THE HALTON HILLS HOME8TYLE Wednesday Jtme Page Prepare surface properly for asphalt driveway Todays Beaver home improvement tip is about repairing asphalt drive ways Most damage to asphalt is gradual You should renew the surface about every three years or when it begins to appear whitish worn or cracked Its a relatively easy project if you take time and care About 90 per cent of your should be spent preparing the surface Plan First clear grass and other vegeta tion from the edges of the driveway then sweep away all debns If you need to do some patching use a length of plywood to form a break Stake the form thoroughly clean the break then fill it with concrete Since the patch will probably be quite small we recommend that you use concrete gravel mix Next snove ma the break a weekend or two for the project and pack it tightly Then level the and be sure there is no rain in the patch by running the straight edge forecast of a 2 x 4 along the top of the sur- HOME IMPROVEMENT TIPS rounding driveway surface and form Let it harden for about a week Then sweep the driveway surface clean any encrusted dirt with a flat spade Then apply a good detergent using a stiff broom Rinse hose Let the surface dry and then inspect it to make sure all grease or dirt Is gone Otherwise the new asphalt topping that you will apply will not stick property CROSS CANADA MARKETPLACE ITSFASTITSEASYI ONE CALL ONE BILL DOES IT ALL THINK BIG CALL THE HERALD AT FOR DETAILS PLUMBING SUPPLIES Acrylic Bath Shower Whirlpools Spas Pedestals Vanities Medicine Cabinets HERMANS SIDING SOFFITS FASCIA Aluminum and Vinyl 5 Inch Seamless Replacement Windows and Doors OR 8731951 NOT JUST ANOTHER HOLE IN THE GROUND Coping Pointing Pool Spa Maintenance Phone or FINISH CARPENTER TRIMir Exterior Renovations Custom Trim CALL DALE AT bus 7219 8737211 CORES WELL DRILLING Working GmraUon complete water systems installed 8784515 milton AND REPAIRS Interior Exlenor Repairs Re Roofs Siding Shingling Soffit Fascia FREE ESTIMATES second level sqft CUSTOM HOMES All Phases of General Contracting Complete Homes or Basement Frame Package Labour All Material Supplied 8736104 PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE AIRWAYS VACUUM SERVICE CHIMNEYS CLEANED PROFESSIONALLY Air Duct Specialists Serving Town Country ESTIMATES 8731884 WATER PUMP Sales Service PLUMBING 8554232 a Mounting Monthly Dtbti Planning Improvement To Your Home Call Us For All Your Mortgags LANGILLE WELL DRILLING Diameter Cable Drilling Pump Solos Service 8778329 or DREAMSCAPE um IANDSWWG 8731917 ROBERT FREESTONE CONSTRUCTION LTD Residential Commercial Protects To Your Specifications or Ours 8772698 Representing kitchens A Touch SHOWROOM INC l mile south of ACTON 8534577 OUT OF TOWN PROPERTIES PROPERTIES TO BE SOLD lor For on Til Sato am otuwi STEEL BUILDINGS STEEL BUILDINGS Pncn ml new low IS- 000 ncMl Ha 24 Horn STEEL on from FUtum No Md Mb tor your PRE Forlruo mjMOiTWjwapm y Your ad could appear In community navrapapar In Ontario or right across Canada or any Individual province Spaca It Limited o Call The Harold at Today HOME IMPROVEMENT TIPS Todays Beaver home improvement tip is about window and door screens Most screens these days are made from durable matenal like aluminum copper and fibreglass Aluminum and screen are most common while enamelled or uncoated galvanized steel screen ing has disappeared So which is better aluminum or fibre- glass Well both have different advantages aluminum screening is strong and wont rust but it eventually corrodes Fibreglass wont corrode but it often sags a bit and is more prone to than aluminum Regardless of what type you choose the screens on your home should be removed and cleaned annually A sudsy household deter gent mixed with warm water and applied with a softbristle brush should do the tnck Rinse them with a garden hose let them dry and then replace them Aluminum screening and frames tend to corrode but an annual cleaning with steel wool lightly rubbed over the screen and frame will remove corrosion quickly A coating of household wax on the frames will help prevent them from sticking and binding in their window or door channels Aluminum may also be painted with regular screen enamel or you can buy tnm paint and thin it to use as a coating For best results use a spray gun to apply paint A short stiff paintbrush may also be used Good luck and remember if you need further advice or assistance pick up a brochure or talk to the approachable home improvement experts at Beaver Lumber