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The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, May 28,1994 21 Say Goodbye to Hot Water Shower Shock ©After traffic accidents, accidents happening at home pose the greatest threat to Americans, and nowhere at home is threat of injury greater than in the shower. How do most shower injuries occur? According to the National Safety Council, most accidents accidents in the shower are the result of slip and fall incidents on wet surfaces. What causes the fall in the first place? In many cases it's the result of being subjected to a severe water temperature change, especially scalding scalding hot water. All too often, this happens happens when a competing pressure demand is made on your home's plumbing system -- when the washing washing machine is started or your dishwasher dishwasher changes cycle. "Shower Shock" is a real danger in the home, especially to the very young, the elderly and those with disabilities. disabilities. The danger of being scalded (and burned), as well as falling and being injured, are ever-present in homes not equipped with what's known as an "anti-scald" shower valve. The chances of such an incident happening to you in a hotel or even an apartment building, however, are considerably less. That's because the vast majority of commercial, institutional institutional and multi-dwelling buildings in the United States are equipped with "pressure-balancing" shower valve fittings. There are several good reasons for this: Architects and plumbers demand them; use of pressure-balancing pressure-balancing shower valves is often required by law, and even in states where it's not yet the law, their use is certainly a cheaper alternative than paying for injuries that do occur. While most states today require antiscald antiscald shower valves to be installed in hotels, hospitals and apartment buildings, buildings, an increasing number also require their installation as an important important safety prevention measure in all new single-family homes. When not required by law, many plumbers will recommend the installation of a pressure-balancing pressure-balancing shower valve whenever whenever a bathroom without one undergoes renovation. The first fully pressure-balancing shower valve was introduced in 1938 by inventor Paul Symmons, who saw Housing starts are forecast to increase increase slightly to 157,900 units this year and 166,100 units in 1995, from a level of 155,443 in 1993, reported Canada Mortgage and Housing (CMHC) in its second quarter National National Housing Outlook. "The" slight advance in new construction construction reflects better economic conditions and rising consumer confidence confidence offsetting the impact of recent increases in mortgage interest rates. Actually, the outlook calls for mortgage mortgage rates to retreat gradually from their current level," remarked Gilles Proulx, CMHC's Chief Economist. The higher level of new construction construction will come from higher starts of single-detached homes, due to more move-up buyers and a continuing flow of first-time buyers. Multiple construction is expected to hold steady because of high vacancy rates for rental apartments. Resale Market and House Prices Sales of existing homes through the Multiple Listing Service are expected expected to inch up about 3 per cent this year and next, to 311,500 and 320,000 units respectively. The average price of homes on the resale market will rise about 3 per cent this year, and 2 per cent in 1995. The increase is due to stronger , demand demand in most local markets. The 94 and '95 main factor, however, is that larger, more expensive homes will account for a growing share of transactions. Provincial Outlooks The outlook reflects the special situations of the country's different regions and their housing markets. Half of the provinces are expected to record higher starts this year. The centre of the country will outperform both coasts. Ontario housing starts should increase increase by nearly 11 per cent to 50,000 units this year, the best provincial provincial improvement. Quebec markets markets are also expected to increase for the first time since 1987, by 5 per cent to 35,700 units. In British Columbia, Columbia, there will be fewer housing starts (5 per cent less to 40,600 units) following an all time record in 1993. In the Prairie region, starts are expected expected to fall in Alberta (down nearly 10 per cent to 16,400 units). New construction, however, should increase increase in Manitoba (up 4 per cent to 2,525 units) and Saskatchewan (up around 1 per cent to 1,895 units). In the Atlantic region, only Prince Edward Island is expected to see higher new construction (up 7 per cent to 690 units).. Lower starts levels are forecast for Nova Scotia (down nearly 1 per cent to 4,250), New Brunswick (down 5 per cent to 3,500 units) and Newfoundland (down 4 per cent to 2,300 units). k A PETER KOWAL Real Estate Limited Broker 52 King St. W., Bowmanville 623-2453 SERVING BOWMANVILLE AND AREA SINCE 1V55 The Little Office That's Big on Service CORDOVA LAKE COTTAGE " : ' it ih IM MSS mi Legal Desc. Lot Size: Taxes: LIST PRICE: Terrific waterfront property with 142.85 feet frontage. Nicely treed, shallow water for children., sandy bottom year round road. Extra woodlot across road included. Two bedroom cottage is fully furnished and equipped bathroom with vanity and shower. Drilled well. Bright kitchen with good cupboards, fridge and stove, heated by airtight wood- stove. Picnic table and gas BBQ and small dock included. Part Lot 30, Con. 1, Belmont Township Part 2 - Plan 45R1986 142.85' frontage x 130' Irregular ± $516.28/1993 $89,000. CALL 623-2453 for "KOWAUTYSERVICE" no reason why anyone had to endure shower scaldings. Symmons' patented patented valve contains a simple yet ingenious ingenious stainless steel piston, located in the mechanism, which automatically controls changes in hot and cold water pressure to ensure a constant water temperature. Manufactured by the company he founded with his brother Tom, Symmons' Temptrol pressure-balancing pressure-balancing shower valve remains the plumbing plumbing industry's standard for an economically-priced economically-priced shower valve of the highest quality, durability and safety assurance. Symmons' Temptrol can be easily installed within your existing shower system without expensive wall work and retiling. If you are planning to remodel your bathroom, or just want to avoid the possibility of "shower shock," request a pressure-balancing shower valve system. 20 Rutherford Dr., Newcastle Exceptionally clean and bright, 3-bedroom family home. . $148,900. OPEN HOUSE Sat., May 28, 2 - 4 p.m. Call George Wallace 987-0512 OPEN MOUSE WEEKEND Hockin Ken Hockin Real Estate Ltd. Realtor 123 King Street E., Bowmanville 623-4115 2228 Nash Rd., Bowmanville 8.6 acres of privacy with a view. $289,000. OPEN HOUSE Sun., May 29, 2 - 4 p.m. Call George Wallace 987-0512 (905) 16 Park St., Bowmanville Tastefully decorated home on large lot. -$129,900. OPEN HOUSE Sun., May 29,1 - 3 p.m. Call Marg Bain 623-2661 v< <t. - ;y'M 22 Trudeau Dr., Bowmanville 3 bedroom raised bungalow close to downtown. -$128,500. OPEN HOUSE, Sun:, May 29,1 - 4 p.m. Call Pat Marjerrison 623-2478 52 Carlisle Ave., Bowmanville 3 bedroom home completely finished from floors to ceiling. $139,900. OPEN HOUSE Sun., May 29, 2 - 4 p.m. Call Al Beard 987-4035 Manvers 1 km west of Highway 35 on Durham 106 Wellington St., Bowmanville Regional Rd. 20 - $219,900. 3 bedroom Century home in heart of historic OPEN HOUSE . Bowmanville. - $229,900. Sun., May 29,2 - 4 p.m. OPEN HOUSE, Sun., May 29,1 - 4 p.m. Call Rob Perkin 623-3624 Call Brad Hockin 623-0398 8 ™a S Jt, w e ra NATIONAL NEWCASTLE * rlVistaYsiVku 987-4733 L_ " 1 NRS Edvan Realty Ltd. 17 Flaxman Ave., Bowmanville 3 bedroom home in growing neighbourhood. -$125,900. OPEN HOUSE Sat., May 28,1 - 4 p.m. Call Brad Hockin 623-0398 214 KING ST. E. BOWMANVILLE 623-4445 SPOTLESS-$139,900. 3 bedroom home with ensuite bath and rec room with the warmth of pine. Walkout from living room to spacious deck and fully fenced yard. Efficient gas heat!! Dorothy Hartford** (Broker) 623-3651. GARDEN HILL-MILL STREET All brick sidesplit - masterpiece of quality. 3 + bedrooms, bright and spacious throughout. Large living room and marvelous stairway to lower level with fireplace and rec room or pool room. Asking $179,900. NRS Edvan Realty - Wilma Entwisle*. 21 LIBERTY STREET N., BOWMANVILLE NEW LISTING Older brick home, large living room with fireplace, spacious dining room, updated kitchen, large bathroom with hot tub (spa). In-law apartment upstairs. 1 bedroom down. Asking $144,500. NRS Edvan Realty - Wilma Entwisle*. WANTED! Have serious Buyer looking for smaller 2 - 3 bedroom brick bungalow, walking distance from the hospital. For free evaluation and no obligation, please call today. Glenda Bedard* or Murray Paterson* (905) 987-4733. HOME SWEET HOME Bring your antiques to this four bedroom century home. Hardwood floors, 2 washrooms, and an extra large lot in the charming village of Newcastle. You won't be disappointed with, this home for this remarkable price $119,900. Call Janice Parish*, NRS Edvan Realty for your personal tour, 987-4733. BUYING OR SELLING? CALL JANICE PARISH FIRST!! 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