ur: home’s furnishing ., represent a sizable investment, * "so" keeping them in top shape makes good sense, Leather . n@- Keep eather goods away: from ‘heat sources and out of direct sunlight. : . | @ Clean leather chairs and '. sofas. regularly, Remove wax _ ‘buildup with a mixture of 50 ml . vinegar and 125 ml water. Wash oo the ‘piece with saddle soap, Ua available at hardware or shoe repair shops. Rub the leather _ briskly with a soft cloth to restore the shine. - Metal e@ -Use a polish designed and seal the perimeter with masking tape ‘to keep the solu- tion damp.: Let peroxide: and: acetone solutions ‘stand over- night, the rust solution, a few hours: Sponge off the mixture especially for the type of metal’ that needs cleaning, otherwise, you risk damaging the finish. Remove all traces of polish after’ an item has been cleaned. since any residue will only hasten tar- nishing. @ Outdoor brasses will stay bright if you apply a thin coat of paste wax, after ‘polishing them. For indoor brasses, use lemon oil. . @ To remove rust from un- Tips for better ‘house hunting — ‘Maybe you know the feeling. After days of looking at house after house, they’re all beginn- ing to blur together. You're at your wit’s end trying to pick out superior workmanship and materials, You suspect you are : missing what a pro would pick up;.with ease — the extra touches that make a house special enough to buy. Chances are you're right, After interviewing experts in the " fields of contracting, building engineering, real estate ap- -praisal and home inspection, Clanging Times magazine came up? with’ the’ following clues ‘to’ quality. Use them as indicators: of ‘something better that bare -- essentials. 1:Entryways. Small roofs or porticos over the fornt and rear doors (or better yet, porches) are more than a nice extra touch: You won't be left soak- _ ing in the rain while you fumble for door keys. 2. Driveway. Drivers need clear sight-lines in both directions at the point where the drive meets the street. 3.: The electrical hook-up. _ Underground service makes the property look better and power is less susceptible to damage in a storm. 4. The-lawn. For new homes, a lawn started from sod is preferable to one started from seed. Landscaping should have acareful, planned look, not just a couple of shrubs. 5, The foyer. Ceramic or marble. tile is more. expensive than carpeting but. better able to . withstand ‘the heavy ‘traffic of an entrance hall. 6. Bathrooms. In a welll design.” | THE WORLD {IS YOURS.../F | YOU KNOW THE RIGHT PEOPLE...| “Wherever you move the Welcome “Wagon hostess is tha sight parson to), “help you find » place in t yout new. di eommmimily, Tony 630-5178 - WOREEBTR - ed house, bathrooms cannot be seen from the top of the stairs, the living room or the front door. 7. Steps, Basement steps should be solid and well lighted. 8. Foundaton. Poured concrete is normally stronger than block. 9, Workmanship. Pay attention to corners where two pieces of wood, such as base-boards, come together at right angles. There should be no gaps. Nails that hold up drywall walls should be invisible, as should any taped drywall joints. 10, Interior trim, Check for trim and moulding details” around doors and windows and where the cilings meet the walls 1, Floors. If the floor is plywood under carpeting, look for two different layers of plywood, one nailed on top of the other. A good hardwood floor is uniform in colour. Each board should be at. least four feet long except near the walls, where planks are cut to butt neatly against the wall, 12, Interior doors. The best ones. are firm and solid, not hollow. Try tapping on the door. A hollow door will also feel lighter when you open it. A fine grain on a solid door is an indication of better-quality wood. Check for a smocth feel. 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In each case apply .the re- quired solution to the stain, then.cover it with plastic wrap and buff the surface. if the stain removal dulls the marble, wet the area, then polish (tin oxide). sprinkle it with some marble Rub vigorously with a thick cloth, then buff, : @ For surface scratches, rub the area with superfine sand- paper. polish and buff with a chamois eloth. Outdoor Furniture @ To spruce up aluminum outdoor furniture, scrub. the aluminum parts with detergent and water. Wipe dry, and weatherproof with a coat of car wax, @ Scrub mildew from wooden outdoor furniture with a solution of 225ml ammonia, 125ml vinegar, 50 ml baking soda, and 4.5 litres of water. Wipe dry, then let the piece air dry completely, Finish by coating the furniture with — mildew-resistant pairt, ‘ab- vailable at hardware stores. 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