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The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, July 20, 2004-17 \"M -v The "healthy home" provides enlightened solutions (NC)-In ight of our growing awareness of the impor- tance of the environment to aur health, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMVHC) has expanded on the concept ot the 'healthy home' - practical solutions that make your home heaithier without compromising on comfort. In fact, quite the contrary... Healthy choices! The "healthy home" concept says that renovations and construction should keep 'health, comfort, envi- ronment, energy savings and financial savings" at the forefront. Your RONA advisor can help you make the right choices here. Starting from this definition means choosing building materials and accessories that will have a direct and positive effect on your health at a lower cost. Choose low-emission paint and materials, and easy-care floor coverings that dont need chemical cleaning prod- ucts. Add a ventilation system that removes stale air and humidity, reducing the risk of mold and helping curb allergy symptoms. These are just a few examples of the positive effects you con incorporate into the design of your home. Save energy... Fridge, water-heater, lightbulbs: suddenly there are a great many high-performance, low-consumption products on the market to help you save energy. ..and money. Planning a high-performance, low-consump- tion home or addition con really provide a great return on your investment. ...and go green Saving money is great. but saving our environment at the same time is even befter! Low flow plumbing wilI not in any way deprive you of comfort or conven- ience. Products like these are a logical choice that combine performance and water savings. Rewarding actions At RONA, we've developed the 'healthy home" con- cept so its easy to follow without making radical changes to your litestyle. Reasonably priced green products, durable easy-care construction materials and coverings, and effective insulation options are choices that everyone con adapt to their needs and means. Bring clarity to your finances. Making the night cdoices in the confusing world of financesrequires clanty. Uhats whLet I1 comte in. As vour (Jarica atîvisor, l Il wvork together wvith vou 1ô dexclop'a plan tlîaî\ tlearly right for vou. There's a lot tu be said for clarity. Aman Kapur Bus 905276-7140 ext 292 Ceil1416 509-2540 antani.kapur(icliawcon ICLARICA life, health & disability însurance, savings and retirement plans, employee benefits, înortgage & business insurance Ammtd h Jane. ffi LI SeMU s ee Want more information? Contact your local RONA expert. We'll be more thon happy to help you flnd the answers to ail your questions. Or go to www.rona.ca for practical advice and lots of handy tips. Nutrition Notes Did you know... 1i n 5 Canadian children are flot getting the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables they require daily. Halton Food for Thought Contact Program Coordinator 905-845-5597 ext. 201 * foodforthought@cogeco.ca q