PAGE 22, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 198 1, WHITIBY FREE PRESS W iin t er izi n g NYolir Pool: Don"t Forget lTe Filter Swirnring pools, one of the consurner's most ex- pensive nvesnents, are not always properly "winterized." This can lead to costly cold-weather damnage. Jo hns -M an vil le -a major producer of swimi- ming pool filtration aids- reminds nwners not to for- get an 1mportant pool compontent, the filter. Diatornite- filters, the type used in most modemn pools, should be cleaned by either sluicing or back- ýwashing the filttrr de- ments. This will remnove rnost accumulations that would otherwise dry and harden during winter, rnaking spring cleaning cifficuit and providing breeding grounids for algae and bacteria. To help protect swirnming pools during the winter season, Johns- Manville suggests that owners-in addition to cleaning their filters- follow this checklist at pool-closing tifle. 1. Rernove all bulbs and glass components from pool fixtures. 2. Turn off' main switches for ail electrically powered pool equipmlent, and remnove the fuses Io prev'ent accidentaI startiig or stormi damlage. .3. Cover the pool withl canvas or plastic covering to kecp debris out of Ilhe pool, but be sure it's strong enough b osupport anvyone w~ho might l'ail or wvalk onto il. 4. Protect any exposed metal by shutting off ail supply valves and com- pleteîy draining ail pipes PULL-OU.T SECTION and cquipment. 5. Oil moving parts, and give ill exposed mental a, light coat of grease or oil 10 protect it fromi rust. 6. Clean filters. À final note: draining thie pool is not necessary. Many owNvers emipty thieir swýýilmming pools only once every few Years to inspect w~alIs and floors for daniage. Diving boards and1 accessories such as chrome, ladders and hiand rails should'be cleancd and wrappcd before storing. Get your corpets their cleonosti Our super-powered 'Steam Genle' equlpment cloans deep, dries fast, and gels your carpets fresher, brlghter, and better.looklng than you ever thought possible. SUPER FALL CLEARANCE SALE TRIUMPH AIR-TIGHT STOVES FUEGO ZERO CLEARANCE ON FI REPLACES FUEGO FIREPLACE INSERTS CLEARANCE OF ALL SWIMMING POOL STOCK AT DISCOUNT PRICES. FOR FREE ES T/MA TES CAL L KLEEN-RITE SERVICESI 723m549.1 I AFTER HOURS CALL 666-1367 I By BARRY MURKAR Free Press Staff As much as we somne- times hale to face the truth. Christmas is flot ail that far away. Many of us, despite the present day economîics, like to spruce up a littie at Christmas time. One of the answers to making a home brighter, cleaner and attractive is to wall- paper. It takes a littie work, a littie time, but the end resuit, if you do it yourself, is very rewarding in ,. many ways. Wallpaper, as you welI know, can be very expensive, unless you know where to buy it. One place we can recommend for price and quality is the Wall- paper Centre at 1313 Harwood Avenue North in Ajax. Most people during the holiday season do at "The kitchen sold 'the house" is becoming a catch-phrase in the real estate market. Now ask yourself: How does the most important roomn in your house rate? The most récent boom in ot;ric rics (hkau-k We would like to thank our customers for their patronage this year. Si1 We have enjoyed doing business with you, and hope to continue in the future. we Wzcc m ope;,r i a le 09,ft4VZ8e CALL THE DANDI-LINE %PO F.u0 %u «U m- lquisusu Ws unewll Open 6days 9-5, Wed. &Thurs.tMIl8 p.m.<1. at 666-3187 least some entertainiflg, and it always makes the host and hostess feel good if their hallway, living room and dining room have a new, fresh appearance. At the Wallpaper Centre, you can buy enough paper to do four rooms for the price of one. This is not advertising blarney, many people have already done it. Papering one, two or three rooms will ot cost you a fortune. In fà ct, you will be amazed at how littie it will cost you if you visit the Wall- paper Centre. The people at the Wallpaper Centre are experienced, and wil be more than happy to help you. Drop in or give them a eall today. They are also located at 140 Simcoe Street South in Oshawa and at 553 Markham Road in Scar- borough. inevitably means some attraction must be of- fered to induce buyers. Thus both new and re- sale homes are now buying hi-class kitchen products to maximize profits from turnovers. The kitchen remains the nerve center of your home - the most used and necessary room. This is why kitchen renovation has become a necessity in older homes. The most popular trend is to open concept - kitchen and dining room com- bined to give an airy, bright space for work or gathering. Kitchen reno- vation must include not only new cabinets but also flooring (special cushion back or ceramie), walls (ceramic or viny1) and ceilings&(drop lighte) or windows (larger and more energy efficient). Relocation of appliances and work areas may be needed - necessitating changes and additions in plumbing and electrical systems. An effective work and serving triangle should be esta- blished. Whether oak, pine or Eurostyle, the key is practîcality. Can you say your kit- chen can determine your home's value and effi- ciency? uality (9urn dture I iLme/ess8 QVestqn 1 Hand Cratted Canadian Pine Furniture and Accessories. THE gg. CooilDry Snk 167 Slmcoe St. South Oshawa5T91 Spruce up for Christmas 7 WAYS BETTER THAN ORDINARY SHAMPOO OR STEAM CLEANING 1. A MOBILE CARPET CLEANINO PLANT 2. WE USE SOFT WATER 3. NO SULKY EOUIPMENT IN THE CLEANING-AREA 4. NO ELECTRICAL HOOK UP OR HOT WATER PROBLEM 5. THREE TIMES THE SOUL EXTRACTION POWER 6. CLEANS DEEPER 7. 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