FAMILY KITCHEN: A GREAT SPOT FOR A FIREPLACE

With growing interest in

creative cookery, and entire -

families taking part in pot-
watching, what better place
than the kilchen to add one
of America’s favorite fur-
nishings — a fireplace.

If you thought fireplaces

belong only in the family»

room, think again. The ease
and economy of installing a
factory-built fireplace has
inspired homeowners to in-
clude them in other rooms
of the house. More and
more, fireplaces are show-
ing up in kitchens — partic-
ularly when the room is a
center for family activities.

‘Unlike conventional
masonry fireplaces, built-in
style, factory-constructed
unils come ready-to-install.
There's no need to knock
out walls, do extensive re-
modeling or build a special
foundation. Thal’s because
these built-in units feature
“zero-clearance,” which
means they can be safely
placed right on or against
existing walls and floors.
Face a factory-built fire-
place with any non-com-
bustible material to match
the room decor, and the re-
sults can look as authentic
as a traditional hearth or as
“now' as a contemporary

kitchen,

Contemporary is the look
of so many freestanding fire-
places available today. Their
brightly colored porcelain or
enamel finishes — or even
basic black — can accent a
modern mood, Freestand-
ing fireplaces are even eusier
to install than built-in units
— just remember to include
a fireproof base and follow
the manufacturer's specifi-
cations and building code re-
quirements for proper clear-
ance from nearby walls.

Because factory-built fire-
places come in a wide range
of sizes and shapes, finding
room far one in a good-sized
kitchen needn't be a prob-

lem. If space is tight, choose .

a compact, built-in model; a
slim, freestanding, conical
style: or a fireplace of either
type, designed for corner in-
stallation.

The chance lo cook with
wood or charcoal year-
round makes the kitchen an
ideal spot for a fireplace.
Barbequing doesn't have to
be a seasonal ritual — spe-
cial grills for fireplaces
make it possible ty couk and
serve wood or charcoal-
broiled entrees indvors dur-
ing cold weather. And, with

only seconds from grill to
table, fuod won't lose its
sizzle,

Is yours a country kitch-
en? Then an old-fashioned,
wood-burning stove might
‘provide just the right,
authentic touch. No longer
hard-to-find relics. wood
stoves are widely sold today
in a variety of styles, many
of which can be used for
cooking as well as heating.
Since the energy crisis be-
gan, stove sales have soared
as homeowners sought these
oldtime appliances for their
practicality us well as their
nostalgic charm. Improved
efficiency in today's wood
sloves and factory-built fire-
places make both a good sup-
plemental heat-source and a
good decoraling idea.

A brightly burning blaze
in the kitchen hearth can
make cooking and meul-
limes even more pleasur-
able, And, even though the
table is a natural family-
gathering spot, a fireplace
nearby adds one more good
reason lo make the kitchen a
real “living” room, An ex-
perienced, reputable dealer
can help you decide what
type, shape and size wood
heater besl meets your
needs, t

INSTALL A KITCHEN FIREPLACE, equip it with a grill and enjoy barbequed
meals, year-round. With just secands from fire to table, food grilled indoors

won't lose its sizzle, t

The Good Old Days

For those nostalgia buffs
who long to return to the
simple life of yesterday,
here's how the Early Ameri-
can housewife spent her day
in the kitchen:

Meals were cooked over a
fireplace in great iron pols.
Later, she had to hand-
pump walter for dving the
after-dinner dishes. (She
made her own soup, too.}
Since there was no refriger-
ation, she had to scout
around for cool places to
store foods, as well.

Yes, those were the good
old days! -

Get the Snack Knack!

Snack time is the perfect
occasion to cut down on
food costs and is a great
time to help your family to
better nutrition.

Since most snacks cun-
sist of “junk food™ that is
not only expensive but of lit-
tle [aod value, do your fam-
ily and your budget a favor
by creating your own
snacks.

Fruit jellos, puddings.
cheese-and-cracker combi-
nations are same of the taste
treuls you can concoct for
those between-meal snacks.

Park Avenue Realty.

Over 1800 sa-ft. of family living!

Well

constructed split level design. Features 3
bedrooms, family room, den, guest room,
sundeck, double carport and much, much
more. Fully landscaped tot with high rear
fence which afford privacy, Asking $72,500.
all Kelly and lets talk homes.

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How to Cover Walls with Fabric,

Have you ever thought
ahout covering your walls
with fabric to conceal im-
perfections, but lacked the
budget for a professional
job, and felt too intimi-
dated to try the process
yourself?

With fabrics and the
“quick staple” method, you
can cover imperfect walls.
By using the same fabric
print from floor to ceiling
and wall to wall, you can
also enlarge 4 small area.

A good startling point is
the left corner of the room.
Measure wall arcas and esti-
mate how many lengths of

the desired fabric you will
need, depending on whether
width is 48", 54°, or 40°.
Cut the fabric in lengths to
coincide with the height of
your wall. Most walls are
ubout 8-9° high. Be sure to
allow 4" extra to include a
2" finish-fold at top and bot-
tom, The only necessary
tools are a hand-stuple gun
or automatic stapler, -one-
inch-wide cardboard or
wood strips; hammer and
small nails; scissors; fabric
knife; folding knife: folding
ruler; standing ladder to al-
low convenient stapling at
ceiling; plumb rule with
chalk line or level: and
pliers.

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KALU M: STREE'

3 bedroom full basemen!
home In excellent
residential neighborhood.
Large nicely’ landscaped
lot fenced on 3 sides.

Living room has free
standing flreplace. Bright
basement with large
windaws and high celling.
One finished roam down.
Sundeck over carport,

Listed exclusively at
$50,000.

lot
facing Graham Avenue. 3

Save-Mor on corner

bedrooms. living room,
large kilchen with dining
area. Heat and hot water,
Attached
carport. Fenced rear yard.
Listed price of $26,000.

Inctudes slove and fridge.

natural gas.

Copperside Estates - Rural residential lot.

Irregular

shape 81’ frontage on Copper River Road. Con-
nection to private water system available. Yours for

$4,000.

3 bedroom modular home
on large fenced lot. Lot
nicely treed and private.

Rural homesiead on 800
acre parcel of tand in
Rosswood. 2? bedroom

Beyond the beauty of
linen-covered walls, some
other advantages include: no
special preparation of the
walls; na removal of old
wallpaper, excellent acous-
tical properties; insulation;
and the advantage of un-
damaged removal of fabric
at any time.

Once you get “the hang"
of it, you could grow so en-
thosiastic you may decide to
cover the walls of all your
rooms. For further instrue-
lions on haw ta staple fab-
ric to walls, send 25¢ with
your name and address to:
Belgian Linen Association,

Dept. SC, 280 Mudison
Avenuc, New York, New
York 10016. +

Crock Plates:
Innovative Appliances
Crock plates, a logical ex-
tension of convenient crock
pols, are now becoming al-
musi as popular as their pre-
decessors.
Nutritious meals can be

served conveniently and eco-
nomically on the high-tem-
perature stoneware multi-

cooking crock plates.

Many cooks prefer the
flat Cooking surface, as fowl
and roast can be prepared
without the inconvenience of
placing them on end.

Cleaning of a flat plate is
easier than a round pot and
many crock plates have a
non-stick surface,

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AUTOPLAN AGENT

5140 AGAR AVE. Only $26,500
Compact 2? bedrm. renovated residence, attractive interior, electric heat.
free standing fireptace, new floor coverings of carpet and cushion floor.
Large 89' lot, water and sewer. Excl. 802.

NEW REMO Cn 80° x 200° lot
Attractive package af mobile plus 12x56’ addition having 4 bedrms., ample
carpet, utility roam, electric heat, separate dining room, fireplace. Good
walter pressure system. Landscaped. All for $28,000. Excl.

REVENUE PROPERTIES

“Sd DUPLEX ON MULLER ST. 2 bedrms. each, side
by side, drilled well, well kepi, some furniture
and appliances. Only $31,500.

FDUPLEX AT 3946 WREN. Good revenve with
two bedroom suites, side by side. Appliances
Bincluded. Potenital far extra suite or enlarging
Beach sulle by developing the basement, Asking

Me lust $45,000.

possession available.

A.E. Le Page Limited Coast ue Coast Real Estate Service

635-6361

4611 LAKELSE AVE.

ASK ABOU’ OUR OTHER LISTINGS.
TTT LILLIE a

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PARK AVENUE REALTY LTD.

4619 PARK AVENUE, TERRACE, 8.6. ¥8G 1¥6 ©

An unbelievable bargain!
Over 2200 sq. . on the
main floor, including a 370
sq. ff. master bedroom
with a Roman bath. A
convenient kitchen area
with family raom and
dining area adjacent
compliments this spacious
home. Located on Clark
Avenue in Thornhill and
asking $50,000. Call Kelly
and lets talk offers.

Over 1500 sq. ff. attractive
3 bedragm home. Many
extra features such as
sauna, bar, rec raom,
heated pool. fireplace,
natural gas. Located on
Davis. Asking $75,000. Call
a Horst or Christel for mare
information.

An inspection of this 12x60
mobile hame will prove
that it is good value for
$15,500. Situated on a
75x160 landscaped lot.

Price includes new metal

storage shed. Murlef has

the details.

Good starter home ‘for
young family, Two
bedrooms on the main
floor, large kitchen, dining
area, and living room.

Located in centre of town
close to schools and
shopping. Asking $35,000.
Call Horst or Christel for
more details.

Immaculate 3 bedroom
home, full basement, close
to schools, recreation and
shopping. Beautifully
landscaped, Asking
$51,800. Call Hors? or
Christel for more details.

A spacious, quality built
home, set among mature
trees and shrubs, is
available for the
discriminating purchaser.
This large family home
features many of the most
sought after amenities and
can be viewed at any time.
Phone Muriel for an ap-
pointment.

‘DUPLEX ON PINE ST, Two bedrms. each,
upper lower type, jaundry, carport below.
g Ranges and tridges Incl. Good location. $31,500.

400 BLOCK OLSON AVE.

Nice three bedroom home within easy walk to all

Ba schools and downtown, Large family-rec room in
B full basement. Listed MLS at just $49,000. Quick

The plate’s convenient
construction allows usage as
a griddle, wok. steamer.
poacher, braizer-broiler.
chafing dish, warmer-server,
and omelette-crepe maker.

A high temperature
makes the plate warmer
than a regular oven, skillet.
or deep fryer.

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A large lot with garden
area and established trees
is the setting for this 3
bedroom 1034 sq. ff. hame.
Fireptace in living room
anda secand one Is located
in partially finished full
basement. Home is listed
at $53,500. Call Kelly. :
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Exceptlonaliy attractived
family house in Thornhill
area. Jbedrooms up and 2
downstairs, 2 flreplaces,
stiding glass doors off]
dining and master
bedrooms onto sundeck,
large patio and many more
special features. Asking
$56,500. Call Horst

Christel.

Large garage workshop
with concrete floor. Wired.
Good garden areas and on
water system. Buill In
china cabinel in dining
area. Price includes stove
and = fridge. Very
reasonable at $32,900.

87 Currie - $70,000
Why not call us today

for your free appraisel

hemestead provides year
round accomodation.
Some clearing ready for
seeding. Beautiful view of
mountains. Parcel and
home site well secluded.
Asking $32,000.

Fourplex on Soucie Ave.
for sale comprises of four 3
4) bedroom 2 storey units with
Melectric ranges. Gross
Monthly income $1,000 per
month. ~ Excelfent = In-
vestment.

AFTER OFFICE HOURS

HORST GODLINSKI - 635-5397 KELLY SQUIRES - 635-7616
MURIEL NEALE - 635-2944 CHRISTEL GODLINSKI - 636-6397

JUDITH JEPHSON - 638-1652 FRAWK SKIDMORE - 635-6691 7
OVER 1,000 OFFICES AND GROWING FAST

Small but cozy. Only one

gas bedroam but comfortable.

" . Easy Situated in uplands area on

waene Munthe Ave. Has quiet

- setting on na thru road with
large one acre yard.

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