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Page 28, Whiiby Free Press, Wednesday, November 9, 199*4 _______________ A HOME DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT FEATURE Afew questions to ask when shopping for carpet With the varieties of carpet available on the market today, shoppers who have made the decision te purchase are faced with a multitude of choices that cari ofter be confusing. Obvious considerations are colour and price, but an aspect often overlooked is that of choosing the carpet that's right for your lifestyle. Here are some questions that you should ask yourself hefore yeu go shopping for carpet. It will save you time and enable you te make a confident decision. Do you have ids? Kida put a lot of mileage on your carpet. Spilis, leaks, traffic patterns, ail contribute te the early agfing of a carpet. So, look for a carpet that's spil-proef, stain-and-soil resistant andsl up well under traffic. FOR FREE HOME SERVICE CALL: (905) 725-0385 A Compete Home Decorating Service " Custom Draperies* Carpeting " Re-upholstering *Furniture " Shutters *Blinds ,@ Wallpaper *Planning e Consultation Shop in home comfort Custom personalized service Unique product selection 4 I~ Competitive prices Independently owned and operated franchise FREE HOME SERVICE (905) 725«0385 Do you have pets?, Pets, toe, should be considered. The saine requirement as above should be respected but, in addition, level loop, or herber carpets should be avoided as pets claws tend te catch on the loops and mgr cause premature wearing of the carpet. le your lifestyle casual or do you lean more towards the formai? Traditional or more formai settings cali for sophisticated straight-set saxonies in rich hues or delicate pastels. While these classical saxonies tend te ho less trackless than their casual cousin »- the textured saxony -- the overali effeet of a room carpeted in the classical saxony is one of eminent sophistication and timeless style. For more information about purchasing a carpet for your home, Peerleas Carpet Corporation has published a 16-page colour bookiet entitled 'How te Buy a Carpet" that takes the reader through the maze of carpet terminology and facts. Cali 1-800-363-3801 for a free copy. Home safety Ihp By Fbmt lert FM iESAFETY Check your fuses. Make sure the proper fuses are used, and neyer replace fuses with pennies, washers or metal fol. Fuses are the safet valves in electrical circuits, peventing wires frein overhrating and thus poesibly causing fire. Show them the respect theyr deserve. Decorate«itYou rseIf. Home Improvement Tips ftrom Charlie Slack Sunshade Bllnds &Draperies Energy-efficient window treatments prove effective Experts estimate that 20 te 30 per cent of the heat escapes thrýough the windows in winter, and a similar amount soaks back in through the windows in summer. Window treatnients have proven effective in combatting the lees of energy threugh windows. Homeowners want te know how they can save on energy bis and decorate their windows at the same time. Fer energy conservation, lined draperies are recemmended. Tests show significant differences between unlined and lined drapery samples in their abililty te resist heat flow. In addition, a lining will protect carpets and upholstery from the sun's rays. One of the most effective means of creating energy-efficient windows through decorating is by Iayering treatments. Draperies used in combination with shades cmate an effective barrier te weather. Heavy fabrics with a tight weave are good. Such window accessories as comnices, particularly those with closed tops, aise help keep in warmth, as do side-sealing drapery devices such as Velcro tape. Shades can ho made more energy-efficient by the use of either magnetic seals or track edge-sealing systems, which provide tighter seals around the windows. Shades are aise, available with energy-effilcient backings. Insulating treatmnents are especially recommended on north-opening windows and possibly west-opeming ones where prevailirig winds blow in the winter. The use factor will make or break the efficiency of energy-efficient window treatments. A* homeowner who leaves ail shades on the north windows down 24 heurs a day and maises and lowers ail other shades daily, will save more than a homeowner who leaves al shades open every day. YOUR CHOM FOUR STYLES o ONE PRICE