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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, June 3,1992 13 Real Estate Deadlines and Policies Deadline for Wednesday Publication is Monday at 12:00 Noon. Any compensation for errors or omissions by The Canadian Statesman will be limited to the value of the space occupied by the error in the advertisement. Please phone 623-3303 and ask for the Real Estate Sales Department^ Spruce Up Your Home...Inside and Out This article is provided by local Realtors and the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) for the benefit of consumers in the real estate market. Now that spring is in full bloom and summer is just around the comer, most homeowners have shaken off their winter lethargy and arc well into their annual spring/summer sprucc-up routines. It's an excellent time of year to tidy and tunc up your home, both inside inside and out. After withstanding the , ravages of the harshest season of the -year, doesn't your home deserve special special treatment? By taking the time to keep your home and property in good shape, •you'll be saving in the long run. A little little ongoing seasonal maintenance is a • lot easier to deal with than a major, expensive cleanup job somewhere down the road. ' Check for Damage First of all, check your property for any visible signs of damage. Dead or .broken tree branches should be removed, removed, along with any other yard debris. debris. Also check your driveway and sidewalks for signs of damage such as heaving or cracking. You should also check for cracks ■in the foundation, missing or rotten 'shingles, loose or rotten bricks and ■mortar in your chimney, signs of waiter waiter seepage near the foundation and cracked or loose-fitting windows. Any ^damage should be noted and fixed. J Roofs and Eavestroughs ;. , It's essential to pay close attention 'to your roof, particularly if it's old ;;and will soon need to be replaced. : Look for loose or damaged shingles 'land check the flashing around your 'chimney. Problems with roofs and -eavestroughs can become much more ? apparent with heavy spring and sum- Thcr rains - so be prepared, before water actually starts seeping into your attic. i Healthy Treat From Page 12 Getting Started To start with, make sure you place jour compost bin in a well-drained area of your property. When starting your compost heap, put down a layer .of kitchen and yard wastes first, then add some soil, along with some commercial commercial compost or manure to give the process a little extra help in getting ^started. Once these initial layers are formed, continue to add organic material, material, along with shovelfuls of soil. Bé sure to turn the pile so that everything decomposes. Turning the pile on a regular basis ensures that air is circulating, and that the pile is not overly moist or dry. You can avoid 'compost odors by always covering jwastes with a layer of soil about one jnch in thickness. Experts also suggest that no layer of material exceed a depth of four to six inches, i Also keep in mind that it takes longer for large pieces of material in a compost heap to break down. Try to restrict pieces of waste to one inch or Jess in size; these are ideal. When you compost is ready to be used, it will be crumbly and soil-like in appearance. You may want to use a screen to sift out any large pieces of material which haven't fully decayed. Applications Vi Compost can be used to prepare garden beds before planting. It can also be used around trees and shrubs. ÎÀs well, you can make a nutrient-rich solution for your garden plants out of compost and water. G.M. Team Makes Use of Old Plastic Recycling plastics is an important environmental challenge in the automotive automotive industry. A team of employees at General Motors of Canada Limited's Limited's Oshawa Fabrication Plant has developed developed a way to recycle injection moulding scrap. Turning it into a top quality automotive manufacturing product - saving money on disposal - and making money on the new product. product. i ; Among the variety of auto lighting components manufactured in this plant arc Chevrolet Lumina clear back-up light lenses and red tall light lenses for Buick Régals. Since early this year, waste produced during this process has been recycled into rear shelf radio speaker housings used in Oshawa's Buick Assembly Plant. ; "Prior to this new application, we shipped 70,000 pounds of that waste to landfill sites each year, at considerable considerable cost. Now we make money on it by using every ounce of it for the two ■car radio speaker housings installed in the rear shelf of every Buick Regal. It look some innovation, but what used 'to be waste is now truly 100 per cent recycled," said Jim Coughlin, the plant's Materials Engineering and Laboratory Laboratory Manager. DURHAM DODGE CHRYSLER 799 BLOOR ST. W., OSHAWA 404-0525 NO GIMMICKS If you know you need a new roof, now is the time to get estimates from roofers. It's also important to check your eavestroughs and downspouts for signs of dislocation or damage such as rust, holes, warping and buildup of debris. debris. It's advisable to clean them out, especially if you overlooked this chore last fall. Left unchecked, blocked eavestroughs and downspouts can cause a lot of damage, because water cannot flow through them properly properly and will back up, resulting in damage to your house. Check the joints of your caves- troughs for leakage and inspect your downspouts carefully. (In the winter, clogged downspouts can cause water to build up and freeze, thereby splitting splitting the downspout.) Check for Cracks, Loose Mortar If you have a retaining wall, check it for any cracks, loose mortar or signs of movement. Decks and patios should be cleared of debris and inspected carefully for signs of wear and tear. Decks should be checked for sagging, rot and insect infestation. Loose steps or railings should be secured. Be sure to include window wells in your damage checklist, especially if they arc not covered with a protective bubble or shield. Indoors It's important to conduct a spring inspection and tune-up on the inside of your home as well. Start in the basement and look for any cracks or signs of dampness in the walls or floor. Also check your window frames for any signs of moisture or damage. Look for deposits of a white, powdery powdery residue on your basement walls. This is efflorescence - a salt deposit which indicates the presence of moisture. moisture. If you find any, double check your eavestroughs and downspouts to sec if they're causing the problem. '• (Water which is improperly channeled due to poor fitting or dilapidated eavestroughs and downshouts can seep into the wall.) If the damage is serious, consult an expert. Also check the rest of the interior of your home for any signs of cracks or damage. Pay particularly close attention attention to your ceilings for any signs of water damage. Your attic is another important area to check for signs of moisture and condensation. If you see mildew, rot or fungus, the humidity levels in your house arc probably very high. It's also wise to check and see it the insulation is damp. Also check your attic vents to make sure they're not clogged. Keep an eye out for signs of pests while your'rc up there. It doesn't take much for a raccoon or squirrel to gain access to your attic. If you find you have an uninvited houseguest, contact the Humane Society to find out how the animal can be removed safely from your home. REMAX CORNERSTONE VbH Dianne Warren* OPEN HOUSE Carol Hallman* 4302 Clarke 4th Line Sunday, June 7, 2 - 4 p.m. 2.15 acres, 3 bedroom cedar home, 20 kennels plus a barn. Take Hwy. 115 N. to Clarke 4th Line, east 4 miles. Only $159,900. LOOKING FOR SOMETHING UNIQUE? Beautifully restored centuiy home on a gorgeous ravine lot with stream. This one of a kind property is in town and offered at $237,500. Call for your private viewing. COURT SETTING Ravine lot backing onto park. Main floor family room with walkout to 11' x 28' deck, walkout from basement level, separate dining room, central air, heated garage. Don't miss this deal at $154,900. Double your service. Call Carol Hallman* or Dianne Warren* at 623-6000 (24 Hr. Pager). We'd appreciate an opportunity to earn your business. 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