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TL-000¢ .£ SIARMIAN/OA / A " - MVAGHO PAT? (uaa "= FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2000 16 - "WEEKEND STAR" Things are heat With temperature records being broken in our area, it may not seem the right time to consider your heating options for the winter. But in a few weeks from now, that attitude is likely to change, as memories of the great storms of winters past come to mind. Besides your mort- gage payments and taxes, the biggest out- of-pocket expense in maintaining your house is heating and cooling. Whether you're plan- ning to build, buy, or retrofit, knowing the basics for keeping your home warm will help you make the most cost > UNITED CARPET ing up and energy efficient choices. Fireplaces & Stoves: In recent years there has been tremendous pressure on stove and fireplace manufacturers by government agen- cies to reduce air pollu- tion, including outright bans on woodburning in some areas. Today, leading manufacturers have met the challenge with a range of products that meet air pollution standards, produce more with less fuel and are better looking than ever. Fire Viewing: There is nothing like a crackling wood fire. Today's high efficiency woodstoves and fire- places let you view the beautiful fire, and heat your home. If, however, you prefer the conven- ience of gas, either nat- ural gas, or propane, you can now enjoy a realistic fire that may not have the crackle, but does have many of the authencity of a wood fire. Auxillary or Primary Heating: Many homeowners wonder if it's better to use their furnace or their fireplace to heat the house. Experts in the field point out that the furnace and the continued on page 17 Durham Steam 985-8552 e 3M Scotchguard e Broadloom wl e Upholstery Cleaning, | oose Rugs 852-6711 « SAME PLACE * SAME GREAT SERVICE! NORTH RIDGE EXCAVATING Excavating - Grading - Site Work - Sand - Gravel - Top Soil - Triple Mix - Septic Systems 90 Vanedward Dr., Port Perry cas... (905) 985-8469