Ontario Community Newspapers

Port Perry Star, 23 Dec 1991, p. 29

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PORT PERRY STAR - Monday, December 23, 1991 - 29 I PORT PERRY STAR Shedding some light in your home When you think about the existing lighting in your home, do you feel like you're in the dark? Do you find yourself con- stantly squinting when trying to read or carry out certain tasks? Or are you tired of the harsh glare from overhead lights? Today there are many types of lighting availa- ble to suit virtually every need, taste and budget. Whether you want to create a certain mood by soft background lighting, give more focus to your workbench or study area, or highlight certain are- as of your home, the choices abound. And today, you can build energy efficiency into your lighting choic- es. There are a number of special bulbs on the market which provide peak efficiency and save you energy and money at the same time -- all at the flip of a switch. Consider Your Needs If 'you're thinking about revamping some of the lighting in your home, consider how the rooms are used and what you want the lighting to achieve. Basically, there are three different types: general or ambient light- ing, task lighting and ac- cent lighting. In most cases, general or ambient lighting is provided by wall and ceiling fixtures, in con- Jjuction with table lamps. Task lighting refers to light used for special functions -- like sewing, reading or carpentry -- and is usually provided by table or study lamps. Accent lighting is given off by small fixtures (of- ten built-in) to add new dimensions to a room and highlight certain ob- jects or areas -- like a piece of artwork. Choose Carefully Before buying any new fixtures, think carefully about your needs. Is the area you want to light going to be used for spe- cific or multi-purpose functions? If you're striving to (Turn to page 3) ~~ DGEINORTH Lid Member Lindsay & District! Real Estate Board PORT PERRY PLAZA (416) 985-9777 FAX 985-9161 YOU'LL LOVE THE VERY NATURE OF IT! A modest exterior disguises this contemporary home. Offering: 3 + 1 bedrooms, cathedral ceilings, fireplace, 3 walkouts to wrap around deck. Also 23.91 acres with mixed bush and cleared land, 2 barns, large double detached garage. Located approximately 10 minutes from Port Perry. All this at a price that's hard to believe - $295,000. May we show you? a i aan cy nn VENDORS ARE MOVING. CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Waterfront at Stephensons Point, Port Perry 3 bedrooms, Lg. living room & dining area with fireplace, w/o to full balcony, finished basement incl. rec. room, games room, bdrm, airtight setting, washroom and w/o to patio. Well treed & landscaped lot, sandy waterfront & docking, magnificent westerly view of lake. $329,000., nearly 30% lower than originally listed price. View this fine property on one of Scugog's nicest lots. Try your offer. This property is value plus for the dollar. Call 985-9777 for viewing.

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