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JifoeImuprovem ents: 4. 15 the waer heater set to deliver water no higher than 140 degree F. at the sink? *u7 5. Have water-saving devices been instalied Give Lour Home on showers? An Enèérgy Audit Wben remodeling, keep in mmnd that an energy-effi- cient home can mean year-roulTd utility bill savings. An energy audit can help determine a home's energy- efticiency as wett as an individual's energy-saving habits. To determine how your home measures up, try these questions, excerpted from an energy audit prepared by Maytag. The more "yes?' boxes, the closer you are to a home that is energy-effiçient. Heating and Cooling The Kitchen 1 - Is the range$'s lowest Possible heat setting used? 2. Is the dishwasher's "4energy-saver" option feature used? 3. Are fuit Ioadsof dishes wash ed? 4. Is a microwave oven used'whenever possible? The Laundry 1 . Are clothes washed ini the Iowest water WHITBY FREE PRESS, NOME IMPROVEMIENT SECTION. WEDNESDAY MAY 4,,11183, PAGE 7 EE EE EE EE EE EE temperature that wilI do the job?E E Yés No 2. Is the water level adjusted to the size of 1I. Are draperies closed at night to keep the Ioad? nElE heat in?E E 3. Are clothes rinsed in cold waier? -EE 2. Are furnace and air conditioner filters 4. Is the dryer's uni filter cleaned *after regularly cleaned? E E each use? n- E . 3. Is theheated 'basement insulated? E:1E 5. Are oniy full Ioads dried? E Pastels for Spring 'ý8,3 By NORAR STONER colours selected from a on windows -and fresh. Roussemu'. Soft palette rnnointv flors colpt Heritage House The arrivai of the ffrst robin. and the gentie geeenlng of the Iawns and shrubs point Up the need to freshen and re- new the interlors of our homes, keeping pace with nature. Brinig the outdoors in throughout your home. In the front hall place a bouquet of tulips And daffodiis in the same colours as those ini the front flower beds. As the season progresses and pots of geranlums or ý petunias .welcome visitors at the front steps have an extra pot of the same flowers on the hall table. Rotate the pots so they ail re.. ceive equal amounts -of sunshiie. In the living-room move away from the bot tones that add warmth in winter to the lighter brighter pastels that add sunshine and fresh air In the spring. Most living rooms have falrly neufral walls and car- petiogwlth the colour conùng from the uphol.. steried pleces. Onthese peuyou can achieve the ýost dramatie sa-. sonl change wlth slip covers. Cmete an instant decoraing statement by i chooing a floral print in 1 from peaches, and pinks thog quas and soft greens into shades of lavender and taupe. Use the *individual -colours from the chintz for ac- cessories such as toil pillows and candles. Glass topped- tables with either wood or brass bases create a cool dlean look. Brass accessories and lamps are beautifulail year round. Chandeliers and wail sconces in brass and glass are always good in dining armas. Brighten and lighten a window by, removing heavy drapes and in- stalling glass shelves one foot apart. Fil the shelves with'a selection of houseplants.- The plants will provide pri- vacy and filter the sun entering the room ad- ding a yeilow/green glow to the ilghting. Bedroozns can be fashioned for spring with a sfinple change of curtains and bedspread, co-rdlnating with the walls and the rugs. Look for fabrics with back- ground colours 0f whlte, pale yeilow, light green or blue. Dust ruffles and an array 0f emal pil- lows In a llght cool colour invite you to relax in your private bower. Trells shutters £A L @ ' a ompi e m transformation. When furnishlng your sun room or patio, con- sider wlcker in natural or white finishes, tÏ'adi- tional or conte' orry stylings. Cover the, pil- lows in a fabrie thatco,. ordinates both the adja- cent interior rooms aund with the dominant colour scheme of your garden. Care for Furnlture Wood furniture, is a thing of beauty, but needs the proper care to stay that way. Pollsh your wood fur- miture with lemon où1 regularly, to keep it from drying out. -To thorougbly dlean in, use a good furniture dlean- er, flot water. Qulck Pick-Up for A Drab Kitchen: If you've painted your kitchen walls and cbi- nets and the area still looks drab, chances are you need a new look on your floor. You can give your kitchen excltlng new appeal by lnstalling the popular new adheslve-backed floor Wie squares. Cj__ GR5EEN THUMB SPECIALS AT COOPERaSMITH FOR YOUR MOST SUCCESSFUL GARDEN MAKE US YOUR IST STOP. W. speclalize ln BULK GARDEN SEED s0 you Save money. Ail seed cornes frorn the world famous Burpee Seed Com pany & s sold bulk s0 you buy as littie or as much as you need. Expert advlce from our seed counter staff wIIl ensure a good retum for your effort. MAY SPECIAL OnIy at: Cooper-Sm ith 16 Celina St. Oshawa, 571-1541 20 kg. Prof essional 32-408 $1 5n95 YOUR YARD AN"ARDEN EXPERlTS How to stop basemont Ieaks. Li1. 1 DO-IT-YOURSELF Q. ."Pleasç advise on the best méthod of waterproof- ing a basement. Our base- nient leaks when we have a heavy ramn. Can it be water- proofed' from the insideof the basement?" (Reader question fromn Mrs. Ray of Niagar'a Falls, Ont.) .A. We wouid suggest that yoij first check the outside of your house*for (1) Iow. areas around the foundation-fili up and. grade away from the house'ai a- .1 5-degree siope, *and (?) downspouts leading' fro m. yur. eavestrough- they should be running' weII, ôut.onto the lawn, gt Ieast 10. feet. When water is Ieft* standing next to the foun- dation, it slowly *wyorks. its way down the 'foundation. until it finds a weak spotin basement watts. If you-want to add water-. proofing to the inside of your hasement, it can bc donc by selecting a good quality waterproof paint and following the manu- facturer's instructions. 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