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® Fresh coat of paint can cast away dreary look If you‘re like most homeowners, you â€" know that despite your best efforts, the walls in your home eventuâ€" ally start to get a little murky and show signs of wear < % L Coom tb Wev, l\*‘ g:s To aar Ns ui s ui No ut No it * t Wetty Christmas Co ALl of Dou!! Dear Friends, Clients and Purchasers of Christmas past and present: Thank you for allowing me the chance to help in making at least one of your dreams or needs come true. Dear Fellow Realtors: Countrywide Town Centre Realty Inc., Oakville Town Centre I, 280 North Service Road West, Oakville, LGM 252 , Thanks for your support and help in making this a very fruitful and successful year. I hope that we will be able to continue in supporting each other throughout the New Year. Wishing you all the Best in ‘94! From myself, my wife Vilija and our children, Andrius, Andreja _ and Monika. > ROYAL LEPAGE At this reflect mâ€"ammmas Roval LePage Real Estate Services Lid 326 LAKESHORE RD. E special time of year, it is upon family, frends and of you a very Merry Chr and Happy New Year. SHIRLEY LOWE* §45â€"4267. 827â€"1 326 845 â€"4267 "Bgq Onu Sertice" ED PUNKRIS Sales Representative 338â€"6550 Bus. 338â€"0248 Res. _ and tear â€" particuâ€" larly if you have children or pets. In _ spite _ of repeated cleanings, sticky little fingers and indelible paw and nose prints becin to take their Broke stmas § £ toll over time. And then, of course, there are the little scratches or nicks that are the inevitable byprodâ€" nct: of .aâ€". busy household. If the inside of your home is startâ€" ing to look a little dreary and worn these days, don‘t despair; you can give it a quick freshening up with some paint. e KS Sb KS Suke K Sss NS S C S capvy oo W qgity Nes qgiy No qi No qi No cgtnhy wl JEANNETTE ROYAL LEPAGE toyal LePage Real Estate Services 326 L AKESHORE RD. it 845 â€"4267 H SANDERSON® . 825.31980 11 Painting is an ecoâ€" nomical and practiâ€" cal way to give the interior of your home a quick, easy facelift. It‘s also an excellent way to boost your spirits. Getting Started Before you start cruising paint stores for colors and ideas, take the time to sit down and carefully plan your project. Do you want to paint Christmas td th all the rooms or just one or two? Depending on what you decide, you‘ll have to schedule a weekâ€" end â€" or maybe a series of weekends â€" to complete the task. This means there will be some upheaval in your home and you may have to reâ€"organize your family life for a few days. For instance, if vou‘re painting a you re painting a bedroom, you won‘t want to sleep in the room for a day or so if the paint fumes are strong. ~Or, if you‘re planning to paint the bathroom, vou may not be Joys of the Season utton aro able to use the shower for a day or so until the paint has _ thoroughly dried. This is why it‘s a good idea to try and get the whole family‘s input into the project from the beginning â€" so that everyone is aware of what‘s going to be done and they are satisfied and proud © of «the results. magazines to get ideas of the types of paint now availâ€" able and the finishâ€" es they provide. For instance, techâ€" niques like "marâ€" You may also want to consult some books or 329â€"5 332 Sales Representative DENISE BAYNE* to all my friends, clients and colleagues who have so willingly contributed to my success during the Prospero1 past ye Best Wishes ERNIE NICHOLLS 329â€"5417 Best Wishes For The Holid_ay rar. May you all ave a very _ s Representatives New Year! bleizing" and "sponging" â€" are very popular and give you the option of creating a sense of texture and a much more visually interesting surface. If you‘re advenâ€" turous enough to attempt one of these approaches, it‘s a good idea to talk to an expert so you know exactly what‘s involved. Type of Paint The type of paint you use will depend on the type of job it‘s for. If you‘re painting a kitchen or bathâ€" room, you‘ll likely want to use an oilâ€" based paint or a latex paint with a rties 18 1 *‘ [2P ap! semiâ€" or highâ€"gloss finish so it can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth. If you‘re paintâ€" ing cabinets, there are paint products now available which provide the look of a bakedâ€"on finish. These paints are also good if you‘re trying to match new, unfinâ€" ished cabinets with existing ones. If you‘re unsure about the type of paint you should be using, consult the experts at your local paint or hardâ€" ware store. You may have to preâ€" pare some surfaces with a primer before you actually begin painting. Preparing Surfaces Before you begin to paint anyâ€" thing, it‘s essential to ensure that all surfaces to be painted are clean and dry. Remove any dust, grease or grime with a damp cloth or a special cleaning solution. (A _ mixture _ of trisodium phosâ€" phate and water works well; follow the instructions on the label carefully.) input from the Also be sure to fill in any cracks, holes or gouges in plaster or woodâ€" work and let these materials dry prior to painting. Before applying fillers, remove any loose materials from the crack or hole. You‘ll probably have to do some light sanding over the filler once it is dry â€" to make sure it is even with the wall. Be sure to remove any dust once you‘ve finâ€" ished sandinge. It‘s important to remember to cover up any furniture, carpeting or fixâ€" tures with drop cloths. If you don‘t have any on hand, you can usually buy plastic ones at the paint or hardâ€" ware store. In addiâ€" tion, it‘s important to use masking tape to mask along the edges of woodwork to provide protecâ€" tion for surfaces vou don‘t intend to paint ret family beginning