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_ TERRACE HERALD, TERRACE, B.C.

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values you'll appre-

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ae ‘improvement project;-the, homes

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PROTECTION, BEAUTY GO HAND
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HAND WHEN exterlor improvements spruce up the

ig, and another, a new roof-dralnage system, The choice,

siding. Guttering and downspouts, right, are also avail-.
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With a little planning, home
inprovement programs. ean acci-
dent-proof .as well
a' house,

Awareness of potential acci.

‘dent situations is the key to

removing dangers.‘as remodel-
ing and repair projects are being
completed, according toDr. John

Henderson, medical director af|.

Johnson: and Johnson, and‘ a
first aid and safety authority.
“Prevention is still the best

as beautify|.

- Keep house accident- proof. -

first ald for accidents,” Dr. Hen-
derson stresses, =, _
_ He offers this safety checklist,
1. When cleaning and repair-
ing gutters aid downspouts for

-anticipated ‘rains, make sure

downspouts and draina ‘do not

flood onto walks or driveways,

- Such:a drainage pattern can
cause dangerous icing in winter.
2. Police the lawn thoroughly.
Carefully inspect the entire
area for-.rocks, pebbles, other
debris, Such debris is dangerous

Heating First Cuts
-Remodelin

Ifheating modernization plans
“are made-at:the outset of ahome

owner can ‘probably--dives Hot
“only ‘on’ the heiting, but on ths
over-all remodeling job, says the
National Better Heating-Cooling
Council. ty
That's because many remodel-
ing jobs require heating work of
some kind, ‘and it is often easier
to do it before other: changes,
Homes with hot water heating
systems are -well-suited for. re-
modeling projects, and the old
steam-heated Colonial or Tudor-
Style house can be readily and
inexpensively updated, says the
Council. mo :
The following heating check-
list suggests some ‘of the possi-
iJities, . 7
Install, baseboard heating
units. What about.that old-fash-
toned radiator? Simply replace it
with wall-hugging _ baseboard
‘units, 2a :
They provide just as much
warmth and comfort: but don’t
interfere with’ wall-te-wall car-
peting, furniture or draperies,
A‘few minor piping changes
may. be all that is necessary to
install these units,. -- .-
Convert:ta forced circulation,
Gravity hot water and two-pipe

| ‘steam heating systems often can

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be converted: io forced’ circula-

tion hot water heating, This
means faster response, with a

thermostat calling for. heat auto- {f.
-matically, and more even heating

throughout the house, -

For the conversion, some new’

piping at the boiler, a circulator
and “a few accessories are in-

‘Stalled.

PAINT

Now is the time: to point up for spring iE
with brand name Pittsburgh .

Paint: while

this tremendous value is ‘on,

: the supply i

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_ Interior. Latex

slimited,

-system,.Althoug! :
-is often smaller than many home.

_. Install anew boiler. A modern,
sompact; baller. can. save :space

and give new «the, heating
today:s: boiler.

clothes washers, it can heat. a
house that once needed a large,:
cumbersome heating plant. And
it.doesn’t have to be in the base-
mént, Boilers can be installed in
4 carport, closet, attic, outdoor
tool house or even the backyard,

A hydronic (hot water) heating
system offers a choice of fuels.
Boiler.can be powered by gas,
oil, electricity or coal.

| Heat the garage. Installing

heat in the garage can be a slin-
ple operation if the house hasa
hydronic heating system, claims
the Council. ~ ;

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We hereby offer our home building service :
hope to contribute to better hous- -[

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“With roughed in
“No prefab packages,

Phone 635-5220,

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| Weight leaning on them.

‘accumulations: of debris and to

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when power gardening equip:
ment is used, Running a power
unit over a rock may ‘cause the
rock to fly dangerously, and may
also damagé the equipment.

3. While in- the ‘gardening
mood, check trees fordead bran.
ches, os .
Prune them before they fallon
uasuspecting family or friends,

4. As minor ravages of win-
tertime are repaired on the out-
side of the house, alsd double-
check outdoor handrails,

See that they are secure
enough to take such abuse as
children's climbing or an adult's

‘Install protective screens’ on
cellar window wells ta prevent

Protect toddlers from: falling in,
1:5. Porches, outdoor steps and
‘wooden decks must have non-
Slip surfaces. 54) 0 ton shot
I Bi 7a dh
Nnigh-paint:instead:of a glassy
one, which tends to slick when
wet. Or add a non-skid grit to
the paint. . .

§. Don’t let do-it-yourself en-
thusiasm. spur projects which
can’t: be finished’ properly ‘or
which may lead to danger. =.

Jobs such’ as roofing, chim-
aey repairs or painting high up
on the house exterior should be
done by a professional, ., .

7.. Remember, safeguards
only reduce the risk of accidents;
they do not’ eliminate them. —

Be prepared to cope with an
emergency, should it occur, by
being certain first aid equipment

the house.

"2 BEDROOM HOMES — $14,991 |

3 BEDROOM HOMES — $15,868
> Built to N. H. A, Spees, Electric Heat, ful - basement
oy Plumbing. 125 Amp. service, These are *f

All our homes are designed for the
‘northwest and we supply all ‘materials and labour,

-MOR BUILDE
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“DRAFTING. & BLUE PRINTING “SERVICE”.

nplete line of building supplies and
haglg wees te _of ‘Nor-Pine’ Homes ° ores

is readily available _throughout

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-_ Even though’ é homeowner du.| :

‘may often neglect inspecting the }{- |
roof until it is too late. A driving
-Fain, combined with wind and a

| Serious ‘leaks ‘during - just one

: check the following ‘trouble
Spots, att

Stage of deterioration, |

‘the bucket brigade,

-be replaced.

Mil: | and‘fashings towuke suldteiey

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tifully cares ‘for tis house,’ he

prior beating of the sun and ele-
ments, can bring. a number of

overnight rainstorra, with result-
ing damage to walls, floors and
furnishings. ee
Responsible roofers will check
a roof free of charge and give
estlmates for any needed repairs
or replacemenis. If reroofing is
necessary, the homeowner can
select from a yvarlety of heavy-
weight fire-rated asphalt roofing
materials. ‘

If the home has a shingle roof,

1. Damaged or Missing Shin.’
oles—If patches of shingles or.

single shingles are missing ar
hoose, the roof is in anadvance

it takes a careful inspection to
determine if portions of many

ow GUARANTEE
‘Kem-1-Coat Premium Latex ‘Pal Hed as
instructed — and at a spreading rate not to exenad
_ 425. 8q. ft, sper gallon is guaranteed ‘to. cover
: Previously painied smooth surfaces in
“paint fails to perform as suaranteed, enough -addi-«

| Hondl paint to ensure satisiactory hiding “will be:
Provided at no cost, — ha UR Mee

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House Paint spplied as.

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Shingtes have broken off and |: -

blown away or if shingles have
cupped or split. If 80; a good
rain and: wind storm may start

- 2. Flashing — Anything that |.

projects through the roof is a.
danger source -for leaks. Metal

‘langes and collars around chim-. “ :

ieys, pipes and vents are not
nly subject to rust, - but the
“ement caulking eventually dries
jut and falls away, exposing

dpenings to yain and moisture. : -

Rusty spots should be painted
to prevent further’ damage,’ and

‘Where rust has penetrated all the | -

way through the metal, It must

3. Popped Nails, If. too-short
nails have been used, wind may
have loosened roofing nails so
that heads are no longer in con-
tact with the shingles. oe

4, Gullers and Gutter: Hang-
ers. Leaves and debris. should
be cleared fram gutters, for het-
ter inspection of rust spots and
Tusted-out areas.

Where. gutter. hangers - have
been.-nailed atop Shingles, leaks
can develop. Deterioration at this
boint may require replacementof
the entire “'starting" aree of the
roof shingles, even though the
remainder of the roof may be in
goed condition, - 7

5, Skylights. Check all Manges”
dre: securé ‘and’! dlibrokeil afd?

the seal around the glass (wheth:
er putty or a synthetic caulking

material) is tight.

Living in cramped, rented quarters is for the birds’.

it's ot just the soaring rents that get'you down. its”.
_ the lack of privacy, the feeling of being boxed‘in. If

"you're putting up with sub-standard housing becaiisé-* -

you think you can't afford a home, it's time you saw _

your Westwood dealer. Chances are, you can build a

home tailored to. your families needs at less cost than oe

your-present monthly rent. And it wili be a beautif
Soundly-constructed home, containing every appoin

be in your new home this spring!

Westwood Homes
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