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- -- -- -- ~- --w-w~w- Whlty Free Preas. Wecinesday, June 8, 1994. Page 17 p A HOME DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT FEATURE _________ A few facts about custom- built homnes Custom-built homes have consumer appeal since they offer home buyers the chance to personalize their needs and wants. If you own property and plan to build a home or work with a builder on the custom design of your home, here are a few facts from the Ontario New Home Warranty Prograxn (ONHWP) to ensure you receive the home you envision and you don't lose warranty coverage. It is wise to understand conditions for warranty for custom-built homes because it van determine whether you receive up to $100,000 warranty coverage under ONHWP or you do not. Custom-built homes, are fully warranted if they are constructed by a builder or sold under an agreement of purchase and sale. A builder wc'ild be someone who undertakes ail the work fromn foundation to finish and supplies aIl the rnaterials to complete the home. Where home buyers get into trouble is when they act as their SEP, PAGE 18 once Advertisement a~ tie..< ... there was a young woman narned Kym, who wished t0 enhance her surroundixngs. One day she ventured to a local emnporium in search of hand made crafts to satiate her choice of,*=o. Much to her chagrin, Kym discovered that a sizeable budget seemed a requirement in ordoe achieve her desired resuits. Kym thought "why not make my own crafts", so she began by procwtjg a section of her husband's video game store. Next, she advertised for local craftspeople 10 bring*eir wares and complement her already growing collection of crafîy crations. Now at her new Ma* Pa's Country' Store Iocated in Oshawa, visitors can delight to the tasteful arrangement of doils, lwood products, afghans, dried flowers, table runners and placemats, which covers but a fraction of her in-store displays. There is also an odoriferous array of scented candies that would surely create a romantic evening (gentlemen, are you reading this?). A total of 23 various artisans contribute to the store's sizeable displays, and Kym fulfilîs customi requests on wood and painting orders. Kyni also mentions that May& Pa's donate crafts to various schools and associations for raffles. Ma & Pa's is expanding their shelves to include craft supplies such as paints, brushes and most everything that an aspiring do-it-yourselfer could use. Well. it's time to go. I'm off to Ma & Pa's to pick up my custom made Key Rack for the hallway!_______________ Ma & Pals Country Store 374 Wilson Rd. S. Ask about our Special Spring Bonus! ~JZ~Z~LJ Corne in anid see a pool operating in OUI shoýwroom Above & ln-ground Pools corne complete with ail the vacuum & maintenance equipment! Decora te-i t«You rse If Home Improvement Tips from Charlie Slack Sunshade Blinds & Draperies Solar-Backed Pleated Shades Cut Down on Skylight Energy Loss Skylights have great aesthetic appeal, but many homeowners are disniayed by the tremendous amount of heat they let into the home during the summer. Some newer homes feature three to five skXlights, creating a beautiful home but an energ nightmare. Experts estimate that 20 to 30 per cent of thehat escapes through the windows in the winter, and a similar amount soaks back in through windows in the summer. Skylights are some of the biggest cuiprits, and until recently it was hard to prevent metalized solar-backed pleated shades are speciallydesigned to)provide homeowners with light and energy contrl0o their skyhights. Professionals instali the shades with motorized remote controls which are durable and easy to use. Tests show significant differences between solar- backed window treatments and plain treatments in their ability to resist heat flow. Just as with any window treatment, this special shade must be used to be effective in controlling energy. Horneowners should close it during direct sununer sun to block--the- heat and keep it from entering the house. They might wish to open the shade in winter to take advantage of warm sunlight. It ie important to remember, however, that hot air from the furnace rises and could also escape through the window. Each home situation needs to be evaluated. Since the motorized remote controls are convenient, however, it is easy to adjust the shade for optimum energy and light control throughout the day. Not only do solar-backed pleated shades provide a solution to skylight energy leak and light control -- they provide the home decorator with an attratively treated window instead of a bare skylight. 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