Pale K THE HERALD WdatUy April II ISM Hints on remodeling How do you remodel a bathroom Basically you proceed in the same way as you would with a kitchen project Heres a suggested proce dure 1 Start a bathroom scrapbook In it put notes of all deficiencies of your bathroom Note if is inadequate or in the wrong places Note if you tend to bump knees or elbows and where Note if you would like some plants for decoration or a magazine rack for reading Note if the tub is too slip pery and if it needs a shower or space for soaps lotions etc Make a list of what each family member wants in the bathroom Write eve rything down Dont worry if there isnt enough space in the bathroom Put it in writing Visit bathroom show rooms This does not mean boutiques where they spe cialize in towels and other soft goods These showrooms usu ally will be those of the kitchen and bath profes sional remodelers who show several kitchen and bath room displays They are the only ones who really know the products available In your showroom vis its be sure you see the piece and 3piece plastic tub and showers with surrounds Be sure you see cultured marble vanity tops with bowls and plastic laminate tub and shower surrounds 5 Look for the space that isnt there If there is a closet adjacent to the bath room on any wall is it available for conversion to bathroom space Closets often are unused or can be replaced with cabi netry elsewhere in the other room Or if it is a bedroom adjacent can you borrow space from it Even one or two feet of space can make a world of difference Now draw a picture of your present bathroom to scale with on your pa per representing one foot of actual floor space Include the doors win dows and radiators if any Mark light locations and mark the location of the toi let drain Other plumbing can be moved without big expense but the toilet al ways will be expensive to move Draw a picture of your expanded bathroom in cluding any space you can bo fro w Now call a family meeting and go through the What does ev eryone really want Talk it keep an open mind Be mindful of the costs In your showroom visits you found out what many of these things cost to buy and you know installation will double any price if you have it done by a contractor What can you do your self bathroom re modeling job with new fixtures will cost GOLF COMMITTEES II you havent made plans for your golf tournament this summer call Erin Heights Coif Club or Snack Bar Lounge Locker Booms CALL NOW iaJH We also have membership openings Be a part of a golf club on the move or Bobby Prrtwglonal LAMES Tiling adds beauty as check thai then efficiently healed Window be led or cur talni which are kepi open durint an J night With the a filled rather When the fire the heal win through the the den but the in air wont be drawn out of the chimney the damper com when fireplic ramK tile tun heal and conduct it to collector area below then relesKi the stored heal atnfihl when the room Tile widely available and the variety Do you look for quality Do you look for selection Do you look for the best price Do you look for knowledgeable courteous service Are you looking for fine furniture LOOK NO FURTHER THAN BROWNS FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LIMITED 334 Guelph St Georgetown 8772828