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From Page 1 dish organizers also make the most of premium Kkit- chen cabinet space and can be purchased at hardware, department and specialty stores. You may also want to in- stall some under-the- cabinet storage units (baskets and special drawers) for quick and easy access to everyday items. Under-cabinet appliances are also available to help you keep your counter areas clutter-free. Bedrooms There are also many op- portunities available to maximize storage space in your bedroom. Many department and hardware stores sell sturdy plastic or strong cardboard boxes which fit neatly under your bed, or can be stacked in a closet corner. These are ex- cellent for storing out-of- season garmets and items rarely used, because they keep them dust-free, neat -- and most importantly - out- of-the-way. If you feel creative and want to tackle more exten- sive storage enhancement projects, you may want to create an extra closet or cupboard by building a unit across one entire wall of your bedroom or family room, space permitting. If you have the time and Home storage space FARM - 100 ACRES JANETVILLE Century Home, excellent condition. Inquiries call: Rita Hadden or Charlotte Kearney REALTY WORLD HERITAGE Whitby 430-2525 REMIX ANNOUNCEMENT RE/MAX scugog realty itd. is pleased to welcome CECILIA THAETER to our team of dedicated real estate professionals. Cecilia has sold residential real estate for the past six years in the Durham Region, and has been a consistent top producer. Cecilia, a long time resident of Scugog Island (18 years), would like to thank her past clients and friends for their support. She looks forward to greeting them at her new office, RE/MAX scugog realty itd. 144 Queen Street, Port Perry Whether buying or selling, our new sales professional is at your service. Call: CECILIA THAETER 985-4427 or Res. 985-2676 inclination to build your own, make sure you plan your project carefully on paper first, so you know ex- actly what you'll need in terms of space and materials. It's also a good idea to consult with the ex- perts at your local building supply centre to make sure you use the appropriate materials; you want the end product to be both durable and attractive. Unused Space You can also make previously unused space in- to handy storage areas. For instance, the space beneath a staircase pro- vides great potential for ex- tra storage. When looking for storage opportunities, don't forget the attic. If you plan to finish your attic, try to make use of space over the eaves or in the kneewalls for closets. You may even want to build a special out- of-the-way storage room in your attic or basement or even on the main floor of When I walked in the door the other day from work, I was greeted by a vision in white. My wife Em had been trying to lose a few pounds since Christmas, with her goal being to fit into her wedding dress once again. Well, she did it. She looked radiant, so happy she'd lost that bit of weight, and to tell you the truth, I'm not sorry to see the end of the Wedding Dress Diet. Anyway, here's an interesting story. Em's cousin Ed and his wife Jeannie have decided they need more room and are looking to buy another house. Ed was telling me the things they're looking for in a resale, and along with the usual - location and price - he's also think- ing in terms of energy efficiency. He said there was one place they were quite interested in, but when they looked at the age and state of the heating system and the fact that there was virtually no insulation in the place, they decided to look around some more. and out. Ed said he probably wouldn't have thought | of these things on his own, but he had been talking to a friend of his who worked at The Hydro. He said Ed could also look at how effi- cient the current heating system is; if it's been cleaned and maintained on a regular basis; and whether the chimneys are in good shape, inside You can also check to see if the place is drafty, which may mean that a lot of the heat you'll by paying for when you move in is going out the windows, literally. If the windows are in poor condition you may be looking at an- other chunk of money to replace them. It all de- pends, really, on the potential of the place. If the price is right, Ed said he wouldn't mind spending some time and money fixing a house up. but good. amond ring? and tell Now, what to do with that big box of choco- lates I was going to give Em for Valentine's Day? Holy moly, if I give her that candy now she'd probably clunk me over the head with it, So I wonder what she'd think of another di- This newspaper, in conjunction with Onta- rio Hydro, is bringing you Phil's Basement to help "bring home" ideas on how to save energy. 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