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HOME RENOVATIONS Kitchen remodelling? First assess your needs Before you plunge into the decisions involved in remodelling your kitchen, take time to assess your needs. Mark Burger, President of Woodtech Custom Cabinets says there are three common kitchen layouts based on the work triangle, (the sink, refrigerator and cooking surface form the triangle's points). A V.shaped floor plan is the most efficient. It prevents traffic from cutting through the work triangle. With this design you need a large kitchen area. An L-shaped layout is often the easiest to work with, Locating Stencils: a simple and fun way to dress up any room I'm sure everybody's thinking about decorating, what a better way to start than simple and fun stencilling. You can personalize your rooms giving them a professional touch with borders around the windows, vanities, chair rails, otc. The secret to success fis mastering basic brush techniques, practicing first on bristleboard remembering that bristleboard is very porous and the walls are not. For the best effect stencilling works best on flat or satin painted walls although it can be done on most surfaces, Have everything ready before you start. Here is all you need: wall stencil; masking tape; brushes; paint cream or crayons; pallet; stencil proof and paper tow Always do a stencil proof before you start. You can use this as a measure. Start off brushing very lightly in a circular motion in both directions on the perimeter and working your way into the - FULLY INSURE! DAVE'S HOME MAINTENANCE ® Painting ® Decorating ® Doct, Window Installation W Trimwork ® Carpentry / Finishing W Complete Renovations, Basements, Sunrooms ... and.more. ALL WORK GUARANTEED AVE PEARCE middle of the stencil. You can also use shading with different colours to personalize. The worst mistake in stencilling is using too much paint, it will seep under the stencil leaving you with a mess. Brushes must always be dry before you start, if possible, use a different brush for each colour. There is no end to the things you can stencil. Tie In accessories by stencilling shelves, cupboard fronts, stools, curtains to match giving a very unique and a simple way to brighten a room. Remember stenciling is quite time consuming, but a very economical way of decorating and well worth the time spent. Come into the store and browse through a large selection of stencils and supplies. We can also order any of the stencils from the catalogue within a short time. There is also a video you can rent with step by step instructions. (Courtesy of S.N.O.B., Port Perry) 985-046 RENOVATION / RESTORATION - HOME, OFFICE, NEW CONST. Warmth in FINANCING AVA! SINCE 1969 Reach Industrial Park - [=1elo] Qu, [0] gums [eT INET [EI CR IS EH ELT) A>. WINDOWS & PATIO DOORS ENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOWS Reduce Drafts and Increase ter and Cooling In Summer. BLE - 5 yrs. from 8.28% O.A.C. Allen's Sidin Products Limited Sales & Installation SRE DOORS - WINDOWS - TROUGH ADDITIONS - SOLARIUMS Lindsay ..... (706) 326-1402 or 878-2023 Port Perry ... (905) 985-3333 or 985-3747 Reg. Rd. #8 (1/4 Mile East of No, 12) FREE ESTIMATES ~ (Limited Time) GED Fonersier SANDAL cabinets and appliances at right angles along adjacent walls allows plenty of room for a family that likes to congregate in the kitchen. A galley kitchen is the most common in older homes. Usually this design placed the fridge and stove on one wall and the sink on the opposite wall, The least expensive countertop material, plastic laminate, comes in the widest range of colours and patterns. But is also the most susceptible to damage. 8olid surface materials such as Corian and Avonite form durable, seamless, low maintenance countertops. Though expensive, they resist heat and stains and can be easily repaired if burned, scratched or gouged. You may also want to consider ceramic til For the most pleasing and efficient lighting combine natural and artificial sources. You need overhead light for general room illumination, as well as task lighting under cabinets so you don't work in shadows. Don't forget to install plenty of electrical outlets, Select a flooring that's not slippery and comfortable to stand on. Surfaces such as brick, tile and slate may look nice but may cause discomfort in your lower back and legs. Hardwood, rubber tile, and sheet vinyl make good kitchen floors because of their natural give. Electric coil cooktops can accommodate the widest variety of cookware, but are also the hardest to clean. Ceramic, glass or halogen cooktops offer instant heat and smooth easy to clean surfaces but cost slightly more. (Submitted by Mark Burger of Woodtech Custom Cabinets, 172 Reach Industrial Park Drive, Port Perry, 985.0420) Consistency in renovations Consistency more than anything else, this is what Dave's Home Maintenance fs aiming to achieve. "But before | explain further, let me first provide a little background information. Dave's Home Maintenance was first established in Port Perry in 1992. After ten years in the renovation/restoration field, working mostly in Toronto, I felt it was time to pursue my own work in Durham Region. As Port Perry is such a vibrant and growing town, | feel that my experience as a renovator and knowledge as an Architectural Technician can be of service to the people of this community. And that brings me back to what I first wrote. There are three aspects of every renovation job that are of concern to customers - quality, service, and price. Consistency in quality means that every job is done without compromises. Good work fis the best form of advertising. Consistency.in service means that every customer, regardless of the size of the job, is treated with respect and honesty. | provide a service that people pay for with hard earned money, so it has to be the best possible. Consistency in pricing means that jobs are quoted as per the job requirements, not the customer's ability to pay or according to a contractor's busy season. Nothing is more frustrating than finding you paid much more for a comparable job than your neighbour. The reason for striving to achieve all this consistency is simple. This business is a long term project and longevity is a result of consistent customers satisfaction, 8o whether it be painting or papering a room; installing a door, window or trimwork, finishing a basement or just providing a quote and some advice, you can be assured that if you deal with Dave's Home Maintenance you will he dealt with fairly and honestly and you will get quality results at a reasonable rate, Dave Pearce, Proprietor Home Office Show at Metro Centre The Home Office Bhow returns to Toronto, March 29 - 30, 1996 at the Metro Convention Centre. Tho Home Office Show will provide forum for information sharing and networking opportunities by attracting the \. KEN RANKIN PLUMBING ® New Installations ® Renovations ©® Repairs ® Whirlpool Tubs Free Estimates For Prompt Service Call ReaAEss' 985-3608 2 J within your family budget." You can depend on us/' . 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