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qwte g0eri weekender saturday urch71998p7 beware of the dangers of a fixerupper home purchasing a home is a dream come true and to many people purchasing a fixerupper to transform into a show case is not only a dream but a fantasy well worth pursuing real estate experts say that homes which need work will appreciate more than those that are in per fect shape meaning the buyer can reap a signifi cant profit when it is time to sell in most cases the fixer- upper also is more afford able than a pictureperfect home despite the fact that it may require a sig nificant investment in ren ovations buying a fixer- upper also gives the homeowner a chance to personalize the home from top to bottom however it is impor tant to know what to look for and what to ask before jumping in and making an offer on that dilapidated victorian around the cor ner on the surface the fixerupper may look like it just needs a few coats of paint and new windows but what about those cracks in the wall is the home structurally sound will the heating system need to be replaced in six months investing in a handy mans special that turns out to be a money pit is a costly mistake said eric schmidt with the home depot to make a sound purchasing decision you need to be a smart shop per be discriminating ask questions seek pro fessional advice look beyond the surface dont avoid the ugly ducklings it may look like a wreck but underneath it may have solid bones and a sound skeleton is what youre looking for look at the worst house on the block and explore its possibilities is the damage just skin deep cosmetic problems like peeling paint faded carpet and poor landscap ing are typically easy to fix without a huge invest ment pristine oak floors may lie beneath that avo cado shag and beautiful plaster walls could be lurk ing behind the 1960s paneling beware of the danger signs engaging in a little remodeling is one thing butget- ting into expensive structural repairs is something else examine the walls and foundation for cracks and repairs make sure the walls and floors are plumb and square you can do this by simply carrying a small level with you to check window sills and floors come in see our great selection of ceramic tiles including mexican italian spanish p- on sale laminated floors alloc pergo silva wilsonart sq ft for a limited time only colour your floors 60 bullock dr markham 905 4721528 carefully examine the roof for missing shingles and check all ceilings within the home for evidence of water damage inspect the heating systems and burner how old is it is it routinely serviced examine the electrical system if it hasnt been upgraded since the turn of the century you could have a very expensive job on your hands business really cooks at markham board of trade networking breakfasts looking for a quick effective way to promote your business need to find new suppliers interested in savings on everything from professional services to group insurance you can find all that and more at the monthly markham board of trade networking breakfasts the price just 23 for nonmembers call now to register for the next breakfast hurry space is limited the board has helped me i substantially increase my volume of sales and saved me money joel maccharles jambalaya computes mmmmm mbt 9054740730 look for the next home garden section coming to the weekender y march 28 for details call your sales representative at 2942200 6402100 or 85297 41 enter to win aq ualcovwv qcp 2700 digital phone plus 1 year free pcs 1 00 service limited time offei 1 year extended warranty while quantities last only at markville mall location guaranteed lowest prices on phones accessories including handsfree car kit leather case batteries ciga rette lighter adapters chargers make the move to pcs plus and keep your analog phone activitated for just month promotional offer ends march 31 1998 some conditions apply markville mall or visit our kiosk in 5000 highway 7 east walmart at markville mall 3051 900 416 7089000 i i i m m i i i