The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

36 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday September 16, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com Now Open 11,000 SQ. FT. OF SELECTION, SERVICE AND QUALITY! ! Factory Tile Depot Take the fall indoor air checkup is your home and family safe? The arrival of fall means it's time to store away the summer furniture and more time spent indoors, especially as winter approaches. The Lung Association provides some advice for a fall 'indoor air checkup' to ensure healthy air quality in your home. Chemicals are not family Keep them outside in the garage. Chemicals and toxic gases can be potentially harmful to your health over a period of time. Chemically based household products should be stored away from the living area. Whenever possible, look for non-toxic alternatives. You Gotta Vent Use the kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans to remove excess moisture, and the stove exhaust fan when cooking. When possible, open some windows to let fresh air in. Some airtight environments may benefit from a mechanical ventilation system. Burning issues Have your fireplace and furnace checked before startup. Check the batteries in all carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms. Inspect the furnace filter at least monthly and change according to the manufacturer's instructions. Critter control Pet dander and dust mites can be a major trigger for people with asthma. Wash linens and plush toys often in hot water (at least 1308 F). Change pillows every 1-2 years. Moulds Moulds and dampness can worsen the air quality in your home if left unattended. Kitchens, bathrooms and basements are good hideouts for dampness and mould. Warning signs include a musty odour, condensation on windows, and white powdery stains or discoloration on exposed concrete walls, ceilings and floors. Fix all leaks promptly, check the drip pan under the fridge and consider using a dehumidifier in the basement. Top up the soil around the foundation to prevent rain and melting snow from seeping down along the wall. Pest patrol Eliminate pests inside your house by removing the things that attract them, like spilled food, dirty dishes and the garbage. The Lung Association can help For more advice on keeping the air in your home clean and healthy, take the virtual home tour at www.yourhealthyhome.ca, or call 1-800-972-2636 for your free guide, the Healthy Home Audit. - News Canada 1360 Speers Road, Oakville (East of third line) w w w. f a c t o r y t i l e d e p o t . c a WE IMPORT AND STOCK AN EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF CERAMICS, PORCELAINS, TRAVERTINES, GLASS, MOSAICS, SLATE, GRANITE, MARBLE AND ALL INSTALLATION MATERIALS. WEEKLY PROMOTION: Light Ivory Travertine Filled & Honed 16x16 .... $3.95 sq. ft. ELECTRIC FIREPLACES... A wiser alternative. T he unique design attributes of our electric fireplaces provide a multitude of benefits to homeowners and the environment. Because they operate on electricity there are no harmful emissions released into the air and they eliminate the need for a standing pilot so therefore do not consume energy when not in use. The electric fireplace makes zone heating possible by providing adequate heat without overheating the room. This also allows you to heat the rooms you use most often and reduce the primary heating system temperature for the remainder of the home which can save you up to 15% a year on your heating bill. Since our electric fireplaces can run with or without heat you can enjoy the ambiance of a fire year round without the costs associated with heat production. When A MODERN ARBORICULTURE AND TREE MAINTENANCE COMPANY "We treat the cause, not the symptom." Certified T ree Worker Arborists: · Tree Planting and Fertilization · Pruning · Structural Restoration with Cabling and Bracing · Tree Removal · Mulching using the heat option our electric fireplaces convert 100% of the input energy to heat, therefore you're not wasting heat or the money it costs to generate it. As for maintenance and upkeep the electric fireplace only requires the occasional light bulb change. Requiring only a regular wall outlet and no venting, they are simple and inexpensive to install. Come visit our showroom where we have over 30 models on display and see all the benefits of having an electric fireplace in your home. Certified Consulting Arborists: · Arborist Reports based on Municipal By-laws · New Development Sites · Tree Evaluations · Disease and Insect Diagnoses · Tree Health Care Program® Maple Hill Tree Services 6302 9th Line, R.R. #2 Hornby, ON L0P 1E0 F 905-824-1561 E contactus@maplehilltree.com No Tax with this ad. Fireplace packages starting at $499 Financing available OAC 3184 Ridgeway Dr., #46, Mississauga 905.569.3876 www.downtownelectricfireplace.com call 905-824-2100 Greg Hill, President Nurturing Nature for 30 years