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REAL ESTATE OUTLOOK Wednesday ted exterior doors installations guarantee glass cedar pine door id vinyl w DOOR STOP lain Stieot Ontario L9T 3J2 MO Admiral Contracting No Water No Charge Water well dulling Pump Installations 14168279578 TELEPHONES ANSWERING MACHINES TELEPHONE SYSTEMS FACSIMILE MACHINES CELLULAR TELEPHONES CALL Georgetown ff l ALCAN 8778830 PLASTERING 853 GRAVEL TRENCHING SEPTIC SYSTEMS EXCAVATING I GLEN ERIN ELECTRIC QUALITY WORKMANSHIP FREE ESTIMATES STQYLES CARPENTRY DOORS fll Ik ilil3lffl HotelDeck Footlngt Cement FREE ESTIMATES Licenced All Work GMunttea Bays 8ows Sliders Insulated Metal Doors WMIOWS Construction Repjacement The Manufacturer Renovation Keeps House Cool and Costs Down Canadas renovation mar ket is hot as hot as last sum mers temperatures this year some days have been uncomfortable enough for many homeowners to consider adding air to their renovation plans But central air conditioning may not be necessary for you to your cool As Brad and Sue Francis recently dis covered a properly insulated home protects from the heat of summer just as it insulates from freezing temperatures Brad and Sue recently gut ted their 50yearold home and rebuilt the tenor then built an addition on the back By adding more Fiberglas insulation to the anginal structure and a combination of Fiberglas Pink and Glas clad Exterior Insulation Sheathing to the addition they were able to double their living space while actually lowenng their heating bill by almost per cent And al though the new ductwork allows for central air condi tioning Brad and Sue say the house was quite comfortable dunng the recent hot muggy weather The renovations came about because Brad and Sue were faced with a problem that is becoming more com for young homeowners their home was too small for their growing family It was cold and liter ally falling apart says Brad Real estate values were in creasing much than their savings accounts so the option of another house was day Yet their own house was so rundown that they could get little more than land value if they sold the property They decided the 50000 in their bank account could be better used for renovation than buying a new house But it wasn t enough to pay for everything that needed to be done so Brad and Sue decided to renovate in stages and to stretch the money by doing some ot the work themselves Fnend and neighbour Joe a renovation con tractor guided Brad and Sue through the process The first step was to gut the intenor of the home Then they concen trated on the mechanical sys tems a new gas furnace re placed the old oil unit Brad rewired the home with help from Joe and the hydro in spector and copper plumbing was installed In addition a basement was dug out so the room could serve as an office for Brad and a yearround playroom for children Sharon Anne 7 and Paul The addition has 2 6 stud wall construction with Fiberglas Pink insula tion and on the outside above ground Glasclad was applied and taped to ensure a comfort able draftfree living space and covered by aluminum sid ing The second storey of the addition has a dramatic cathe dra ceding in the master bed room This was Brads first at tempt at most of the jobs but with the help of Sues father and Joe everything went smoothly Professionals were hired to do the framing the new addition and install the furnace and ductwork but the insulation vapour and were all do-it- yourself projects The most expensive part of the renovation almost 25 per cent of the cost was the new kitchen Its a bright ushaped work center with a large breakfast nook and a walk out to the backyard Theres lots of work left to do all of it cosmetic The floonng is still plywood and Sue ruefully notes that their furniture is either old or non existent The upstairs bath room has a new whirlpool tub but needs a new floor tiles and finishing tnm By having the patience to wait for the decorative nals until they could afford them Brad and Sue now have a house that is warm in winter cool in summer comfortable and quiet all year long The property value has already gone up enough to pay for the first phase of the renovation and Brad just negotiated a new mortgage so he and Sue can begin the next phase Pick a technician with care Would you trust a stranger your wallet or your life Thais what you be doing if you have your vehicle repaired by a service technician you dont know Fortunately both industry and government studies show your trust would be well placed in the vast majority who are competent technicians But why take a chance Choosing your service technicians neednt be a hit and miss proposition if you approach it with the same care you would in choosing your family physician Youre looking for many of the same qualities Word of mouth best Yellow pages and other ad vertising are great places to start its word of mouth that really tells the story How long has the service station been in business Are you satisfied with their service Are they thorough prompt Is a good place to deal These are the questions you want answered Even though a service station has been recommended to you take time to personally inspect the premises and satisfy yourself that the service staff are certified before commuting yourself Theres a lot riding on your decision the money youve in vested in your vehicle and your own safety So be fussy You have a right to be treated with courtesy and to do business in clean neatlykept surroundings A good technician knows the ference between- pay dirt ihe dirt that drops to the shop floor from the car hes working on and the accumulated dirt of a poorly run shop Before your doctor examines you he talks to you about your symptoms and pays particular attention lo your medical history Well your technician should operaic in exactly the same way when was your last serviced and what repairs were performed How has your vehicle been per forming Only then can he offer his diagnosis which should include a reasonably accurate estimate of service and repair and a written guarantee to cover all parts and service Its important to remember that the charge wilt include parts and labour The repair may only require a part but take an hour and a half to complete If your technician is doing his job youll be informed of this long before he begins the work Youll also be made aware of any pected trouble he may find and be asked what you want done about it Make him a list You can help your technician by making a list describing your vehicle problems in on which items you want serviced or repaired Dont be surprised or miffed if youre not invited to watch him service your vehicle Safety regulations and insurance contracts dont permit customers in the service bays When the work is completed roadtest your vehicle right away and report anything that isnt right so you technician can make ad justments Finally if youve been satisfied tell him Better still tell a friend He be interested in your recommendation It happens when you Advertise 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