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Lakeshore Advance, 2012-05-16, Page 328 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesda Ma 18, 2011 Increase your home's value with a backyard deck Renovating your kitchen or bathroom - projects often cited for best return on investment - can certainly increase the value of your home. Yet, many don't know a well-maintained deck can do the satne. The Home Depot Canada shares these tips for maintaining your existing deck or building a new one: `rQ RO L Lz=E LtdC, rtAeWNINGS , Rolling gra pasty In Natlt Amsdcs P R Oki FAR Maill 415 Main St, Exeter FOR HOME & OFFICE Tel: 519.235.2444 •1.866.835.2444 E-mail: customcoversfort omeoffce@bellnet.ca www.customcoversontano.ca Authonzed Routes' Deoler IA L -""'4111111 MC'( ante S Creative Countertops Larry McCarter Phone: 519-235-2888 106 Alexander St. W. Fax: 519-235-2884 Exeter, On. NOM 1S3 Sall' is I11"1:t11;t1ion of 1 ,:I1111I1:tll' ('1 ►t1llll•1.1(►1)ti The Annual Twee -up After a hard Canadian winter, every deck can do with a good wash, clean and seal to keep it looking its best. To ensure your deck's longevity, clean the deck with a heavy duty deck cleaner. It removes old waterproof sealers and semi -trans- parent stains that show signs of winter damage, restoring wood so it's ready to be sealed or stained. Simple Repairs To prevent wear and tear on a natural wood deck, tackle repairs as soon as the damage is done. If you're inspect- ing your deck regu- larly, these repairs can be simple. Look for popped nails and loose railings or boards and replace. If left too long, a weak spot in the floor can lead to further and more costly damage. ■ IAJHusgvama Husqvarna has what you need to get things done this spring. Check them out at... 94 London Road HENSALL 519-2624634 ,411111111111111111 Update Time Foran old deck or one that hasn't been maintained well, a larger update might be in order. Easy signs include mois- ture damage or rot in deck framing. If this kind of damage is visible, the deck needs replacement. One deteriorating joist or post usually indicates more will soon follow. Start hem Scratch Building a deck to extend living space is a great option and in keeping with the growing trend in out- door living. Once you determine your budget, make an appointment with an associate at The Home Depot to discuss your deck plan and how you can get started. There's a large selection of design options and materials to fit small, medium and large budgets so get ready for summer! For more information, visit www.homedepot.ca/decks or your local The I conte Depot store. WWII! ne'wscana la.com lakeshoreadvance.com Lifetime WATER PRODUCTS CANADA INC. Mark Heimrich The choice is clear. A full line of water purification systems Exeter • Since 1986 • Water distillers • Iron/sulphur/ chlorine filters • Ultra Violet Sterilization • and More • Reverse Osmosis • Water Softeners 519-235-0699 or 1-800-529-9292 ‘V ‘v \v . I 1 f l' 1 i 111 c \v (1(C 1'. l' l