THE WISE CONSUMER'S (GUIDE TO BUYING {A DEHUMIDIFIER

f mpness tn your wee ent — whether in a new or older house — during the] hot, humid summer moaths can cause mildew on stoned clothing and other valuables, as well as sweating and dripping pipes. Additionally, the excess moisture could cause tools to rust; paint to peel off walls; and warping of doors, panelling and furniture in

basement rec rooms. An efficient, economical way to protect your furniture

and other belongings from |

moisture-related damage ia to purchase a dehumidifier. But before you go out to shop for one,;:consider your

particular’ heeds so you will,

get the best value for your dollars. “et ae et Here are some wise buying tips on how to gét-the best value when . purchasing. a dehumidifier, Remember that what you are purchasing ig protection — protection from moisture damage. For. .-. dehumidifier to properly remove, excess’ ‘moisture from the ait, size of the area must be considered along

the.

with ‘alr circulation in deciding which unit to buy.

Units are widely available on the market with 8.5 litre (18 pint), 11.4 litre (24 pint) and 14,2 litre (30 pint) capacity, if the moisture ina basement is excessive, then a larger capacity model is required,

Dehumidifiers have few controls and these are easy to use, On many units, an adjustable humidistat controls the humidity level

by automatically cycling on and off. ‘

Large bucket capacities -

allow for fewer emplyings. An automatic overflow control will turn off the unit before the bucket is filled and a red light will indicate

’ that it needs to be emptied.

Also, there's a hose con- nection for automati¢ drain off, if you have a han drain. , If you have many rooms, and want to move .the

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dehumidifier from one area

to another, it is easily ac- complished as many dehumidifiers are on easy- roll casters.

One other thing to think

about when buying a.

dehumidifier is whether it's Canadian made, A modest investment in a

dehumidifier now will save

you dollars later by protecting your possessions from. aummer moisture damage. That's wise buying.

Small prints make a lot of sense

Small or mini-prins, are packing a lot of pun decorating circles these days and for some very good ‘reasons.

.’ They are, the solution for

those of us who want to use

., pattern in our homes but are

afraid: What we usually land up: doing, in fact, is to comphiy and settle, in

. the casa’ of wallcoverings,

for: a “gimpple texture or a bland -pattern,"-so that — it

_won't clash .with other

patterns in aroom. Or we go for the real,cop out, which is to buy a patterned walleovering and‘use -it on only one wall, leaving, the

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others in all their naked glory.

Now along come the mini- prints and the answer to using pattern wherever you feel likeit ... on all four walls and over the ceiling, too, if you want. In large rooms or sinall, adjoining or leading off one another, even more than one pattern in the same room. For mini-prints are

Unobtrusive, they don't

overwhelm other patterns, or eyen pictures on the walls, What they do, though, is provide color, warmth and

‘en important backdrop to

our furnishings. Sunworthy Wallcoverings’

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new Small Prints collection actually goes one better, in that they have increased the decorating punch of these mini-prints by sorting them into no less than 10 pattern and color groups, which :in themselves are inspiration for even the most intrepid decorator.

Each color group features from seven to twelve dif- ferent patterns, And,

- because the patterns. are s0

diminutive in size, they allow ‘you to mix pattern with pattern wherever you choose and each will relate one to

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Therange of styles and selection of 1

pastel shadea to a more sophisticate designed to be just as good-looking In the

In other words, the tide has turned. The era is belng replaced by the conserver there’s no better example than sterting

“By planning the purchase of nursery ; ensuring that it is well-designed and: made to last, it - can become a long-term investment that could carry a -to teens and even into adult life," saya Don Fisher, Vice President, Simo a! iste an example, If you like, say, a ,you y, in addition toa crib, a fresser base with three drawers, a four or five drawer chest or double dreaser, a rocker and, maybe, almirror. The - basic pieces will be similar, whatever style of your choice, and can be added! to over the years, But here a word of caution, If you want furniture

furniture ery ag in

row away ety and

niture and

furniture

ht in the

to last, it naturally has fo be well-made, but it also haa {o be in a style that will be as pleasing to lock at ten to fifteen years or more hence as it ia today. Way out modern is likely to be yesterday's fad, but Colonial or provincial styles, as well as simple, classic con- temporary designs have already stood the test of time and will continue to for years to come. . '_ What do you do if your child prefers modern. to Colonial or vice versa when he or she grows up? ” Chances are that.tha majority of children get very attached to what they grow up with something like a security blanket — and it is even possible that this same furniture could carry them through to their very “first apartment. If, on the other hand, your child in- later years prefers something completely different, you'still don't have to throw the furniture out, for if you've chosen wisely, you'll more than likely be able to use it somewhere else in the house, such as a gueat -Toom or even another child's room. ; Whatever the furniture style you choose, you can easily ring the chances with new wallcoverings, draperies and accessories as the child grows, In this way, the basic furniture staye the same, but the effect can be made to look entirely different,

CHILDREN'S FURNITURE

furniture

available today provides a number of built-in benefits,

not least of which is that much of itis designed to grow ith the child over the years, : Styling has veered away from the cutesy déeals and

3 bedroom family home. Fireplace in living and rec

Owner. moving and. anxious

Established Motel on High- to sell:

way 16 West. Eight: units

1245 $q. ff. full basement bungalow on quiet street in

the Bench area. 2] plus two © bedroom | Try your offer on this 3] room. Attractively tand- , fireplaces, eA Srooms,. 2%. nagers suite. One acre | bedroom, 1% bath mobile | scaped. with «lt trees. oh m baths, ex SU" ge.rec roam cof light. industrlat>: land.4.Aome at Copperside, biving fenced Fg QS Laceled ' % pise—many.-more--extras....giving campla: noants fog.dropm = hag.s2 niin? tin ( Uplan “ares: elebe:.ta: 4 ' Call Horst or Christel | expansion. Fuil Geiaile. fl place: Poach meats “elementary 3 ool: “Ashiag : available to serious | landscaping, If you're tired | $49,500 — call Christel or

Godlinski for more details. MLS, .

Inquirtes, Cail Kally.

400 sq. ft. home with family kitchen. Laundry room on malin floor, fenced yard with good garden area. Judy has the in- formation of this.

A very comforiabla and completely redecorated hame. Jbedrooms up and 2 downstairs, large family kiichan, patlo,doors off

1430 aq. ff. of comfortable

of paying rent, why not

Horst Godiinskl.

become a home owner. For Information call Judy.

‘43 acres at

living. ideal family home featuring 3 bedrooms up and 1 downstairs, Extra larga rec room with flreplace and wet bar, Intercom system throughout. Located in Uplands area, Call Christe! or Horst Godlinskl for more

Over 1100 sq, ft., 2 bedroom home. Extra bedroom, hath .& rec: room in basement. > finishing needs fo “ne. Located

Owner very anxiovs to sat. Lakele. Property adjacent to Hotsprings land. Cail Judy for ‘Information on this potential = recreational Property. i

on Davis “avenue. Asking $52,000. Call Horst or Christel Godlinski,

details.

dining rm gv hundeck, 2 fireplace. S “s many more extras. Located = on Skoglund Avenue. Cail Christel or Horst Godlinski for mmore information, MLS,

1130 sq. ft. Jbedroom hame on Skoglund Avenue. 2 fireplaces, 14 baths, rec room and sundeck are only 4 few of the exceptional

Just listed! Imimaculate 1904 sq. it. family home in popular Horseshoe area. Full basament ‘ncludes rec room with © 4 ‘ireplace.” 3 bedrag-, Wwiding doors from dink. room to targe

Quiet location, three bedroom with a. fourth ‘in basement area. White brick fireplace in sunken’ living room, built-in range

Enjoy the summeri 2 bedroom year-round hame on large private jot Is a 5 minute waik from the beach. Ampie water supply from own private well, septic tank Installed 2 years aga. Call Muriel.

and oven in kitchen. Asking $83,500, Call Kelly and view this home today.

sundeck overlooking ex: cellent garden-with fruit trees and greenhouse. Call Murlel tor details on this exclusive listing. — -

teatuses of this. home. | Econormlcatly heated by

natural ges, Call Christel or Horst Godiinr + for viewing.

Notice the attractive setting of this 3 bedraom home located on Skoglund Avenue. Large family-type kitchen, 2 full baths, 2 fltreplaras and

Attractive rural property, Large 5 bedroom home features family kitchen,

‘Garden, fruit trees and berry bushes! Large lot with well established landscaping. -Two

Goad starter home for a young family, 850 sq. ft., qil heat, 3 bedroo'@ Located on Vz aca McDeek Avenue. 4 ON at $30,500. Call Christel or Horst Godlinaki for more details.

bedrooms on main floor, a third in basement area. Home In close to schools. Asking $65,500. Cail Kelly for your home needs,

fireplace in living room, ensuite plumbing off master bedroom and other extras. Located 4 miles from fown. Asking price $51,500. Call Christel or Horst Godiinskl for more detalls. i

Looking for a starter home? Here’s a great onel Large lot, fuil basement

Price reducad to $43,000 on this new home In popular Caledonia subdivision. Spacious kitchen, 4 bedrooms, sundeck, full basement. Phone Murie! and make an appointment ‘to view.

and garage, Twe Bedrooms on the main \e *, and an additiona’ OY basement, Complimeuted with a family room and asking

economic: @AY.ated with natural oo Back yard is freed and attractively fandscaped. Asking price 347,500. Call Christel or Horst Godiinski for more detalls, so,

Lakelse Lake Property. 1? acre lot, corner of Kreston Road and Granite Creek Road. Phone Judy for Information.

Horseshoe area — prime location & close to schools, 4 bedroom family home, very attractive and well kept, Some of 5 0 features are 2 fire, 9, ansvite plumbing &¥it-in vacuum & jaterco.n systems and only 6 years old, Basement completely finished. If you are interested call Horst or Christel Godlinski,

Price is $39,500. Call Christel or Horst Godiinski.

Old Remo farm available -

Starter home on quiet street. Three bedrooms, four piece bath and large lot area. Attached carport and established land: scaping. Asking $34,500, Call Kelly and tete talk homes! MLS.

1440 sq, ft. home on 106 acras, Outbuildings, good. soll, some pasture, Spacious house in very good condition, and all appliances are Included in the asking price af $59,000, Call Muriel for more in: formation, .

1008 sq. ff. Jbedroom home in excellent condition is reasonably priced at $37,000. Inclu“@ stove and fridge — BY: |: sundeck, bylit-in b. @.aque. This new listing will sell quickly, 20. contect Muriel now for Information.

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m@ This 3 bedroom 960 sq. ft. ‘m home is In need of some @ work but is solld and a good @ buy at this asking price. It

is located on a large 76x200 gy lot which Is .‘rviced by a m@ private water system. A @ property that cannot be @ overlooked with this asking + price of $19,500.

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well malntained home m Provides 1095 sq. ft. of m@ fiving space on fhe malin M@ floor with 2. bedrooms, full @ bath, attractive kitchen Le with countertop range and

bullt-In oven, dining room Bf and large living room with Wa feature fireplace and M@ patls doors to patlo and Mbeautiful ack yard.

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must be seen io be ap- preclatad. A great tocation ona large (108x122 ft.) tot close to schools. 3 bedrooms, full bath, kit- chen, Ilving room and dining room cover 1136 aq. ft. Partlal basement, carport and. paved driveway. A great buy at

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