The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

FE ! ‘The end of summer, a time to get out and enjoy those precious moments of fun in the sun we have left. But while you work in that last trip to the beach, it’s important to remember to set aside time for repair projects around the house! If you don't get to them now, you could end up re- gretting it when the chill of the winter sets in. www.green-apple.ca 48 Water St. Port Perry, ON (905) 985-3767 What Qualities Make Soapstone Kitchen Friendly Three characteristics that make it an excellent choice. * Soapstone adjusts to heat. You can place a red-hot pan or ish on a surface without any damage to the counter. ¢ Soapstone is non-porous; therefore products that traditionally stain a natural stone will not penetrate the surface. Other sur- faces such as granite, marble or limestone have to be repeat- edly sealed to prevent staining from a variety of liquids. © Soapstone is chemically neutral so acids like lemon or tomato juice do not affect it nor do alkali’s found in some household It seems hard to think about fall maintenance when it is still warm and sunny outside. Although tempted to put it off until the weather gets chilly, getting someone to come out and fix a broken water heater or balky furnace in the middle of freezing cold temperatures isn't nearly as easy as getting someone to prevent potential problems ahead of time -- preferably during mild fall weather. Whether your home improvement projects are aimed at reducing your winter heating costs or beautifying your home, now is the time to start. cleaners. ‘No other solid surface countertop material possess- es these three characteristics’. To learn more about soapstone and slate countertops, please drop in, call us, or visit our website. N&G Soapstone 8 Paisley Lane, Unit 2, Stouffville/Uxbridge 1-866-421-4425 © www.soapstoneontario.com See our ad on page 49. 182 North Port Plaza, Unit #7 - Reach St. at North Port Rd. ¢ Windows & Coverings ¢ Doors « Siding * Sunrooms the 905-985-6665 Window Store and $o much more SAMA TiCe relict cel c-Met] FOCUS - SEPTEMBER 2011 49