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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday September 1, 2007 - 23 ANN CORRIGAN 481 North Service Rd. W. A4, Oakville, ON Ashley Johnson 905 338-3737 465 Morden Road, Oakville Dr. Eric Dawtrey, DC Clinic Director 905-847-2210 Q: How do I clean grout? Old grout may need wax A: heavy-duty cleaner pluscleaning with a Use astripper or a grout brush. bleaching cleanser on tough spots. Once the grout is as clean as you can get it, rinse it well. When it's thoroughly dry, apply a coat of masonry sealer so that it doesn't absorb dirt in the future. For mildewed grout in tubs or showers, use a grout brush with a 1:5 solution of chlorine bleach and water. Never use bleach in combination with any ammonia-based product and be sure the area is well ventilated. When you've finished cleaning, rinse the area well to remove all traces of bleach. Clean colored grout with a heavy-duty cleaner and a grout brush, but don't use bleach because it this may remove the color from the grout. Be sure never to use a bleaching solution on colored grout. A masonry sealer can be applied to clean, colored grout to ward off future stains. My Q: are house needs some updates. What the Hottest Renovation Trends? On average, renovations are getting bigger, and people A: are tending to want high-end, quality products. A continuous upgrade approach is popular with fewer people waiting several years between projects. With children staying home longer and an increased desire to care for the aging parents within our homes, there is a subtle upswing in requests for multi-generational suites. Retrofitting to improve air quality and energy efficiency is important, particularly during major renovations. Hardwood, ceramics and granite continue to be popular improvements. If you are seeking the best return for your renovation dollar, your top three renovation choices remain unchanged: kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations and interior painting. According to the Appraisal Institute of Canada's Home Renovation Survey, these upgrades will net you a return in the range of 70 percent to100 percent of your investment. Is your home improvement investment worth the effort and expense? I can help you understand what your planned home renovation may do to improve your home's resale value in today's market. (905) 845-2293 I have seen ads Q: Dear Doctor: How do I knowon Ithe television about chiropractic. if should go to a chiropractor for my pain? If left back can significant effect on A: life. Aunattended,surveypainpeoplehave asuffer with back painthe quality of Canadian of who reveal that 56% have to place limits on their recreational activities. Consider the following questions when trying to ascertain whether you should seek health care advice about your back pain: Do you suffer from leg pain with numbness, tingling or weakness? Do coughing and sneezing cause either back or leg pain? Do you find it difficult to stand up after you have been sitting for a while? Are you one of those who find that you are stiff when you first get up in the morning? Do you have pain in the hip, buttock, thigh, knee or foot? Are you unable to bend or turn equally to the left and right? Is your posture unbalanced? Is your shoulder or hip higher on one side? Does pain prevent you from getting a good night's sleep? Is your pain persistent? Does it last for more than a couple of days? Is your pain recurrent? Does it go away only to return a few weeks or months later? If you have answered yes to one or more of the above questions, it may be time for you to speak to a chiropractor. Why limit your life activities? Please call the office today for a complimentary consultation and ensure you are living life to the fullest!! Dr. Eric Dawtrey, Doctor of Chiropractic For more information please contact merry maids of Oakville at 905-847-2210. Call me today for a free, no obligation assessment. Call Ann Corrigan (905) 338-3737 Mark visit Book & save talk 728 Burloak Drive Rachel Khanna, AMP Mortgage Consultant Start Packing! Q: A: How do I improve my credit rating? Salima Kassam Registered Chiropodist 905-632-1414 A credit rating is the record that is kept of all of your bill repayments, including credit cards, loans or personal lines of credit. It records every single time you pay a bill 30 days, 60 days or even 90 days late. The first thing you need to do is check your own credit report. Sometimes there could be information on your report that does not belong to you, because other people may have the same name. You can order your report online by going to the Equifax website. You need to notify Equifax if you find a mistake. A heel spur is the result of over stretching a particular muscle on the bottom of the foot, called the plantar fascia. When this muscle is constantly overstretched (for example, with each step you take), your body develops thickened tissue where the plantar fascia attaches to the bone in your heel. child's developing feet are very important to monitor as they I have a seems walk - I how Q: archtreated? feettoWhat tothat inwards. Q: MyitchildHeel Spur.seem isfunnyand see no is and his roll Should I be worried? A: ailments, like body have their A: Many footchildhood and otherpresentills, birth. Your origins in are at Over 200 travel professionals & exhibitors · Hourly travel presentations WIN fabulous prizes · Book your vacation with BelAirTravel.com at the show You also need to understand how much your credit limits are and how much you owe. It is absolutely essential that you pay at least the minimum payments every month on time. If you can afford to, pay the full balance off every month. You need to make all payments on time every time, to build up a solid and reliable financial history. September 28 - 30, 2007 Current Residential Rates* 3 Year 5 Year 10 Year Variable 5 Year r 5.70% 5.84% 6.15% 5.35% *Interest rates are O.A.C. The last thing to do is to check your credit report every 2 years to ensure that only your information is on your report. Remember, this is your financial reputation at stake and this will help judge a lot of the credit decisions of your future, including your mortgage. www.totravelshow.com have to carrythickened tissue underneath your heel becomes Having this the weight of the body for an entire lifetime. Normal foot development involves a heel-toe gait pattern firstage painful with every step and can even be painful with the by 3 step taken inarch morning. Typicallyage 7.spurs develop over and normal the development by heel Problem signs to time or when a for include: keep an eye out new activity (power walking, jogging or running) · is started. of joint pain while standing, walking or running, Complaints · Treatment of heel spurs involves visiting your Chiropodist for a Knock knees or bow legs, full lower leg examination, specifically a gait analysis to see if · the position of on the bottom of shoes,is overstretching/straining Uneven wear your foot while walking · the musclesto the back, knees or ankles, Chiropodist will Prior injury on the bottom of your foot. Your · evaluate your problems, adviseas bunions, corns or flat feet. and Obvious foot footwear, such you on specific footwear do's dont's for your foot type and may even suggest Custom Made Remember that lack of complaint is not a good sign. The that bones Foot Orthotics. Custom Made Foot Orthotics are inserts ofcorrectly align are so flexible that they can be twisted and growing feet your foot so as not to over stretch/strain the distorted without bottom ofbeing foot. CustomIfMadehave muscles on the the child your aware of it. you Foot concerns aboutgenerally at least partially covered by Extended Orthotics are your child's feet, contact your chiropodist for a Health foot evaluation are also tax fitting advice thoroughInsurance Plans and special shoedeductible. for children. For more information, call to book an appointment today at 905-632-1414 For more details, please contact Rachel at p Kingsway Investments Ltd. at 905-815-8400. If you have any questions these professionals can answer, please write to: "Ask the Professionals" c/o The Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Road, Oakville L6K 3S4 or fax to: 905-337-5568