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Page 16, Whlby Free Press, Wednesday, January 11, 1995 [Proteot the valuables Un your homeJ 2«W&eo q, 5o4 %b4o Buy a Lennox whs/oerp Heat Fumace and receive R e Air Cleaner or F.Power Humidifier or Don~ Setback Thermostat* ieAp whlpe-Heat' m Payle 1995, Here's a ncw gas fumnace no horne should bc without. The WhispcrHcatTM gas furnace from Lennox. lÉs thc answcr tb homcowners who have been putting off replacing thciroldclunkerwith Uic ncwcst in lcchnology. WhisperHeat is Lcnnox quality atitis best. I-igh cfficicncy. lnnovauve engineering. Warm COMiorL Easy installation. And like its narne, WhisperHeat is whispcr quiet. " Energy Saver - Up 10 80% efficicnt " Noticcable quiet performance " No standing pilot safe electronic ignition " Easy filter change " 20-ycar warranty on heat exchanger M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M k M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M m Remeinher a few years back when an intruder broke into What To Expec habenthestronet i wihto seliour oe.Th avagi s vthe tiweo selling a home was 90 days. Selling your home in this type of market requires patience and a full understanding of the happenings of your market place. Influencing factors like new home development temporarly slow the potential resale home market. The "average" home price for a home for Durham in 1993 was $139,014.00 and rose ever so slightly to $139,149.00 in 1994. A home seller in 1995 should expect a very similar market throughout the Spring of 1994. Buckingham Palace and got al the wey into the Queen's bedroom? What that telle us is thet every residence is vuinerable te break-mes (even if your home is your castle). Strengthening doors, windows* and locks, keeping the lights on, and using motion1 detecters discourage burleries. But what if a thief does get inside? How cen you protect your valuables? Forgiet about hiding jewelry or cash in typical spots such as under the mattress or in the freezer. Those are the firet places a thief would look (and, in the case of the freezer, the origin of the expression 'cold cash). Nowadays, there are various types of mini-safesand gadgets available that look like something else, such as the phony book that contains the bidden microfilm on television mysteries. The imprtethting about these gadetsisthat they fit in and don't stand out like a sore thuxnb. And don't tell the whole world what you've done -- it's supposed to be a secret! You don't have te, buy one of these gadgets to bide your valuables. Just think of an unusual biding spot, the last place a thief would consider. You could also keep costume jewelry out in the open in your bedroom, and: bide the genuine valuables -.' anything te make the thief's job harder. What about the items you can't bide, like a TV, stereo or computer? Using an engraving tool (some police departments loan them), you cen mark an identifying number-such as your driver's license or SIN on your more valuable applicances and eqipment. Put decaàls on your windows saying you've done so. Maldng your mark bas two benefits. If you property is stolen and later recovered b y policy, you'll have a better chance of getting it back Marking your belonginga je also a deterrent to thieves. It's harder to seli marked prperty,. and burglare don't like tokIeep it in hand; if the police find them with it, that's evidence of a crime. To make it easier to track your belongings, keep a current inventory. It cornes in bandy if you have to make an ineurance dlaim. Note, the typ f item, value, serial and e mbrs and oth er relevant descriptions. You can also attach warranties and receipte. For a more descriptive record, Chotograph or videotape your blongings. Keep at least one copy Of your inventory, photos or tapes outside your home, in -a safety deposit box for exemple. You don't want the records. te be loet along with your belongings. Your homeowner's insurance typically covers jewelry, furs and silverware only up te a certain aniount, so check your policy. You can elwaye increase the coverage or insure some items separately. If you're unsure of the value of a piece of jewelry, it pays to have it appraised for insurance purposes. Grandma's old bracelet niight have more than sentimental value. With 'these tips and common sense, you cen do yourp art te better protect your valuables in ybur home.' -EEIàf*1I1E S CHO#IlÈEiLIiTJ MOBIL VACUUJie$ No essor Damage1 Po ssional Installation AJAX FZIIZ2 29 Harwood Ave., S. I I (between Hwy 2& 401) 428»1659 c H. Must be a Lenno j BRUIE WDDD orne vsit us in our showroom.M IEATING & AIR CONDITIONINGM Whitby/Oshawa 436-3212 FJLE Pickering/Ajax 428-0333 "C &