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Spring improvements will need a plan By Kimberley Rogers ial Spring has finally arrived and as usual, it has awakened the need to clean, refurbish and yes, redecorate. After this initial thought, our ener- gy may fade with that one question .. but how? The only way to succeed in man- aging an answer is:to devise a well thought out plan. Begin by calculat- ing a financial ceiling that you are realistically able:to work with. Schedule a time frame that is achievable, considering your lifestyle and previous commit- ment: S. Then begin by taking a pad and pencil and sitting in the middle of the room you wish to decorate. Write down all the changes you want to incorporate into your deco- rating plans; existing furnishings that will remain; repairs that are needed. Then finalize your list. All major renovations or updat- ing (i.e., plumbing, electrical, struc- tures) that require a professional should be noted. Start by obtaining at least three qualifiéd estimates. Recheck your financial objectives; do these updates still fit within your terior Decorating initial limit? Check your supplies and the equipment you need to begin (usually, rental of needed equipment works out cheaper than purchasing; especially if you only utilize it once). . ing great sales. There are many gains for the informed shopper. Make sure you carry swatches of material, color paint chips and your list of ideas with you. Don’t get sidetracked by items offered at prices far above your financial plan. Stick with it, your patience will pay off. Kimberley Rogers is an Interior Design Consultant located locally and can be reached at 877-3452. HALTON HILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT puncency *s, 9-1-1 REX’ Blue Springs Realty (Halton) Corp. ; EXECUTIVE FARMER - 68 ACRES $479,900 a FAMILY HOME - INDOOR POOL $199,900 < 4 oe - b, pew VICTORIAN COUNTRY ESTATE ct _ wntellcalins 053-2086 for more COUNTRY TUDOR WITH IN-LAW $199,900 ‘ HEATHER (WHITING) SCOTLAND Associate Broker** Bus. 853-2086 Tor. 874-3053 This nearly new brick home features bright, spacious rooms, parquet and ceramic floor- fenced pastures and a pond, all just min- Utes from town. Call HEATHER (WHITING) SCOTLAND™ 853-2086 RMAC93-04 ‘A gorgeous Parklike 1.6 acre lot is the setting for this 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow which features ‘beamed cathedral ceilings, 2 skylights, 2 decks, ‘and new windows. There is a detached sg im Halton Hills This Week, Saturday, April 3, 1993 Page 17 7— JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES LTD., REALTOR PROVIDING REAL ESTATE SERVICES SINCE 1972 Let me bring Toronto, a oe 877-5165 LARRY BARNSTAPLE cmetat tor 874-3040 © “esiesens $11,000 down. 4 exceptional rec room, fenced yard; jin a classy neigh- ‘bourhood. 93-2-251 [iriecounny VAUE $214,900 bedroom bungalow. ‘on treed one acre lt |Asking $249,900, 4 1/2 beautiful acres, | newer fenced field, | wide open lawns. estation; new. front porch, deck & pool; ITS TEN Secluded acres of ‘trees and roling land. ‘Small bam sutable for horses, spacious 4 pie fh ‘small barn/workshop with loft. Hurry for this one. Call HEATHER (WHITING) SCOTLAND, (519) 22 Surrounded by trees and privacy, this 4 home features a beamed cout size kitchen with pine floors and stained glass; 2 fir , Sunken jacuzzi in- ished basement with a Sth bedroom, den, 4 po. bath and ‘Tudor Pub' rec room. Hurry on this one. Call HEATHER (WHITING) ‘SCOTLAND RMAC93-12, This Tudor styled 4 bedroom home features a spacious main floor family toom addition plus an indoor pool, sauna and exercise room and mature treed ravine setting. A must to view. Call HEATHER (WHITING) SCOT- * 853-2086 RMAC93-08 $299,900 Nostalgia and warmth radiate from every nook and cranny of this wonderful country tions include pine paneled wainscoting, beamed ceilings, french doors, original . back to yesteryear, Call HEATHER (WHITING) SCOTLAND" 853-2086 RMAC93-07 2s. Gra LOT ‘nt Npotll Located in Halton toad water, gas & sewers. Asking $99,000 Sees 23 PRIVATE ACRES Spring fed pond. Open meadow. ive Cape Cod home with spa- * | cious family room addition with cathe- dral ceiling & stone fireplace situated to take advantage of the views. 5 stall insulated bam with paddocks. 93-2115 venga STONE HOUSE $179,900. Quality 3} 10 acres, treed, escarpment (Halton) carat bedroom sar ti 12 acres, rolling (West Garafraxa) 22 acres, qualifies for severance (Erin) 97 acres, recreational on highway (Halton) $389,900 Please call Heather (Whiting) Scotland** (519) 853-2086 = huge dining area, main floor family room, hi eff. gas heating. 1 1/2 baths pond, 5 acres of bush. 922-485) 99-2-183)