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v • tjj-y-: PAGE S - PLAINDEALER - «*r!> Professional remodeling needs careful planning FRIDAY. MARCH Zt. 1181 Spring is the season of re­ newal-- a time for basement to attic house cleaning, and a time for planning home improve­ ments." Begin with a careful examina­ tion of your property. List what repairs are imperative. Decide what improvements or conve­ niences are most desirable for your comfort and enjoyment Think your project through keeping in mind the main pur­ pose of your modernization pro­ ject, be it extra space, updating or energy conservation. For those who plan to hire a professional, the National Home Improvement Council of­ fers the following tips for work­ ing successfully with your re- modeler: • Plans--Insist that you ap­ prove project plans before work begins. When you see the plan, study it before you okay it. • Materials -- All materials to be used in the remodeling should be specified in the con tract by brand names and quan tity. • Cert i f icat ion of Insur­ ance-- Be certain that your con­ tractor provides a certificate covering workman's compensa lion, property damage and per­ sonal liability. • Clean-up Clause -- Most contractors offer a contract that guarantees the cleaning up of all debris and materials after the job is finished. Since this is an addi­ tional labor cost, it may raise The cost of the job slightly. But it is well worth it LOOK FOR CERTIFICATION SEAL f Kitchen remodeling should be designed to improve effi­ ciency as well as appearance. Consumers who look for the cer­ tification seal of the National Kitchen Cabinet Association when shopping for cabinets are assured of low maintenance and durability, as well as good looks. Rental '1980 PER MO. • NO installation charge NEW fully automatic softeners TWO year option to buy with • FULL rental fee deducted • ONE phone call can answer any questions 312-259-3393 FOX VALLEY DIVISION Get your home improvement loan from the people who think like you. iManoNaL eaisiK OF IVf€ HeiMRY It's not difficult to understond why First Notionol Bank em­ ployees identify so strongly with you. Our lives ore very much like your own. We point kitchens ond install insulation in our own homes. So we know just how you feel. After all, we're McHenry people, too. 3814 WEST ELM STREET 385-5400 McHENRY MEMBER FDIC Serving the banking needs of the McHenry area. You know what it's like. Your kitchen desperately needs new paint. You'd like to odd insulation. And you wont to moke other repairs to improve your home...your single biggest investment. At the First National Dank of McHenry, there's no trick to getting o home improvement loan. Chances are, if you own your own home, you already qualify. And our people will be patient and courteous with you, as they help you find a payment plon that meets your needs. Neida D. Rechisky. cashier at the First National Dank of McHenry and in her spare time is vice president and director of the McHenry Area Chamber of Com­ merce. where she is shown awarding fir­ st place prizes to Trey Covalt ond Dill Thomas in the Membership drive just completed.