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' a ttt cicetice HOME HUNTERS NEED LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THE FIRST CHOICE REAL ESTATE SECTION OF THE PORT PERRY STAR You'll discover every kind and style of home In a variety of price ranges each week in the PORT PERRY STAR'S FIRST CHOICE REAL ESTATE SECTION. Whether your looking for a bungalow, two storey. split level, semi detached, cottage. From Page 6 really dirty, you may want to use a pressure sprayer -- which you should be able to rent from your local hard- ware dealer. If you come across any mildew, it's im- perative to remove it before painting, otherwise it will persist and work its way through the new paint later on. Mildew can be eliminated by rubbing the affected area with a mix- ture of one part bleach to fam, or century home you'll find It listed here In the Real Estate three parts water. pages that the professionals use. You may even want to get some mildew-resistant For advertising made easy, contact the PORT PERRY STAR Advertising Department - 985-7383 paint, or buy a special paint additive which inhibits mildew. . Once you've finished A cleaning and the surfaces 2 A, SSSI SIS IS SSS SSS SSS 4 141 Scugog St., Port Perry, Ontario 985.9729 "NOW IS THE TIME TO GO HARVARD" "BUYING OR SELLING" have dried thoroughly, it's 1T% % GAIL GORESKI BRETT LAYCOE MADONNA HOARE TED HARVARD 985-2527 985.7754 985-2181 986-4673 a i HILLTOP HOME - FABULOUS VIEW Maintenance free bungalow with walkout basement - Features - 3 bedrooms - rec lounge with woodstove - 2 bathrooms - laundry room - large deck - detached workshop on a 100" frontage lot - Great property - Listed at $164,900.00. APPLE VALLEY PORT PERRY $199,900.00 Roomy 4 level split - 3 bedrooms - main floor family room with walkout to large deck - finished rec room - 1% baths. Call 985-9729 for more information. CARNEGIE BEACH - WATERFR This property is close to lot value only - Features: 2 bedrooms - kitchen - bathroom - laundry room on upper level - rec room and room for expansion on lower level Walkout basement - Lot is 75 x 208'. Listed at $169,900.00. hich VILLAGE SETTING $164,900.00 Remodelled 2 storey home with attached garage workshop - 3 bedrooms - lot size is 66' x 165' - Large entertaining deck has 2 walkouts from main floor - 2 driveways - This home is clean and straight and priced to sell. For more in- formation please call 985-9729. RURAL BUNGALOW - HIGHWAY FRONTAGE Very spacious open concept bungalow on Y2 acre lot with 16' x 32' inground pool - Features: 2 bathrooms - 2 fireplaces - 53' x 11' rec room games room with grand wet bar area - Living room, dining room has walkouts to deck - 3 bedrooms - V2 of garage has been renovated for existing Home Occupation facilities. Listed at $249,900.00 FAMILY HOME - STARTER PRICE $144,900.00 2 plus 2 bedroom completely renovated inside. Finished rec room, large family deck, some appliances included. Nice family neighbourhood. AMBLESIDE DRIVE - LAKE VIEW Remarkable open concept spacious bungalow on almost 3/4 acre lot in desirable area. Beautiful oak kitchen dinette area 25' x 11' - Sunken living room with fireplace 24' x 13' . 4 bedrooms - 2 baths - Main floor laundry, full basement studded with 2x4's - 16" oc and insulated. Listed at $299,900.00. CENTURY - IN TOWN $199,900.00 Beautifully re-done in all the right places. Original wide trim hardwood and pine floors throughout. 9 ft. ceilings. Large lot. Some finishing left to do. Call 985-9729. time to scrape off loose and peeling 8 paint. This can be achieved by using sand- per, a scraper, wire rush, electric scraper or heat gun. For most jobs, sandpaper and a scraper or wire brush will suffice, but if there's a lot to rémove, you may want to use an electric scraper or heat gun. An electric scraper helps remove paint by vibration. A heat gun heats the old paint, making it easier to lift off. When using these tools, it's a good idea to wear safe- ty glasses to protect your eyes from flying paint chips. It's also advisable to put drop cloths on the ground and shrubs to catch the flecks of paint as they fall, instead of trying to rake or pick them up afterwards. While cleaning and scrap- ing the surfaces to be painted, you'll probably " notice a few areas that may | require some extra atten- tion -- such as cracks and holes or stains. Putty can be used to fill in cracks and holes and spot primer should be applied to bare wood in areas that are exposed to a lot of weather- ing. You should also recaulk around windows and doors "or any places where water can get in. If you are working with new wood siding, it will also require special attention, | and should be given a spot- coat of shellac before pain- ting. Otherwise, wood knots will end up showing through the paint. Application After you've given the surfaces a thorough clean- Exterior painting tips ing, you're ready to paint. Make sure you don't paint on a windy day or one that is. extremely hot, and spread plenty of ground sheets or drop cloths over _ shrubs, lawn furniture, the driveway, your car and anything else you want to protect. When preparing the paint, mix two or three cans of the same color into a larger container to compen- sate for slight variations of shade between cans. Start painting at the top of your house and work your way down. If you're work- ing solo, it's better to paint one entire side of your house at a time to ensure con- sistency of application. It's a good idea to carry a cloth with you to clean up any drips as you go along. If you do get some paint spots on windows, you can wipe them off as they occur, or wait until the paint has dried and then gently scrape them away with a razor blade. When using a pressurized paint sprayer, you should cover your doors and win- dows with large pieces of heavy paper or cardboard to protect them. Make sure you apply the paint evenly and wear a breathing ap- paratus so you don't inhale minute paint particles. It's also a good idea to wear protective coveralls and goggles .so you don't become covered with paint. Paint sprayers are ex- cellent for painting items such as shutters. By following these simple procedures, you'll end up with a job you can be proud of and a finish that should last for some time. Be careful when renting a vehicle From Page 4 Customers who refuse to buy waivers may find they cannot get the special rate, Johnson says. It's also im- portant to know the rental company may want pay- ment for any damages or losses immediately on return of the car, he says. They may not wait for an in- surance settlement. "So, if you don't buy the waiver and something goes wrong, you might have to pay up front, then seek reimbursement through your insurer,' says Johnson. "When calling around to rental companies initially, tell them you don't need the waiver and ask how that affects rates and liability." *If any of your affiliations -- employer, business associations, club member- ships -- entitle you to dis- counts through particular rental companies, be sure to ask for the special rate. *Is advance booking re- quired for advertised specials? *Is there a surcharge if more than one person will be driving? Even your own insurance may not apply if an unauthorized driver is at the wheel in an accident. *Can you take the car out of Ontario or out of Canada? Some firms even prohibit the use of their vehicles on unpaved roads. Many insist on getting a blank, signed credit-card imprint to be filled in with the ap- propriate amount upon return of the vehicle. "If you object to this practice, you may have to hunt around to find an alter- native,"' Johnson says. Once the best deal is chosen, be sure to read the contract carefully. Are you expected td return the vehi- cle with a full tank of gas? If so, be certain to comply. Should the company have to fill it, you may find their prices are higher, Johnson notes. 'Before you leave the lot, check to see that the tank is full and inspect the car. Have any damage or problems noted on the con- tract, so you aren't charged for them later."