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Page HOME PROFESSIONALS GUIDE Wednesday September 11 1991 Where did the summer go Weve just returned from a few days of holidays at a cottage that weve been renting since the twins were babies Looking back over the last couple of months I think we all enjoyed the summer what there was of it that is Our son Kyle thor oughly enjoyed a couple of weeks at a baseball camp his twin sister Belinda did some at a local pool and Em and I got our kitchen reno vations done Belinda and Kyle will be start ing back to school soon and weve all got to start getting organized general for the fall Part of my general organization involves going through all kinds of stuff in the basement and pitching out whatever I can I came across a pamphlet from The Hydro that reminded me of the time Em thought Id snapped when she found me dusting all the in the house told her that Id just found out that dustfree Iightbulbs and fix tures were a lot more energy- efficient Anyway this pamphlet has a lot of great information on ener gyefficient lighting In fact Thomas Edison would be amazed to find out whats hap pened to his lately For instance I recently bought a few 10watt compact fluorescent bulbs that produce the same amount of light as a 60watt incandescent bulb You can also save money and energy by using lower wattage bulbs For instance a or incandescent or 11 watt compact fluorescent bulb would likely provide ample light for say your porch and could replace that or watt bulb youve probably got there now If you have dimmers and you find youre always lowering the lighting to get the level you want you could put lower wattage bulbs in those fixtures But like that old line goes Let the buyer beware It seems there are incandescent bulbs on the market called long life or extended life bulbs which do last a long time 1500 to 10000 hours com pared to to 1000 hours for a normal bulb But did you also know they use the same amount of energy while putting out up to 30 per cent less light Speaking of saving money I know exactly happen tc the money we save with energy efficient bulbs Mom I heard Kyle yell a little while ago from the depths of his closet None of my school clothes fit me This newspaper in conjunc tion with Ontario Hydro is bringing you Phils Basement to help bring home ideas on how to save energy To receive the brochure Bright Ideas For EnergyEfficient Light ing call Ontario Hydro at and tell them Phil sent you FROM Choice of Colour SOLID OAK PEDESTAL TABLE 4 Oak Side Chairs 11 5 Leaves Other Specials Include Buffets Hutches Sofa Sets Bedrooms And Much More Solid Wood Table Or 20 per monthat 24 months O A C financing 25 Down Tax and Delivery Hwy 7 Unit S3 BRAMPTON m it SATURDAY 106 Hwy Bypass BE Hi S saw it in iifeilfrylnUi NOTICE iVIilHill CLEARANCE WASHERS DISHWASHERS REFRIGERATORS DRYERS WE GUARANTEE THE WASHER TRANSMISSION FOR THE NEXT 10 YEARS OR YOUR MONEY BACK HEAVY DUTY WASHERS YEAR MONEYBACK WASHER GUARANTEE LIMITED OFFER ASK FOR DETAILS Family size tub Canada s No 1 preferred brand surveys BIG SAVINGS ON ALL MAYTAGS BIG LOAD DRYERS No 1 preferred brand Porcelain enamel top Larger door opening REFRIGERATORS iMAYTflfil SAVE NOW to OFF LIMITED OFFER JETCLEAN DISHWASHERS No 1 preferred brand Unsurpassed capacity No with Maytag homeland furniture GOODLETS homeland furniture and appliances Downtown Georgetown Since 1937