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Friday, December 29, 2000 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER a safe and happy one T are activated by he flicker ing glow of motion sensors. · Don't leave candles and tools or toys holiday decora lying around tions will soon outside, where warm and lighten Ontario Real Estate they can be eas up many homes. Association ily stolen. Few things are more relaxing and If you are leav festive than the sweet aroma of burn ing town for a few days: · Cancel or arrange for a neighbour ing candles, the crackling sound of a burning fire, or the scent and beauty of to pick up your mail and newspaper. · Don't leave a spare key in a "hid a brightly lit pine tree. To ensure all is calm, all is bright ing place" outside your home. · Have someone shovel the snow this holiday season in and around your home, be sure to take the following from the driveway and walkway. · If your home does not already precautions. Make your holiday season have one, consider stalling an alarm a safe and happy one. system. These systems may not keep a Candles Candles need to be displayed safely burglar from trying to get into your on a level surface in sturdy, non-com home, but they will make a thief leave bustible holders that are large enough in a hurry or get caught before fleeing to collect the dropping wax and won't too far. · Take photos or make a video of all tip easily. Make sure there are no flam mable materials, such as curtains, your valuables and list these in a home hanging over or near a burning candle. inventory with descriptions and serial Never leave a burning candle unat numbers. This will make things much tended. This is inviting disaster. easier if you ever have to file for insur Always check that the flame has been ance coverage. · Ensure your furnace has been ser completely extinguished before you leave. And do remember to snuff out viced recently and that your fireplace is well-maintained. candles before you go to sleep. · Treat a fireplace like a candle -- Play any lit candles beyond the reach of children and pets, who are never leave it unattended. This article is provided by local often fascinated by flame and may reach for it. Never use lit candles to realtors and the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) fo r the benefit o f decorate a Christmas tree. consumers in the real estate market. Tree Care If a "real" tree is your tradition, ensure you buy a 326 L A K E S H O R E RD. fresh one. When inspecting cut trees, tap the trunk on the ground. A 2 5 1 N O R T H S E R V IC E RD. fresh tree will not lose green nee * Sales Representative * * Associate Broker Royal LePaqe Real Estate Services Ltd., Broker dles. Before set ting the tree up, cut one inch off the trunk to help it BUSINESS absorb water bet OPPORTUNITY! ter. 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HOME WORDS ROYAL Le PAGE 845-4267 www.oakvilleroyallepage.com Zisct; O tu* /Veto 1/ZeSscte/ 338-3737 zm r hm V EMAIL: I n) always glad to be of service at)d happy to call this firje corT)rT)uf)ity fT>y honje Have a safe & happy Holiday Seasor) ar)d a Prosperous 2001! 8 4 5 -4 2 6 7 £ £ > ut otnpfuns Sales Representative Market Value 8 4 5 * 4 ma -- 2 6 . 7 | j G tm at/a Other safety tips · Ensure your home has smoke and carbon monoxide detec tors and check their batteries reg ularly. Also have a fire extinguisher ready, just in case. · After a party, if you allow smoking indoors, check under fur nishings and cushions for smoldering ciga rettes. , · Keep gifts out of sight and away from win dows. · Use timers on outside and inside lights even when you're home. Also, put a radio on a timer. · Lock all doors and win dows, even if you're only step ping out for a few minutes. i · Trifn or remove any trees or bushes near your home that could hide a bur glar's activity. 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