Successful home remodel-
ing depends on a vita! first
step — good planning. A
simple but accurate floor
plan drawn on graph paper
‘will help.a conteactor visu-
alize:your concept and pro-
vide'a basis for cost esti-
mates.

If structural work is plan-
ned or the basic living area
changed, ‘a building permit
usually is necessary, It’s a
good idea to check the build-
ing regulations in your com-
munity before working out
the details-of any major re-
modeling project.

Don’t: overlaok elements
of planning that can help
reduce costs. Keep in mind.
that the standard Square and
rectangle are efficient room
shapes while ovals or circles
are costly. Locate new
plumbing so it-can tie into
present pipes, drains and
vents,” Also, ‘it’s possible to
save more than 10 percent of
the remodeling cost by do-
ing some of the work your-
self, such as painting, stain-
ing, laying tile, wallpaper.
ing,. -paneling or carpeting.

“One of the more popular
modernization projects is
adding a family room. An-
dersen Corporation of Bay-
port, Minnesota, a leading
window manufacturer, of-

Careful Remodeling Plan

Decorating with Color :

- with blues or whites.”

, New Linen Look

Elegant A Accents

Can Reduce Project's Cost

and build accordingly, A
family room should be
designed and located to ac-
commodate family activi-
ies,

*Room dimensions

should be about 14x20 feet, -

no smaller than 12x14 feet,

* .
Materials for the walls as. yellow,. or cool it dawn -

McCOLL |

and floor should be selected ~.

for easy cleaning ‘and
durability,

* Build in storage space ~

and provide ample. windows

ventilation,

for natural Hent and

Here's another sugges:
tion; make an- outside view. #F
part of the family-activities’ f-§
with’ the ‘installation: of: ‘4:

gliding door. Andersen's
Perma-Shield gliding doors
give family tooms a feeling
of spaciousness while
providing some important
energy conservation fea-
tures. These gliding doors
and windows have a preser-
vative-treated wood ‘core

sash and frame sheathed in”

low-maintenance vinyl,
Wood is used. because it’s a

hatural insulator. .Factory- ..

installed vinyl weatherstrip-
ping, twice as weathertight
as accepted industry stan-
dards, assures snug closure
against . air infiltration.
Double-pane safety insu-

You can achieve many
results with judicious use of |
colors, say decorators.

You can open up 2 roam +

by painting a dark wall

- yellow, for instance. Or you
- can minimize architectural:
’ irregularities by painting
- walls and ceiling the same

color.

You can: “warm up” a.
room:with bright colors such’

Primary colors such as
bright red and yellow can
create a dramatic effect to-
gether, while greens can
sreale a fresh effect.

_A jarrow room can be
opened up with, gradations
of color that lead: the eye
around it horizontally, and
the ceiling lowered with a
deeper tone. If you want to
raise a ceiling, use- “pale
totes, - . ;

on ESTATE. SERVICES -

Beautifully kept home on
large corner lot nicely
treed both front and back.
Completely fenced
backyard. 3 bedrooms up,
Finished family room with
acorn. down. Carport with
basernent. entrance.
Should view ta appreciate
condition cf this home.
Near schools. . : _ Asking
$49,500. :

a -now, build tater,
SOLD -

Extra-wide, bold-pat-
terned drapery fabric can be
used to make washable
tablectoths and placemats,

- For a festive touch, add

freshly-starched coordi-
nating napkins.

Chandeliers are now pop-
ular decorative accessories
and many homes have'more
than one! Inexpensive chan-

déliers can add a lovely ac- -

cent to dining rooms, en-
tyanceways, and powder
rooms.

Let It All Hang Out:

AUTOPLAN AGENT

Small kitchens can be

* made to seem less crowded

with open shelving. If your
cupboards look outmoded
and cramped, remove the
doors to let pots and pans or

- staples function as decora-

tion as well,

_ Collector's Comer

Hf you have a cullection
you're especially proud of, :
be it sea shells or coins, 4
don't scatter your prizes
about the room, Give them \
the importance they deserve
by grouping them together
to display as a collection. -

‘SEE US.NOW FOR _

1300 sq. ft. hame with full
basement presently used
as 2bedroom suite. Quality

finishing both up and down.
Abedrooms up all with wall
fo. wall.  Ensulte off of

master bedroom. Good
sized kitchen. “Clase to

Looking for a reasonably priced building lod.
about a 75'x200' serviced lot for the very reasonable
price of $6500, lot is seared and culvert Is installed, buy

schools. Asking $55,000,

How |

LET’S SELL
“a Ese

lating glass, standard in
Perma-Shield gliding doors, can eg
” provides added «protection fF:

‘against heat loss. -

fers the following sug-
gestions:

* Make sie the addition
matches * the _ architectural

style: of- your home..A 00m . Organize that. Clutter! ]

addition should blend’ with Ce,
Just a narrow: row .of 3 bed h con

the -general character of | ledges along a recessed area 9 bedroom home on on.

your home. of your walls can become a

‘great ° Older completely

remodeled home In newly
developing: subdiviston: 3
bedrooms and full
basement at very
reasonable price,

kitchen with laundry area.

fiPebtace.* # Rental’ uhit’ on
property. Reasonable

asking of $29,500.

calls for a simple covering,
because of its size,
White is Right

If you can't decide on
what colors: to‘ ‘decorate
with, you. can't go wrong .
‘with white, You can always
add colorful accessories to
accent your scheme, or
bring in color with fabrics
and prints as you. wish.

“MEMBER BROKE

Safety Tip .

Scatter Tugs are decora-
tive to look al, but they can
be. dangerous! Secure them
firmly to floors with two-
Sided tape.

Fit for a King?

That king-size bed may
make you feel like royalty,”
but: decorators warm. that it

We have many inquires for rural acreages. If you are:
looking for a buyer why not list with us for friendly and
-helptut service. :

Night Phones.
“Bonnie, Shay

Park Avenue Realty Lid.

4615 PARK AVENUE, TERRACE, B.C. Y6G 1VS

635-4971

Ahome that lasts! Save on

upkeep and heating costs:
and aquire this solid home. Bi
Built of cement. block
construction with brick

Split level home on Scott
Avenue, Full basemont,
three bedrooms, family

iFo oF the large farnily. Over
A300: sq. ft. of living space
. plox basement. suite in a

on, basement. Fully.

Just starting ‘out? Take a
Jook af this fully re-
decorated 3 badroom

landscaped ‘lot, close 10 © raom and fireplace in ‘house: - Features a. bright veneer. 1280 sq. TL. 3
Choal, Reasonable faxes.. jiving room. Asking ‘itchen. anda fireplace. © Bedrooms up and 2 down
Well constructed home and. § sso 509, Cal! Kelly 8. Nicely landscaped with stairs, ’. beautiful

frult trees. and berry -

shrubs, located close fo
schools and contra of town.
All this only $29,000, call..
Christel Godlinski 635-5997, -

Rariced at $59,000. Call H.

fireplaces, big rec‘ raomil
jodlinski 635-5397,

_ and insulated wine cellar. @
“Located In: quist area’ ofS
: fown. > Price’ $62,000. Call
Christel Godlinski for more}
‘information |

; Squires 635-7616.

a hause close to
Is? We have a family
‘home listed to sell that
lities “for © central
tion, close to most of
community amenities.

ors larger family ©
home? Try thisone! Three |
bedrooms, two fireplaces, .
convenient location and ;
good neighborhood add fo :
the attractiveness’ of this
property. Asking $60,000.
Call Kelly D, Squires 635.
- 7616 or drop in to our-offica
and view this preperty on
hci

Newer home on large fot.
Paved clrevlar driveway.
Garage. Full basement. 3
bedrooms, master with
ensuite. . Patio doors in
dining: area iead onto a
large: sundeck with
‘southern exposure. Must
be sold quickly.. Wallll
priced at $55,000, Call Hans} :
rie at 635-4971,

rge n.garden aréa,
_ fruit trees and landscaping
“help to. highlight this 2000: '
sq, ft. home. _. Located |
‘conveniently to schools and
* ‘downtown, you must view
this-property to appreciate
‘its many assets, Call in
today. and soe it on
**Realscape!: - Asking ~
$43,500. Kelly Savires 635.
76s.

finlihed basement. Asking
enly, $49,900, Call Horst
God 635-539

adjoining ‘ensuite
jacilities and featuring
gatio..doors direct onto a
undeck. Many other
extras make this.
adircom family home
yalque and: an excallent
buy. Listed at $45,000. .Call
Frank Skidmore at 635.
so}. for an at ointment.

A good home in. ihe old
style set on at acre
. property In the uplands. A
total of 4 bedrooms, family
kitchen. Storage for boots,
‘anawmoabiles etc, Phone
Frank, Skidmore,’ 635-5691
or see if on Realscope, in. _
our office, - :

‘deal home r the growing
family. Large - carport,
» landscaped yard, 2 levels of

fiving, 4 bedrooms plus

wrap around sundeck. |
‘Phone B.' Parfitt 635-497 18
for. appointment to view.

. large)
on Clark ‘Road.

‘appointment. to
ne arb ‘Parfitt .

Living room with :brick & ..

ee location, cholce tot, 1240sq.

mM electric

fm area that could be used asa

livingroom and hatiway.

SPLIT-LEVEL
4911 Scott Ave. - Excellent
ait, plus the finished
a basement level. Natural
mrock fireplace, 2 full
bathrooms, - attached
double garage, wide paved
driveway are just some.of
the features. This Is a lotof
m home and Bob Sheridan
a would be pleased to show
ou.

im Only 3 years ald, 1288 sq. ft;

with full basement, modern
a kitchen, nice dining room, 2
fireplaces, ensuite
maPlumbing off master
bedroom, rec, room, all.
f bedrooms, Ilving room, and
dining raom, nicely car-
peted. Located In-an at:,
tractive area of Westview
i Or. Cail Bob Sheridan. -

FULL BASEMENT IN

S THORNHILL: ; -
Attractive 3 bedraom hone
with wall to wall carpating,.
heat.: two
bathrooms and a full
BS basement with two
bedrooms; and kitchen

rental suite... Full. price

py The :. full:

~ PROPER TIES FOR SALE

95 percent financing available on this modern 3
bedroom home with low cost gas heating and h.w. at
' 4642 Weber St. cn pavement.

Nice kitchen with separate

. Utility with hookups. Workshop attached to carport.
All for asking price of §27,500. L

‘Quick sale wanted cn 1200 sq. it. oF itving area; om:
bines a 60’ 3 bedroam mabile with carpet and vinyl
floors, oil heat, plus a 10x50’ cedar addition with extra
- bedroom’ and large family area. -
~~ wood heater serves the’ ‘entire hame most:of the time. .
* Nicely landscaped with greenhouse. Applicances and-

furalture Included-for asking price of $20,500, . ..

. inquire of of our other listings of Jats, acreage and homes. We will be pleased toassist you anytime.

Large. automatic

VERY arrractivety |
DECORATED

Just listed ‘this thres
bedroom, cathedral! én.
france home with wall:to

‘torear sundeck, 3 baths,
4 place, * ensulie~ with ||
shower, lus’ basement, 2-]-
‘plece).. two "brick:
fireplaces, attached .. car-
portand covéred entrance. ~
basement . Ts.
finished with gyprac walls,
large carpeted rumpus
room with wet bar, storage.
ares--and.'bédrsom,” For
viewing ¢ Call- Bert: Ljungh.

SJUST LISTED -

| tractive - ;
livingroom, doubte : cbt. a

This fine homo at 4910 Scott
‘Ave, has full: basement; 3

bedroom on main and larga :
4th bedroom in. basement 1.
‘also’ family “room. .- ; i \

Carpeted bedrooms, |.

THE KITCHEN YOU

ALWAYS WANTED

‘Here itis a Kitchen with
cabinets galore in this top
r quality full basement 3

bedroom. home, 2:
“bathrooms, large carpated
faces ood Nec nir

wail carpeting, patio. doors:!

‘quiet. dead: end: ‘Street 50.
“convenlent. 16 downtown. . -
Give Bob’ ‘Sheridan..a: pall’

‘ wits priced reasonable.

FULLY FINISHEO
BUNGALOW

Located close te schools
this 3. bedroom,
-basement .home has car-
peting, acorn fireplace, lots
of closet:
finished: basement witha
large “rumpus room with
wet bar, extra. bedroom,
bathroom,’ taundry room
And storage, The lot (s well
landscaped, fenced ‘and
‘| there fs a'dd
‘carport. Ta’ view Conia

2571 Clarke Road Osiuxe Diplomat double wide with
ensuite bathroom and basement. Over 110 sq. tt. Has]
" bedrooms, attraciive carpeted living room.
closets and compact modern kitchen. Range. fridge
anddrapes Included. Double heated wired garage with .
concrete floor. Has 200° frontage. Asking price $36,000,

; Close totownon lowerend of MéConneli Ave. Spotless,
well kept 2 bedroom home with gas heat and family .
sized klichen. Home has been completely redecorated.

‘Exterior Is stueco and’ siding,. Excellen!
heated, wirtd'arid insulated: Appealingly
with Japanese garden. Asking $31,900 and open ‘to’

offers.

-EVEN
* Harry. Smith -

cee Parker -

Helen. Gilbertso.

full

‘space, “and a

ule: closéd. In

a “3 . -
AN EXCITING VIEW .
One of the choicest lots im:
around Is the site of this §
fotatly finished home
featuring quality .car- i
peting, five’ bedrooms, 3
baths, two fireplaces, patlo
J doors fa a sundeck with a

breathtaking. .
Thornhitt, Kitimat. vatley
and Terrace. The property:
Is-2°% acres, partially.
landscaped and there Is an
attached ™ ‘double’ carport
and a separate. two car B
‘garage,

NEAT ‘TWO BEDROOM E
ON A FULL ACRE .

This home is situated on
one acre_lot which is land-:
scaped with lawn, garden fa.
area and.frult trees. The Ba
home features: concreia
foundation,
terior, 8 sundeck and the iM
‘Interlor
redecorated: throughout...

Contact Dwain McColl 0
Mew. Asking’ $27,000, | -

Large

ant workshop,

a

BAS
635-2826:
«635. -4031:

view of

Phone. Rusty
ung ng to view. | .

stucco ex-

was

‘recently

“fireplace *.

port, natural gas heating, -

Appealing jandscaping aré:|- :
 fust some ‘of the features.-

Excellent location with, all,

Faalistleally’ -Prléad ~ at |
$52,500. Give Bob Sheridan

1539.50, Call Rus Lung h.

John Currie
_ * 635-5865

& call.

-Bob Sheridan
" 635-2664

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635-5754

635: 57540

ue WANT TO TRADE FOR A.
> ‘SMALLER HOME |. >”
", The .owhers of this ‘Im-
* maculate3 bedroom CMHC.

eppraved home want -6
- larger home in Terrace. -If
| your: home ‘Is too large for

ur family, contact Dwain
Coll. io. see. Mt We. an

Dwain McColl '§
635-2976