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20A THE OSHAWA TIMES, Friday, April 29, 1966 NOISE - ABSORBING qualities of cushiony, deep- piled carpeting lets the beauty of this handsome room come through. The subtle swirl of the texture in the carpeting adds to the aura of 18th century French elegance. Not only elegant, but exceptionally care-free, as well -- an investment in anual Check-Ups High On Homeowner Agenda * Paint-up, time again homeowners' clean-up large on Many fix-up, looms agendas. may be found making notes on} what points in and around the house should receive a check-up for annual care. Authorities on the subject list areas in which homes most like- ly require attention. Careful, over-all inspection should be a matter of policy. OUTDOORS Foundations may show cracks as a result of a year's weather damage, especially through ground holes at the foundation line. Masonry cracks are best filled with a pitch-based water- proofing cement. The ground holes should be filled with sand or gravel and topped with soil or sod, as pro- tection against future rains and more cracks in the foundations. SIDING should be scrutinized for peeling paint, splitting, and general decay. A complete re- siding job may be indicated. In some cases, however, alterna- tives of re-painting, touch-up painting and replacement of damaged portions of siding will be adequate. ROOFING inspection may show loose or warped panels er shingles, which should be replaced, or re-nailed. Pebble Gardens Solve Problems The shrubs shade it, it's too close to a walk, too near a tree, and the grass either won't grow well or can't be cut convenient- ly. A problem area like this is really no problem at all, and | can be the most striking area} around the home with the help} of pebbles and clay potted plants. Once area is just handle as a lawn, weeds and other debris. Shovel and hoe the soil one foot deep, and rake it level. « Next, border the area with old bricks, new bricks, Belgian biocks or aluminum garden edging. Then, add two inches of uniform size pebbles or crushed rock to cover the soil com- pletely. Set plants in porous clay pots on top of the pebble layer. But be certain that the plants you selected are those suitable for the prevailing light conditions in that spot. it is decided that the too difficult to If the pebble garden gets a lot of open sunlight, then the plants should' be double potted. This involves placing them in clay pots one size larger and "filling the space between the two pots with sphagnum or peat moss and keeping it damp. clear it of | ; CHIMNEY mortar should be filled in where necessary. Loose bricks or stones should be se- cured, Flashing around chim- neys may need replacement, if cracked or corroded. | GUTTERS and downspouts may easily become loose and weather-worn in a year's time. Re-nail loose parts and re-paint where indicated. Clogged pas- ye | |}sages should be cleared. | WINDOWS, ._DOORS -- Frames should be checked for | possible air leakage. Re-caulk- |ing will keep weather out. GROUNDS | LAWN, GARDEN inspection | and care may vary with indi- |vidual taste and the green thumb talent available. In gen- | eral, holes may be filled in with sand or gravel and covered | with turf. | Plans may be | seeding, fertilizing | planting gardens. | DRIVEWAYS) may reveal |eracks in paving to be filled lor replacement of lost gravel. | In new. paving, thought should be given to convexing | the driveway surface for drain- age, to permit. water to drain }onto the lawn, rather than the | | street. | TREES, SHRUBS are sure to | need a tidying trim. Check dead | tree branches, withering shrub- peeer and hedges. | INDOORS HEATING FQUIPMENT | should be cleaned, adjusted and, | if necessary, repaired by an}! |experienced serviceman, = at) least once a year. If yours is| an older furnace or burner, re- modelling, up-dating or com-| | plete replacements may be in| order. WALLS, CRILINGS may show | cracks or bulges which may call for professional attention. If | these ills are not too extensive, | they can be cured by the enter- | plaster, | laid for re- lawns, re- | prising amateur with pointing tool and paint. FLOORS may need partial re- | placement or complete room re- flooring. Refinishing, in some | rooms at least, is usually in| | order. | | VISIT VAN BELLE GARDENS 3 Miles East of Oshawa on Highway No. 2 | PH. 623-5757 long wearing quality. Everblooming Rose Here | To Serve Every Purpose | There are roses for every purpose -- from the "'living fence' to the lovely exhibition roses and climbers that beau- tify porches, garages and ar- bors. All modern roses are "ever- blooming", that 1s, they have a burst of bloom in _ spring, quite a few bloom all summer and then a big bursting of bloom again in the fall until heavy frost. Insist on "ever - blooming" roses, suggests the American Association of Nurserymen. The different types of roses include: 1. Hybrid teas. These general- ly offer the most perfectly- formed blooms for the formal garden or for cut flowers to de- corate the home. The colors are magnificent. 2. Floribunda roses offer many blooms on a single plant. If you are most interested in the quantity of blooms, many of which also are of good quality, these plants are for you. They are excellent as living fences and landscape decoration. 3. Climbing roses grow vigor- ously against a post, fence, ar- bor, porch, garage, and similar supporting structures. 4. Foiyanthas are known as ramblers. They bear clusters of small flowers and they bloom profusely, They are oclorful when massed in beds. 5. Tree roses are usually spe- cimen plants used to set off a walk, porch, or some particular spot on the home grounds that may need a little 'dressing up". They. usually are around four to five feet in heignt; giving the effect of bouquets of lovely roses as guests walk between them. 6. Grandiflora rose is named because of its large size and wealth of blooms. It makes a fine accent plant either in gar- dens or singly te add color where needed. COAL MAKES POWER Soft coal or lignite is the source of 90 per cent of the elec- tricity generated in East Ger- many, you must be wondering what a cleaner is doing in this edition PAR IM... SOI... DIRT ... BEAUTIFUL DIRTY GRIMEY (BUT ON WHAT IT GROWS) DIRT, THAT'S WHY WERE IN THIS EDITION! We can't think of a better reason, after You go out in your garden and cultivate your plants, adding the dirt so it will produce your beautiful flowers, and make your home look so nice and we take the dirt out, out of your shirts, out of your slacks, out of your skirts, out of your suits. 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