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Homes â€" Wednesday, January 12, 1994 â€"H2 Abbey Air delivers warmth to Oakvill ADVERTISING FEATURE by Don Wall ike Preston of Abbey Air Systems, the heating, air conditioning and ventilaâ€" tion specialists located on Wyecroft Road, has a happy problem to conâ€" tend with. ® Abbey Air has proved to be so reliable, and grown so quickly in the six years since it was founded, that Preston finds he is is having to set limits on how much he will perâ€" mit the company grow. For examâ€" ple, his company has done such a good job maintaining the heating _ SPACE AG ESIDENN Framed â€" Custom Designer Upholstery in Beautiful, Exciting Fabrics â€" Unique Lamps and Accessories from Around the World â€" Fabulous Prints Beautifully â€" Quality at More Affordable Prices KINSELLA INTERIORS MISSISSAUGA HOME DESIGN CENTRE 2575 DUNDAS STREET WEST MISSISSAUGA, ONT. LSK 2M6 PHONE: 820â€"7409 systems of Speedy Muffler franâ€" chises in the Toronto area that he was asked to take on more â€" but had to refuse. because he couldn‘t efficiently handle more than the 67 he already does out of his Oakville home base. "I never want to be a huge comâ€" pany," Preston says. "Maybe slightâ€" ly larger than we are now, but I want to be able to steer the ship myself." It is precisely that handsâ€"on management style that has broughtt Abbey Air to its current state, with © 1,600 active customers neatly cataâ€" vvvvvv logued on the computer in Preston‘s office. He maintains close control over all aspects of the business. In the winter, he‘s the one who gets the call in the middle of the night when the furnace goes off at one of his customer‘s homes â€" and often, three times a week or so, he‘s the one who heads out to assess the problem. And Preston still tries to make it out to visit the customer on every single installation job his company is undertaking. The Oakville native identified several other factors that have led to the success of the company durâ€" ing a recent interview. Abbey Air uses the "team" approach to conâ€" ducting its business, with experiâ€" enced, licensed service people and efficient dispatchers contributing to the mix. It has a coherent line of services and products â€" heating and air conditioning are two sides . inâ€"stock FABRIC TOPPER o VALANGE. Loads of colours and Styles to choose from! Limit 8 per customer % memsen UWION GAS FIREPLACE ‘ CFM SAT. JAN. 15th your ount Measutments aud SAUE $$$ ot Outarins Largest Volume 410 Speers Rd., Oakvilie, 338â€"2603 PICK UP Turmday 106 Fridey tos YOUR FREE Saturday 10â€"5 * uS reen t e B ce SX nds o o romaly ol eS# _ OVER ONE MILLION SsOLD!! SAVE MONEY â€" MEASURE YOURSELF â€" IT‘S EASY!!! of the same coin, and ventilation and ductwork construction and installation are also compatible. (Abbey Air recently built a modest showroom for its Instaâ€"Flame line of gas fireplaces, another logical step for a company specializing in heating systems.) And the company has established a niche in the marâ€" ketplace for being able to hand difâ€" ficult jobs, such as one Preston has beautifully decorated baby‘s Aroom is always a perfect welcome home for a newâ€" born. But, if you‘re at the point where it‘s time to replace the cradle with a bed and pass the changing Warramy Decorator Col Matching Valances @ N/(::u * T DIRT CHEAP SALE ENDS cuUusToM MINI BLINDS suimp wiptks Over 139 L > 10â€" MEASURING GUIDE Complete line of fireplaces on display HEATING »AIR CONDITIONING » VENTILATION * SHEET METAL +« GAS FIREPLACES 2366 Wyecroft Rd., Unit D4 847â€"2669 just completed with the old Halto Hotel. Preston explained that the, heritage building in downtown Oakville was renovated and recentâ€" ly reopened as Desserts Unlimited, and it was a challenge for him to_ design a heating system that met modern building codes. Other tough but interesting proâ€" jects Abbey Air has contracted to (Continued on next page) Decorating children‘s room requires careful planning table onto someone else, you may want to consider converting your baby‘s room into a multiâ€"purpose, room that will keep your child occupied as he or she grows older. When decorating a child‘s room, it‘s important to think ahead to make certain the room will accomâ€" modate his/her changing needs. Planning ahead is particularly important when choosing a color scheme. If you choose to use wallpaper, it can be a wonderful way to add warmth and character to a child‘s room. But, keep in mind that depending on the pattern you select* you may have to reâ€"decorate more frequently than if you stick with painted walls. When selecting wallâ€" paper, make sure it is washable, durable and can be easily removed if necessary. Wallpaper borders have also become a popular way to liven up a room. Bold stripes, cartoon characâ€" ters and zoo animals are just a few of hundreds of fun patterns to choose from. More than likely, your child‘s room will serve as both a playroom and a bedroom. So, keep durability and comfort in mind when selecting flooring. If you decide to carpet the room, avoid course carpeting that can be abrasive to children who are still crawling or who will spend most of the time playing on the floor. In addition, make sure you choose a dark color since stains are more visible on lightâ€"colored carâ€" peting. Cork tiles are ideal for a playâ€" room since they are warm and easy to maintain. Vinyl floors, made of a thick, cushioned grade, are also durable. If you opt for wooden floors, keep an eye out for loose boards, splinters or protruding nails that could cause injury. Planning ahead is also important when selecting furniture. Whether you‘re buying a whole new set of furniture or just adding to existing pieces, it‘s best to select furniture than can be adjusted as your child grows. For example, there are many shelving systems and desks that can be elevated to keep pace with your child‘s growth. If you plan to install a shelving system, make sure you secure it against a wall so there‘s no chance of it falling over. Sturdy and durable pieces of furâ€" | 3 niture are ideal for children‘s rooms since they don‘t chip easily and can stand up to heavy use. Even though this furniture may be more expenâ€" sive, it‘s worth it to spend a little more money on pieces that will last longer. Avoid furniture with sharp or rough edges that can injure your child.Special protective corner guards can be purchased for added + protection. § J '_ A