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............, . . PAGE 20, WE1TY FREE PRE$S, WEDNESDAY, MAy 15rN1mi ~. M of -the, house ta get yur.food and greenhouse ta use as a pool house long: heaters (or. as' an option,1 b,,everages.' Consido equipPing and dining roomn. solar panels).; autamnatic oo your pool area with a guest house -Even for a liniited budget, the EPAE2 complote with itchen. Or build a list of modoratelyý-pricoed extras is >E AE2 MANY- summer-flo wering. bulbe; patios.- When lantiftg in containers, thrive in containers and planters Of ioodr e je àthe- most critical al sorts. The tender plants require fco xeswt~wihde o sun and warmth and many'like tobe drain off quiclyý enough wil des- pot-boundakn them ideal for troy the plants quickly. 7 sunny balconies, terraces and (NC) HoIw' many times have your pictured yourself ýswimming early niorning* laps'.in your own pool, or wished ta h kids had a backyarýd, playgroiünd.where you icould kep, an eye on> them, or even imagined partese around the pool on summor eveninge? 1How. many times havre you thought about buying a pool but dismissed the idea bocauso of the coet? Perhaps it's -timo to take a second look. The cost is within reach of man families according to the Caadian Spa and Pool Association (CANSPA) which estimatoes that many people who buy pools each year earn less than $30,000 a yoar. And pool ownership is an investment that pays off by. maling the home a more inviting place, adding to its resale value and providing an alternative to a crowdod beach, resort or commercial pool. The besice The final cost will depond on its size, the materials, used and the landscaping required. Evon if you live high atep a niountain, deep'in a valley, or only -have a small amount of space in which te build, these obstacles can be avercoine. Name your' fantasy: A dosort oasis, tropical paradise, oriental gardon or Spanish courtyard are not out of reach., It's up te you te crate an aquatic environment that reflects your personality, lifestyle and b udget. One distinct trend in. pool design is to add naturalmaterials and, elements te enhance the natural' setting - - stanes, boulders, bricksé and. wood combined wiîth colourfjl. foliage - can crate a delightful effect. Challenging ý sites such as sloping backyards, difficuit lanidscaping or limitUed space shouldn't *doter y ou from, buying a pL Cliff.-hangiing.-,pool, kney-sapd' pools and abv-ground pools can. handie on the most demanding needs. And remember, pools can be customi-fittod t a a lot in! ahnost any shape you desire. The most practical shapos are, simple geompetrie .designs that complement, the" linos èf youý, home, won't .compote with Slandfctpe and allow for creative use ie o fthsurrounding ares. A roctangular pool is hest for seriaus exercise. An Ir-shaped pool is ideal bocause adàlts cati swim laps in the- long end wliile childron can play and be taught to swim in the shorter leg of the An unusually-shaped'pool may be the only way te save ,a faivourite tree or. confornM to the natural terrain. You c rote your. own fantasy isind by building a free-form pool with a' waterfall churning from an underwvater ledge and a bridge crossing ta, the raised dock, spa and barbecue. If. you do a lot of swimming, but are short on land, small pools are the answer. The long, narrow shape of a lap pool is ides] for tight spacos or sloped properties. It May moasure 10 by 40!foot and range in depth fromn three to.five foot. Another option is a play pool with shallow -dopths of one metro at bath .onds. ItIs perfect foi adults who want te, play water basketball and volleyball at one end while children play at the otherP and swimmers do their laps in between. Create a hayon .If your faxnily does a lot of outdoor entertaining, design a pool area- that is picturesque. Gazebos, sunscreens, cabanas, pool hanses and barbecue pits can crate a total outdoor living area. Have a barbecue on your patio dock. Use your pool house te dry off after a swim or ta enj'oy a late-afternoon rofreshment. Croate a hayon for yo1ur fsmily- and friends. If. your budget is fleible and you do a lot of entertaining, build an enclosed hospitality centre. It allows you ta dine -and lounge without having te mun in and out Pleasure Valley Summer-Riding Cam JuIy 29th - Aug. 2nd JuIy 8th - 121h TWO WEEK SION S July l5th - 26th Offering: " Lectures on understanding, care and handling of the .horse.l " Use of ail Pleasure Valley facilities, Waterslides, Rollerskating, Mini Gollf etc., lncluded. " Riding games competition on last day 0fcamp. - Food available if required. Aug. 5th - Aug. l6th SESSIONS-FOR Boys & Girls Ages 9-14 9:00 a.m. ta 4:00 pm. 505 INs U% #Pu a ý D 9 &f ~ ~ a t Limited S5pace Left> -leasure VaIIey' (416)649- 3333- Plesue aley 299Brok d. Carmot.Ont L0H 1 E0i k w. ~ <'~hnn~inri ~ krar4n,~aw1 r~I~fJ- low sO S -.00 ,. f