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All visitors are eligible to enter and win the grand prize draw. This year it‘s an inâ€"ground swimming pool valued at more than $10,000. The pool includes installation, filter and accessories. ~â€"The fourth annual Annual International Home & Garden Show will be held March 18thâ€"21st at the International Centre. Included withâ€" in the event is the leisure pool & patio show and other features such as the celebrity kitchen, showtime garden theatre and garden world. The show is open Thurs. March 18th from 12:00 p.m.â€"10:00 p.m., Fri. March 19th from 12:00 p.m.â€"10 p.m. Sat. March 20th from 10:00 a.m.â€"10:00 p.m. and Sun. March 21st from 10:00 a.m.â€"6:00 p.m. _ The International Centre is locatâ€" 2d at 6900 Airport Road. Admission s $8.50 for adults and $5.50 for eniors and youths 9â€"18 years of ge. Children under 9 are admitted ee when accompanied by an adult. International Home & Garden Show runs from March 18thâ€"2 1st "There‘s a lot to choose from, and you should have the most attractive, luxurious, longâ€"lasting, quality Canadianâ€"made sofa you can afford to come home to. â€"~*"Why Canadianâ€"made? Well, Canadian manufacturers are renowned for quality product all over the world â€"â€" something to be proud of! You can‘t beat our design, either. And Canadian manufacturers‘ warranties ""Shall we start with a sofa? You‘re going to do some entertaining, that‘s for sure. And when you‘re alone, you‘ll want a comfortable place to veg out. "Fashion in interior design is really an expression of YOU! From what you‘ve told me, you‘re establishing an eclectic look," she smiled. ‘"We can tie it all together with the new furnishings you acquire today. ‘"Hey, congratulations! Isn‘t this the very fist time you‘ve really been able to do what you want with your living space? You should think about how â€" and with whom! â€" you‘re going to use it! eginnings always create their B own special excitement and Fred, 22 years old, with his hardâ€"earned diploma new job and apartment, has reason for optimism. The flat is whiteâ€"walled, carpeted ins age green, compact, with large winâ€" dow areas, a living/dining room with kitchen alcove, bedroom and bath. Friends and family have chipped in with an assortment of odds and ends, the family room television set, a colâ€" lection of blue and white dishes, a muddyâ€"brown varnished bureau, a notâ€"atâ€"allâ€"bad blueâ€"grey velvet wingâ€" back chair, a dinette table and ladderâ€" back chairs, and three occasional tables circa 1950. There are however, essentials missing, a sofa, reading lamp and a comfortable bed. Anne, a good friend, works for a longâ€"estabâ€" lished home furnishings store and Fred drops by for counsel. Furnishing first flat can be a trial If you don‘t have a spare room for guests or want to turn a selâ€" domâ€"used bedroom into a den, this countryâ€"style sofa bed from Brentwood Furniture, could be the answer. The styling blends tranditional sofa comfort with the added feaâ€" ture of a pullâ€"out bed. This model was an award winner in a furniture design competition last year sponsored by the Ontario Furniture Manufacturers‘ Association. You, your family & friends are cordially invited to attend the grand opening of Parklane‘s landscape showroom on March 27, 1993 10:00 am â€" 6:00 pm FREE GIFT To THE Fir®sT 100 VisrTORs DRAW FOR A FREE PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE PLAN REFRESHMENTS & ENTERTAINMENT ALL Day LonG 55 Lakeshore Rd. East in Oakville, 416 887â€"58%51 _for over thirtyâ€"five years A R KA "Traditionally, high quality sofa frames have been made of kilnâ€"dried hardwood. With today‘s advanced engineering techniques, manufacturers use other materials effectively, too. Construction methods used in frame assembly can include gluing, screwâ€" ing, comerâ€"blocking and doweling as well as stapling. A well constructed frame is the foundation for a comfortâ€" able, longâ€"lasting troubleâ€"free sofa. A sisal pad is laid over the springs to mask their look and feel, then a thick laver of foam, felt or synthetic matenâ€" ‘"This contemporary is noâ€"sag conâ€" struction. A wellâ€"executed noâ€"sag is a very good sofa. Look at this cutaway. See, the zigâ€"zag surface springs are attached to the front and back rails, then tied across. The lower the gauge of the wire the heavier the spring. For example, for strength and wearing power, the manufacturers might use a seven or eight gauge in the seat where there‘s the most pressure and a 12 to 15 in the back. The more springs used the better. They shouldn‘t be more than 3" apart. They should be doubled up at the ends of the sofa for additionâ€" al strength, so you won‘t get that weird feeling of dropping into a hole! ‘"Here are some sofa alternatives to think about. are easily accessible too, something you can‘t always say for products manufactured in other countries!" )S TALK FACEâ€"TOâ€"FACK WITH THOUSANDS OF OAKVILLE HOME OWNERS! Display s real estate of';': the successful, 4th a Home Show at the ( Centre. The Real Estate huge, climate control Home Show takes place CALL TODAY 827â€"14632 *rvmmectD sf_* Real Estate Show Glen Abbey Recreation Centre 1415 Third Line, Oakville sidential gardens April 16, 17, 18, 1993 The Oakville "True web and coil eightâ€"way hand tied is top of the line construcâ€" tion. As the name indicates, jute webâ€" bing is the base of the construction. Jute webs are woven, one over, one under, completely covering the botâ€" tom of the frame. Individual coils are then attached to the webbing and tied "You should also look at these dropâ€"in coil spring sofas. The coils are clipped to a wire frame at the top and bottom and then to each other forming a grid or unit. Since the units are indiâ€" vidual, a chair would take one, a loveseat two and an average sofa, three. The units would be placed in their frame, then attached to the rails. al is anchored over that. Feel this, Fred, sit on it. The more padding there is and the better the seat cushion, the more luxurious it feels. Here, lift up the cushions and put your hand flat on the deck. Bouncy! You can‘t see the imprint, it would mean there was not enough padding. This could be a good sofa for you. It‘s a threeâ€"seater with that great overâ€"stuffed, rounded look and loose cushions. The cushions are generally made of a core of foam; the higher the density and thickness of the cushion, the greater the durability. The fabric is a soft, neutral beige with green and blue flecks. You could add throw cushions in emerald and sapâ€" phire for a touch of drama, and to tie in your carpet and chair tones. RESFERYD YOoUK EXHIBH SPACK TODA Y! /4 "Oh, before we go look at lamps, see this UFAC tag? It‘s important. The Upholstered Furniture Action Council researches new ways to manâ€" ufacture furniture resistant to fire, especially cigarette burns, great proâ€" tection! The tag indicates UFAC approval."Here‘s another safety stickâ€" er, Fred, CSA â€" Canadian Standards Association. Any electrical product bearing this sticker has been tested and approved to be safe in Canadian homes. If you should buy a foreign lamp or appliance without the sticker and you had a fire in your home, your insurance might not cover the damâ€" age. "Sit on this one, Fred. Don‘t you feel as if you‘re floating? The cushion filling can be anything from foam to fortrel or dacron combinations to difâ€" ferent qualities of down to provide that wonderful look and feel. Fabric is another whole opportunity. You should consider the feel, the texture, colors, they way the material tailors and, with prints or stripes, matching is important. Just ask us! It really comes back to what you LIKE! "You need to feel proud of your place when friends or your boss drop in. You should invest in the very best quality you can afford. Mon. â€" Fri. 9 a.m. â€" 9 p.m. â€" Sat. 9 a.m. â€" 6 p.m. _ _Mon. â€" Fri. 9 a.m. â€" 9 p.m. â€" Sat. 9 a.m. â€" 6 p.m together, (by upholsterers who really know their job) by hand eight ways, to form the foundation! CUSTOM 1" ALUMINUM VENETIAN BLINDS SAVE h ie * Compared to St Ciair‘s After Saie Price on this selected item After Saie Price in effect March 21. 1993 mCt Avai!aD‘e in OV 0 * 100 popular colours. Width 0 up to 120 and lengths ur to 108 134 Lakeshore Rd. W. 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The course is a general introduction to botany for the amateur naturalist and the home gardener with information that can be used in a practical way. © ® Beam of Canada Inc. 02/93 Central Vacuum. If you want your family and friends to enjoy a healthier, cleaner home environment, Beam has the solution for you. Call us today! No home, old or new, should be without a Beam Beam of Canada â€" the Central Vacuum Company that cares as it cleans! 0|BEZ DON‘T LUG A VACUUMâ€"PLUG IN A BEAM! 845â€"7748 (Upper Middle Rd. & 8th Line) Upper Oakville Shopping Ctr. rLATEX SEMIâ€"C OILâ€"BASE : SEMIâ€"GLOSS :(,';'Ul BUY I Homes â€" Wednesday, March 3, 1993 Pri O LATEX SATIN 100‘s C COLOt :. L#0099 MIâ€"GLOSS ‘ISIA\UI\(‘ % RABILITY o TEX TIN 1 J_STRE i R BEST SELLER ‘ [ PASTEL ‘ $ WIOTH | 457 LENGTH 64 289 2.89 2.89 6.99 7.59 739 #303 H3