the‘second annual Weber Canadian Barbecue Survey has just been released and Canadians report that for casual entertaining, barbecuing is best! Outdoor cooking provides a casuâ€" al, relaxed way to entertain. It‘s convenient and easy to grill, and more importantly, the food tastes great. _ Eightyâ€"six per cent (86%) of respondents agreed that the task of barbecuing was a shared responsibility between men and women. In general, women preâ€" pare the food for the grill indoors and the man does the cooking. * Making sure the barbecue is preheated; * Cooking slowly on low heat with the lid down; The majority of respondents (83%) agreed that complete meals can be cooked on the grill. Seventyâ€"three per cent (73%) of those interviewed said that more flavor, better taste, and tender meat were the key advantages to }barbecuing versus indoor cookâ€" ing. Sixtyâ€"three per cent (63%) told us that the convenience of barbeâ€" cuing was an important factor as well. When barbecuing for the family or for guests, there was less cleanâ€"up, faster cooking, and less preparation time involved. Those responding to the survey shared some of the secrets to their barbecue success and they include: * Using the Indirect Cooking Method so that the meat is fully cooked and tender; * Cooking corn in the husks; * Using a lemon to cut down on fat; * Using wood chips, such as hickory or mesquite; * Marinating a roast beef in bottled Italian Dressing overnight, then grilling it on low heat. Don‘t be afraid to cook large foods on the barbecue grill! Turkey, whole salmon, roast pork, and lamb were all mentioned as special favorites of some of the respondents. Cooking foods by the Indirect Method on the barbeâ€" cue grill is fun and easy, and a BBQ survey finds more cooking complete meals The color in vinyl siding goes 1 the way through and I told him is only recourse was to paint ver the siding. Physically, the iding is living up to his expectaâ€" ion that it should be maintenance ree, but the thought of having to )aint it took the fun out of his lay. _ Paint rejuvenates the color of aded vinyl if you follow a few imple rules. aken their toll on the color and he sked me if there was a way it ould be restored to its original ibrant hue. y friend Norm, asked my advice on his latest purâ€" chase: a pair of pliers. If makes this move, he will now ve six items in his "tool kit" â€" a mmer, screw driver (with four ades) and the pliers. Norm has no penchant for tools d as a result, he chooses everyâ€" ing for the house with an eye to rability and lack of mainteâ€" ce. Quite a few years ago, after ainstaking research, he decided have his house done with vinyl ding. It met his criteria and for e most part, he has been happy ith it. However, sunlight, and who nows, maybe acid rain, have ne 22, 1994 INTERIOR DECORATING * CONSULTATIONS * SPACE PLANNING * WALLPAPER _ * PAINT * FABRIC _* FURNITURE * FLOORING__ * ACCESSORIES * WINDOW TREATMENTS "Call the professionals and ask about our Spring promotions." EVENINGS WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE OFFICE Mâ€"F, 9â€"5 (905) 8294840 PREPARATION With a soft scrub brush and SYLVIA CAMILLERI aint rejuvenates faded vinyl siding soapy water (or mild solution of TSP), you can clean off all the dirt and grime and then hose it down. A power washer works wonders if you want to try it. Never sand or wire brush vinyl; you would damage the surâ€" face. If you see mold or mildew, attack it with a mild chlorine soluâ€" tion (one part to three of water), then rinse thoroughly and dry. PAINT SELECTION Many oil base or alkyd paints will not adhere well to vinyl, so stick with a top quality acrylic latex paint. Remember, paint is one of the few products where price is an accurate indication of quality. Latex paint has the ability to hold well on the vinyl and also to remain flexible as the vinyl expands and contracts. Oil paints are rigid when dry and would crack. perfect way to cut down on the mess and fuss of summer enterâ€" taining, while keeping the heat outdoors. Since foods cooked by the Indirect Method do not require close attention, you will have more time to spend with family and friends enjoying the summer outdoors. Choose a color similar to the original, the closer the better, but never darker. Dark colors cause the vinyl to heat up too much and Around the House Plus Free Valances ! 3 T toppers Chairpads SALE 29"° tsE d ebA ns Levolor Vertical Blinds Riviera 1" Mini Bllnds SAVE 56%28! | BLINDS MORE FOR LESS 410 SPEERS RD., Oakville, 338â€"2603 Mon.Wed. 10:00â€"5:30 Thur.â€"Fri. 10:00â€"9:00 Sat. 9:00â€"5:00 Sun.12:00â€"5:00 "ONTARIO‘S LARGEST VOLUME DISCOUNT BLIND OUTLET® Reg to 34" Plus Buy 3 Get the 4th FREE! â€" Have many serious buyers (local and new immigrants) with substantial cash to purchase profitable businesses. Manufacturingâ€"Wholesaleâ€"Distributionâ€"Retailâ€"Service If you are considering in selling please call: Suzanne Farkas Business Specialist (905)â€"845â€"9180 Century 21 Miller Real Estate Ltd. 2 for 1 When Norm asked about the choice of a brush, I told him to stick to a synthetic whenever painting with latex. Pure bristles just won‘t load up and release the it may even warp. If you have forâ€" gotten how direct sunlight heats up a dark surface, take a barefoot stroll across your asphalt drive. Latex has another advantage over oil base paints; it has greater resistance against mildew and mold. Some of them even contain a special additive, mildeweide, which increases their resistance. SALE WYECROFT RD FRDA JUNE 4 1994 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 2344 Wyecroft Rd. Tumn at Green w VILLAGE AUTOCARE I knew Norm would not be rushing out to buy a brush after the big decision to purchase pliâ€" ers, but I thought he should know about brushes so he could talk to his painter with an air of authoriâ€" ty. It couldn‘t hurt! latex the way nylon and other synthetics do. Incidentally, aluminum siding which has a factory finish will also show signs of fading or chalking over time and it may even show right through the finish in spots. Best for living, dining and children‘s rooms. Scrub bable finish. V/ater cleanâ€"up. Dries to a warm velvetty finish. 100‘s of pastel colours. 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