WH1TBY REE PIES, WEDNESDÀY, OCTOBER 10,1i990, PAGE 17 ITRORS== ýMatching yorhome t hngn if6ye Evexy year, homeowners across bthe .'country' undertake a wide range, of home improvements as S they ' upgrade kitchens* -and bathromsi, dd sunrooms, replace wnmdowýs sud doors, or overhaul, a entire residences. a "Tis" year, Canadian s homoowners will spend more ( than $20billion ' on.home ' renovations, whii is close' to haif r ofthe ,tot idol&,amounit spent li in the entire'residential housing g inidsty.-Almoot $5-billion Will be, e spont-on', r-tenovaion In thé GreaterTont area alone. c Tesefigresare exp te rise evnftherthrough the 1990%, Homegym ( PROM PAGE 16 * shoulders, lowiver-back ' andi f stomach. Thée best ones are light, Cand manoeuverable, fold up, and can be-. stored -lin your --closet ( out cluttérin g your living Havinij made tùhs, iniietment. in your home, youll have 24 hour >access te your private gymh. When embarking on a new fitness program, remember moderation and . consistency are very important.ý- Don't exhaust, yourself,' and consult your physicisun before you start your new prograzu. said Lou Frustaglio, chairman of the Toronto Home Builders' Association Renovation and Redevelopment Council. Incroaingly, homeqwners are turning to professional renovators to ensure' that the renovation procesa runeswsoothly. andd.that the finifshed product meâts their- expoctations. <Quality çoflLife The vast ~majority Of -renov ations aise lifestyle oriented. Overwhelnngly, people renovate to impre t he quality of their lives, to make their homes more comfortable, functional, environ- mentally sound sud easy to maintain. Liayouts aà re changod, featurgs are added, sud fixtures are, replaced teoqpen up space, add more light., sud creato a more visualy pleasing effect. Enlarging the living space is a priority ýwith many homeowners today. Smaller rOMS' are combined, te croate, large living/dining/entertinment areas, sunrooms and family rooms are addod, and the living area is extended ,te the 'outdooors through a wide variety of docks,ý patios sud verandas. New windows sud doors add light and, along with now flooring, interior docorating and landscaping, can add character sud beauty. Renovations are ofton undertaken by people whose livos are changing. More sp&ice is needed. for. the now baby, a' garage is neoded te park the new car, sud moving the office. into the house means that a nèw layout is required. Onceý settled into a nighbor- hood, people ofton like to staiy where they are. The people next door are' familiar the children have made friens at school and shopping is convenient. Adding Value To Your Iuvestmont Renovations can improvo on the ,quality -of your- living oenvironmient. and can also increase th&e value of your home., The kcitchen can ho redesigned, and many homeowners do a complete overbaul, adding a breakfast nook, a central islsud, a pantry, and sliding glass door openng ntea new dock. A wide varety of cabinetry and harwar isavailable in styles sund colors; ,te suit a range of personal tastes. fimprovements te aii circulation systems cap minimnize coolongr odors, while new materials h ave easy-caro finishes for quick clean-ups. Bathroom fixtures are available in a rainbow cf colore te suit suy teste with co-rdinatod faucets sud showorheads, sud matching towel 'sets ,sad accossories- combined te croate a'unique sud personal environmont. The bthroom is often remodolled'te include a wall-mountod teilot sud a bidet. The- master bedroom can bo equipped with su ensuite bathroom - a peaceful, private, comfort1 zone complote with a whirlpool, marble flooring suad a skylight. Flooring can make a world of difrne-- ,now carpeting will. add"'beauty sud w ar >nth;--marblý e flooring will' make a- dramiatic statement, hardwood floors. can reduce dust lovols,, while vinyl flooring, can provde easy maintensuce in a wide ange oôf colore sud jpatterns. Innovations lu design, sud technology mrake windows one cof. the most potentially interesting and functional elements cof a' home, adding visual effect, more light sud enorgy efficioncy. A vast selection of window shapes, sizes sud stylos -- fan shapes, textured glass and transoms. for example -- 'can add character sud light. Casement windows, asuddouble- and triple-glazed, low emissivity, reflective sud tinted glass, along with othor imprveenta, in window technoôlogelmneth worry about heat bs0sddrfs Fedoral Minister.. cf State 9Huin)Aan Rway ba prcaumed October- asý iRation Month across Canada, ýa ime te focus on the vast array of products sud, services that are .'available te make ,you > home more comfortal?eè ,and >functional, environmentally sound and easier to maintain. Before you sign on the dotted lino, cali 391-HOME te make sure the renovater you. entrust, with the task of improving your home is a member in good standing of the' THBA Renovation sud -Redevelopment. Couincilé r20% OFF- fALL FABRICS ISH[EERS- $120>p* rd White and Ivory 'I Wf Little One 1~i2VV *Baby Products C omforters * Bedding * Pillows Dust Ruffles* Bunting Bag .COIMRCIAL RATES "Free Sh'op at Home-or Offie 72 X84 AS LOW AS $50. 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