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33 · Friday, May 7, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com Spring Home and Garden Get your grill ready for summer (NC)--Canadians love to grill, and making the outdoor cooking experience sizzle all comes down to knowing what to look for in a quality barbecue. The Home Depot helps you through the decision-making process with a look at different types of grills available and their benefits. · Natural gas ­ Natural gas barbecues heat up quickly and have the highest BTUs (British thermal units) for cooking. Natural gas barbecues require a natural gas line connection to your grill for setup, and are also available with side and back burners, temperature indicators and storage cabinets. The greatest benefit of natural gas barbecues is the readily available, endless supply of fuel ­ unlike propane gas barbecues which need to be refilled. With a natural gas barbecue, you'll never have to worry about refills or running out of fuel in the middle of cooking. · Propane gas ­ Like natural gas barbecues, propane gas grills heat up quickly and provide a high level of BTUs for cooking. They are also available with multiple burners with individual temperature controls, which will enable you to simultaneously cook different foods at different temperatures. Added features include temperature indicators, side burners, back burners and storage cabinets. Propane gas barbecues are easy to clean, easy to use, and can be counted on to produce the same kind of flame every time. · Charcoal ­ Many grilling enthusiasts prefer charcoal for that tried and true authentic barbecue flavour as they cook foods at high temperatures to seal in juices. When compared with gas grills, charcoal units take longer to heat up; however, this problem can be alleviated by purchasing a charcoal barbecue with a gas-ignition system. Charcoal barbecues have fewer flare-ups than gas-fuelled units. · Portable ­ Sometimes limited space makes a portable barbecue the best option. The compact design can offer flexibility and convenience, without sacrificing quality. For more information, check out the BBQ buying guide at www.homedepot.ca. The Regional No renovation required' bathroom update (NC)--You can give your bathroom a fresh update without blowing the budget on renovations. Consider these four simple tips from Hilary Farr, designer and host of W Network's Love It or List It. Paint or Wallpaper ­ A fresh coat of paint will instantly uplift your bathroom and can be the inspiration for designing around a new colour palette. Accessorize ­ Buy new bathroom accessories in a classic stainless steel and elegant design. Hide toiletries in pretty bottles and storage containers. The Bathtub ­ Help your tub look like new again with Vim Cream, which contains a powerful formula for removing soap scum, lime scale and bathroom grime. Linens ­ Instantly brighten and refresh the bathroom space with a spring-inspired shower curtain. Add new textures to the room with fluffy hand and bath towels in a neutral palette mixed with a few bright colours. Stack them in large baskets with pretty soaps and lotions. Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca Get Your Garden Growing! Annual Spring Compost Give Away Halton Waste Management Site Monday, May 10 to Saturday, May 15, 2010 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thanks to the participation of Halton residents, Escape to paradise It's in your nature Tulip Celebration Saturday and Sunday, May 8 and 9; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Rock Garden friendly compost. Halton residents are invited to come to the Compost Give Away and pick up some of this compost as a "thank you" for diverting this usable material away All Halton households are welcome to collect a Please bring your own bags/containers and shovel. Residents are responsible for shovelling and bagging their own compost. gratefully accepted on behalf of Halton area food Helpful Hint ­ When applying your compost to your gardens, ensure you blend it with topsoil or another Mothers Day Brun Mothers Day Brunch ther unch Sunday, May 9; RBG Centre d Three seating times: 10 a.m., 12 p.m. h and 2 p.m. Reservations required: 905-527-1158, ext. 222 Lila Celebration Lilac Celebration lac lebratio Saturdays Sundays and holiday Monday Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Monday, May 15, 16, May 15 16 22 to 24; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; to 24; m m; Arboretum Arboretum Auxiliary of RBG's RBG s 34th-Annual Spring Plant Sale p g Thursday May and Saturday May Thursday, May 6 and Saturday, May 8; 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Arboretum b Household Hazardous Waste Depot bulbs, pesticides and cleaners to the Household Hazardous Purchase an incredible selection of past Purchase an incredible selection of past favourites and unusual plants Ask advice favourites and unusual plants. Ask advice from master gardeners and plant experts from master gardeners and plant experts. For more information, call 905-577-7771. f i ll 905 577 7771 Plant lists online at www.rbg.ca materials, visit www.halton.ca/waste. 070510 BECOME A MEMBER Memberships has many benefits. Buy or renew at www.rbg.ca DAILY ADMISSION -- Adult: $12.50; Senior/Student: $9.50; Child (age 5 to 12): $7.25; Family: $32.25; Child under age 5 and RBG members: FREE RBG Centre 680 Plains Road West, Hamilton/Burlington 905-527-1158 Please let us know as soon as possible if you will have an accessibility or accommodation need at a Halton Region hosted event or meeting. 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Onta