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r The Canadian Champion, Friday, May 6, 2005-013 éà 01111111RCTION NOTICE 7Znit/ 172000CR Combo S/layer XVB410: 10041248 T/riS Spruce Up your deck thîs sprîng Early spring is the ideal time ta, make improvernents ta your yard. Replace deck porch and tences witto vinyl options for easier maintenance. (MS) - The cold-weather season has corne ta a close. As you pack away your snowblower and shovels and watch your annual plant- ings start to bloom, you may notice how your backyard has taken a beating from sub-zero temperatures, ice, ramn and wind. You are left with outdoor structures that look drab and damaged. But don't wait until the weather heats up to revive decking and fencing. Early spring is the perfect time to assess and spruce up the outside of your home. ADVANTAGES 0F EARLY SPRING IMPROVEMENTS Atter ail the shoveling you did this win ter's easy f0 put off outdoor repairs until late spring or even early summer. Here are some reasons to stort early: - The comfortable, worm air will make out- door work less of a chore. Why wait for an early heat wave that could zap your motiva- tion? Toke advanfage of the moderately warm weather to do outdoor repairs. * Minimize further weather-related damage to your outdoor structures. The ramn, ice, snow and frigid temperatures of the winter olready took their f011 on your outdoor structures. Hot, scorching weother can be equally detrimen- tai to outdoor structures. Repair and protect these items now before the heat of the sum- mer strikes. * Who has time for staining and sanding when there are parties and other social engagements f0 attend? Late spring/early summer is a busy time of year Your weekends may be filled with graduations, birthdlays and weddings, pushing home repoirs to the bot- tom of your "to-do" Iist. When if comes time for bockyard entertainig youlIl be leif rush- ing around sa you con have -everything ready. lIPS FOR EARLY SPRING FIX-UPS There are plenty of chores suited for early spring weather fix-ups. Here are some ideas f0 get you started: *Consider revamping your landscaping. Map ouf new plonting beds and replace/loy mulch and rocks as necessory. Plant hardy bushes thot will wifhstond summer tempera- tures, leaving enough spoce for annuals and other flowers ta be interspersed os they come into seoson. - Tackle decking, porch and tencing repairs. Weatherproot your deck, porch and tence or give them o new look jusf in time for enter- toining opportunities. A no-maintenance option for busy homeowners is using vinyl products. * For tencing, consider vinyl, which is strong and maintenance free. If wifhstonds heat and won't corrode, blister, peel or rot. * Instal a tamily pool. Certain companies offer discounfed rates for pools installed in the off-season. Get if in the ground now\s youlIl be able fa dive in first thing corne summer. - General yard maintenance. Treat oreas of the Iawn that need atten- tion with fresh seed, fertilizer and weeding. Address any issues brought on by winter weather, such as flooding or muddy areas caused bte spring tfaaw. Mal i5 7 a iFnclsg Amîlaee. .A.C. New and Used Pianos & Digitals including: Niemeyer, Kawai, Samiote, Ysmahs, Young Chsng. For lais Cali or Vist WW.pIiM11.C3 'Home of'the Fanaous Neemeyer Pianos' adverbesed but DVB410 (10042956). We sincerely .epologize for any inconvenience tis may have caused our va/ced customners. hIITUDAY MY 7 2-4 pm, 434 HiCsie Coit $24 110 CanroeD Seend, PRdtal ewn entrtowe Realty, 905-878-9100 2-4 pin, 8373 Calas riv, $324,900 Ane Lyrîtiis, alPagdeMadownete Rat, 905-878-10 2-4 pas, 1573 Ca*mlgM, $242,M Anae Nyons, Royal LePage Meadowtowne Reaty 905-878-8101 Visit An Open Jicuse This Weekend! Frldsy Champion 80 Olnd the Weekend Spotllght on Homes Section showcaslng mare 1 open houses and neas listings ew i* Orchlds HANGING G T IDE S e Long Stem RosesBAKT Cut FowersReg. Price le Floral Arrangements e Gift Certificates - ~EMERALD J CEDAR Lm"o 099 Reg. Price 129.99 each composTr 25 L Bag ¶ 4 FOR i1£»00 1111L (neq. $3.99 each) i DOUBLE )ETUNIAS £99* Regular Price $1 3.99 CLEMATI Flowerlng Vine Large Assortment $999 Regular Price $14.99M -à____ Hwy. #401_ ____________ s eeles Ave. Britannia Rd. 5558 Trafalgar Rd Homby, ON 1Hwy .5