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Mud Glorious Mud tips for your house Time-of-Use Pricing Any parent knows that children come with lots of baggage, literally. Mud rooms in homes often become a dumping ground for coats, boots, knapsacks and sporting equipment as they enter and exit the home on a daily basis. A little organization can go a long way in keeping this space neat and tidy and helping to prevent dirt from being tracked in and out. Here are a few tips to consider when designing an effective mud room: Store It Storage is the most important aspect of any mud room. A custom wall unit with built in shelves can store shoes and boots and free up floor space for a bench or chair, perfect for donning footwear. Locker­style cabinets for each member of the family can help to keep each individual's items organized in one spot and provide storage for off­season items that aren't worn often. Hang It Hooks (spaced five to nine inches apart) allow for easy access to frequently needed items. For children, secure them about 35 inches from the floor, for adults, about 60 inches. These can be used to hang jackets, scarves or knapsacks. Step on It Slate, honed tile, cork or vinyl flooring is slip resistant and indestructible. 3 Home, Lawn & Garden, Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Starts June 1st in Halton Hills The Province of Ontario is introducing Time-of-Use pricing. We're here to help you understand what this means for you. Halton Hills Hydro Customer Information Sessions Thursday May 26th 7pm: MoldMasters Sports Museum Hall 2nd Floor Monday May 30th 7pm: Acton Community Center Hall An area rug is also great to catch mud or dirt before it makes its way into the house. Clean It Installing a wash basin and faucet, like Brizo's Venuto faucet with Touch20 Technology, can help keep those muddy messes to a minimum. Cleaning dirty boots or soccer shoes before you put them away cuts down on dirt and grit that's dragged into the home. "The Venuto's touch technology feature really helps when you've got muddy shoes in one hand and a scrub brush in the other," says Brizo brand manager, Anita Griffin. More information can be found online at brizo.com. --www.newscanada.com What is Time-of-Use Pricing? How do I know how much energy I use? How can I better manage my energy? 5.9¢ 8.9¢ 10.7¢ Great Weekend Savings Freshly Cut Prices SOD ARRIVING THURSDAY/SATURDAY Nursery Japanese Maple Ball & Burlap 33 1773 Flowering $ SAVE $100. 1/2 PRICE 1/2 PRICE 69 99 99 33 1239 10" Hanging Baskets Hundreds to choose from, fresh assortment arriving daily. 33 3802 $ 99 9 Neon Blue Spruce 33 1781 $ Large Boxwood 40 cm 33 7480 Globe Cedar 3 Gal. 33 6623 Assorted 1 Gallon Nursery Includes: Blue Rug Junipers, Mint Julep, Purple Leaf Sand Cherry, SilverLeaf Dogwood, Emerald Cedars 33 66001X 59 $ 99 19 $ 50 13 $ 99 5 Tropical Hibiscus Standards Great for the outdoor patio $ $ REG. 26.99 Perennials 1 Gal. Pot Large selection of hostas, grasses and flowering perennials 33 4907 Flats of Annuals 48 plants a flat 33 3504 No Mixed Flats 4" Cutting Geraniums 33 3700 4" Flowering Annuals 33 3574 4" Dracaena Spikes 33 3513 REG. $2.49 19 $ 99 5 $ 1188 $ 99 1 Items may not be exactly as illustrated 99 CANADIAN TIRE We reserve the right to limit quantities. While quanities last, no rainchecks. 315 Guelph Street, Georgetown