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PAGE 2, WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 1980, HOME IMPROVEMENTS SUPPLEMENT decorating tîps apartment-dwelle If you're an apartment- dweller, making the most of home life can be a challenge to your ingenuity at times - particularly if you're limit- ed as to space. However, there ai decorating tricks fo ing smaller apartmen larger and for mak most of what you d fcr If you don't have space fo or a guest room, your liv- ing room can do double- rs: duty by substituting a Handsome screens can pro- revide privacy when needed, r mak- and can decorate a corner of nts mk- the room when not in use. ting se Putting cocktail tables and n he eind tables on casters will oaethve.hat old co. makesome canee carom living room easier, too. to guest room No space for an honest- to-goodness dining room set? Here's where a drop- leaf table can solve your di- lemma, handsomely. Place the table against a conveni- ent wall (perhaps in the hall- way) and use it as a spot to show off a favorife art ob- ject or to deposit the mail; when company comes, you can bring your table out in- to the spotlight for com- fortable dining. Not enough closet or stor- age space in that bedroom? A handsome armoire can enhance your bedroomdecor and provide extra space for wardrobes, as well. An- other space-saving idea is to place an attractive chest in back of a sofa that's posi- tioned away from walls; the top of the chest can accom- modate a collection of books, while the inside pro- vides needed storage. Don't have room for both a desk and stereo shelves? A wail storage system can solve your space problems beautifully; units feature shelves that are deep enough for stereo components, plus fold-out desk surfaces for writing checks and letters. To set off a small dining area, consider "raising" it with a carpeted platform. This is particularly effective in apartments that have that "boxy" look. Tiny kitchen? Don't for- get the space over your head! Overhead slats can provide great hanging places for pots, pans, wire baskets and the like; they look pic- turesque, too. Remember that light colors recede, .and can be helpful in making a small room appear wider. It's im- portant to scale your furni- ture to the size of your rooms, as well. WHITBY FREE PRESS Choosing and Installing Woodburning Appliances Do you have a room in your home that lacks char- acter? Looking for a solu- tion to high utility bills? Interested in ways to add beauty and value to your home? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you could be a candidate for a wood- burning fireplace or stove. With so many types of woodburning appliances available, making a choice can be overwhelming! To make a wise investment, the Fireplace Institute recommends you first de- termine the purpose of the unit. • Will it bea majorsource of heat for your home? Then you're probably bet- ter off choosing an air- tight stove, woodburning furnace, or combination unit instead of a f ireplace. Want to give a room character and create a focal point? Then there's nothing quite like the charm of a fireplace. Energy-conscious souls should select a factory- engineered, zero-clearance unit or the easy-to-install, free-standing model- both are more energy efficient than the tra- ditional masonry fire- place. And, perhaps effi- ciency-boosting fireplace accessories would be a good investment. Makingyourfinalselec- tion. Bring your room di- mensions to a reputable dealer to help determine the right size unit. And, be sure to insist on a model that's safety approved by a recognized agency. Your dealer will also be able to answer any other ques- tions, tell you if you need a SEP'80 permit and recommend or provide a professional in- staller. Planning to install it yourself? Before you do anything, call your local building code inspector. Find out the clearance re- quirements and chimney construction and installa- tion standards. Get a per- mit if necessary. You may also want to check your fire insurance coverage. Read the manufactur- er's instruction before you begin. Then follow them to a letter. Absolutely do not skip the chimney pre- planning section in the front of every chimney manufacturer's instruc- tion booklet. An increas- ing number of statistics show, approximately 75 percent of all woodburn- ing equipment fires are re- lated to incorrect chimney installation. Whether installation is done by you or a profes- sional, make sure it is in- spected to avoid problems with your fire insurance coverage. 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