
of emergency phone num-
bers — including fire, po--
lice and, of course, your
family physidian — next
to each telephone in the
house.
Keep it on hand!
Second; keep emergency
equipment on hand. One
useful kitchen aid is a fire
extinguisher. It should be
stored near, but not next
to, the stove so there's no
danger of having to reach
4'past a flame or fire to get
at it.
Store clearly marked
In addition, keep basic
emergency supplies on•
hand, such as a flashlight
with fresh batteries,
matches in a waterproof
container, candles, fuses
and a first-aid kit.
Other important items,
particularly in case of a
blackout, are canned heat,
bottled water, canned food
and a non-electric' can
opener. You might want
to store all of your emer-
gency supplies in a special
cupboard clearly marked
for babysitters and house-
guests.
Flooring
sunburns!
So you think that only
people get sun-burned?
So can your curtains, your
upholstery, your furniture,
and even your floor!
But here's an easy-and
attractive way to add pro-
tection from the sun's de-
structive ultraviolet rays
— hang decorative shades
at the windows.
It naturally follows that
they will also help cut
heat loss in winter and
heat gain in summer. •
Room-darkening win-
dow shades in, pretty col-
ors are a boon to children's
rooms. They block out
light for early bedtimes
and naps — while adding
decorative, non-allergic
window treatments to the
room.
For example, a new
roOrn -darkening window
shade with a fresh, nubby -
look, features a be of
marvelous colors pertinent
to what's happening NOW
in the honie furnishings
field, This means that one'
can quickly establish an
up-to.the-rnimite window
treatment in tune with
the rest of the room that's
aS functional and prOtec-
titre as it is appealing to
the eye.
Tie it in with paint,
upholstery, rugs or access
Sories.