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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday October 4, 2008 - 21 Renovate · Decorate · Celebrate Complete Family Eye Care F D Choosing Your Paint Colours Colour is one of the most powerful decorating tools at our disposal. It can transform any space in everyway; creating the feel and mood that sets the tone for your home. Done effectively, it can link various areas together, creating a flow or a harmonious feeling. This is why people "stress" and why it is so important to get it right. Q How should I begin? What paint colours should I choose? How do I create a flow? A There is no short answer, however here are "Simple Tips" to help get you started. · Avoid painting first and trying to match actual paint samples (testers) are furnishings later. available. It is well worth the small · Whether you are starting fresh and or just investment! freshening up your space, draw colours · Remember, the lighting at the paint store from items that inspire you -- fabrics, will be entirely different from the lighting artwork, area carpets, wall paper ..... in in your home. order to coordinate your colour scheme. · Test areas and view samples in various · If possible, when choosing colours, have lights. See if you like the colours at samples on hand, or least pictures to help different times of the day and night. See guide you. how they gel with each other. · Never choose from small chips without · If unsure, when coordinating/matching testing the colour first. colours, especially in open concept homes, · If large chips area available, I strongly ask a professional to complete the advise purchasing the samples. If not, comparison. With these considerations in mind have fun and let the colors inspire you! Happy rolling! Q: What Makes a Great Basement? A: In a word, design. Design is truly what makes or breaks the basement you will either choose to spend time in or not. The design of the basement should be an extension of the rest of the home. Thus providing a continuous flow from the main floor carrying it right through to your unfinished storage space in the basement. 905-338-6179 905-257-2230 360 Dundas St. E. (at Trafalgar - in the Longo's Plaza and next to Turtle Jack's) Dr. Trent Ujimoto www.visionhealthcentre.ca Good Vision Isn't Always Easy to See Vision may not be top of mind for most parents because the changes to your child's eyes aren't so obvious. Your child's eyes don't fall out like teeth, or change like clothing sizes. But the eyes do develop and change just like everything else. "Wouldn't my child have told me if they couldn't see well?" Unfortunately that is not always the case. Young children often assume that everyone sees the way they do and have no reason to complain to their parents. As many as one child in six has a vision problem that requires some form of correction. A comprehensive eye examination is more than just reading letters on a chart or a quick snap of a hand held screening tool. Optometrists are highly trained eye doctors who use a variety of tests to develop their diagnoses to ensure the eyes are healthy, seeing well and working together. Eye examinations by optometrists are covered under OHIP annually until a child is 19 years of age. The Ontario Association of Optometrists recommends that a child's first examination take place at around 6 months of age and then again at age 3 before they begin school. Your child's ability to see greatly impacts your child's learning and development in school, on the playground and at home. Sometimes children who struggle in school are diagnosed with a learning disability when in fact they just need a pair of glasses. Improved vision can directly improve reading ability, hand eye coordination, and even behaviour and self esteem. Once corrected, improvements can be seen in children in as little as 6 weeks! Please call us if you have any questions or would like to book an appointment ­ let us help you ensure your child's learning and healthy sight for life! The process begins with the expertise of a professional structural engineer who will aid you in the elimination of some, if not all of those annoying jack posts, or load bearing walls. It is from this point that the great room of the house begins to unfold. Open concept basements, that begin at the foot of the stairs, allows for multiple uses in one large space. Home theatres, bars, gyms and spas are just some of the ways people are utilizing their new found living space. Basements are no longer the cold un-inviting storage spaces they used to be. The basement has become a new dynamic living space in its own right. The Basement Space.com would be more than happy to assist you in planning your basement renovation. Please contact Ashley Trapman at 905-338-6179 SPRIGGS INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED 159 CHURCH ST. OAKVILLE, ON L6J 1N1 Oakville (905) 844-9232 Burlington (905) 681-4035 Mississauga (905) 798-7527 Fax (905) 845-1634 Web: www.spriggs.ca p gg E-mail: info@spriggs.ca p gg Problem Gambling Services 481 North Service Rd. West, Unit #A33 Oakville, ON L6M 2V6 481 North Service Rd. W. A4, Oakville, ON Ashley Johnson 905-847-2210 Q: If my landlord doesn't require me to have insurance, why should I get it? not required as A: Having Tenant's Insurance isand no one has there is no mortgage or lien an interest in your personal property. However, there have been a number of incidents where tenants had to find alternative accommodations due to a fire, gas leak or other peril. These people had to find a place to live at their own expense and in some cases lost their personal belongings. Tenant's Insurance is inexpensive and if you have a car, you may get further discounts which would mostly offset the premium. Discuss a Tenant's Package with your broker. You may be pleasantly surprised how affordable and beneficial it is. "For past questions and answers in Ask the Professionals, please contact us." (905) 847-6547 Q: Have you felt a need to gamble more often with more money? Q: Do you ever return to try and win back money you have lost? Q: Do you ever lie about your losses or hide your gambling from others? Q: Do you ever gamble to escape your problems or to relieve unpleasant feelings? Q: Have you or someone close to you ever been worried or concerned about your gambling? If you answered yes to any of the above questions we recommend that you talk to a gambling counsellor or to someone you trust. Gambling patterns can become heavier over time and may lead to serious problems. Problem Gamblers report higher rates of stress, depression, financial problems, relationship problems and even suicide. Help is available. If a friend or family member is gambling too much and you are concerned we also encourage you to talk to someone. Q: Why should you choose microfiber cloths to clean your home? is a great technology with applications in the cleaning A: MicofiberCleaning with microfiber ismanyeasy and environmentally industry. fast, friendly. Microfiber's cleaning secret is the amount of microscopic fibers ­ these treads are very small in diameter, making them super soft, yet very strong. When fibers are split, thousands of hooks are formed. These hooks trap and absorb dust, pollen, bacteria and grease. Because threads are so fine, they reach into small cracks and holes that a normal cloth could not. Simply wet the cloth with clean water and cleaning solution and wring as dry as possible. If the cloth is too wet it will leave streaks. Wipe the cloth over any hard surfaces, including glass or plastic and you're done. Use a dry cloth for dusting, touch-ups or removing oily films. Use it with glass cleaner to clean mirrors and glass surfaces. Caring for microfiber cloths is very simple: wash in warm soapy water; don't use bleach or fabric softner as they will break down the fibers and don't mix them with other non microfiber cloths as they will collect lint. So, what are the benefits of using microfiber cloths? Because microfibers are more effective at trapping dirt and dust they're use improves the indoor air quality of your home. In addition, microfibers are more durable so you require less to clean, meaning there is less waste and less energy spent in laundry. All in all it's a win win combination. For more information please contact merry maids of Oakville at 905-847-2210. WE CAN HELP! 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