! MAKE ROOM FOR CHILDREN Years ago, ‘there was. a- loony comic strip-about a family of down-and-outers who were so shorl on everys thing that their litle boy slept in a bureau drawer. Well, things may ‘not be quite as bad around your house, ‘but many growing - families do feel the pinch of Space ... espécidlly when the time comes for young- slers to have cooms of their: own, teally does need a place of his or her own. According to . * psychologists, it should be a. place that offers lots of’ stimulation "—- colors, pal- terns, textures, the: play of light and . shadow, All of which can make a room fun to be in and’serve a seri- ous purpose; too, Accord- ing to the’ famous, child development ‘Specialist Jean ‘Piaget, environments that stimulate the senses also Stimulate the brain... soa “child's. room really plays an Be it ever so small, a child _ you gain two “roums™ ‘growing up. Making room — or rooms — for children is basically a matter of /ind- ing room, It could be a case of converting the allic oren- closing a porch: But, space is what you make it, and, how you make it, You can divide a large room into two — perhaps with a sliding partition, maybe with a stor- age wall. One handy idea: put a stack of cubes down the middle of a large room, with some fucifig one side, some the other. That way, and lively storage fof both. Thrift hint: build vour own cubes oul of chipboard, then paint or cover them to.make the most of: the decor. For example, you could cover the cubes in wallcoverings to mitch the walls. and paint their insides in a bright con- trast. Pols. Aah Whether : vou ‘te doing a ° -important part’ in his/her .. Major remodeling job or just ee 4 POPULATION OF PLAYFUL CHARACTERS can make a small room seem like a whale, little world to a child. What gives this space its personality is. above all, the pair of walléoverings — a patchwork of checks and polka dots that. lums out to be “The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat”. and a perky pingham check to anchor it, You can find them in the “Growing. Up with Wall-Tex” collection of scrubbable vinyl wallcoverings. + ‘D eedd ecorating sch emes? we ‘ve go t pl enty! redecorating for a child, be = ‘sure your plan includes wall- coverings. There's no quicker Of Surer way to turn plain space into a happy world for a child than with the lively patterns and colors of a good wallcovering. De- light(ul animals or human characters like the ones in many of the Wall-Tex vinyt. walleoverings are’ almost Play-mates for a young child: You can choose fram a whole collection of wall- ’ coverings for children called, “Growing Up with Wall-Tex." It's designed su that you can put different patterns together — un ideat way to divide a roam for two youngsters, yet keep il look- ing “together.” And, it's - _ also designed to- make it easy to make changes ‘as the children grow older, A final tip from the ex- perts: when you plan your child's room, let the child share in the planning. -Re- member: you're nol just Biv- ing him a room: you're Biv: ing him oon: to grow in, + always room for improvement at home! rion . vee Vinyl . The overhang area of a house, between the top of the sidewall and the edge of the roof, cun be-one of the most. troublesome areas of the entire home, to misin- tyin. Painting , this; strip of. exterior. :surface.can.-be back-breaking ‘labor and‘ downright dangerous, be- cause of its height. But. there is a way to avoid the problem and give the home an, energy-saving boost us well! install a. vinyl soffit system, Because the overhang of a home is normally difficult to reach safely, a yzood soffit system should réquire mini- maul maintenance. Painted wood soffit will peel, crack, and generally deteriorate with time, Melal soffit will eventually corrode, With either material, you're faced with periodic fix-up work — a costly nuisance. The best : soffit system would be dur- able .and virtually mainte- Soffi taining proper ventilation. A good soffit system also ef- fectively seals attic areas against insects. birds, und Staal animals. When considering whal kind of solTit ¢ i owners snide Beh ea te that painting the soffit and ane t System Solves _ Big Problem trim is about one-third of the total housé-painting job. ‘With vinyl soffit, this task is permanently eliminated. And, vinyl soffit will look good on almost any home, It as available Jn. a. wuriely of *dolors ‘TétsGit diferent castes and architectural designs, and comes ‘in’ solid and ventilated panels to provide just the right amount of at- tic ventilation where neves- sity. EL is just us suitable for a brick homecas. a wood- frame home, siding. MEMBER BROKER Or one with, metal: vinyl ur - mineral. One iype of solid vinyl ‘soltit is made from Durany', a vinyl compound develop. | ed exclusively lor home sol- il sind siding to give’ su- perior performunce, Duranyl. is *exirdided: in -flat sheets, which are then form- ed injo soffit: panels. This REALTY WORLD. | | ane Sl Mold of Yifere nce PARK AVENUE REALTY LTD, 4619 PARK AVENUE, TERRAGE, 8.C. Y8G 1V6 635-4971 Located close to schoals cr 00x200 lot with large garden area. 1440 sq. fH. 1975 Embassy is In good, clean condition. Price of $41,000 Includes all ap- pliances. Phone Muriel. Cute cabin on acreage. Only 5 miles. from town, Has power and own water supply. A good opportunity to start. your own homestead. Listed at only $22,000. Call Christel or nance-free. One maker of solid vinyl soffit, Mastic Corporation, points out that vinyl soffit is about 40 times thicker than the coat. of paint found on Most metal soffit systems. Vinyl soffit also is. solid color, clear. through, and 1130 sq. #1. 3 bedroom home on Skoglund Avenue. 2 fireplaces, 1% baths, rec. room and sundeck are only &@ few of the exceptional features of this home. Economically heated by natural gas. Call Christel or Horst Godlinskt for viewing. Horst Godlinski for more, detalis. ‘Close fo scheols and downtown, carpeted family ror"o and games ards. Me garage and covered entrance way.. A must on your viewing fist. Offers to $43,000. Call and. can-be cleaned with a hose. A good soffit system is very important, not only to your home's appearance, but also to its energy effi- ciency. A properly designed and installed soffit system provides ventilation, where Dont pay rent! instead,’ pay off this well kept and clean fown house, 1080 sq, ft... 3 bedrooms, 14 baths. Asking anly $31,500. Come in and see us or call Christel or Horst Godlinski for more detalis. MLS. ask for Kelly. Throughout, four bedrooms, - Spacious'home on half acre ot. Close te schools, and Inchudes fruit. trees and garden area. Home has two bedrooms on the malin floor, third in the basement area and two full baths, Call Into our office and view this property on ‘home needs, We have listed Quality for government grants? Looking for a three bedroom home under $35,000? Call Kally today and lets talk about ‘your a three bedroom, attached carport home for a young family. Asking $34,500, “process yields a panel of uni- torm thickness throughout. This meuns it is exception, ally strong and durable. Color Scheme: To bring together | the. seeming clutter of a variety of cabinets and appliances. match wail colors to cabi- nets of colored appliances, or appliances to cabinets, or bedroom home on double lot on bench. Large garden prea, Storage aheds and root house. Attached carport, Large bright living room. Good kitchen wots of cupboards. Gas heat and hot water, May be ‘purchased furnished If datired. Listed exclusively at $45,000 fully furnished. Reduce price If un- furnished. . . Tae -. cabinets. appliances and wall color. Paint everything, to match, If natural light is limited, use pale, light- “reflecting; colors, i If a kitchen is small, use a pale.cool colar. $ * . M h fl 5 "i i iS xl Rosswood rural hameatead. 80 acres with several acres cleared. Farmhouse - 2 bedroom with large eating and living ee RE area, Beauilful | Goat ‘Mountain. ovthidgs, Glusively for $32,000. view of Some Listed -ex- Kalum Lk. Drive - 3 for i, One 2 bedroom home - oot Interlor completely refinished, 4 plece bath - good kitchen cupboards, ete, On contalned renfal unit on same property. Garage andother storage bidgs. .41 acre lot. Asking $35,000. @ | bedroom self. # ES PRUDEN & CURRIEdew LTD, TERRACE’S GOMPLETE REAL ESTATE SERVICE 464s Lakelse Avenue : 636-6142 “Realscope”, then tatk to Kelly about your home needs. Property at Gossen Creek, 2.44 acres. One house has 1100 aq. ff., the other is’ approximately 700 sq. ft. Good rental possibilities. Try an offer on this in- vestment property. For . necessary,-lo the altic of your home. This ventilation prevenis moisture from col- . lecting, making your home warmer in the winter and more comfortable in the Attractive rural home in the Copperside Estates, 1120 sq. ff, ‘< basement, garage 50”: md wired workshop: Asking $56,500. Cail Horst or Christel Godlinaki, ; information call Judy. One-third acre lof with 3 year old 3 bedroom home and full basement, Located Make an offer on this news bedroom 1040 sq. 1. Keme Usted at $65,000. Located in Caledonia Subdivision. Call Muriel for more in- formation. close fo school, on water system and heated’ with natural gas, Asking $44,000 + phone Horst or Christel Godilnaki. Enloy the summarl Two bedroom year-round heme on large private lot is a 5 minute ‘walk from = the beach. Ample water supply summer, “Saffit, is especially im- porlant for homes with open overhangs, because it pro- vides an allractive under- eave covering, while main- 1400 sq... ff. home with family kitchen: Laundry room on malin floor, fenced yard with good garden area. Judy has the Ine formation of this. septic tank Installed 2 years age, Call Muriel, from own private well, - ‘Notice the attractive tatting of this $ bedroom A home for young and old allkel Three bedrooms, 114 baths, carport and basement. Located In a rural setting and ashing $32,000. Call Kelly for ‘your home needs. ‘ATTRACTIVE HOM LOVELY LOT — GREAT - LOCATION 4635 Scott Ave. Ip 1340 aq, ft.- with full bsmt. 3 good sized bdrms., wall length sand. stone fireplace and hearth In L.R. bullt ia chine cabinet in dining rm., lerge family rm. with at: tractively Installed wood stove, Plus & games rm, Knotty pine cabinet kit. chen, bullt-in dishwasher end garburator and dinette area. Rooted over deck, Paved doubie drive. Great setting nestled In the trees. See this with Bob Sheridan. Large barm. full bamt. home on 2 acres. Large kitchen with plenty or cabinets, bdrms., Jiving! room etc. ara nicely car- pated, Excellent condition. $52,500. Call Bob Sheridan. LARGE NEW MODERN HOME ON COTTONWOOD CRES. 1322. sq. ff. full bsmft, Delightful modern kitchen with large carpeted sun, deck. Living room has central fireplace with home located on Skoglund Avenue, Large family type kitchen, 2 full baths, 2 fireplaces and economically heated with natural gas. Back yard Is treed and attractively landscaped, Asking price $47,500. Call Christel or Horat Godlinski for more 1008 sq. ft. Shedroom home In excellent condition is reasonably priced at $37,000. Includes stove and fridge - carport, sundeck, bulltin barbeque, This new Heting will a@l! quickly, so contact Murlel now for information, PR L 3 bdrm. home on Sande. Bivd. Large lot, drilled swell, nat. gas fireplace, geod gardn, root house, greenhouse & storage bidg. $27 500 will consider of- ‘s. REVENUE oP. PORTUNITY IN THOR- NHILL Halt acre corner lot with older home & shop plus a furnished trailer & 3 ‘cabins, all renting and. grossing $550 menth and could be Increased to $750 . month — asking $55,000 and owner open to offers. - heatelator and blower fan. Large mstr. bdrm. with ensuite. Heating system combination wood-oll furnace for economy. This home | quailty throughout and the price Is reasonable, Contact Bob Sheridan, details. Try your offer on this 3 bedroom, I¥e bath mobile home at Copperside. Living foom has = Franklin ‘As the Spanish proverb says, “He who would bring -home the wealth of the Lakelse Lake Property 1.7 acre (lot,. corner of Kreston Road and Grarilte Creek ‘Road. Phone Judy Indies must carry the wealth of the Indies with him.” So’ it is in travelling: a man must carry knowledge with him, if he would bring home know- ledge. . Camping Tip: To prevent red ants from joining. you on your cot while you are camping, place the legs of the cot in buckets filled with water. for information. fireplace. Property needs landscaping. If you're tired, of paying rent, why not become & home owner. For Information call Judy. dust Listed! " This immaculate 3 bedroom home has many exceptional features: 1124 a4. ft, 2 fires) et ensulfe plumbing ov. severed sun- @eck, large rec room and many more. Just move in and feel at home. Call Christel or Horst Godlinsk! for more details, Looking for & ‘starter heme? Here’s a great one! Large lot. full basement and garage, Two bedrooms on the main fleor, and an additional In the basement... Complimented with « family room and asking price is $39,300. Call Christel or Horst Godlinski. Owner moving and anxious: THORNHILL 12x68 mobile home set up on two lots In Tharnhelghts - Hemlock Dr. 3 bdrm., rateed living room with bay window. Priced at $31,000. Calt Olck Evans for viewing. in the Horseshoe. Full ‘bamt., 4 bdrm. (2 up & 2. dwn.) ? bathrooms, lovely large klichen, patio doors to, sundeck. House Is In ex- cellent condition. Good mortgage to assume. Give Bob Sheridan 8 call, COMFORTABLE HOME — REASONABLY PRICED . ; 4016 N. Sparks, 3 bdrm. full bsmt., brick fireplace, centrally located for better heating, ensulte plumbing off mstr, bdrm. Natural gas heating. Bsmt. fs In- sulated and wired ready for finishing. Howse In good to seit: " LIST WITH REALTY WORLD - THE BUYER FINDERS AFTER OFFICE HOURS HORST GODLINSKI - © 635-5397 MURIEL.NEALE - 635-2944 JUDITH JEPHSON = 636-1652 KELLY SQUIRES - 635-7616 CHRISTEL GODLINSKI - 635-5397 FRANK SKIDMORE - 635-5691 Preferred Reaity World Clients May Recelve a 10 Percent Olscount on a Budget Truck Rental OVER 2,000 OFFICES TO SERVE YOU 5 acres and 12x68 moblle. home. Located in Jackpine Flats. Ideal for horse owners. 5 acres cleared. Barn and corral ares. For details call Dick Evans. % ACRE — THORNHILL 2 bdrm. home with 20x24 hested & Insulated chop. Home In excellent con: dition. 2 fireplaces and family room off the kit- chen. Well landscaped and lots of room. Call Dick Evans for detalis. condition. Asking $58,500. Will consider offers, Call Bob Sheridan. LARGE FULL BASEMENT HOME Situated on Laure! Ave. 3 birm., could be 4, Large kitchen, home recently RIVER FRONTAGE Ye acre lot on Skeena Strest. Being cleared. $14,500. Call Dick Evans. renovated. Large workshop & garage, one third acre of land. $49,000, Will consider ofters. Cail Bob Sheridan. EVENING PHOHES JOHN CURRIE - 625-065 BOB SHERIDAN - DICK EVANS - 635.7566 BERT LJUNGH . 435.5754 635-2640 RUSTY LJUNGH . 635.5754