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> They can give off comfortable heat for the average (or aboveâ€"average) size room for as little as 9 cent per hours! The addition of a gas fireplace is probably one of the most sensible "ways a homeowner can improve his property and have that warm feeling <that the value has increased at least double the investment. «_ Terry McAloon is the owner of future Flames Inc. of Oakville. Natural gas fireplaces: no mess and convenient < FRIENDLIER TO THE ENVIRONMENT Another big reason more and more discerning home improvers are installing gas fireplaces or converting woodâ€"burners is because gas, along ‘with a safety and economy, is also a clean burning fuel. Future Flames, with showrooms in Oakville and Burlington, have made it possible to have a brick or marble fireplace installed for less than half the cost of a woodâ€"burner. Their unique method of Preâ€"building sectional brick fireplaces in their Burlington workâ€"shop shortens installation time from days to hours at the site, including the gas line, venting and appliance hookâ€"up. Of course, many of the latest models no longer require a chimney! _ Firewood has become expensive and there is a growing awareness of the environmental fact that burning wood is adding to pollution of the atmoâ€" sphere and one of the main contributors to acid rain, which of course ruins forests and lakes. By TERRY McALOON Special to the Beaver Natural gas fireplaces are a clean, safe and efficient way to provide supâ€" plementary heat for your basement, family room or just about any room in your home or new extension. _ Over the past few years, gas fireplace manufacturers have come a long way in providing the consumers with eyeâ€"catching, realistic logâ€"burning fires that can be activated (or deactivated) by the mere flick of a switch. Natural gas, the same price now as it was in 1983! Hard to believe, I know, but it‘s perfectly true. __ When you consider the current cost of oil, and the eversoaring price of electricity, there has never been a more opportune time to convert to natural gas â€" even your woodâ€"burning fireplace! Most homes that were built in the fifties and sixties did not have provi sion for a fireplace. May "the luck of the Irish" be with you as you celebrate St. Patrick‘s Day at Spadina on Sun., March 14th from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. Spadina, now an historic house museum, was once home to wealthy Toronto businessman James Austin who emigrated from County Armagh in Ireland in 1829. Wednesday, February 17, 1993 Tour this historic house to the sounds of Irish music played by Shelagh Purcell on the Steinway grand piano. In the Edwardian kitchen, sample potato and leek soup, homeâ€"made bread and tea brack. Noted story teller, Helen Porter, will entertain young and old alike with her stores from the land of Leprechauns and pots of gold at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30. St. Patrick‘s Day celebrations are included in the regular price of admission to Spadina â€" Adult $4.75; Senior/Youth $3.00; Child $2.75. Spadina is located at 285 Spadina Road, next door to Casa Loma. Parking is available at Casa Loma or walk north up the Baldwin Steps from Dupont Subway station. PROTECT your RESIDENCE ano BUSINESS 24 hrs. OFFER EXPIRES MARCH 1st The company‘s Melody line offers a solution wherever heating is required â€" as the principal or supplementary source where backup is needed, such as in the family room, basemer.t home office, a chilly vestibule, or rooms far from the furnace. The advantage of this type of zone heating is that the stronger convection current distributes heat more efficiently, so there are no hot or cold spots, while an ultra "For warmth and comfort, and the intelligent use of energy, when and where you need it, advanced design convection electric heaters are the answer," Michael Lindley, sales manager, Convectair. They are also attractively designed and totally quiet in operation â€" a major plus over similar types of heating. s your bathroom, basement chilly? Planning an addâ€"on room? Or Iarc you facing increased energy costs and trying to find a way to both cut down on these costs and to conserve energy? You could resort to wearing layers of sweaters and mukluks, or look for alternatives that would solve both heating and energy conâ€" sumption problems. 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The Calypso 2000 Filtra offers instant heat for up to 60 minutes with a preâ€"set timer, while a thermostat regulates normal operation if required. Independent studies show that Convectair heaters can reduce heatâ€" ing bills by over 30%. Many people are replacing existing baseboard heaters and ceiling radiant heat with these energy intelligent heaters and are finding considerable savings in kWâ€"h consumption. efficient integrated electronic thermostat keeps your room to a conâ€" stant temperature of within 1/10°C. for beautiful ideas for your bathroom or kitchen * Bathroom & kitchen cabinets * Faucets & accessories * Bathroom fixtures * Showers * Whirlpools * Custom marble & tile work JETSTREAM BATH & KITCHEN CENTRE 414 SPEERMS RD., OAKVILLE 849â€"4433 Es1 REA Homes 3 Canadian Workshop Show at International Centre next week The Canadian Workshop Show (Feb. 26thâ€"28th) at the International Centre on Airport Road, is offering seminars, live demonstrations from professional woodworking experts and prizes. The show has something for everyone from the novice to the proâ€" fessional woodworker. Throughout the threeâ€"day event, there will be daily draws for a ‘dream workshop‘ of nine portable electric tools from Sears. The Let‘s Build Consumer Guide to Landscaping, a weekly halfâ€" hour television series airing on CHCHâ€"TV (Saturdays 10 a.m.) is lookâ€" ing for 52 homes to landscape for the upcoming television series. ‘"We‘re gearing up for another season of landscaping on TV, which means we‘re searching for new properties to feature on the show," says Kennerson. "Now is the time to get started on next year‘s landscaping home improvements." Properties selected for the show receive a 30% discount off the cost of landscaping. Each landscape design used by the Let‘s Build Consumer Guide to Landscaping is tailorâ€"made to the specifications and budget requirements of the homeowners by professional landscape contractors: The minimum budget for properties selected for the series is $10,000.00. Homeowners interested in participating in the Let‘s Build Consumer Guide to Landscaping television series should send a photograph of their property and a letter outlining their landscaping ideas to the: Let‘s Build Consumer Guide To Landscaping, 550 Queen Street East, Suite 330, Toronto, On., MSA 1V2. Attention: Sandra Kennerson. The show‘s hours are; Fri. Feb. 26th: 1:00 p.m.â€"10:00 p.m.; Sat. Feb. 27th: 10:00 a.m.â€"7:00 p.m. and Sun. Feb. 28th: 10:00 a.m.â€"6:00 p.m. Admission (GST included) is $16 for a threeâ€"day pass, Adults: $7.50, students and seniors: $5 and children under 12 free. Landscaping television show looking for some local projects There is a special spot in your home that‘s right for a gas fireplace ... living room, family room, study or even bedroom ... or how about that extra room you plan to add. Look forward to chilly evenings with the beauty and warmth of the dancing gas flames. 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