www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday April 18, 2008 - 31 Don't miss your chance to see HGTV star Tommy Smythe! continued from page 30 And make sure you stick around until the end! As an added bonus, Tommy will be signing autographs and pictures at the end of the day. There will also be a fantastic give-a-way. Enter to win a decorative print from Painters Place! (Winner must be present to claim prize.) Tommy has been an integral member of Sarah Richardson's design team for more than five years. His dramatic, reactive personality creates a magnetic chem- istry when combined with Sarah's unwavering calm. Viewers love the he said/she said tension of two headstrong creative individuals battling out their ideas on screen. Tommy is the traditional to Sarah's contemporary, the high to her low, the storm to her calm; and is available for you, offering design advice and taking questions at only Painters Place in Mississauga. For your chance to book your consultation with Tommy, please call Painters Place at 905-858-1708. Located at 5636 Glen Erin Dr, Mississauga. For more information on Painters Place and on this exciting event, visit www.paintersplace.ca For all your decorative needs, visit the Oakville location. Winner of the Oakville Beaver Reader's Choice Awards in the category of `Best Paint and Wallpaper Store' for the past eight years, the Oakville location has everything you need to transform your home. Located at 478 Dundas St W. For more information call 905-257-2061 Enhancing curb appeal After a long Canadian winter, many homes need a refresh. Paying attention to the exterior of your home is just as important as making a statement with your interior décor. The home décor team at Canadian Tire has put together the following tips to enable you to give the exterior of your home a fresh new look, easily and affordably. Update exterior lighting: Exterior light can be stylish as well as functional. Design a well-lit path by adding a lantern or pagoda-style lighting. With so many beautiful finishes available pewter, stainless-steel and copper, to name a few - exterior lighting can add an attractive and luminous glow to your front yard or garden. Solar-powered lighting, available at Canadian Tire, is an eco-friendly option that will enable you to light up your home while saving money. A fresh coat of paint: If the current paint colour of your exterior is starting to fade, a new coat of paint can immediately brighten the exterior look of your home. Consider a neutral shade for your home's exterior and use more vibrant colours for trim and accents for a soothing and harmonious look. Alternatively, if you don't want to paint the entire exterior of your home this year, you can simply spruce up your home's curb appeal by giving the doors, shutters or trim a fresh coat of paint. Accent your address: House numbers can be an area where you can have some fun and experiment with different styles. For example, instead of traditional gold-plated numbers, look for numbers using trendy fonts, colours and backgrounds or try a plaque featuring coloured tiles to add some interest. Flower Power: Choose textured outdoor planters and fill with vibrant coloured flowers, such as geraniums, petunias or snapdragons. Place planters on either side of the front door for a welcoming and fresh look. Alternatively, add brightly painted window boxes and plant small flowers that contrast the exterior contrast of your home to make the window boxes stand out. - News Canada Hand Crafted Furniture by Mennonites 5 Years lebrating 1 mpromising Quality Ce of Unco OOPS! 40-60% OFF WE ARE OVERSTOCKED! 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Charcoal barbeques provide an authentic smokey flavour as well as intense aromas; while searing food on a hot grill and sealing in the natural juices. Infrared Cooking Barbeque New this year, infrared barbecues cook food from the inside out to seal in moisture and flavor resulting in a juicier, tastier cut just like what you would enjoy at a high-end restaurant. Additional features to consider · Cooking Surface There are many different types of cooking surfaces. Chrome is the most popular type of surface. A porcelaincoated surface is nonstick, making it easier to use and clean, while a cast-iron surface provides even heat distribution to sear meat perfectly. Stainless steel surfaces are a durable option as they are rustproof so the surface will not chip or burn. · Rear/Side/Rotisserie Burners These burners provide extra space for cooking and also allow you to cook different items without mixing tastes. · BTU stands for British Thermal Unit and is a measurement of heat output. While it shouldn't be the sole deciding factor, it is important to consider. Make sure you calculate BTUs from the true square footage of the barbecue and include side, back and rotisserie burners. - News Canada Morriston Highway #6 Morriston, Ontario Cards Welcome 905-842-3653 to Hamilton 519-837-3555 N W MORRISTON Trafalgar Rd. South Service Rd. Bronte Rd. Fourth Line Dorval Rd. HWY. #6 QEW Wyecroft Rd. to Toronto GUELPH #401 E S HOURS: Mon-Wed 10-6 · Thurs-Fri 10-8 · Saturday 10-6 · Sunday 11-5