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8 Home improvement, Supplement of The Canadian Statesman, Wednesday, October ltb, 1978 .Ceramie tule easy to instali INSTALLING CERAM11C TILE basically consists of three steps: applying the adhe.. sive with a notched trowel; setting the-tile; and filling the joints with grout. By LIS KING So you want to tile it your- self" Good for you, for putting in your own tile has got to be the most rewarding do-it- yourself project of them al. Andecasier than you'd think, if you're reasonably handy. 0f course, common sense IS in order! Start small. Good first projects would be a kitchen backsplash area, a kitchen or vanity couniter, a tub wall, or an entrance hall floor. Then you can go on to bigger things. But DO leave very complicated installa- tions, such as sunken tubs and very large floors to be laid in some intricate Pattern, to the professional. Here, courtesy of the Tile Council, is some advice on how to get started. Su many colors, shapes, and textures are available to- day, but choose fairly con- servatively, since ceramic tile is so permanent. Re- memnber, outlandish colors might tire you qulickly. Find out fron the distribu- tor, about the latest easy- does-it installation methods and aids. Today, there are quick-set adhesives, mastics for special conditions, mnii- de'w and stain-resistant grouts, pre-mixed this and that, and special trim pieces. Let the tile distributor hlelp you figure out how much tule you'Il need, recommend special triïm and] installation methods, and lay out the job. Then pay heed to bis advice. This is ONE timie it doesn't pay to be a wise guy. Bring along a sketch or Polaroid shots with measurements clearly indicated. Also be prepared to answer questions about the sur-face to be tiled. Don't worry about the tools you'll need. Most do- ît-yourselfers probably have the basic ones around the bouse already, and the spe- cial ones can bc rented fromi the tule dealer for a few dol- lars. You'll be happy to find that you can tule over almost any structurally sound, dry, dlean and level surface. This includes double wood floor- ing, 1/" exterior type plywood, ceramic tule, steel- troweled cernent, asphait or vinyl tule or sheet flooring. The tiling itself is actually the easiest part of it ail. It amnounts to spreading the adhesive, setting the tile, cut- ting tile when necessary,- and, after 24 bours or so, add- ing the grout. For complete instructions on how to tule, write the Tile Council of America, P. O. Box 2222, Princeton, N. J. 08540. They've got two handy leaflets, one on how to tule floors the other on how to tile walls. Each is 25 cents. Specify which one you w'ant. of course. A checklist of 'musts" readies house for winter Tool boxfor At the first cold snap in the air, you know winter isn't far off. And, though it may be, weeks before the mercury plummets, now's the time to get your bouse and property ready for cold weather. To help you prepare for winter this year, here's a checklist to keep handy: E Bring in the plants be- fore a surprise frost ips and kilîs leaves. You cau take cuttings fromt big geraniums, Swedish ivy or spider plants that have flourisbed outdoors all summer. E Leave the mother plant outdoors and root the neW shoots for next, year's gar-ý den. Dom't forget to dig up dahlia bulbs for basement stîorage and replanting in sping. E1 Clean patio furniture and barbecue grill before retiring themn to the garage or tool shed for winter stor- age. Spray Urease relief5 al-purpose degreaser dîirectly onto grill, skewers and other greasy soiled sur- faces;- then wipe dlean with a damp sponge. Use a wire brush to re- move amy stubborn or burned-on residue. E Wash beach towels and patio furniture covers. If sun- tan oil bas left its mark, spray somne al-purpose degreaser directly on the spots before ý,vasàh1ng as usuat., E Wash and air summer blankets, quilts and other lin- ens you plan to store. Let them spend afew boursin the suni s0 tbey'l smell fresh and dlean. E Air winter clothes and dlean out closets or attic where they've been stored, to get the area ready for your summier wardrobes. Vacuum and wash bedroomn closets before switching to next sea- son's outfits". E Ready the kitchen for uipcoming months of bakcing-degrease range and oven-1 witb al-purpose de- greaser; scrub cabinets in which% food, dishes and uten- sils are kept; when replacing contents, organize tbem for easy access; remove food from freezer and dlean inside thoroughly. You can prevent items from defrosting while you diean, if you put frozen food in a large bowl or sink with ice cube trays for insulation, and cover with a disb towel. EI Winterize your linen closets, china cupboard and medicine cabinet by remov- ing ail itemns-cbecking and discarding out-of-date pre- scriptions or never-used itens--then scrubbîng shelves, replacing liner paper and returning everything to a logicâl order. E Check stockpile of logs, twigs and long matches to be sure you're ready for a cozy fire the first evening the tem- perature drops to a nippy level. ail occasions, Every home should bave a tool chest, and a few basic items to fI it. You neyer kmow when an emergency mîght occur, and t's best to be prepared beforehiand. Therefore, make sure to have, in a spot where it can be reacbed witb ease, a box containing the following: hammer, pliers, screwdriv- ers (small, medium and large), a selection of various sized maits ana screws, somne wall anchors, stromg tape, a pair of sci1ssors, glue, wrench, a pencil, ruler, tape measure and of course, amy- tbimg your particular enviromment demands. 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The water conditioning dealer merely hooks up a softening tank to your water line, servicing it as required. Once you have softened water, the rest is easy. The English-born Ms. Lord bas just written the complete story on h ow to use water to improve your skin, retard signs of aging,, create beautiful hair, look more ex- citing. In it, she details her program of water rituals that in only minutes'a day can make you look and feel your best. Dollar Sense From Page 7 against a repair bill running into thousands. --Turning off the water and 'draining the limes. Puttimg anti-freeze in the pump itself is part of this procedure. It is also impossible to keep determined mice out o! a cottage but if there is a mouse-proof room or cbest, store your mattresses and pilo6ws inside it, since these are places mice love to burrow. Try to store the dock on high land. 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