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~[SPACE AGE SHELVING) H2 â€" Homes â€" Wednesday, April 20, 1994 Many people in Ontario have their eyes glued to the skies this spring, watching the birds return home from their winter sojourn in the south. Nitelet insists on quality merchanâ€" dise, buys in large quantities, and pays for everything up front, cash on delivery. Right now, there are well over 1,200 frames in stock. In doing so, he is able to offer a wide selection of frames â€" on a daily basis â€" for between 60 and 79 per cent off the manufacturer‘s suggested retail price. He turns over one richly finished specimen and pulls out a price chart. The frame normally retails for $48, but here it sells for $9.99. All frames are Canadianâ€"made, he notes. Such a whimsical touch in an othâ€" erwise straightforward establishment is just part of Nitelet‘s refreshing approach to doing business. The charismatic former merchant marine ship‘s captain says the enterprise he started during the recession has surâ€" vived and thrived due to his stringent philosophy. "The children who come in here with their parents love these guys." "Reduced price does not mean a loss of quality. If it‘s a real, honest to goodness bargain, you get the same quality, at a price that‘s substantially lower," he advises. "I don‘t sell damaged material." Since moving to the current site "It‘s my little farm corner," explains owner Didier Nitelet, an energetic Belgianâ€"born gentleman who started his framing store in a smaller location one block away two and a half years ago. The only thing which could be considered gimmicky at Sea and Craft is a small corral of adorable handmade wooden reindeer, cats, ducks and and pigs, tucked in a baseâ€" ment corner at the Kerr Street gallery. Keep your eyes on the skies this spring, including your ro ‘Real‘ bargains, quality at Sea and Craft 466 SPEERS RD. OAKVILLE (Just West of Dorval) 842â€"5061 RESIDENTIAL e COMMERCIAL e INDUSTRIAL FREE IN HOME CONSULTATION serving Oakville for over 10 years, your storage store professionals. Courteous friendly service. We will not knowingly be undersold. LET OAKVILLE HYDRO KEEP YOU IN HOT WATER ! WITH RENTAL WATER HEATERS LARGE ENOUGH TO SATISFY YOUR MORNING NEEDS ! » SUPERIOR 24 HOUR SERVICE » LOWEST RENTAL RATE * »FREE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE » NO CHIMNEY REQUIRED » NO FOSSIL FUELS by Stephanie Henderson * With Control Discount "I really do have some nice pieces here," says Nitelet, who offers cusâ€" tom framing on the premises, in addiâ€" tion to framed art at shockingly low prices. Those serious about investing in framed art, or buying a lasting gift for someone‘s wedding or graduaâ€" tion, have usually blown their origiâ€" nal budget by the time PST and GST "Lots of people come in and just hand their pictures to Susan," he says, referring to manager Susan Lamers. Sea and Craft has also just become an authorized seller of Mill Pond Press. The printing company sells quality works by such wellâ€"known artists as Robert Bateman, John Seereyâ€"Lester, and Carl Brenders. And there are more than 200 limited edition prints by various artists to choose from, all at rock bottom prices. two months ago, Nitelet has had so many new customers come in through referrals from friends that he has added a second fullâ€"time profesâ€" sional framer to the cheerful staff. He expects to extend the store hours in the near future as well. "They krow that everything is done by the book." If you‘re a homeowner, Ontario‘s consumer ministry suggests you pull out a pair of binoculars and enjoy. the viewâ€" then focus the glasses on your "Here, they can never blow their budget, even with taxes, because the prices are so low. Framing can be fun, and you don‘t have to take out a second mortgage." Complementary to the framed art displayed throughout the 1,400 square foot gallery is very reasonably priced pine furniture crafted by Jerry Wallace, a friend of Nitelet‘s. In the larger area downstairs, natural and stained display shelves for collectors‘ plates, coat hooks, toys, step stools for children, magazine racks, tables and pantries are just some of the many items available. And if you have something special in mind, Wallace also does custom work. For more information about Sea and Craft, call §49â€"0300. is added, Nitelet points out. "After the long, icy winter people should take a good look at their roof, for signs of damage that need repair," roof. 2350 Trafalgar Rd., Oakville To check your roof, focus the binocâ€" ulars on the shingles first. Signs of wind or weather damage to asphalt shinglesâ€"the roofâ€"covering most comâ€" monly used in Ontarioâ€"should stand out. Shingles that are cracked, curled, loose or missing are signals that repairs are needed. If many of the mineral granules have been lost from the shinâ€" gles, that means they‘re worn. "The name of the business doesn‘t really reflect what we do here," he begins. ‘"Shelves are a very significant part of our business, but they are only a part of the many services we have to offer." Homeowners, custom builders and renovators, and business owners have simplified their surroundings by opting for a Space Age solution, designed to meet their specific needs. Bulk storage spaces can be converted to allow for easy access to potentially important documents, and retail work and display furniture can be designed to meet the needs of the business. A note of cautionâ€"whether you spot a single crack or see that half the shinâ€" gles are missing, don‘t climb onto the roof for a closer look. Unless you are familiar with construction work, you won‘t be safe stepping onto a steep, slippery roof. ADVERTISING FEATURE If the space around you isn‘t really serving your needs, maybe it‘s time to reâ€"think the arrangement. This radical sounding proposition is easy to achieve, and the professional staff at Space Age Shelving and Design can help. The Speers Road store is owned by Bill Tweedy, whose engineering background comes in handy when customers come in to discuss a storâ€" age or taskâ€"oriented problem. "People are sometimes tempted to postpone roofing work because of the cost. But this is almost always a misâ€" take," she says. "Finding out about and problems your roof may have, then getâ€" ting some estimates on what it will cost t repair now can give you time to save up for the work and to shop around for the best contractor." says Marilyn Gurevsky, a manager with Ontario‘s Consumer Services Bureaus. Many solutions at Space Age Shelvin /Fertilizer * Weekly Cutting * Fall Cleanâ€"up * Fall Weed ControUFertilizer * Spring Weed Control Roofing problems can develop at ISs YOUR TIME IMPORTANT» PaRrT/ciPacrIon Rogers Landscaping [TIDII Spring Cleanâ€"Up Spring Weed Control ertilizer Weekly Cutting Turn Edge Gardens (Biâ€"weekly) Summer Weed ControFertilizer Fall Cleanâ€"up Fall Weed ControVFertilizer Spring Fall Hedge Trimming "All of the drawers are shallow and low to the ground, and there‘s a compartment for hanging clothes, and others for smaller objects," he explains, showing his preliminary design. Space Age also offers mirâ€" rored doors in various finishes at "extremely competitive" prices, due to direct dealings with manufacturers. The doors come with a fiveâ€"year warâ€" ranty, as do their top quality biâ€"fold doors. Metal flashings around the chimney or in the valleys at roof joints that are corroded, cracked or have lifted, indiâ€" cate that water may have seeped in and damaged the roof deck. On a roof less than 10â€"years old, metal flashings can normally be patched. But on an older roof, full replacement is usually necesâ€" sary. If shingles along the bottom of the roof appear raised, it may be a sign of damage form ice dammingâ€"a problem in many Canadian homes. In winter, snow at the top of the roof melts when warmed by heat escaping from the attic. The water flows down the roof under the snow and freezes again at the unheated edge of the eaves. This ice acts as a dam, pushing more melted A new area of exploration for the company is the home office. A design Tweedy recently developed enables him to offer customized enclosed office facilities in a melamine finish for less than half the price of higherâ€" end units, some of which currently retail in the $6,500 range. Tweedy In the home, a recent project involved inserting a customized melamine cabinetry unit into an existâ€" ing bedroom closet. The bedroom‘s occupant is a physically challenged woman who uses a wheelchair and is unable to reach above her head. any time, but you should begin to expect some trouble when your roof reaches the age of eight to 10 years," says Gurevsky. Most roof shingles sold today are made to last about 15 years, but the lifeâ€"span of older shingles may be less. As well as damaged, worn or missâ€" ing shingles, consumers should look for other signs of common problems. 6A » M ‘A 22 $ C \ $s1 5s Weekly Cutting Turn Edge Gardens weel éumn':?r) Weed Control [Fertilizer Fall Cleanâ€"up Fall Weed Control/Fertilizer Winter Weed Control /Fertilizer Lawn Rolling Spring Fall Hedge Trimming Spring Cleanâ€"Up Spring Weed Control Guaranteed Work Oversized Lots Small lots 327 Church Street e 842â€"4358 ‘p Guinevere Drapery ty / "Start by getting referenced f: friends and neighbors," says Gurev "Then call three professionals quotes and get all the details of work in writingâ€"both in the estin and on the contract. Most reput: roofers provide a oneâ€" to twoâ€"year g *antee on labor." Space Age Shelving and Desi located at 466 Speers Road, Tel. 5061. As for the bottom line, Twee notes that being one of independen owned 20 Space Age stores (the ov ers bought out the franchisor ye ago) means having buying pow quality merchandise, and great price Once you‘ve decided your needs repairs or replacement, y want to find a reliable contractor. "We wanted to offer someth: more affordable. Because it is finis] in melamine, you can choose fror broad range of colors and texture he notes. The experienced stafi Space Age specialize in custom we offering inâ€"home consultatio Eileen, Claire and Bill share m than a quarter century of closet : storage design experience, and c played inâ€"store are more than 7 storage products. The basket storage systems s here are crafted of heavy gauge vi coated wire, Tweedy notes, and guaranteed for life, if prope installed. Installations are offere "very competitive" rates, and st members are also happy to give do! yourself demonstrations. "We also have a large array Canadianâ€"made heavy duty modu wire shelving, with design loads 200 pounds and up." water back up the roof and unde shingles, where it can leak through. Have a look in the attic for sig water leakage. Special trouble spo the points where rafters of beams under a roof junction, the rafters the eaves and around plumbingâ€"sy air bents and chimney. It‘s prob time to replace the roof if it is than 10 years old and you find wa watermarked or rotted wood at a col of these locations. The contractor should take the t to discuss each phase of the work v you. Gurevsky says roofing worl fairly straightforward, so you can and idea of how good a job a roofer do by asking a few simple questions. says the years he spent working out his own home as a private engineer consultant gave him valuable insi into what it takes to work efficier from home. 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