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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-10-21, Page 21It's Fall NTI T. W4, Beautify your lawn with flowering shrubs, standards, ornamental trees or large caliper trees. There's still time to plant this fall - we'll even do it for you! • Perennials • Windbreak Trees • Top Soil • Crushed Stone • Sheep Manure Services Include • Lawn Cutting & Fertilizer • Power Sweeping Driveways • Tree Trimming & Planting Treebett LANDSCAPING & SUPPLIES --441112 1 mile west of Blyth (519) 523-9771 1 CI iffils Plumbing & Heating 0/B Cliff Mann Mechanical Ltd. PROVIDES COMPLETE INDOOR COMFORT ENVIRONMENT It makes economic and environmental sense to consider energy efficient heating and air conditioning solutions. If your heating system is getting a little tired or you would like to upgrade it to do cooling in the summer then CLIFF can show you what options are available. CLIFF'S PLUMBING & HEATING can supply you with the finest in Carrier heating and cooling equipment. 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Three tips to drywalling (NC)—Thinking of undertaking that home renovation project by yourself? Faced with a room full of drywall and no idea how to install it? Well, read on to discover a few secrets that will make your job easy and hassle-free. And if you follow them closely, the job can even be fun. The first stage in the process involves three key words: draw, score, and snap. At this point, you'll need a pencil, ruler and exacto knife. To begin, carefully take your measurements. Once finished, you're ready to cut your drywall to size. Draw your cut on the drywall using the pencil and ruler. Then score the paper with your exacto knife, piercing the first layer. The next step is to snap the drywall. That should happen fairly easily because you've cut the paper that binds it together. Of course, there is more to drywall installation than scoring and snapping. That's just the beginning. The next step: putting it up. The ceiling panels should be installed first, perpendicular to the joints or furring. That way, you'll get additional support from the wall panels once they have been installed. When installing the wall panels, you should push them tight to the ceiling with a board lifter. Once your pieces are cut to size, follow these rules for a.taching them to the wall. First, to avoid unwanted warping and shrinkage make sure the wood is dry. To attach the drywall you should first push the panel tight against,the stud. Then hammer or screw the panel to the stud, making sure to dent into the paper just enough so that you will be able to hide the head with joint compound later. But do it carefully! if you break the paper, the board won't be fastened securely and damaged paper may bubble after you apply the compound. Screw fasteners should be spaced every 12 inches and nail fasteners every eight inches (seven inches for ceilings). Panels may also be-affixed using a combination of fasteners and drywall adhesive. If you use this method, you will have less holes to fill and more importantly, less work later. The last stage in the process is finishing the joint between adjacent pieces of drywall panes. For a basic joint, spread joint compound over the seam and embed a strip of joint tape in the compound. Smooth the joint, being careful not to squeeze all of the compound from under the tape. Allow the compound to dry. usually 24 hours, and give the compound a light sanding. Since it will shrink, most jobs require at least one—and often two—cover coats. Smooth each coat with a finishing knife and when dry, give it a light sanding. The trick is to scrape off the excess joint compound while it is still wet. These are just a few tips for starting your job, there's a lot more you can do to make your room look exactly as you had imagined. To find out more about drywall installation, contact Westroc Inc., suppliers of gypsum-based products, finishing products and systems, or visit the Westroc website at www.westroc.com. The company produces a number of types of gypsum boards, known as drywall, including Westroc Fireboard, moisture and sag resistant board and finishing products which can help transform those stacks of drywall into the perfect room. - News Canada It's the little things Just a little imagination and affordable framed art are all that's needed to give every room in your house a whole new look. Add a few accessories and you can give every room an instant facelift — without spending a fortune. Designing decorator look These days, making every penny count is more important than ever — but that doesn't mean we can't indulge ourselves a little when it comes to creating a beautiful and inviting home. These new tips make it easy to use imagination instead of money to create the home of our dreams — without changing the furniture or making a dent in the family budget. • Walls with a difference — A little paint, fabric and imagination can add an exciting designer touch to a room for very little money. Try do-it-yourself stencils above doors, along the ceiling border and around window frames. Ordinary bedsheets provide an elegant tented look. Choose stripes or small floral printed flat sheets, and make a 1- inch hem at both ends. Install curtain rods along the top and bottom of each wall, then slide the sheets along the rods carefully to create a shirred effect. This is a great way to disguised damaged walls or dress up a bedroom or bath. • Artwork adds style — Give any room an instant facelift by showcasing an affordable art collection, using art that matches your decorating theme. For a Continued on page 22