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PORT PERRY STAR - TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1992 Expand your existing ing space Ifyou feel like all the liv- ing space in your home is steadily being gobbled up to meet your family's changing needs, then maybe it's time to take a long, critical look at your surroundings. In the past, when peo- ple started to feel cramped in their homes, they tend to move on to bigger, more spacious dwellings. But today, more and more homeowners are choosing to enlarge their existing living quarters rather than relocating to new surroundings. also looking at ways to make more efficient use of available space -- particu- larly in large urban cen- tres. So if you're starting to feel a little hemmed-in, keep in mind that there are many options availa- ble. The most obvious choice, of course, is to add an addition. When built to blend in with and comple- They're * ment your original home, an addition can add to its value and beauty. However, building an addition -- particularly a large one -- may not al- ways be possible, either due to local bylaws or a lack of land. If you have a tiny lot and you're think- ing of expanding, you'll have to decide whether or not you're willing to sacn- fice most of your available outdoor space to add onto your home -- providing of course, that you can ob- tain the necessary per- mits to carry out your plans. Some owners of small properties choose to ex- pand their homes up- wards, by adding an addi- tional storey. This type of renovation can turn a small bungalow into an at- tractive, more spacious home. Using Existing Space The other alternative is to tap into existing and of- ten-wasted space, such as your basement, garage or attic. These areas of your home can give you an ad- ditional one, two or three extra rooms without the bother of having to build an extension. And all ba- sics are already in place. Before you start making plans however, check with your municipality to see about restrictions and permits. Most projects re- quire a permit. Make sure Turn to Page 4 cCoOLDWELL BANKGCR QO 3 RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE COUNTRY LANE REALTY LTD. Hwy. 7A & High Street - Port Perry, Ont. 985-7351 4 member broker of Coldwell Bander Alhhstedod ct Aa mdependently owned and 40 ACRE HOBBY FARM PLUS CENTURY HOME Was featured in Century Homes Magazine - professionally renovated home has 6 bedrooms, plus an office - custom pine cabinetry and Findlay Oval reproduction stove in kitchen - large dining room - 24 x 26' main floor family room with fireplace, skylights and solarium - oak and pine floors - numerous other features - PLUS 32 x 64' new steel sided barn and triple car garage - Scenic, rolling land with some bush - would suit horses. Listed at $334,900. Call 985-7351 for appointment to view. DUPLEX - GREENBANK 2 storey brick and aluminum - each unit has 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living room and 4 piece bath plus one unit has a main floor family room with walkout to patio - attached garage. This income property is in excellent condition! Just listed at $169,900. Call 985-7351 for appointment to view.