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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, February 24,1993 ' Helpful Hints for Getting the Best Use from Your Kitchen This article is provided by local Realtors and the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) for the benefit of consumers in the real estate market. An integral part of any home, the kitchen is really a multi-purpose room. Food is prepared and consumed here, and, because of its very nature, the kitchen serves as a traditional gathering place for the family. If you're thinking aboüt having your kitchen completely remodelled, or having your cupboards refaced or replaced altogether, your timing is perfect. With the ever-increasing diversity diversity of products continually coming coming onto the market today, you have an unending variety of designs and materials to choose from - regardless of whether you prefer traditional to contemporary or if you like the smooth, clean lines of European styling. styling. Today's kitchens can be anything you want them to be - sleek and shiny, warm and cozy, or bold and bright. Many homeowners arc opting to make an informal family room area part of their kitchen renovations as well. Some arc even adding on soiariums. By upgrading and enhancing your kitchen, you'll also be adding to the overall value of your home. The pay- ■ back on kitchen renovations in general, general, is estimated to be quite good. Effective Planning is Key As with any home improvement project, planning is the key ingredient. ; So before you decide on a particular style or layout, make sure you take a good look around at kitchen showrooms. showrooms. Consult magazines and books as well. After all, it's your home and your money, so it pays to do your homework and know what's available. Make sure you get quotes for the costs of various types of projects you have in mind and ask if the company includes installation in its prices. Obviously, Obviously, costs and policies will vary somewhat from manufacturer to manufacturer manufacturer and you may have to revamp your plans somewhat to suit your budget. budget. In addition to cabinets, consider other factors as well. Do your appliances appliances need replacing? If so, you'll want to incorporate new ones (possibly (possibly of different sizes than your existing existing ones) into your design for a custom custom fit. Do you want - or will you have to put in a brand new floor? These are all things you'll want to factor into your overall design. Also keep in mind that what you sec in a showroom or magazine may not be entirely practical for your own purposes and space limitations. Consult Consult experts and take the time to choose carefully, For instance, if you have a very small galley kitchen, you may want to incorporate special "effects" "effects" (such as color techniques, mirrors, mirrors, skylights and so on) that will make the room appear more spacious. GORD and NANCY BARNES Assoc. Broker Sales Associate ONE OF A KIND Unique brick and cedar home nested In wooded 2.3 acre setting. Loft overlooks overlooks kitchen, dining, living rooms with corner brick fireplace and cathedral cathedral celling, skylights and more. $274,000. EXPERIENCE = ACTION CHARACTER AND CHARM Century home on 1/2 acre lot - north i \ Bowmanville. Upgraded plumbing, electrical and insulation. Main floor laundry, country kitchen. $158,500. Remax Apple Realty Ltd, 80 Athol St., Oshawa Home: 623-6860 Office: 576-311 I If you're working with very limited limited room, you'll also want to get the maximum amount of mileage out of every available inch of space that you have. ' , Organizers and Time Savers Today's cabinets come with all sorts of gadgets designed to help you keep things more organized, like built-in, gliding cutlery drawer organizers, organizers, plate racks, special drawers for pots and pans and special racks or slots for pot lids. You can also get special pull-out revolving comer sections which allow you to maximize your storage space in comer cabinets and make the most use out of awkward space. Other specialty items include built- in wine racks, spice bins, built-in curio curio cabinets and special rolling racks and bins that allow you easy access to under-the-counter items. In more spacious kitchens, work islands islands are a popular option because they provide an area which can be easily easily accessed for food preparation. They also provide an interesting focal point. If you don't have room for a large work island, you may want to consider consider a small portable work station or "butcher's block" which can be rolled out of the way and stored in a comer or pantry when not needed. In addition addition to providing you with extra working working space, many of these units contain extra shelves for permanent storage. When finalizing your design plans, it's a good idea to try and keep your fridge stove and sink in a triangular pattern so that you don't waste a lot of time needlessly retracing your steps. Family Literature Week Observed Feb. 27 to Mar. 6 February 27th to March 6th has been declared Regional Family Literacy Literacy Week. Its purpose is to highlight the value of reading and writing to people of all ages. Cuddling up for a family story is a wonderful way to build warm memories and to establish full membership in a print-rich society, society, at an early age. Canadians are finding it more and ■ more difficult to slip through life avoiding reading and writing. One hundred years ago there were lots of jobs that required little or no reading. Fifty years ago people expected to keep (me kind of job for a lifetime. Now the job market changes so fast, people arc expected to make several, complete career changes in their adult?V life- .A'f Lifelong learning is the key to success. success. The writing is on the wall and thousands of adults in Durham want to be able to read it. The Literacy Providers Providers of Durham Region are there to help. Through the READ HOTLINE 1-800-263-0993 adult students are given information to help them find literacy help at a time and place that suits them best. There arc classrooms, individualized programs, and private tutoring available to them. You can help enrich the lives of others by sharing the gift of literacy ' with your family, or by volunteering to help a new friend. For more information, information, please call the READ Hotline number or the Literacy Council of Durham Region 434-5441. 214 King St. East, Bowmanville 623-4445 REALTY LTD. 85 King St. West, Newcastle 987-4733 Ajax/Toronto 686-0477 p $■ ! 1 5. OPEN HOUSE Murray Paterson* SUNDAY, FEB. 28,2 - 4 p.m. 46 STANFORD GRES., NEWCASTLE 4 bedroom family home on huge pie-shaped fenced park lot on quiet crescent. 2 1/2 baths, main floor laundry and family room. Everything you need for $159,900. For Information, please call Sales Representatives Murray Paterson*, 987-4628 (res.) or Glenda Bedard* Glenda Bedard* 987-4316 (res.) or 987-4733 (bus.) YES YOU CAN »<«nna Ftetchor- own this home in south Oshawa close to the lake, 3 bedrooms up, 1 down + family room and kitchen with separate entrance. Asking $132,900. For more Information please call Donna Fletcher*, Sales Representative 623-6128 (res.) YOUR BUDGET'S BEST FRIEND Victoria Woods link on a 170' lot, 3 years new, central air to keep your "cool". Asking $138,900. Lucien Lambler** A BEAUTIFUL WAY OF LIFE This home is located on a "Cul De Sac", family room with fireplace 11' x 16', laundry room, many extras. $209,900. For more information call Lucien Lambier**, Associate Broker, 623-4975 (res.) THINKING OF SELLING? PHONE NOW FOR OUR FREE NO OBLIGATION APPRAISAL Celebrating Our 20th Anniversary 123 KING STREET EAST BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO 416-623-4115 Pat Marjerrison GIVE ME SPACE 3 bedroom bungalow with separate quarters above double-car garage all on a half acre lot. Located between Oshawa and Bowmanville on Hwy. #2. $139,900. QUALITY HALMINEN-BUILT HOME IN COURTICE This 3-bedroom home is on a quiet residential street. Ideal for the family. Fenced yard, double-paved driveway. Asking $159,900. TIME FOR A CHANGE OF LIFESTYLE Consider moving to the Wilmot Creek Retirement Community in Newcastle. We have a 2-bedroom bungalow in pristine condition. The Vendors' needs hâve changed and they are looking for a house in town. Trade Possible? Listed at $79,900. Call Marg Bain or t Don Scott. ; Mary Lou Mintz 432-3471 % Jack Ricard 433-0036 Don Scott 623-1761 VICTORIAN ELEGANCE Spacious, 3 bedroom home lavishly restored to its yesteryear charm and decorated to perfection is located on treed .59 acre lot in outskirts of Bowmanville. Formal dining room, den, gracious living room with fireplace and newly renovated kitchen and laundry. laundry. There is also a charming guest house with ioft bedroom. $299,000. 1860 REPLICA FARMHOUSE Custom-built Estate home on 1-acre lot with a ground-source heat pump, interlocking brick walkway, oversize 2- car garage and much, much more.' $329,000. GARDEN SIZE LOT 5 V x 165' lot with fruit trees and a well- kept, two-bedroom bungalow in excellent excellent condition. $114,900. . • i-'i • :1 ' Bob Stevens 623-3090 Bill Whyte 623-9986 ' Marg Bain 623-2661 NEW LISTING - YOU'LL LOVE ITI . This 3-year old, charming, bright 3- bedroom raised bungalow is loaded with upgrades and extras. Lower level has a fourth bedroom and family room with woodburning fireplace'and a walkout walkout to fully fenced yard. Hurry on this onel Asking $169,900. GREAT LITTLE HOBBY FARM Country, 1 1/2 storey home with spectacular spectacular view of the lake and countryside. countryside. 2.58 acres, fenced with huge 40' x 80' bam and even a silo. $174,900. CENTURY STONE HOUSE Set on almost 3 acres of land geared to the horse lover's delight. Includes fenced paddocks and 7 stall horse bam. The house must be seen and could be the ideal set-up for a bed and breakfast establishment. Asking $385,000. Call for your private appointment to tour this lovely older v.home. y -, Brad Hockin 623-0398 Pat Marjerrison 623-2478 FAMILY TRUST k URl'URAriOK RIM lOR éÛê£cC»yl£ YOUR APPUANCES ARE INCLUDED IN THIS BOWMANVILLE HOME An early closing is available on this 3 bedroom home with a detached garage. Exceptional value "at $126,500. . Cell Carole Milne* 623-6622 or 623-1566 to view. Suzanne Tollett OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, FEB. 28,1 - 4 p.m. 6 SHOREVIEW COURT, BOWMANVILLE Don't miss this exceptional 3 + 1 bedroom detached with large family room, lireplace, eat-ln kitchen, ingrouno 20' x 40' heated pool, change house/6 person person sauna, lot 171', backing to open space. $199,900. Suzanne Tollett, Manager 623-6622 or 213-7235. OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, FEB. 28,1 - 4 p.m. 137 GEORGE ST. E., NEWCASTLE Immaculate detached 2 storey finished top to bottom will) oat-ln kltchon, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, lanced yard, double drive lor $134,500. Take Hwy. 2 East to Arthur SI, and follow Iho signs. Ann Simpson 1 , Sales Représentative, 623-6622 or 213-7235. m v/ - J* it pi ifciri rw»»* Carole Milne* OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, FEB. 28,1 - 4 p.m. 12 CENTRE ST„ BOWMANVILLE-$124,900. Pul your doeorallng louchas lo fills 4 bodroom homo with hardwood flooring, olalnod glass windows and much moro. For more Information call Carole Milne 1 023.6622 or 023-1506. Betty Smith* JUST USTED, DEERPARK ORES., BOWMANVILLE $149,900.1 Spacious open concept raised bungalow on a large well landscaped and private lot. 3 plus 1 bedrooms, upgraded eat-ln kitchen, now bathroom, cozy family room with airtight, central air. Serious vondorsll Call Betty Smith 1 , 623-6622 or 987-4661. Bob Craig 1 EXC ELLE NT VALUE NORTH ORONO-10 ACRES Attractive ranch bungalow on 10 acres. Groat property for the horse lover. Hugo master bodroom with spa, largo oat-ln kitchen near 115 lor easy commuting. Asking $199,900. Very good value. Call Bob Craig* 623-6622 or Tor. 213-7235. Aline Qegnon* FIRSTTIME BUYERS LOOK NO MORE-$125,000. OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Supor 3 bodroom backspllt, 1 1/2 car garage, suporb lot, 132 x 1C5 It, Direction*: I Iwy. 35/116 norih lo Taunton Rond oxll, go oast on Taunton and follow signs, For more Information call Aline Gagnon*, Sales Rep. 623-6022 (Bue.) or 983-9102 (Ree.) 234 King Street East, Bowmanville Telephone 623-3393 Toronto Line 686-1035 Over 30 Years Quality Real Estate Service BIG, BIG SEMI! 4 +1 bedroom, 2 storey home in Bowmanville. Hardwood floors throughout. Freshly painted. Inground pool. Finished basement. basement. Asking $115,900. Terry Witherspoon*, 623-3393 or 983-8296. * B h s mi a 16 B U 6 B â t • «« POWER OF SALE- COMMERCIAL Bowmanville, 6000 sq. It. ground floor, gas heat, sprinklorod, Ideal (or school, Illness, discount outlet, or divide lor stores. Only $295,000. John Shewchuk*, 623-3393 or 623-5927. OPEN HOUSE-SUN., FEB. 28 2- 4 p.m. HWY. 2, WELCOME Hobbyist's dolight, plus n spacious 4 bodroom homo with main floor family room, Ideal for homo occupation. $124.900, Dir: 401 lo Wosloyvillo cut- oil, North lo Hwy, 2, East lo signs, on north side, Joslo Doxtnlor", 623-3393 or 623-9557. POWER OF SALE INDUSTRIAL Primo 401 frontage and access. Municipally serviced - small parcels parcels available. $40,000. per acre, Best deal In Durham. Never a boiler boiler time lo do It, John Shewchuk*, 623-3393 or 623-5927, INVESTORS DREAM $13,200. yearly Income Bowmanville. 2 storey home with low maintenance, priced to sell. Asking $94,900. A deal you can't beat. John Shewchuk 1 , 623-3393 or 623-5927. & JUST LISTED!! Bright bungalow has greenhouse kitchen and walkout master bodroom has 4 pc. ensuite plus walk-in closet. All brick home on large plo-shaped lot. Newcastle. 5 appliances Included, $164,900. Iris Fowler 1 , 623-3393 or 705-932-2621. PLEASE CHECK YOUR NEEDS: 4 bodrooms, 2 car garage, main lloor family room, main Tloor laundry, 3 walk-ln closets, 4 pc. ensuite, control air. central vac. $179,000. Newcastle. Charlene McAuley 1 , 623-3393 or 983-5639. NOTA BIG LOT, BUT... A LOT OF IIOUSEI2 • 4 pc. baths, plno roc room, conlral air and control control vac. Oaoomont ronlod lor $450,00. A groat opot awaits you. Uowmanvlllo. $126,900. Joslo Doxtotor**, 023-3393 or 023-6557. MOBILE HOME Bowmanville location. 7 years old, 1 bedroom home. Fridge, stove and window coverings included, $35,000. Iris Fowler 1 , 623-3393 or 705-932-2621. OPEN HOUSE - SUN., FEB. 28 1 -3 p.m. 75 MILL ST„ KENDAL You're Invited to an Open House, Wo want lo show you all iho quality loaturos ol tills 3 + 1 bedroom homo, siluniod on 1.43 acros, Ganaraska Conservation land and river are a part ol this boaulilul park-liko selling, *219,000. Dir: Hwy. 401 E. to Hwy. 115/35, N. lo Durham Rd. 0, E. (Kirby)' follow the •tons. Charlene McAuley 1 , 623-3393 or 983-5639. GREAT VALUEI Largo 4 bodroom homo - 50' lot. Close lo all amonlllos. Flroplaco In family room. Finished basement. $166,900. Bowmanville. Arleen Handley 1 , 623-3393 or 705-797-2306. RozmlnAWADIA* 623-2207 Joslo DOXTATER" 623-9557 Dave DURHAM* 087-5722 Iris FOWLER' (705)932-2821 Afloan HANDLEY* 797-2306 Joe JERONIMO* 023-6920 Charlene MCAULEY' 983-5639 ChailloREID' 983-5914 John SHEWCHUK* 023-5927 Doroon TILLS0N *.. 432-4804 Donna TURNER' 700-2050 Tom TURNER* 023-5510 Ann VAN DYK' C23-4G38 Tony WITHERSPOON' 903-0296