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Step 4 — Decorate!
This is the most fun part. Add a
trellis with hanging plants, a couple
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the deck. You can also create mood
with unique outdoor lighting such as
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es in the yard.
You may also consider staining
your railings or posts white or anoth-
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Even stenciling flowers or other cre-
ative designs can add personality to
your deck.
— News Canada
Looking good
Before harsh winter weather arrives, give decks a fall
makeover to keep them in great shape for next summer.
(Courtesy photo)
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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2001. PAGE 13.
Give your deck a makeover
Does your deck look like a weath-
er beaten raft? Before the harsh win-
ter weather floats in, consider giving
your deck a makeover. Fall weather.
can be a perfect time for accomplish-
ing those tasks that you just couldn't
find time for this past spring.
Here are some simple steps for
your deck makeover from a compa-
ny that makes exterior wood care
products.
Step 1— Repair.
Tighten loose bolts and secure
floor boards. Inspect underneath for
mildew or rotting wood, then -sink
protruding nails. Replace any rotting
boards or railings.
Step 2 — Clean.
You will be surprised what a dif-
ference a good cleaning will make. It
will remove dirt, grime and the gray
colour from your deck.
A word of caution: use a non-
bleach cleaner especially made for
wood. Bleach can harm the delicate
surface fibers of the-wood.
Here's another tip: If your deck
doesn't seem to come clean with a
deck cleaner you may need to
remove build up of an old clear or
water seal finish.
Step 3 — Protect.
You'll be so pleased with the
results of your cleaning you may feel
that you're finished, but to keep that
beautiful, natural look, you need to
protect the deck. Try an oil-based
penetrating finish to show off the
Tips
to keep
winter
chill out
When the cool fall breeze starts to
blow, it's time to think about getting
your home ready for the winter
months ahead.
The following tips from the
Canadian Oil Heat Association will
not only keep you toasty this winter,
but keep your energy costs down as
well:
1. Preset -your system's thermostat
to lower the temperature in the
evenings and daytime if no one is
home. This alone will cut your costs
by as much as 10 per cent.
2. Keep your furnace clean, lubri-
cated and properly adjusted. Clean
or replace-the filter regularly.
3. Close off heating or cooling to
rooms and areas that don't need it.
4.Keep your radiator or vents clear
of dust and dirt. These items can
obstruct your vents and make your
system work harder.
5. If your heating system is old and
inefficient, you may want to replace
it. Year after year of savings over-
ride the initial payout, and a high-
efficiency oil-fired burner will cut
• costs by as much as 25 per cent a
year.
6. Clean your ducts. It will improve
indoor air quality and airflow so
your furnace doesn't have to work
• as hard.
7.-Check windows and doors and
block any drafts.
8. Insulate attic. access and trap
doors.
9. Repair any holes in the roof,
walls, doors, ceilings, windows and
floors.
10. Install storm windows.
For more energy-saving tips,
please contact the Canadian Oil Heat
Association, 905-946-0264 or visit
www.newoilheat.com
- News Canada