PAGE 4, WEDNESDAY APRI I 18, 1984, WHITBY FR EE PRESS, HOME IMPROVEM ENT SECTION Ir TAIl. iMTO nm Dflfli g I YEAR-ROUND PROTECTION 0F YOUR POOL HOW TQ OPEN VOURt POOL " Remove leaves and debris from pool caver. Use a pump, if avallable, ta remave excess water f rom caver. " Fold caver, accoédion fashion, tawards the shallow end. Remove campletely. " Cannect all fittings for filter pump, heater, chlorinator, etc. " FI pool-ta normal water level. " Test pH level and adjust with PH-UP or PH- DOWN as required. Ideal pH range is 7.2-7.6. *Remove dissolved wastes (su perch lori nate). e Check filter. Refer ta pump and filter manual far start-up Instructions. e Brush walls, skim surface and vacuum pool floor. e Aliow chlorine residual to drap below 1.5 parts per million before swimming. *Use éasy steps for year-round pool main- tenance programme. WH YREPLA CE WHEN YO U CA NjeFA CE! PETER683-512 6 88 3 94 SHOP AT HOME SERVICEG AFTER"OvsR3O ALL PETER, 883-5312 6 8.8psdmc. 1 OFREE, ' Il = I~I ~ l8l ~ ~uI EZI~~ AJAX Problem windows Have a "no-view" wrn- dow or one that faces aq' unsightly view or doesn't let in enough light? A lîttle imagination can help trans- form that problem intoa plus for your home! With a window -that faces a brick wall or some other unattractive settîing, instali a frosted, translu- cent plcxiglass panel culta fit the length of your win- dow and wedge it, into place. You can buy plexig- lys pnels at plastics sup- pystores listed in your phone book. For a window that is re- cessed. try the romantic screcn trcatmenr, stretch- ing semi-sheer fabric oe wooden canvas stretchers slightly smallcr than win- dow size. To provide some privacy without cutting out aIl nat-, ural light. you might try in- stallîng louvered doors or sliutters along the entire window or the- battom haîf. Matchstick blinds ar'e an all-around favorite for letting ¼n light and main- taining privacy. Or. make that problem window the focal point of thé room by installing a. stained or beveled glass. window that creates its own special lighting et'- fects. Corne see the new wallcoverings- and paints to match CENTRAL PAINT AND WALLPAPER For mors info. SUNWORTfHY 728-6809 ~~ 295 Ritson Rd. S., Oshawa -Hong« itymnwf ormw ha., isfPryoua WINTERIZING VOUR POOL' 1. Clean pool tharoughly. 2. Check the pH level and adjust t ta between 7.2 a nd 7.6. 3. Superchlorinate the night bef are clasing the pool. 4. Lower water level ta manufacturer's recommendations. 5. Disconnect the-filter and heater, then drain al equipment and piping. 6. Add required amount of algicide. 7. Remove ladders, diving boards, slides, etc. Place aIl removable equipment and pool chemicals in safe dry place. Pool chemicals will not deteria- rate over the winter. 8. Secure pool caver following manufacturer's recommendations. TROUBLE SHOOTING VOUR POOL Water appears mllky Check pH and bring chlorine up ta proper level. Clean f ilter andior hair and lint pot. Pool walls pr floor feil slimy, Check pH and then double the nu:.mal dose of chlorine ta remove algae. Black spots on pool t loor or walls This condition is usually caused by black algae. Add the correct amount*of chemical treat- ment for the gallonage of your pool. If the condition is severe it may be necessary ta scrub the black spots with a stiff brush. Short flîter runs. Several factors can cause this condition., (a> Lack of chlorîne andlor pH out of balance. Use a test set, then- brng pH and chlarine ta optimum levels. (b) Clogged filter. Check and dlean thoraughiy. (c) Air in filte# systemn. Make sure that ail fittings are air tight. Water appears green Algae have reached advanced state. Check pH and use chlorine and algicide as directed. For persisfent pool problems, seelc the advi ce of your prof essional pool supply dealer. 'MAIITEIANCE FIii'CAIINET--111113S We supply and instali new drawer fronts, doors, decorative hardware anid recover alother exposed areas- ina "Maintenance Free" woodgrain formica orsolid c alors. Also available solid oak and pine cabinets- custom made. We also supply and instail new counter tops-waII units-vanities. FREE ESTIMATES.m.mu. 5 YEAR WARRANT-Y HURRY!-ACT-NOW!!-LIMITED TIME OFFER!!!1 Kiutchen King VISIT OUR FACTORY SHOWROOM 377 MacKENZIE AVE. UNIT 10, AJAX, ONTARIO. 3 - V ---. . .