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Great time for home tune-up Now that spring is in full bloom and summer is just around the corner, most homeowners have shaken off their winter lethargy and are well into their annual spring/ summer spruce-up rou- tines. It's an excellent time of year to tidy and tune up your home, both inside and out. After withstand- ing the ravages of the harshest season of the year, doesn't your home deserve ment? By taking the time now to keep your home and property in good shape, you'll be saving in the long run. A little ongoing sea- sonal maintenance is a lot easier to deal with than a major, expensive cleanup job somewhere down the road. Check for Damage First of all, check your property for any visible signs of damage. Dead or special treat- broken tree branches should be removed, along with any other yard de- bris. Also check your driveway and sidewalks for signs of damage such as heavingor cracking. You should also check for cracks in the founda- tion, missing or rotten shingles, loose or rotten bricks and mortar in your chimney, signs of water seepage near the founda- tion and cracked or loose fitting windows. Any dam- 'damaged age should be noted and fixed. Roofs and Eavestroughs It's essential to pay close attention to your roof, particularly if it's old and will soon need to be re- placed. Look for loose or shingles and check the flashing around your chimney. Problems with roofs and eaves- troughs can become much more apparent with heavy 7 spring and summer rains - - 80 be prepared, before water actually starts seeping into your attic. If you know you need a new roof, now is the time to get estimates from roof- ers. It's also important to check your eavestroughs and downspouts for signs of dislocation or damage such as rust, holes, warp- ing and buildup of debris. Turn to Page 2 1 Member Oshawa & District Real Estate Board Member Lindsay & District Real Estate Board PORT PERRY PLAZA FAX 985-9161 (416) 985-9777 RAE ah 2 PORT PERRY NORTH Executive rural property - 92 acres. Custom built over 2700 sq. ft. main level, large eat-in kitchen, formal dining room with fireplace, oversized master with jacuzzi and fireplace, family room with walkout to deck, inground pool, large lower games room, wet bar, family room with walk- out to patio. 10 acres of mature bush with barns, ponds, 1000 apple trees, 1500 Colorado Blue Spruce, 500 Crimson King and Norway Maple. This property must be seen for appreciation! All inquiries call 985- 9777 for full details. Listed at $745,000. SCUGOG ISLAND - 8 ACRES Wildlife abounds in this country retreat only 4 miles from town. 13 year old brick bungalow has country kitchen with pine ceiling and woodburn- ing cookstove, formal dining room, living room with brick fireplace, 3 + 1 bedrooms, 4 pc. and 3 pc. baths, 3 walkouts to huge covered new cedar deck, finished family room with 2nd fireplace, oak trim throughout. This home has one of the most functional floor plans we have ever offered!. Please call 985-9777 to view. Listed at $289,000.