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Page 16, Whitby Free Press, Wednesday, November 13, 1996 A HOME DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT FEATURE uas flearth A swiftly increasing number of homeowners are discovering the vast advantages of gas stoves, fireplace inserts and fireplaces. With no wood to chop and haul, with no ashes and no mess, gas hearth appliances are taking the nation by storm. Convenience and ambiance, as well as fuel- efficient gas or propane operation, are keys to the popularity of these products. What could be more convenient than firelight and adjustable flames at the touch of a button, -wall thermostat or remote control, or precision-tuned warmth to suit the seasons? From an aesthetic standpoint, dancing golden fiames, glowing embers and Osplit and seasoned" logs recreate the authenticity of a wood-fueled hearth to a tee. Designs range from traditional wood steve or fireplace insert look-ahikesp to flush-to-the-wall fireplaces, te dramati c two-, three-, even four-sided product sles re hot models. Construction materjals include steel, cast iron, which in mnany cases can have a porcelain enamel coating added, and heat-retentive soap8tene. Gas hearth appliances are tested and certified te one of three standards: decorative, heater or wall furnace. If you live in a warm climate or are in thé market for aesthetics alone, a decorative model should suit your needs. For high efficiency and Annual Christmas Open HOuse Nov. eIt You wilI love visting ur shops ioincd together in a itng0rcstored victorian building. We offer an outstandin8 sciection of home furnishings. total country decor, and 8ifts for everyonc, ail in a wclcozning atmosphcec. S up erb Co un try Sh ajng SETTLEMENT HOUSE.-SHOPS b7,4aé a . 1B /Ol 183 Qucen Street - Port Perry 905-98,5-8234 Héura Mon-Wed. 0~ Sat 930 am-5:30 Pm - Thurs. £f i. tii 900 Pm - Sun. 1100o am-s:00 Pm 10% OFF iii ail our shops ie 'a excluding furniture De&ntatfiorn. Tastiazg Table, Spedials and furnace-rated models with efficiencies of up to well over 80 per cent. Depending on the heating capacity of the model you choose, you can "zone heat" one or two key living areas or heat your entire home. With ail this going for it, this hearth option is being integrated inte virtually every roomn in the home. Gas appliances vent vertically, through the roof, or horizontally, through the wall. QUALLUy CUSTOM "*Blnds " Shadeý " Shuttei Free shop at home service 905-430»3192 = VVhitby - 50, OFFe The latter option is termned "direct-vent" and is especially popular among builders and architects because no conventional chimney system is required, reducing labour and material conts alike. Direct-vent models also lend themselves especially weIl te home remodeling projeets. Gas hearth appliances wlth standing pilots can be operated during power outages. Those with eiectronic ignition,' while 25%0 O4 recent home byer mo ngagenfree. the Pilot lit during the heating season, will not function without electricity. Today's gai hearth appliances make the Most of Anierica's Most popular heating fuel, with ail the joys of a wood-fueled hearth- without the work. For more information on gas hearth appliances, as well 'as other hearth products, a free copy of the 96-page Hearthwarming: A GOu ide to Hearth Products, is Neairly 25 Per cent 0f recent home buyers and more than 50 per cent of current home owners are mortgage-free, according te the latest editen of Mortgage Market Trends, released by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). "The average mortgage- free homebuyer is older and prefers a newer, smaller unit," says Ali Manouchehri, a senior economist at CMHC's market analysis centre. >"While two out of three home buyers over age 59 are mortgage-free, only one in seven under 35 years do flot require a mortgage. The Atlantic and Prairie provinces have the highest percentage of mortgage-free home owners," he says. Another article in the issue focuses on mortgage prepayments. A recent survey shows 20 per cent of Mrtagesto datg of such options te make additional payments in 1995. "Canadian homeowners aspire te financial freedom and a substantial number take the steps needed te achieve this" says Manouchehri. Mortgage Market Trends also reports a 1.5 per cent increase, the largest in two years, in mortgage lending activity during the second quarter of 1996, ai housing markets improved. Kids and colour FROM PAGE 16 can look up and see pattern and colour. 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