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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2001-05-09, Page 26Beautiful Gardens Start Here! beyond The Garden Path • Lawn & Garden Ornaments • Birdhouses & feeders, bird seed • Birdbaths & fountains, pond kits • Wrought iron, trellises, obelisks • Benches & garden gittware 2e rime to Wait airi gift diop in the ga,tage phone/fax 519-523-9667, Blyth SRibcley...Bownan d .Dtenda Sjawala 1 km west of Blyth on Blyth Rd. t•tva ILS•cl r7- • •• Cub Cadet quality at a discount price! 3000 Series Landscape Construction and Maintenance Enhance the exterior of your home with: • interlocking pavestone, patios, walkways, driveways & walls • stonework • full landscape design & installation "Award Winning Landscape & Walkway Design" Call (519) 527-1750 R.R. #2 Seaforth, ON Perfect selection Choosing the proper window coverings can be just the right finishing touch to any room. For some homeowners selecting window treatments can be a chal- lenging experience. With so many options and styles available today, how can one determine what treat- ments will best suit their decorating needs? It's with this challenge in mind that experts at one of the country's lead- ing manufacturer and retailer of cus- tom made blinds and shades, devel- oped the following questionnaire to help people uncover their design and practical guidelines when it comes to choosing window treatments. "Your answers will help you get on the right track with a bevy of great ideas," said Yasmin Siboldi, Manager Visual Merchandising. "As you develop your plans, come back to this list often; then you'll be sure that you've chosen a treatment that meets as many of your needs as pos- sible." Design Guidelines • What's the style of your home and its furnishings? Often, it will suggest a window treatment style. • Is the window distinctive? Perhaps some interesting architec- tural details deserve emphasis. • Are the window's proportions pleasing? Handling water runoff By Jean-Francois Gagnon, RONA Specialist Did you know that water runoff from eaves troughs that are located less than five feet from a wall of a house increases the risks of sending the dampness into the house, and thereby possibly reducing the com- fort level in your home? And did you know that soil that is too moist 'fol- lowing autumn rainfalls can cause substantial cracks and breaks in the foundation if the following winter is very cold and leaves little snow on the ground? Such situations may easily be avoided, however. Here is some wise advice to guide you. How to prevent this situation If: • you can't connect your eaves troughs- to one of the house's storm sewers, • you don't have any storm sewers, Continued on page 27 PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 9. 2001. Home & Garden 2001 Questionnaire aids in window decor planning PO 'MVO ,e,A, owor,0774050 If not, try a treatment that masks them, such as a tall cornice over a squat window. • Is the view outstanding? If it is, choose a treatment that won't detract from what's outdoors. • How much space surrounds the window? Ideally, you should be able to stack treatments off the window. Where spare is limited, choose a treatment that stacks compactly. • How will your window treatments look from the outside? If your home can be viewed from the street, aim for a consistent look at the windows; it should be in keeping with the exterior style of the house. Practical Guidelines • What about your current furnish- ings? It' you plan to live with them for a while, choose a window treatment that works with what you have. If you're planning to redecorate, you may be able to install a simple treatment now, such as a valance or blind, and add to it later on when your budget or schedule allows. • How much natural light do you want inside the room? • For maximum light, choose a treat- ment that, when open, clears the glass. • How much privacy do you need? Sheer treatments give some day- time privacy; opaque treatments block the view from outside at night. • How much ventilation do you want? Where good ventilation is a priori- ty, choose a window treatment that doesn't block the flow of air. • Do you need to control glare? Sheer and translucent window treatments cut glare while admit- ting diffused light. • Do you need protection against sun damage? A light-diffusing treatment mini- mizes sun damage. Lining fabric treatments will protect furnishings and fabrics. What's your life-style? If it's hectic, choose durable treat- ments that are easy to maintain. 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