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In addition, you can add extra shelves where wall For instance, if you‘re a bookworm or a music lover, you can create or buy preâ€" fabricated wall units to display your colâ€" lections. Either way, you can tailor these units to suit your taste, decor, and budget. If you‘re thinking of creating new space, look at areas of prime activity where existing wall space is not used to its full potential. PRIORITIZE NEEDS When searching for new storage space, it‘s important to consider how often you‘ll be using the items you‘re storing and prioritize your needs accordâ€" ingly. If they‘re occasionalâ€"use items, you won‘t necessarily want them in the way of things you use more frequently. have a system custom designed for you paiy %" i) WJpmRad Â¥ Gre ooOofrt e. Lors of nice extras like central ye. for details nlease call ALLAN Broker "Saies Representative d Activity on the resale market will be restrained, falling by approximately 3% this year after two strong annual advances. The existing market benefited from the national homeownership proâ€" grams established in 1992. Although this will remain favorable, the low level of activity at the beginning of 1993 will pull down the annual total. The outlook for 1994 is positive with an increase of about 5% in existing home sales. Average resale prices will remain fairâ€" ly stable. The only province to exceed an increase of 4% this year will be British Columbia where a strong market will push the average price up by more than 10%. For 1994, expectations are for averâ€" Construction of singleâ€"detached dwellings is forecast to increase nearly 7% to 99,300 units this year and another 12% in 1994. High apartment vacancy rates and reduced social housing units will result in a slight drop in multiple unit construction to 72,800 units this year. A rebound of approximately 9% is expected for 1994 due to private market units. "As well, the forecast reflects the weakness suffered by new and resale markets at the beginning of the year and the impact of reduced commitments for social housing units," Proulx added. "After a slow start in 1993, home conâ€" struction is expected to get a boost from the stronger economy expected later this year and into 1994. The market will also remain affordable and continue to benefit from the two federally sponsored homeâ€" ownership programs, and strong populaâ€" tion growth," explained Gilles Proulx, chief economist at CMHC‘s Market Analysis Centre. If you love to putter with a hammer and nail, you probably need some addiâ€" tional storage space for all the tools you‘ve collected over the years. For most people, the garage is the ideal place that comes to mind. You can buy handy preâ€"fabricated storage or work centres or you can build one yourself. However, if space is severeâ€" ly restricted in your garage, consider hanging pegboards or installing overhead storage units. Home construction is expected to rise 2.3% this year to 172,100 units, accordâ€" ing to a report released by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. The agency‘s second quarter National Housing Outlook also forecasts a further rise of 10.6% to 190,400 units for 1994. During 1994, all provinces are expectâ€" ed to see higher home construction activâ€" ity with Ontario and Quebec recording the largest increases as their manufacturâ€" ing sectors improve. RESALE ACTIVITY AND HOUSE PRICE FORECAST Before embarking on such a project, you may want to consult the appropriate experts at your local building supply cenâ€" tre â€" or hire a contractor if you‘re not particularly handy. STORAGE If you think that your basement or attic is already filled to capacity, take a closer look. You may be surprised. Closets and cupboards can be created under a stairwell with a little knowâ€"how. You can customize your storage space to the angle of your staircase to make sure you get the maximum use out of the area. PROVINCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Regionally, Westerm provinces should show the best performance in 1993 with the exception of Alberta, where starts will be lower following a strong surge last year. Total starts are expected to rise 5 to 7% in Quebec, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland. They should decline, however, in Ontario, Nova Scotia, and PEI due to lower construction of multiple units. space permits See ‘Roof ‘ page 9) HOME CONSTRUCTION