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The Huron Expositor, 1978-11-02, Page 32proved performance 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 • 1 DECORATE NOW Expert Interior 8 Exterior' Decorators . Kem Paints . Wallcoverings . Armstrong Carpets . Window Shades HILDEBRAND -PA I NTAN D PAPER 'Phone 527-1880 - 15 Main St., Seaforth aB 7 HOME CARE SECTION Child-proof carpets for beautiful dining 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 alivays yearned for beautiful, soft carpeting in her dining areas. Today's carpet manufac- turers are producing carpet- ing developed to withstand which it is used. the wear of heavy traffic and "Kashan," for example, careless children, but styled one of three prints in the for the most varied and ele- series, is, reminiscent of a gant decor: legendary Persian nomadic Trend Carpet, for exam- motif. Given a contemporary ple, through its advanced stylized geometric treatment technology, is introducing a with today's Colors, it pro- new group of catrpets called vides a lively, jewel-like pat- the "Power Bac" collection. tern underfoot. Its texture The surface of the carpets is adds a visual warmth,impas- sible s- tufted in tight level loops sible to achieve with hard- which will withstand consid- surface flooring, that con-erable abuse, and they are trasts with the clean, un- finished with a Teflon coating adorned wood of the walls that repels soil. and furniture. The collection has hidden assets, as well. The carpeting comes with a urethane cush- ioned backing that is fused tp the surface. Resistant to moisture, it locks in the pile fibers, add- ing substantially to the durability of the carpet and providing markedly im- Moving into smaller space presents storage problems rx021-',P4 WC% • ,p4,400, • „ tr. FOR AREAS WHERE GOOD LOOKS vie with the need for duirability and care-free maintenance. Devcioped 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. r(-7 INSURE AGAINST RISING ENERGY COSTS 4. A checklist of ` musts' / readies house for winter 4 At the first, cold snap in the ens you plan to store. Let air, ypu know winter isn't far them spend a few hours in the off, And, though it may be sun so they'll smell fresh and Weeks before the mercury clean. ,plurnmetS, now's the time to C) Air •winter clothes and gePlbur house and property clean out closets or attic ready for cold weather. Where they've been stored, To help you prepare for to get the area ready for your winter this year, here's a summer wardrobes. Vacuum checklist ,to keep handy: ' and wash bedroom closets O Bring in the plants be- before switching to next sea- fore a surprise frost nips and son's outfits. kills leaves. You can take p Ready the kitchen for cuttings from big geraniums, upcoming , months of Swedish ivy or spider plants baking—degrease range and that have flourished outdoors oven with allrporpose de- all summer. greaser; scrub Cabinets in O Leave the mother plant which food, dishes and uten- outdoors and root the new sits are kept; when replacing shoots for next year's .gar- contents, organize them for den. Don't forget to dig Up easy access; remove food dahlia bulbs for _basement fromfreezer_attd__clean storage and replanting• in thoroughly. spring. - You can prevent items O Clean patio furniture from defrosting while you and barbecue grill before clean, if you , put frozen food retiring them to the garage in a large bowl or sink with or tool shed for winter stor- ice cube trays for insulation, age. Spray Grease relief® and cover with a dish towel. all-purpose degreaser 0 Winterize your linen directly onto grill, skewers closets, china cupboard and and other greasy soiled sur- medicine cabinet 'by remov- faces; then wipe clean with a ing all items—checking and damp sponge. discarding out-of-date pre- Use a wire brush to re- scriptions or never-used move any stubborn or items—then scrubbing ' burned-on residue. shelves, replacing liner paper O Wash beach towels and and returning everything to a patio furniture covers. If sun- logical order. tan oil has left its mark, spray 0 Check stockpile of logs, some all-purpose degreaser twigs and long matches to be directly onihe spots before sure yqu're ready for a cozy washing as usual. fire the first evening the tem- O Wash and air summer perature drops , to •a nippy blankets, quilts and other lin- level. 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. dY 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 adapt yourself 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 abed 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. NIA E EASY Call the Man Who Knos• • • Electricity isn't for amateurs. For home electrical problems; call the experts ... us! General Contracting • Washed & Crushed Aggregates • Material Handling a Plumbing, Heating & Electrical • C.G.E,Electiical Appliance;