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Page SPRING HOME IMPROVEMENT Wednesday April 22 Gel stains put excuses If youre a doityourself furniture re- whose motto is dont do today what you can pin off until tomorrow have we ggt good news for you Follow these simple tips on how to prepare the wood surface stain and ap ply a- new finish in less than a day First before placing stain on your fur niture make sure the wood surface is as smooth as possible Begin by removing the old finish down to the bare wood us ing medium grade sandpaper or varnish remover Once all the finish has been taken off wash the surface with mineral spirits and let dry for IS minutes Sand the surface again with a fine grade of sandpaper Then wipe off remaining dust with a damp cloth The messiest and most difficult aspect of comes from applying liquid Maim However by utilizing a quality gel such as Gelcze Stain youll get easier control and virtually no spattering or fumes An additional benefit is that the product requires no mixing or pur chase of brushes Start by squeezing a small amount of Main on a clean cloth tissue or smooth paper Wipe the stain on square foot of wood in the direction grain Then wipe off excess stain with a clean cloth Continue until you cover the entire piece of furniture If you wish to darken the color apply a second coat Other wise leave to dry for about four hours The final step involves protecting the wood with a new coat of finish Again trie neatest and fastest results can be achieved with a gel product such as Ions Geleze Tung Oil Coat Projects involving the application ot stain and finish used to take a long time and could be messy producing unpleas ant fumes This is now a thing of the past Just squeeze the product on a wiping rag and cover the furniture with a uni form coat You can apply as many coats of the product as you like without dark- the wood Now your job is done You need only wait overnight for the piece to dry In the meantime kick your feet up on your lounge chair and think about what to do with all the free time youve just ac quired YOU PURCHASED YOUR HOME AS AN INVESTMENT That why It to find a roofing product which will add to your horned value today and for the yean ahead Invest in your next roof NO MORE TOMORROWS The for not reilnUhlng furniture have run out now that the project can be completed in a tingle day with the use of highquality gel and coat product Is your homes roof showing serious signs of wear and age Temporary roof ing materials cost you money and wor ries from the moment theyre installed Only permanent building materials give your family longterm economy and investment value Few roofing materials however are permanent Asphalt composition fiberglass and wood shingles are vulnerable to the weather cycle They dry out curl and crack during hot weather while cold weather makes them brittle and weak weather causes such materials to soften and harbor insects and fungus Clay and concrete roofs attract mold which causes deterioration and requires cleaning Aluminum however still is protecting roofs on which it was installed in the 1800s Aluminums unique combination of permanency heat reflectivity low weight and high strength makes it widely respected by many industries Rustic Shingle was engineered to pro vide these advantages along with the soughtafter look of wood shakes This product has such a successful track re cord that its manufacturer backs it with a 40year limited warranty Coated with Gliddens Ultralast finish Rustic Shingle achieves the peak of residential roofing performance Rustic Shingle is also energyefficient Because aluminum reflects radiant heat homes are kept naturally cooler in sum mer and warmer in winter This makes it particularly popular in the Sunbelt where it has been proven to reduce home cooling loads by up to percent or more And as you know aluminum is fire re sistant so Rustic Shingle carries a Class A Underwriters Laboratory fire rating This provides topgrade protection for your home In addition Rustic Shingles light weight encourages its installation directly over most existing roofs Rather than a temporary fix Rustic Shingle is a permanent investment to protect beautify and distinguish your fine home When applied by a qualified professional installer Rustic Shingle will unmatched home security and economy How to grow a happy garden at home DORCHESTER In the plant world some plants enjoy each others company others are allies and some are downright enemies If you can recognize which plants make good companions ones dont you can actually increase the amount of fruit vegetables flowers and herbs your garden produces Most of the information on com panion planting comes from garden lore science doesnt have a firm an swer for all the cases yet says Master Gardener Grahame of Dorchester Ont Master Gardeners are gardening enthusiasts who have received formal horticultural training through the On tario Ministry of Agriculture and Foods Master Gardener program Once trained Master Gardeners are available to answer questions from the public The beneficial effects of compan ion planting may be caused by root exudates that stimulate growth of one or both companions or to some protec tive factor in one plant that suppresses soil diseases harmful to the other or even to a beneficial shade thrown by ope on the other Companion planting also disrupts an insects ability to find its favorite vegetables Killeleagh adds In the following list companions are those vegetables mat when planted together are mutually beneficial al lies are the herbs and flowers that provide protection or improve the growth of certain vegetables and enemies are other vegetables herbs and flowers that can cause detrimental effects when planted vege tables Asparagus companions basil parsley tomato allies pot marigolds Beans companions beets bush beans only cabbage family carrot celery chard com cucumber eggplant peas potatoes radishes strawberries allies mangolds nasturtiums rose mary summer savory enemies gar lic onions and 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