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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1998-10-21, Page 28Fall Home Improvements 1998 ATHELWAYSNii •RE:// ROOM FOR ;HOME IMPROVEMENil ERE:r I / ALWAY TH S • ROOM FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT 'Update vau4 fiente'6, inte*iatt eatsiev iv gioing volt* *earn a new teak with eauattik accents You'll find • Dried wreaths, swags, garlands • Early Canadian Pine cupboards • Wrought iron & wicker plant stands • Potato bins • 100% cotton throws which can be personalized • 100% cotton Durrie rugs - assorted colours, prices & sizes • 100% oval polypropylene rugs 20" x 34" in 5 assorted colours • Woven Cindni rugs & Chenille rugs in beautiful colours 0 L DE ---Gm‹) WI AG A CC 120 Queen St. Blyth 523-9187 SAVE 15% October 21 - 31 Pecial Purchases HAY'S FABULOUS FABULOUS FALL 10 days only - October 21 - 31 2 Great Berber Rugs at 1 Great Price SAHARA - 7 colours a wonderful price for an extra durable great performer, teri-septic treated to protect against bacteria, fungi & mildew GLENWOOD -16 colours Classic Berber, Perfect for active families with heavy traffic areas YD. 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Any renovation which enhances your family's lifestyle is worth doing. Whether or not it also adds to the market value of your property is another matter. If you're planning to sell your home in the near future, stick with value-added renovations, such as modernizing the kitchen and bathrooms. Keep in mind that some renovations may even detract from the value of your home. For example, converting four small bedrooms into two large 'ones seems like a good idea, but a house with fewer than three bedrooms (NC) — How does one get 'antique' furniture without paying exorbitant prices that genuine antiques often command? Jon Eakes says that anyone who wants to give pieces of furniture that antique, lived-in, lived-upon 'distressed' look should simply 'beat up' the furniture. Eakes, who is the handyman host of Just Ask Jon Eakes on HGTV Canada, says that this assault and battery is perfectly acceptable if the beating is not overdone. For a mildly battered look, the wood should be tapped lightly with a ball peen hammer, using both sides of the hammer and the edges, to get different shaped indentations. The surfaces should then be sanded, to remove any wood fibers. For simulated wear on the edges and the corners, rasps, coarse files and sandpaper should do the trick. He says that wormholes can be faked by nail holes. Eakes warns, however, that this sort of antiquing is something Cast iron top value bathtub How many household products can you think of that were made 30, 40 or 50 years ago, that are still in use today and looking good besides? Give up? Try a cast iron bathtub. Millions have been installed since the turn of the century and are still used every day. These venerable baths owe their longevity to their cast iron construction. Cast iron is one of the strongest materials known, with a long- lasting beauty that comes from its thick enamel coating. Because the enamel is a glass surface which has been fused to the cast iron at extremely high temperatures, the finish has a high luster that retains its gloss through repeated scrubbings. In addition, independent tests have shown that the heavy enamel finish on cast iron is less likely than enameled steel to chip, when subjected to direct impact. Its time-tested durability makes cast iron an excellent choice for a big investment like a whirlpool. may be harder to sell. If you love the property and plan to own it for a long time, do what your family will use and enjoy. Before you start your next ppoject, large or small, consider these tips: • Put your ideas on paper. Writing everything down and keeping a file of magazine photos and ideas not only helps you stay focussed, but can give a clear picture to your architect, contractor or tradesperson. • Who's the right person for the job? If you feel you have the ability, the time and the desire, you might be right for your next project. However, it's important to remember not to take on more than you can handle. Hiring the expertise that a tradesperson brings is often the right route to take — and in the long run can save you from making costly of an art, and needs practice and a careful hand to assure success. He says that he knows one antique dealer that blasts in wormholes in furniture with a shotgun. He adds that he doesn't recommend the practice. — News Canada mistakes. Just remember to get three competitive quotes. • Word of mouth really works. Speak to friends, family and co- workers who have recently done renovations of their own. Most people are all too happy to share their stories and the names of the people they used or would never use again. You can also check with your local home builders' association or building supply store for recommendations. • Contracting the Contractor. If you've• chosen a contractor, consider drawing up a contract containing these elements: a firm price based on a building schedule, all specifications and a bill of materials, building permits and by-law compliances, payment schedule and holdbacks, insurance for injuries and property damage, guarantees from contractors and sub-contractor(s) and removal of debris. • Clear your plans. Ensure your renovation meets municipal zoning by-laws and fire regulations before you get started. And if you hold a mortgage, speak with your financial institution to be sure your renovation plans are not affected by your mortgage agreement • Eligible for subsidies or tax credits? Federal and provincial governments sometimes provide subsidy programs or tax credits for certain renovations. Check the blue pages of your phone book for "Information on Federal Programs and Services". For more information about your mortgage options, contact your CIBC personal banker or call 1- 800-465-CIBC (2422). — News Canada Achieving antique look