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19 · Friday, April 13, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Spring Home & Garden Sunmar creates one-of-a-kind cement and interlocking masterpieces Sunmar is a family owned and operated concrete and interlocking business. Since opening their doors in 1995, the Oakville based business looks after client's concrete, interlocking and other landscaping needs in Halton and everywhere between Pickering to Niagara. The concrete and interlocking experts have fashioned everything from, patios, driveways, walkways and garden walls while using many different materials include interlocking concrete, exposed aggregate, stamped concrete and flagstone. Owner and foreman Mario Sarabando, who alone has more than 25 years experience, prides himself on his honesty and commitment to his clients. Not only does he meet with his clients to discuss their wants and needs and to give a face to the company, he sees the project through by always being on site to supervise and to personally work on the job at hand. For more information about Sunmar and to find out how they can help you fulfil your concrete, interlocking and landscaping needs, call 905-842-7171. M PREMIU S T C U D O PR R IO SUPER E IC V SER Advertorial Get decked-out for spring (NC)--Make your backyard deck a living space that really works with your lifestyle, say specialists in this field. Your deck should accommodate different aspects of your life, including entertainment, relaxation and places where the children can play. Decking-out the deck is a clever way to increase your living space with a lovely outdoor room. "After such a long winter, Canadians are craving some fresh air and outdoor time," says Sharon Grech, the colour and style expert at Benjamin Moore. "There are many options when it comes to reinvigorating the look of your backyard deck, from a full rebuild to a simple revamp with things like a new layout, new furniture, décor accents or a fresh stain finish." Take a look at these themes and accompanying decorative elements to get you started: Nature Retreat Create your own oasis with a deck that both looks out onto nature's beauty and incorporates it into the area's overall design. Achieve this look with these decorative elements: ·Vine-covered trellises · Rose-capped pergolas · Benches with side planters · Container gardens (do one of each: flower, herb and vegetable) · Potted trees · Table-top fountains · Half-barrel water gardens · Wind chimes Entertaining Ideas The deck is the perfect place for any party. The star-filled sky or a breathtaking sunset adds an ambiance that's unmatched by anything indoors. Here are a few thought-starters on how to achieve an outdoor space designed for entertaining: · Multi-level decks with designated areas for cooking and dining · Built-in seating with flexibility for two or twenty · Professional-grade grills and outdoor ovens for serving up a summer barbeque or a Thanksgiving turkey Outdoor Playroom The deck can be the ideal playroom for children, stirring their innate curiosity of the natural world around them. It can hone their imagination, while keeping sticky fingerprints and messy snack foods outside. Ways to make the deck a fun zone: · Waterproof toy boxes · Arts and crafts tables sized for your kids · Waterproof bean bag chairs for story time · Easy access to a telescope for stargazing, binoculars for bird watching or a magnifying glass for bug and plant exploring Grech points out that using different stain colours to designate where one area begins and another ends is a smart way to define space for both new and existing decks. Another idea is to coordinate the deck finish with your interior colours to create a seamless transition to the outdoors. A high quality exterior stain is also critical to the style and maintenance of your deck, she says. " PLACE YOUR ORDER S TODAY! ·TRIPLE MIX · TOP DRESSING MIX · BARK MULCHES · SAND · DECORATIVE STONE · GRAVEL NOW OPEN FOR THE SEASON SAME DAY DELIVERY We Specialize in Organic Compost Mixes For Better Lawns & Gardens HOW TO ORDER Pick-up www.petrie.ca Pick-up or Delivery or Delivery Length x Width x Depth (in feet) : 27 = # of Cubic Yards 905 842-SOIL(7645) 4321 6TH LINE TRAFALGAR MILTON 6TH LINE 401 MISSISSAUGA 2 Locations to serve you better! 4TH LINE 740 WELLER CRT QEW SOUTH SERVICE RD WELLER 407 407 WYECROFT RD OAKVILLE DUNDAS (HWY5) QEW SPEERS RD. 740 DORVAL LOWER BASE 4321