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s The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, June 18,1994 13 85 King St. W. Newcastle 987-4733 Val Aston © 214 King St. E. Bowmanville 623-4445 Dorothy Hartford, President of NRS Edvan Realty Ltd., is pleased to announce that VAL ASTON was leading selling agent for the month of May, ,1994. Congratulations and best wishes for continued success. Val would like to thank her clients for making this possible. She can be reached at our Bowmanville Office at 623-4445 or at her residence at 623- 4907. OVER AND UNDER SPENDING Some people make the costly mistake of spending more than they can afford when buying a home. Equally painful, however, is the mistake of buying the cheapest possible house and then suffering through its shortcomings and the ongoing repair and operating costs. As Realtors, we do not dictate how much our customers can afford to pay for a home. This is a very personal decision. There are guidelines for monthly mortgage payments that lending institutions use when qualifying prospective purchasers. But, like height-weight charts these are only averages or guidelines. Discuss your financial situation honestly with your Banker and Realtor. If you're willing to rearrange your priorities, and are sufficiently disciplined to economize on other expenses, you may be financially able to exceed these guidelines slightly. A good house may seem more costly, but the rewards will be well worth it. Investing in a little more expensive home gives you an excellent hedge against inflation, a better place to live, and a much brighter resale opportunity! Thinking of buying or selling in. the near future? Please meet with me first. I can be reached at Family Realty 2000 Ltd., 1 King Street West, Bowmanville 623- 2000 (24 hr. pager). © I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I Make A Clean Sweep Of Your Chimney Home maintenance requires a certain degree of organization because so many things around the house deteriorate silently and inconspicuously, not like peeling paint which is highly visible. But when the humidifier on your furnace overloads with salt deposits from evaporated water there is not much in the way of a warning. Only when it seizes up completely are you possibly aware. If it is during a cold spell the air in the house becomés so dry that our skin itches and our throat gets raspy and she who must be obeyed sends us down to check out the humidifier. Chimney malfunction develops in the same insidious manner, but the message that something is amiss can be a heart stopper: chimney fire! It is an awesome spectacle that produces light, heat and sound. Air roars up the chimney as flames and sparks shoot out of the top. The neighbors will be entranced and you will be in a dead panic. To stop it you have to cut off the air supply. A piece of metal that fits perfectly into the fireplace opening should do the trick. Failing that you pretty well have to wait until all the accumulated creosote inside the chimney burns off. It will probably not burn down the house but the damage to the chimney is considerable. Bricks may be cracked and mortar loosened, which means the chimney will have to come down because it is unstable and also vulnerable to leaking flu gases. A professional will have to assess it. This grim scenario was caused by creosote build-up in the chimney, probably over a number of years. The fire was likely ignited by a hot burst by Ben Bramble from, say, cardboard or something that seemed innocuous. Creosote is formed when unburned oils and tars from wood go up the chimney and condense when they come in contact with the cold flu. The flu is cold at the start of burning or when a slow, poorly burning fire is permitted to sulk away unnoticed or ignored. What to do?. Control the fire so it is clean burning with proper air and damper control. In a fireplace you will not likely get very complete combustion; so some creosote will always get up into the flu. Airtight stoves and fireplace inserts come very close to complete combustion but even they let some gases escape unburned. Also, burn only clean, dry hardwood. Softwoods and scrap lumber is prone to dirty burning as is all manner of garbage and plastics (which, by the way, give off toxic fumes.) Chimneys should be cleaned by professionals who have the equipment and the expertise to remove the soot but not leave it on your carpets, but get references to have peace of mind about damages and the assurance the job is done correctly. The frequency of cleaning depends on the frequency and quality of your burning. It shouldn't take you long to gauge the need after one or two cleanings, usually a year or two apart. Spring is a good time of year to call a chimney sweep becàuse the roof is safe and they are not rushed as they will be in the fall. A competent chimney sweep will give you an honest opinion as to whether or not you need his services, but do call one. Sponsored by Mulder's Furniture Ltd. Fine Furniture and Quality Broadloom 23 King Street E. 623-5515 Bowmanville CLIP AND SAVE Check Tools Over Before Beginning Spring Cleaning ©Before the first robin returns, home- owners are thinking about the jobs that await them after a hard winter. Before starting your spring fix-up projects, projects, take time to make sure your tools are in top working order and are right for the job. American Tool Companies, makers of VISE-GRIP® locking pliers and QUICK-GRIP® clamps, reminds tool users that hand tools come in various sizes, shapes and degrees of hardness, hardness, depending on their intended uses. Any tool, no matter how durable, can fail if it is misused, whether it's used for gutter and shingle shingle repair, installation of storm windows, windows, or getting equipment ready, for the lawn, and garden. Metal-to-metal contact under pressure, pressure, combined with a striking or twisting motion, can result in broken metal fragments that can cause injury. In the interest of do-it-yourselfer safety, safety, American Tool offers these general safety rules to study before you start your spring projects: • Follow the manufacturers' instructions instructions on the package. • •Wear safety goggles when using hand tools. • Keep all tools clean, dry and in working order. • Use the tool only lor the job it was meant to do. • Buy several versions or sizes of the same tool to ensure the right tool for the job. . • Throw away damaged or abused tools promptly. • Be sure tools and work are compatible. Over 30 Years Quality Real Estate Service 234 King Street East, Bowmanville Telephone 623-3393 Toronto Line 686-1035 REALTOR PERSONALITY, CHARM AND CLASS For Retail, Office or Business you won't find a better spot, excellent visibility, good John shewchuk* parking, easy access, 1,600 623-3393 square feet on King Street. $1,800/month. Call John Shewchuk* (905) 623-3393 or (905) 623-5927. t . IS* .84 ACRE CENTURY HOME 204' frontage, 3 bedrooms, living room and dining room, 2 baths, Florida room. Leskard. Just listed at $129,900. Call Charlie Reid* at (905) 623-3393 or (905) 983-5914. \ 4f§ SUPER FAMILY HOME Charlie Reid* 623-3393 IN BOWMANVILLE Spotless three bedroom, eat-in kitchen, family room with stove, living room, dining room, 16 x 32' inground pool. Just listed ait $142,900. Call Charlie Reid* at (905) 623-3393 or (905) 983-5914. CUSTOM BUNGALOW - ORONO, LESKARD ROAD Oak kitchen, separate dining room and living room with stone fireplace, 2 baths, 2 garages. Backs onto open fields. $184,900. Call Charlie Reid* at (905) 623-3393 or (905) 983-5914. GORGEOUS BUNGALOW IN ORONO 3 + 1 bedrooms, finished family room and rec room, deck, pool, new carpet, single car paved drive. $143,900. Charlie Reid* (905) 623-3393 or (905) 983?5914. ! Iris Fowler* 623-3393 QUICK START - ONLY $67,900. 2 bedrooms, large living room and kitchen, main floor laundry, new vinyl windows in 93. Lot is 50 x 375'. Pontypool. Call Iris Fowler* for an appointment (905) 623-3393 or (705) 932-2621. VARIETY STORE, VIDEOSAND SNACK BAR PLUS FOUR BEDROOM CENTURY HOME has newer kitchen, large living room, main floor family room. Located on County Road 38 north of Campbellford. $179,000. Call Iris Fowler* for an appointment. (905) 623-3393 or (705) 932-2621. SCENIC 4 ACRES Very private. Great view. Backing onto Ganaraska Forest. Building permit. Garden Hill area. Just listed An 6 n 2 3?3393 k * at $62,900. Call Ann Van Dyk* (905) 623-3393 or (905) 623-4638. ©