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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1978-10-25, Page 36Ns. 3't . . , • C.G.E,Electrical Appliances Call the Man Who Knows... Electricity, isn't for amateurs. For home electrical problems, call the experts us! General Contracting • Washed & Crushed Aggregates • Material Handling • Plumbing, Heating & Electrical 527-1320 FRAN KAcs> KLING 1.10,. Seaforth DECORATE NOW Expert Interior 8 Exteriors Decorators . Kern Paints . Wallcoverings . Armstrong Carpets • Window Shades HILDEBRAND' PAINT AND PAPER. . phone 527-1880 15 MaittSti; Seofortii . 4B HOME CARE SECTION Child-proof carpets for beautiful dining A checklist of 'musts' readies house for winter Most mothers of young- sters know that the old phrase, "you can't have your cake and eat it, too," doesn't hold true with young chil- dren. The crumbs, at least, are left liberally sprinkled around the floor as they de- vour their favorite snack foods. This needn't be a problem, though, even for the mother who has always yearned for beautiful, soft carpeting in her dining areas. Today's carpet manufac- turers are producing carpet- ing developed to withstand the wear of heavy traffic and careless children, but styled for the most varied and ele- gant decor. Trend Carpet, for exam- ple, through its advanced technology, is introducing a new group of carpets called the "Power Bac" collection. The surface of the carpets is tufted in tight level loops which will withstand consid- erable abuse, and they are finished with a Teflon coating that repels soil. The collection has hidden assets, as well. The carpeting comes with a urethane cush- ioned backing that is fused to the surface. Resistant to moisture, it locks in the pile fibers, add- ing substantially to the durability of the carpet and providing markedly im- proved perkormance and ap- pearance, For the do-it-yourself folks, it can be loose- laid without permanent installa- tion and it can be cut easily with a clean, almost invisible ' seam. The wearing qualities are so superior that the carpeting comes with a five-year war- ranty. However, the collec- tion not only performs beau- tifully, it also is designed to enhance the quality and character of the room in which it is used. "Kashan," for example, one of three prints in the series, is reminiscent of a legendary Persian nomadic motif. Given a contemporary stylized geometric treatment with today's colors, it pro-. vides a lively, jewel-like pat- tern underfoot. Its texture adds a visual warmth, impos- sible to achieve with hard- surface flooring, that con- trasts with the clean, un- adorned wood of the walls and furniture. It is also a warmer surface for young children to play on during the day while, for the mother-on-the-go, the end of the day will find her consid- erably less foot-sore and weary—which, any mother will concede, is very much of a plus factor. FOR AREAS WHERE GOOD LOOKS vie with the need for durability and care-free maintenance. Developed to withstand heavy traffic and finished to repel soil, it has a urethane-cushioned backing that is easy on the feet and adds immeasurably to the long-wear of the carpet. INSURE AGAINST RISING ENERGY COSTS At the first cold snap in the air, you know winter isn't far off. And, though it may be weeks before the mercury plummets, now's the time to get your house and property ready for cold weather. To help you prepare for winter this year, here's a checklist to keep handy: 0 Bring, in the plants be- fore a surprise frost nips and kills leaves. You can take cuttings from big geraniums, Swedish ivy or spider plants that have flourished outdoors all summer. El Leave the mother plant outdoors and root the new shoots for next year's gar- den. Don't forget to dig up dahlia bulbs for basement storage and replanting in spring. El Clean patib furniture and barbecue grill before retiring them to the garage or tool shed for winter stor- age. Spray Grease relief® all-purpose degreaser directly onto grill, skewers and other greasy soiled sur- faces; then wipe clean with a damp sponge. Use a wire brush to re- move any stubborn or burned-on residue. 0 Wash beach towels and patio furniture covers. If sun- tan oil has left its mark, spray some all-purpose degreaser directly on the spots before washing as usual. El Wash and air summer blankets, quilts and other lin- ens you plan to store. Let them spend a few hours in the sun so they'll smell fresh and clean. o Air winter clothes and clean out closets or attic where they've been stored, to get the area ready for your summer wardrobes. Vacuum and wash bedroom closets before switching to next sea- son's outfits. o Ready the kitchen for upcoming months of baking—degrease range and oven with all-purpose de- greaser; scrub cabinets in which food, dishes and uten-, sils are kept; when replacing contents, organize them for easy access; remove food from freezer and clean inside thoroughly. You can prevent items from defrosting while you clean, if you put frozen food in a large bowl or sink with ice cube trays for insulation, and cover with a dish towel. O Winterize your linen closets, china cupboard and medicine cabinet by remov- ing all items—checking and discarding out-of-date pre- scriptions or never-used item's—then scrubbing• shelves, replacing liner paper and returning everything to a logical order. O Check stockpile of logs, twigs and long matches to be sure you're ready for a cozy fire the first evening the tem- perature drops to a nippy leVel. Moving into smaller space presents storage problems Few people who have lived in houses all their lives are aware of the storage prob- lems faced by apartment- dwellers. The average apartment is short on closets, and those they have are often small and cramped. It's all too easy in an apartment to let things co- agulate "out of the way," which avoids the problem, without solving it. The, trick is to learn to adaptyourself to your living space, and make the most of what you've got. In the kitchen, hang your frequently used tools on the walls, with an eye to both practicality and design. You might want to consider in- vesting in a rolling cart with several shelves to hold a wide variety of items. In other rooms, choose furniture that can serve more than one function whenever possible. A chest, of wicker or wood, can be used to store towels and bed linens, and works beautifully as a coffee table. In a small apartment, bookshelves can be used as room dividers, and if you are a bibliophile, you can double your shelf space by lining the shelves with books in two rows, library fashion.