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Registered Tradmark of SEARS licensed for use in Canada. Your Oakville and Area Kitchen store 599 Third Line (below Speers Rd.) ~~OAKVILLE â€" KITCHEN CENTRE Talk to the experts at the Oakville Kitchen Centre! Your Oakville and area PM HANOVER K I T C HE NS dealer for over 30 years We offer ... Please visit our Showroom or call to set up an appointment Through the service, a sales repreâ€" sentative visits the homeowner to disâ€" cuss likes, dislikes, and budget. "People either replace their bathâ€" room out of necessity, or they choose to install luxury items, which transform ADVERTISING FEATURE hy get upset or discouraged every time you notice the sorry state of your bathroom, when you can do something about it? One of the easiest ways to make major changes fast is through Sears‘ home improvement division, where authoâ€" rized dealers can take away the hassle, and the mess. "We come in, remove everything and dispose of it ourselves, and create a brand new bathroom. Our service is great for older homes, in the 20 to 30â€" yearâ€"old range, where there has been water damage from the older plumbâ€" ing," explains Grace Liscio, who repreâ€" sents an authorized Sears home improvement dealer. "When we‘re finished, it has become a whole new living space." The Latest in European Appliances, Sinks Taps Excellent References And our new lines â€" Northmark Kitchens, Oxford Fine Kitchens We will make that old bathtub look like new again right in your very own home. And, for a limited time, you can SAVE $750 Off Our Regular Price Serving Canada for 18 Years 4615 Burgoyne St., Mississauga Phone (905) 625â€"6734 Toll Free 1â€"800â€"263â€"0456 Find Us In The Yellow Pages"" Some homeowners opt for adding or creating new windows where none existed, and even enlarging the room itself. Popular upgrades include jacuzzi tubs (sometimes for therapeutic reaâ€" sons), sunken oversized roman tubs, silentâ€"flush nonâ€"sweating toilets (a real plus for family members who sleep late â€" the tank is lined with styrofoam), and washerless faucets. A new plumbâ€" ing system is now available that conâ€" trols water pressure, so family members won‘t be scalded in the shower when the washing machine is running. "Some people are prepared to give up a closet or a portion of their bedroom for some extra space in the bathroom. We can also create a new bathroom in the basement from scratch, even if there is no roughâ€"in." the space into a room of pleasure and enjoyment," she says. "Today‘s bathrooms are a lot easier to maintain than they used to be, and they‘re built to last," Liscio says. And of course, bathroom furniture is Until October 31, 1994 Authorized Dealer For service information, call the home improvement hotline at 1â€"800â€" 625â€"0025. Studies show that kitchen and bathâ€" room renovations can add to the value of your home, as well as making it an even a more enjoyable place to spend time. When you can rely on a reliab le, comprehensive service that eliminates the fuss, why continue to groan to yourâ€" self every morning? Studying photos of different kitchen designs will give you a good idea of colors or styles you prefer, but evaluatâ€" ing your present space will help you determine exactly what needs to be improved and what doesn‘t. â€" Submitted by local NKBA members, the Oakville Kitchen Centre, 599 Third Line, Tel: 827â€" 4611. rent kitchen. vital to a coâ€"ordinated look, there are cabinet styles and colors in materials for all tastes and budgets. When rating your current kitchen, there are several things to consider in order to find our how functional and fashionable the room is. The following questions, developed by the National Kitchen Bath Association (NKBA), are designed to help you evaluate your kitchen: * Questions to ask when evaluating surfaces and countertops include: Are the surfaces easy to clean? Is there enough counter space? Is the counter space located where you need it? Are the counters the right height for you to work comfortably? * You must also consider the lightâ€" ing and mechanical elements: Task lighting above the countertop? Enough electrical outlets? Good ventilation in the cooking centre? Wher you meet with an NKBA kitchen specialist, he or she will also conduct an inâ€"depth interview with you to further define your wants and needs. * Finally, you should think about the overall space of the kitchen. This entails some of the following quesâ€" tions: Does the kitchen relate to adjaâ€" cent rooms the way you would like? Is the "people traffic‘ directed away from the cook‘s activities? Is there a casual dining/conversation area in the room? By evaluating your current kitchen, you will get a clear idea of what items need to be changed in order to create a space that‘s perfect for you. You will be able to clearly commuâ€" nicate to the kitchen designer profesâ€" sional, what you are looking to achieve with your new space. * Do the cabinets feature timesaving accessories such as rollâ€"out shelves, divided drawers and lazy susans? Is there enough cabinet shelf space? Are the cabinet door style and color up to date? Is there a place to sort recyâ€" clables? * When rating your appliances: Is the refrigerator/freezer large enough? Based on the way you cook, are the oven and cooktop located where you want them? Do you have a microwave oven, conveniently located? ADVERTISING FEATURE Fhen considering a kitchen model, the best place to begin is often with your curâ€"