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economist sun stbuflvffletribune saturday sept 18 1999 15 buy one entree get one 12 price sunthurs only with egonbmllsrsun 2942200 stouffville tribune 6402100 for more information advertising feature h0mesweeth0me fall is the perfect time to make your home energy efficient fall is almost here and its time to get steel doors can be dainted anv sealed and insulated so the wbmsbw wgj3mfi free dessert with any extra value meal at ec6n6istsun 2942200 fall is almost here and its time to get your home ready for the long cold winter months ahead- canadians spend significant time and money preparing their homes for winter said george hughes manager of home improvements enbridge home services our goal this fall is to help home owners out with some timely energy- smart ideas and affordable solutions that will add warmth plus value to their homes he said eliminate drafts tip replace your exterior doors your front door is the gateway to your home and snuglyrfitting doors at every entrance are ariust for energy conservation said hughes steer doors are three times more efficient than woofebecause they reduce energy costs by eliminating drafts they also last longer than wood v here are some important consider- ations when you invest in new exterior doors a steel door has weather stripping that attaches magnetically to the out side of the door frame this effectively seals the cold out- much the same way your refrigerator door seals cold in although no door is entirely bur- glarproof a steel door is a lot more secure than an old wooden door installing a deadbolt lock is another smart idea steel doors can be painted any colour if you prefer the look of wood but the strength of steel you should opt for a woodgrain finish once its painted you wont see the difference decide which way you want your door to open this determines what side the hinges aire placed on select the grip set or handle you want for your door and decide if you want a peephole before finalizing your purchase consider adding windows known as side lights beside your new door they should be ordered and installed at the same time as your door most side lights are triple paned so theyre nearly as energyefficient as the doors themselves gf vvheh you choose a steel door remember that it can take a few weeks forit to be custommade with the fea tures you want so the earlierybu order toeberter keep heat ini costs down tip insulate insulate insulate proper insulation is crucial when it comes to winterproofing your home saidhughes a properly insulated attic can save you as much as 15 per cent of your homes total heat loss a poorly insulat ed attic can also cause leaks which can damage your roof consider these points when you decide on insulation the attic must be properly venti lated your attic hatch must be well sealed and insulated so the heat youre already paying for doesnt leak from the house into the attic that can cause conden sation which could lead to wood rot or hazardous mould growth increase your energy savings by caulking and sealing any openings that lead into the atticand base ment check your level of attic insulation you should have at least 1 1 to 13 inches of insulation consider new energy saving low maintenance siding to seal warmth into youfhome a cleanjburning natural gas fireplace costs as littleasl2 cents an hour to operate compared to a wbodburning fireplace which can cost up to iphpun 7 it see insulating page 17 open house sunday 19th sept 25 pm 15 raev1ew drive stouffvilte future realty inc exclusive sleepy hollow estates 499000 4250 sq ft of luxury for the executive4 bdrms formal lr and dr library hardwood floors wobsmt 3 car garage great lot dont miss this beauty call how diane corga sales representative 4162294835 905jf3io3j mention this ad and receive an additional 10 off hours mon fri 109 sat 106 sun 12 5