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Page 6 = Halton Hills This Week, Horne Improvernent, Wednesday, Februaty 24, 1993 Creating an office in your home ‘© you constantly lug home children or your spouse? Or are you a from the office, only to dis- one of a growing number of people cover you have to vie for kitchen or who are thinking of going into sine room table space with your pysiness for yourself and working We ve Celebrating! I) We are offering 1/2 % OFF our 5 year Posted Mortgage Rate ° on any application taken February, March & April 1993 One of our friendly staff members will be pleased to help you. ¢ Anne Kelly, Branch Manager * Cathy Seaton, Personal Loans Manager ¢ Edward F. VanderVelde, Account Manager ¢ Jaime Bustamante, Account Manager A Bank of Montreal We're Paying Attention 280 Guelph St. Georgetown Marketplace 873-1682 Georgetown out of your home on a permanent basis? In either case, you need a place where you can have lots of peace, Bey and BEM, of ae to work out having to worry about getting butter stains or mbites fin- gerprints all over your important Papers. The perfect way to achieve this is with a home office. You can create your own office by either designating an existing room within your home for this purpose, or by creating a brand new space. Once you’re all set up, you’ll have fewer distractions and Carpets, carpets These days carpet manufacturers design their Broadloom lines to make them easier to clean and keep clean. No carpet is or can be main- tenance free. It is up to us individu- ally to protect the beauty or our flooring investment. Vacuum often to remove dirt and prevent it from getting into fibres Wipe up spills immediately because if they remain on your car- pet for any prolonged period it could cause a stain. Use a spoon to pick up spills from the surface of the rug, and blot with a clean, white, dry towel. Use a very mild detergent and cold water to lift up stains if necessary Literature is available at the The Little Shop of Floors located at 98 Mill St. Georgetown, to give you advice on how to remove many If you have any questions give us a call at 873-1443, we’re here to help you. you’ll be able to easily access everything you need. You'll find that this will help you get your work done much more quickly and efficiently. If you’re considering using exist- ing space for you home office - such as a family room or spare bed- room — your main concern will be how to furnish it, so that it’s practi- cal, comfortable and attractive. If the office is only for occasion- al use, you can incorporate a lot of extra homey touches. But try to avoid choosing an area of your home where most of the household activity occurs — like a room just off the kitchen or living room. Also try and choose a room with a good, solid door so that you can shut out any disruptive sounds. Basement or attic If you have room available in your basement or attic, you may want to consider renovating this usable space into an office — pro- viding your budget will accommo- date such a project. These the home are ideal for office space because they are generally far enough away from the regular hus- tle and bustle of family life to afford the appropriate amount of peace and privacy you net These areas also convey a sense of “separateness” from the rest of your home, so you won’t be as readily tempted to wander through the house if you become distracted or bored. Garage an option If you have a garage but rarely use it, you may want to explore this ane as possible office space — articularly if you plan to work at hanie on a permanent basis. By 2 ed using your garage, you have a sepa- rate entrance for business clients and contacts. This also provides you with a working environment that is totally separate from your home — but close enough to it for quick accessibility. Keep in mind however, that with any type of major renovation Li ject — like an attic, basement or garage, it’s essential to check your local building code to see if you'll be able to get a permit for your plans. Also seek professional input to see how much this type of under- taking will actually cost you. You might be surprised at how quickly costs can build up, so it’s impera- tive to check first. What to put in your home office If your home office is only for occasional use, you can incorporate a lot of extra personal touches designed specifically with your own comfort and tastes in mind. Or, if the room you choose also does double duty as a spare bed- room or den, your choice of decor shouldn’t matter as much. However, if your home office is going to be your permanent place of work, you'll probably want to create a more professional setting where you can meet with business associates and/or clients. 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