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B6 -lThe Canadlari Champion, Frlday, JuIy 21, 2006 ~flMILTONI Four easy steps to rejuvenate your weather beaten deck (NC)-Does your deck look like a weather-beafen dock? With the warmer temperatures upon us, backyards across the country will soon become the gather- ing places of choice for many friends and familles. Now is the time f0 transform your wooden deck from an eyesore into a beautiful outdoor living space. Here are some simple steps you can fol- low to help give your deck that much needed facelift from the refinishing experts at Swing Paints, the counfry's leading man- ufacturers of interior and exterior wood care products. Step 1 - Restoirallon According f0 Swing's Eric Chaimberg, the firsf step you need f0 fake is to fighfen loose screws and nails and secure floor boards on your deck. Look for mildew or rofting wood by inspecting underneath. Be sure to sink any profruding nails. Stop 2 - Surface preparation A good cleaning will remove dirt, grime and the gray colour from your deck. Bleach is recommended f0 eliminate mould and mildew. Stop 3 - Protection To preserve that beauiful natural look you need f0, profect your surface. ASSORTED) Freezers andt~ Air Conditionerso EEu TA whe you puchas. sehoct.d Mayiteag refrigeratori Quarýmode A sdeb-r 7 Rebate Aif Frencr Dmo Models $100 F R E Ebaa ee ive AUf SRtntso $75 Rebate. MOB1956 $75 Rebute, copon. Vaf id ut Mitchels Maytag Clearanrce Centre, Mîlton Crossoads Malf oly. Fedo fis Sund«~ Jufyî 23rd, 2006. See rebate forte for detais. Chaimberg recommends a Polymerized tung oil-based finish such as Circal850 Exterior Varnish. I'fs a clear fough coafing varnish fhaf profecfs and beauifies al exteror wood surfaces," he said. Ifs unique formula provides a breathable wafer repellanf surface. Ramn and snow cannof penetrafe fhe coafing fo damage fhe wood." Circa 1850 Exterior Varnish confains transparenf absorbers f0 screen ouf UV rays f0 inhibif fhe greying and fading effecfs cof fhe sun. A superior fungicide is included fo refard mildew. Stop 4 - Decorcition Lef your imagination fake over. Try adding a trellis with hanging plans, poffed plants around fhe deck, or fiower boxes on the rail. Alfer fhe mood of your enfire back- yard wifh unique outdoor lighfing fixtures like lanferns, torches or railing lighfs. For a Iwo-foned look on your deck, fry finishing your railings and posfs in a different accenf colour. Chaimberg says thaf Circa 1850 Exterior Varnish now comes with a selec- lion of finfing colours thaf will help you cre- afe a customized look. For more informa- fion or fips on finishing visif www.circali850.com. Reeve* a FRE Yeams Supply 0f "Sunlight ME for front load washers and Snuggle Ultra Fabric toftener whlen you purchase a Maytag Neptune HE front load orasher and dryer.* 'Ifois offer oi rrot transferabie, Offeru eodi Canada oily, Limited Io onse per hosehod *Your request must be postarked no later tfrao October 31st, 2006. Manufacturers form musst be completed and accorrpanf four reqssesr *Valid on purchases rmade ioiy lot -September 301h, 2006 Please ensure you seod sales receipt or re rte form weill be rerurod See dealer for reails m~uuno VALALE MAYLAG Awao 0 JENN-AIR. -imAhUMc SCRTC DENT MB B INENI Cff M44hMMbhSL, 8l"l, 0 (M0)792400 170 (18)Lmhwa. 11111P11 MU u. u~-îus <519) 940-8192 <lu) 129-1000 I "cumM in.i CufflyIR1S a618)84"18 4Ml &I M OPElu (705) 728-100