12 the tribune wednesday september 6 1989 interiors proper insulation can reduce costly bills there are a number of good reasons to insulate your home this year most important it can help you keep cool and more com fortable during those hot summer months also it can help you con trol costly fuel and electricity bills due to airconditioning units while conserving energy and ad ding to the resale value of your home for maximum energy efficien cy its important to know where to install insulation in your home some key areas where insulation should be used include 1 attic 2 sidewalls 3 ceiling wall surrounding unheated garage 4 crawl space dont overlook other areas in v fall furnace clean out special mm by sept 3089 consumers gas service contractor 24 hrs service on all makes complete heating cooling service sales m i tsm m furnaces air conditioning 6 basswood court stouffville ont l4a 5s3 761 5c enermark v plan the electricity people low monthly payments your home where energy can be saved wrap your hot water tank with fibreglass insulation insulate the ductwork of the heating and airconditioning system and caulk and weatherstrip the cracks and nar row spaces around windows and doors experts predict another energy crisis by the year 2000 with the price of oil and gas doubling and the cost of electrici ty tripling by insulating your home today you can reduce the amount of energy you use arid help improve the countrys future total bath look now on tap todays faucet is as decorative as it is functional as visible in its environment as a painting on the family room wall the days of invisible generic faucets have passed the bath has become a place of leisure a room which demands a total look a look possible only through a melding of shape size and color available in a wide array of styles from traditional to con temporary faucets are an in tegral part of the total bath look therefore when installing faucets be sure to use the same style on all of your bath fixtures look for a line that com pliments your baths overall decor a colonial bath for ex ample should be fitted with a traditional faucet style so that the period look is carried throughout these traditional faucets which boast intricate antique- style detailing bring back the feel of days gone by a bath with a formal at mosphere needs classic accessories modern room settings on the other hand need faucets with clean smooth lines to continue the contemporary look most faucets are available in several finishes the most com mon are polished gold brass and chrome and brushed gold chrome and nickel choose a finish to suit your personality many of todays faucets are also available with decorative handles in wood acrylic or other materials others have ceramic handle inserts allowing consumers to add color to match or contrast with their bath fixtures coordinating accessories such as towel bars soap dishes and robe hooks further strengthens the total bath look when choosing faucets and accessories dont be swayed by a pretty exterior be sure your faucet is mechanically sound and able to provide good long service many faucets manufactured today use a washerless car tridge valving system with all working parts contained in one easily removed cartridge maintenance is easier