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Wednesdsay April 19,2000 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER C3 Homes & Gardens Maintenance chores not just relegated to the indoors As the days get longer and warmer, we find ourselves drawn outside to relax and entertain. Homeowners are spending more time and money than ever to trans form their yards into private functional retreats by treating the deck, yard and patio as they would any indoor room. To spruce up the backyard with mini mal fuss this summer, try these easy out door cleaning tips: Plan a Treasure Hunt The backyard can be a junk magnet attracting clutter, flyers and garden debris. Get the kids involved in regular backyard cleanings by planning a "trea sure hunt." Very simple preparation -ju st take some black eyeliner or leftover Halloween make-up and draw a pirate patch on each child. If the kids have some other pirate-like garb around the house, such as a sword, have them grab it. Give kids a garbage bag to collect "treasure," really the debris in the back yard, and they are all set to go treasure hunting. Fresh Smelling Garbage Summer sun has garbage cans emit ting very unpleasant odours in between garbage pickups. So, whether garbage cans are kept in the backyard or in the garage, an easy way to keep them smelling fresh is to generously line the bottom of each can with kitty litter. Kitty litter absorbs foul odours quickly. Just change the litter every few weeks to keep garbage smelling fresh. Battle of the Bugs Nothing ruins some quiet time in the backyard more than irritating mosqui toes. Homeowners can take some simple steps to minimize encounters with mos quitoes. Keep grass, hedges and shrubs well trimmed to reduce mosquito resting areas. Get rid of any standing water - a natural mosquito breeding site. Todayy Saturday dr Easter M onday Only eons & SIN C E 1909 if # K ] jT T T j E g g -S tra v a g a tiz a ! Pick Out Same Great Hiding Places For Your Eggs and... \ ' · - > - -'V Jgm H aW onftW Mam rowTi * Centre Save \Jp T o On discontinued, one only, floor model, damaged and distressed products in our Markdown Centres. Closed Good Friday & Easter SundayI BURLINGTON MISSISSAUGA TORONTO W EST TORONTO CENTRAL RICHMOND HILL SCARBOROUGH W HITBY out! 201 Britannia Rd. South of 401 East of Hwy 10 Gordon MacKay off Jane St. South of Wilson Ave. &eons C a n a d a 's O m y F u r n i t u r e QEW at Guelph Line. Toronto Direct Line 825-0760 Leon's New Era 2872 Danforth Avenue 10875 Yonge St. North of Elgin Mills Road Markham Rd. at McLevin North of 401 1500 Victoria Street East South of 401- West of Thickson [905] 335-1811 [9051 501-9505 [4161 243-8300 [4161 699-7143 (9051 770-4424 [4161291-3818 [9051430-9050 SU PERSTO RES *0.A.C. Balance including all applicable taxes and a processing fee (S55/S45) is: divided into 24 equal monthly payments with 2 year option: due 12 months from date of purchase with 1 year option. Not applicable to previous purchases and markdown items. Prices, terms and conditions may vary according to region. Selection may vary from store to store. Pick-up discounts not available on some items. See store for delivery included areas. Not applicable to previous purchases and markdown items. See store for other convenient naum pnt nntinnc rn c tn m nrHorc ro m iiro w / - Honncif