Homefinder Brockville and Leeds & Grenville - November 7th to November 21st, 2013

Vol. 2, #53

Jon LaBrash Sales Representative

November 8 - November 22

Office: 613-345-3664 www.jonlabrash.ca

FREE of Distress Sales,

11 Windsor Dr. Brockville, On K6V 3H5 Angela Hay 613-498-2526 1-866-924-2851

Office: 613-925-5538 - info@homefinderweekly.com

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2A-2495 Parkedale Ave. Brockville

Fixer-Uppers and Bank Foreclosures

www.brockvillehomesfreeinfo.com

Jean-Paul Chapdelaine, Sales Representative. HomeLife / DLK Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage

Independently owned and operated.

Direct

613.349.5307

“Working Hard to Bring You Home!” INCREDIBLE VALUE! www.95Abbott.com

SALES

REPRESENTATIVE

$164,900 MLS®

Wonderfully updated , double car garage, Central a/c, natural gas fireplace, 3 baths!

Direct: 613-246-SOLD (7653) • Office: 1-866-345-3664 • www.lisamastin.com

Office

613.692.8200

A Dynamic Team... the Experience of Jerry and the Power of RE/MAX!

Jerry Hough Broker

8 Sarah St., Maitland

$289,900 MLS # 884933 Stone; 3 Bedrm.; Dining; Eat-in kitchen; Fireplace; Dbl. Garage.

13 Island Park Drive, Iroquois

120 Victor Rd., Prescott

$247,500 MLS # 884742 $147,500 MLS # 866417 Brick; Multi-level (4); 4 Bedrm; 3-season Rm; 3 plus 1 bedrooms; Hardwood; New windows Family Rm.; Dining; Eat-in Kitchen; In-ground pool. and doors; Upgrades.

JerryHough.com

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*CONTACT ME for a confidential, COMPLIMENTARY, OPINION of VALUE of your property.

781 Victoria St., Prescott

$115,000 MLS # 890733 3 Bedrm.; Hardwood; Dining; Eat-in Kitchen; deck; Cul-de-sac.

**Customized marketing programs

jerryhough@ripnet.com

“ Live the LIFESTYLE of the RIDEAU - ST. LAWRENCE Valleys! ”

Our Featured Homes

4412 LORD MILLS ROAD, AUGUSTA

$257,000

OPEN HOUSE MLS TOUR THURSDAY Nov. 7th, and PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Nov. 9th at 10-11:30 am.

I Know

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Prescott

RAISED RANCH BUNGALOW IN RURAL SETTING. 15 ACRES cleared. 3 + 1 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bath, Walk out Fully finished Basement, Custom Bar, 2 Car Garage, ONground pool and hottub, fenced and decked. Main Floor Laundry. Public Road. Close to all Highways. 45 Minutes to Brockville. Includes Gazebo, Generator, all appliances.

HEATHER MACKAY Broker

Office: 613-652-2222 Direct: 613-341-7274 hmackay@sympatico.ca

10791 COUNTY ROAD 2, IROQUOIS

1346 MILLWOOD AVE., BROCKVILLE

$289,900

3 + 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, Above ground pool.

MLS # 08020200520323

OPEN HOUSE SATURSDAY Nov. 9th, 11:00-12:00PM

Independently owned and operated.

BAMBI MARSHALL Sales Representative

Direct: 613-498-6393

HOMETOWN REALTY INC. bambi_marshall@yahoo.ca BROKERAGE 125 STEWART BLVD., BROCKVILLE

www.bambimarshall.ca

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his one goes in the category of those things we are planning to do when we get the time – making or updating a home inventory.

It may not sound like an exciting activity, but in the event of a calamity such as a fire, burglary, flood or tornado, a current home inventory can save a lot of time, money and frustration in the insurance settlement process.

Take this test. Sit down and try to make a detailed list of whatʼs in each room of your dwelling. Itʼs amazingly hard to remember all the “stuff” that accumulates – wall hangings, curtains, cookware, clothing, sports gear, jewelry, knick-knacks, rugs, clocks, etc. Get the picture?

This weekend, go ahead and bite the bullet. Video or photo each room and list major items on paper. Record

November 8th to November 22nd, 2013

brand, model, date and amount of purchase, if possible (serial numbers are important on some items).

Also, saving receipts on bigticket items is always a good idea.

For antiques and jewelry, written descriptions or appraisals are important. Donʼt forget the closets, and remember, even your attic may be full of valuables.

You can usually get a home inventory checklist from your insurer. These lists are great tools to help organize your records.

Finally, remember to update your inventory every year or so, and keep it in a safe location away from your dwelling.

Taking the time to make and update your inventory now, can help you in working with your insurer later and maximizing your recovery should you have the need.

FIND THE HIDDEN COSTS OF BUYING A HOME First time buyer are especially wise to seek professional advice, as there can be many hidden costs in buying a home.

For example, a home inspection BMO Bank of Montreal can cost from $250 to $500.

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uying a home can be very If you are buying a resale exciting and events may home, it’s a great idea to make move so quickly you miss key your offer conditional on a information. home inspection. An inspection It’s easy to overlook some of can cost from $250 to $500 but the costs associated with a could save you thousands by home purchase. As a buyer, you highlighting deficiencies in the will not have any realtor fees – home you may not notice. Your the seller will have to pay your realtor can use this information to negociate your offer accorrealtor’s commission. dingly.

However, there are a number of other costs that you need to If you are making the move consider when buying your from renting to homeownership for the first time, you will soon home. find there are ongoing property Before you start looking for a maintenance costs. If you have property, get pre-approved a condo, these costs should be for your mortgage so you don’t covered by your condo fees, but enter into a contract you otherwise you will need a lawn can’t afford. mower, shovel and other necesSome financial institutions sities to keep your property may charge a mortgage applica- looking its best and holding its tion fee of $350 or more, so it’s value. worth shopping around for the When you are buying a home, best deal. When you have found it is wise to be well prepared a property, your bank may need and informed, so be sure you to do an appraisal and often always get professional advice. passes this cost on to you. A standard city appraisal typically costs from $200 to $500.

If you need to use the equity from your current home to buy your new home, you may have interim financing costs. You may also have to provide an updated Real Property Report, and this can cost form $300 to $500 to prepare.

November 8th to November 22nd, 2013

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NEW LISTING!

18 Dale St., Long Sault - $309,000

OPEN HOUSE!

WATERFRONT HIGH-RISE CONDOMINIUM LIVING! Brockville's most luxurious residential waterfront condominium project with NO commercial component. Over $60,000 in upgrades included at no extra cost. 3% deposit until December! Presentation Centre located on Water St on corner of Henry-Drop by today! www.aFantasticPlace.ca www.TheWayfare.ca

S OL D! S O

Sat. November 9, 11-12PM $274,888-Brockville-63 ListonOpen concept grand room-All hrdwd & ceramic flring in your impeccable 3 yrs young 1100 sq ft 2 bdrm & 2 full bath custom-built bungalow-town home-$55/mo property main fee incl grass cutting & snow removal www.GorgeousModernHome.com NEW PRICE!

LD! !

$189,988-Cardinal-2203 Dundaswww.FantasticBungalow.com

S OL D! S O

OPEN HOUSE!

Sat. November 9, 1-2PM $142,888-Cardinal-3068 WalkerNew laminate main level flring-Spectacular to-die-for custom kitchen & unbelievably renovated bath 2013 with porcelain tile flring in both! 3 bdrms- 40 x 12 ft deck-big backyardwww.IncredibleBungalow.com

LD! !

$399,999-Iroquoiswww.10392HaddoRoad.com 38 ACRES!

Beautiful 3+1 bed rm bungalow, with 3-4pc bath rooms and a full apartment/granny suite in the basement. Attached two car garage, with a bonus storage or garden shed with an overhead door. Full apartment in the basement has its own entrance and kitchen. Centrally located in Parkview Estates in Long Sault, on a over-sized lot, this home has alot to offer.

NEW LISTING!

12077 Julia St., Mariatown - $349,000

Spectacular views of the St. Lawrence River are right out your front door, you can almost reach out and touch the gigantic ships that pass by this all brick bungalow, that has a two bed rm 1000sq apartment/granny suite attached to help pay for the view!

The bungalow is a 1+1 bed rm 1.5 bath with mostly hardwood and ceramic, it also has a finished basement with gas fire place. *Recently installed new septic system!

IN TOWN!

14817 Duffy’s Road, Ingleside - $157,900

$299,888-Augusta-5666 Skakum RdBacking onto the Nation River is your gorgeous property, 25 of 38 acres tillable -2 bdrm 1600 sq ft impeccably renovated home: all hrwd & cer tile flring-to die-for custom kitchen & space for a 3rd bdrm!64 x 36 ft new barn constructed in 2009, outdoor riding track-5 fenced paddockswww.aFantasticHobbyFarm.com

$199,999-Iroquois-20 Maple Avenue-Lovely part-river view! 2250 sq ft 2+1 bdrm home with direct entrance to 22 x 22 ft att garage + 20 x 14 det storage bldg-open concept dining & custom kitchen with centre island-1.5 beautiful baths-French doors lead from huge living room to large familiy room with patio door to deck & 40 x 12 ft interlock patio-carpet freehrwd/lam flooring-www.aFantasticHome.ca

Country bungalow sitting on a nice big lot, located just minutes north of Ingleside. 3 bed rms 2 bath, with hardwood and ceramic and a beautifully finished basement, along with a breeze-way and attached garage, this country property is perfect for a someone looking for a quiet place to raise a family!

FANTASTIC WATERFRONT HOMES NEAR HIGHWAYS 416 & 401

4987 County 14 Rd., Ingleside - $184,900

$349,888-Johnstown-1703 County Road 2At the end of a long laneway is your private 3+1 bdrm/2 bath waterfront paradise-Grand room, open concept living, dining & kitchen with 9 ft ceilings-Wall-to-Wall hardwood flooring-huge 25 ft wide upper & lower decks overlooking your quiet bay, huge dock & sandy beach-metal roof, woodstove, beautiful landscaping & more! www.aFantasticPlace.ca 75 King Street East, Brockville

FOR SALE OR FOR LEASE

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$274,444-Edwardsburgh-122 Bay LaneLocated in a quiet bay on a cul-de-sac is your 3-bdrm 1300 sq ft bungalow: beautiful hrdwd,pine,ceramic flring. River views from your lovely open concept liv-din & kitchen with vaulted ceilings or from massive deckFish off new dock! Updates: propane HE furnace 2013, shingles & windows 2012-c/a-woodstove-septic & morewww.FantasticWaterfrontBungalow.com 1 Antares Dr., Suite 110, Ottawa

www.aFantasticPlace.ca

Just minutes north of Ingleside you will find this all brick raised bungalow, with a three bay heated garage/shop with an overhead loft or second level. With 3+2 bed rms and 2 bath rms, along with a good sized kitchen it's perfect for the growing family and the hobbiest looking for some room to create.

DAVE DUPRAU

Sales Representative Cell: 613-662-7355 dave@coburnrealty.com daveduprau.com

JOHN MORROW

Broker Cell: 613-330-5580 jmorrow@coburnrealty.com johnmorrow.ca

COBURN REALTY BROKERAGE Independently Owned and Operated

21 THOROLD LANE, INGLESIDE (In the Plaza) Telephone: 613-537-2000 Fax: 613-537-2004

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MACKAY Broker

Direct: 613-341-7274

Office:

613-652-2222

OPEN HOUSE! NOV 9TH, 12-1 PM. 919 Mackenzie Rd., Prescott. $146,900 MLS # 871406

STONE HOME! 3716 County Road 2 Rd., Edwardsburgh. $166,000 MLS # 845538

545 Duke Street, Prescott. Back Split $209,000 MLS # 861642

WATERFRONT! OPEN HOUSE! NOV 9TH, 1-2 PM. 235 Water Sreet, #115, Prescott. $157,500 MLS # 880200

NEW LISTING! 980 Mackenzie Rd Prescott. $174,000 MLS # 863383

7 Branch Road, Augusta.

BUILDING LOT. MLS # 860060

NEW PRICE! 1846 County Road 2 Rd., Brockville. LARGE CORNER COMMERCIAL. $75,000 MLS # 834757

Broker of Record Office: 613-275-2070 Direct: 613-284-3013 PRICE REDUCED

$367,500

For virtual tour:

Every Saturday 1:00 - 2:00

Tuttle Point, LOT 10 9 Adley Dr., Brockville.

ST. Lawrence River. 55 TO BE BUILT, ft x 2 waterfront NORTH DETACHED HOME. & South, ADJACENT $369,900 MLS # 880056 LOT for SALE also. $189,900 MLS # 88369

26 Queen St., Chesterville. LARGE CORNER COMMERCIAL LOT and BUILDING. $179,900 MLS # 886037

CURVES FRANCHISE PRESCOTT, BUSINESS ONLY- AWESOME opportunity. $35,000 MLS # 873781

BONNIE ZELICZ REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL "SERVING RIDEAU LAKES & ST.LAWRENCE REGIONS"

bonnie@bonniezeliczrealestate.com • www.bonniezeliczrealestate.com

www.bonniezeliczrealestate.com

OPEN HOUSE!

10781 County Road 2, Iroquois

hmackay@sympatico.ca

991 Mackenzie Rd., Prescott. $144,900 MLS # 871168

BONNIE ZELICZ

November 8th to November 22nd, 2013

1445 Maplewood Dr., Brockville. 3 bdrm & 3 bthrm home on large lot in cul-de-sac-paved road; - dining rm & living rm combo w window seat and fireplace; kitchen, dining nook & family rm open concept with fireplace; wrap around verandah & large rear deck; master bdrm boasts large ensuite with 2 person Jacuzzi tub & separate shower & 2 sinks & walk-in closet; - office/den at front of house; - full unfinished basement waiting for your personal touch; just a few minutes west of Brockville in appealing neighbourhood.

$35,000

$59,000

$499,000

$69,000

1.5 ACRE LOT. 17 Davis Lock Rd., Elgin.

137 feet frontage on paved road. Hydro at the road. Drilled well 2013. Up to date land survey. Wooded & partly cleared. Natural ridge and spring toward back of property.

Approx. 30 mins to either Smiths Falls or Kingston. Virtual Tour: www.bonniezeliczrealestate.com

7 ACRE LOT. Coons Rd., Elgin. Dry and high land suitable to build your dream home - peace and quiet and lots of wildlife, (go to my website to view the Owl I spotted when I was taking photos of this property). Approx 822 ft of road frontage on township maintained road. Hydro at the road.

Cedars and white pines planted approx. 30 ' to 40' tall. Many large oaks and maples. Good building site at front of property. Only 30 mins to Kingston, Brockville & Smiths Falls. 5 km to town of Elgin with school bus pickup to elementary & secondary schools. This property is adjacent to the 25 acres that is also for sale. For virtual tour: www.bonniezeliczrealestate.com

PRIME DEVELOPMENT LAND with 7 ACRE POND, NO EASEMENTS. July 2011 Rideau Lakes OFFICIAL PLAN enlarged the Village of Elgin up to Bush Rd. to include this 70 Acres completely. Zoned for residential, commercial & light industry. The POND may be donated to the Village of Elgin in lieu of subdivision severances costs. Designated entry off Davis Lock Rd., with future entry possible off Hwy 15 at Kingston St, Elgin, with a turning lane. Virtual Tour: www.bonniezeliczrealestate.com

25 ACRES. Coons Rd. High, dry building site at front of property overlooking Farnham Creek. Peace & quiet and lots of wildlife(go to my website to view the Owl I spotted when I was taking photos of this property).

Approx. 835 ft frontage on township maintained road & approx. 1,800 ft deep backing onto unopened towhship road. Hydro at front of property. 18 holes Maples Golf Course less than 1 km away. Only 30 mins to Kingston, Brockville, Gananoque and Smiths Falls. 5km to town of Elgin with school bus pickup to elementary & secondary schools. For virtual tour: www.bonniezeliczrealestate.com

In Flanders Fields By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army

In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

In Appreciation of those who Served

Lest We Forget

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Direct: 613-498-6393 bambi_marshall@yahoo.ca www.bambimarshall.ca NEW LISTING!

NEW LISTING!

Independently owned and operated.

HOMETOWN REALTY INC. BROKERAGE

NEW LISTING!

NEW PRICE!

OPEN HOUSE! 810, 815 Kyle Court, OPEN HOUSE! 3127 Cty Road 26, OPEN HOUSE! 134 Lake Street, SAT., NOVEMBER 9, SAT., NOVEMBER 9, SAT., NOVEMBER 9, Augusta Brockville Graham Lake 11:00-12:00PM 12:30-1:30PM 9:30-10:30AM 2+2 bed and 1 bath, 2 bed, 2 bath.

2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1346 Millwood ave, 78 Murray Street $629,900 MLS 10 Victoria ave., Brockville above ground pool and investors.

Brockville 1 commercial spot Possibility generator on 1.58 acres.

3+1 bed, 1 bath, MLS # 070600004013700 $74,900 MLS of 2 one bedroom apt., 3+1 bed, 2 bath, many updates. $159,900 MLS MLS # 080203008040654 1 bachelor, 2 room + board AG pool. $164,900 MLS MLS # 080600001524500 (810) rooms to share, 1 bath.

$289,900 MLS MLS # 08020200520323

$349,900 MLS MLS # 080202004023700

MLS # 080203008040702 (815)

379 William Street, North, Gananoque

4 Bed, 1 full bath and 2 half baths, all appliances included, updated kitchen, baths and paint. Move in ready.

$174,900 MLS MLS # 081400001534125 NEW PRICE!

421 Jessup Street, Prescott 3 bed, 1.5 bath.

653 Duke Street, Prescott 4 bedrooms, 1 bath.

MLS # 070803003502200

MLS # 070801001521200

$134,900 MLS

$149,999 MLS

Pool!

15 Frederick Street, 1388 Flanders Road, 15 Smiths Falls ave, Brockville Smiths Falls Johnstown 3+1 bed, 1.5 bath.

2+1 bed, 1.5 bath $189,900 MLS MLS # 070170102002701 $269,900 MLS Investment property.

MLS # 080202005305400

$99,999 MLS MLS # 090403003510300

6568 Roger Stevens Drive, Smiths Falls 3+1 bed, 1 bath 35 min to Ottawa, 5 min to Smiths Falls.

$109,900 MLS

MLS # 090100002042400

125 Stewart Blvd., Brockville • Office: 613-342-9000 • Fax: 613-342-2933

How to Create a Home Office

A home office can be as small as a folding Keep a portable wardrobe hanger on hand file or as large as a room. If you're running a for guests when they arrive. business out of your home, you'll obviously • Replace a double bed with a sofa bed in need much more space and equipment than a an extra bedroom to allow space for your family looking for a corner to file papers and office. tend to correspondence.

Outfitting a Home Office The important thing to remember about creating a home office is to make it suit your Equipment is almost secondary to some of family's needs. For example, if your children the intangibles that a home office must need to use a computer, you'll want to set up have to work properly. Along with good space that can be shared -- not a corner in lighting, make your office a place that you your bedroom. Likewise, equipment and like. This doesn't require a lot of space. In fact, sometimes it's easier to plan a small supplies should be selected for versatility. space than a large area. If your office Creating Office Space ends up looking like a sterile cubicle in a • Use a wall or part of a wall to set up an high-rise, you're not going to want to spend office. If you're extremely short on space, time there. mount shelves on the top portion of a wall • If you intend to outfit a room, draw up a to store files and use a table that can be floor plan before purchasing equipment. folded down.

Use a 1-inch scale, and draw in windows

• Use a screen to set off a corner of a room and create office space. While not ideal, it may be the best space you can find.

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and doors. Then plot various design arrangements for such items as your desk and computer.

• Find a niche - under the stairs, on a landing, • Plan your work space so you have room or in an odd-size room or hallway. Use a to keep items such as the phone within roll-down window blind to enclose the reach while still retaining space to jot niche when not in use. notes.

• Convert a closet into an office with a • Make sure you allow room for file cabifolding door. If there is no power inside the nets to open. They're deeper than a desk. closet, have it wired to provide good • Use bulletin boards to hold reminders, lighting and an electrical outlet. This works calendars, and a "To Do" list. Put the particularly well in a guest room closet. board where you can see it easily.

16 Elgin Street, South, Athens 3 bed, 1.5 bath.

$182,900 MLS

MLS # 081982102613800

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November 8th to November 22nd, 2013

OPEN HOUSES Guide

Presented by The Homefinder Bi-Weekly SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9TH, 9:30-10:30AM

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9TH, 11-12PM

$164,900

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9TH, 11-12PM

$289,900

78 MURRAY STREET

HOMETOWN REALTY INC. BROKERAGE

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9TH, 12:30-1:30PM

Randy North

Sales Representative

Sales Representative

HOMETOWN REALTY INC. BROKERAGE

Office: 613-342-9000

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9TH, 1-2PM

$157,500

$142,888

10 VICTORIA AVE., BROCKVILLE

Bambi Marshall Sales Representative

235 WATER SREET, #115, PRESCOTT

HOMETOWN REALTY INC. BROKERAGE

Office: 613-342-9000

Heather MacKay Broker

You will be if you follow these simple guidelines to keep your wood fireplace burning brightly, and safely.

Wood Fireplace: 9 Tips for Safety and Efficiency

Besides the annual inspection and sweep for your chimney, improve the function of your wood fireplace with responsible use.

1.

Only burn dry,

cured wood, logs that have been split, stacked, and dried for eight to 12 months. Cover your log pile on top, but leave the sides open for air flow.

Hardwoods such as hickory, white oak, beech, sugar maple, and white ash burn longest, though dry firewood is more important than the species. Less dense woods like spruce or white pine burn well if sufficiently dry, but you’ll need to add more wood to your fire more often.

2.

Burn firewood and only

firewood! Crates, lumber, construction scraps, painted wood, or other treated wood releases chemicals into your home, compromising air quality. Log starters are fine for getting your wood fireplace going, but they burn very hot; generally only use one at a time.

Heather MacKay Broker

Office: 613-652-2222

EVERY SATURDAY, 1-2PM

$374,900

3068 WALKER, CARDINAL

Randy North

1445 MAPLEWOOD DR., BROCKVILLE

Bonnie Zelicz Broker of Record

Sales Representative

Office: 613-652-2222

Ready for the colder months?

919 MACKENZIE RD., PRESCOTT

Office: 613-498-3113

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9TH, 1-2PM

$349,900

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9TH, 12-1PM

$146,900

63 LISTON, BROCKVILLE

Bambi Marshall

Sales Representative

Office: 613-342-9000

$274,888

1346 MILLWOOD AVE, BROCKVILLE

Bambi Marshall

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Office: 613-498-3113

3.

Close the damper when not

7.

Install

carbon

monoxide

using your wood fireplace to prevent warm indoor air, and the dollars you’re spending to heat it, from rushing up the chimney.

detectors and smoke detectors in your house, near your wood fireplace as well as in bedroom areas.

when burning a fire to allow heat to get into the room. On a factory-built, prefab wood fireplace with a circulating fan, keep doors closed to prevent unnecesary heat loss.

a year if you burn more than three cords of wood annually. A cord is 4 feet high by 4 feet wide by 8 feet long, or the amount that would fill two full-size pickup trucks.

4. Keep bifold glass doors open 8. Get your chimney cleaned twice

5. Have a chimney cap installed to

prevent objects, rain, and snow from falling into your chimney, and to reduce downdrafts. Caps have side vents so smoke escapes. A chimney sweep usually provides and can install a stainless steel cap, which is better than a galvanized metal one because it won’t rust.

Caps cost $50 to $200.

6.

Replace a poorly sealing

damper to prevent heat loss. A top-mounted damper that also functions as a rain cap provides a tighter closure than a traditional damper for your wood fireplace.

9. To burn a fire safely, build it

slowly, adding more wood as it heats. Keep the damper of your wood fireplace completely open to increase draw in the early stages.

Burn the fire hot, at least occasionally, with the damper all the way open to help prevent smoke from lingering in the fireplace and creosote from developing.

Liz’ Tips

November 8th to November 22nd, 2013

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Countertop decision

(part 2)

Can't decide which countertop surface is best for you? Well, that is not surprising Liz’ Tips considering the numerous countertop surfaces available.

By: Liz Quinn of Design’in-Mind

Maximum Impact with Minimal Investment Brockville, Ontario

The following information is to help you find a stylish surface that resists most stains, scratches and spills and fits your budget!

Explore the differences between highly popular natural stone surfaces, and read helpful information to help you decide which of the many kitchen countertop surfaces is perfect for your project.

of buildings, walls, and floors of "high-traffic" areas. Granite will withstand almost any element it comes up against including heat and cold. Granite itself is approximately 95-98% stain resistant although a silicone impregnator sealer can be used on all natural stone products. This will insure lasting life and beauty. Polished Granite should receive the same cleaning care as polished Is it necessary to seal stone? marble, use lukewarm water and dry with a cotton rag. When No, it is not necessary to seal stone, however many installers do needed, spray glass cleaner (i.e. windex) and paper towel dry. it to all countertops because the sealer provides great benefit at **Do not let window cleaner sit on granite surface, clean right little cost. In 99% of the cases if a you clean up after meals away.** you will never have a stain. Mineral surfaces like granite are Can I cut or chip or discolour my granite countertop? generally not porous, but some stones can absorb minor amounts of liquids, which rarely result in minor discoloring and staining. Like any solid surface, high impact blows can harm granite.

Although there are many good sealers on the market, taking Granite is harder than your knife blades and will dull them very simple precautions and performing regular cleaning can save quickly, if you use the countertop as a cutting surface. Always cut trouble and cost. All marble and granite tops are sealed twice in and chop on a wooden or plastic cutting board. - In only cases of our shop before they are installed. The impregnating substance sever abuse with a hammer or impact tool. A chip can be filled penetrates the stone deep below the surface, making it quite with a granite dust and epoxy mixture. - Unsealed, granite can impervious to alcohol, juices, soft drinks, cosmetics, cleaners, absorb stains such as oil, which can ultimately cause dark spots coffee, food and even oil. A good quality stone sealer typically or discoloration. Heat from pots and pans or burning liquids will not lasts at least 7-10 years. First, use the water test to determine if affect granite under normal circumstances. If you have a stain in your countertops need to be sealed. Then follow these easy your top contact your stone supplier, they can help you remove the stain by supplying you with a poultice that you can apply to the top instructions. to remove the stain.

First, apply some water to your countertop. If it beads up, the sealer is still good. But if the water soaks in, your counters are Where can I make the best purchase? due for more sealer.

Make informed decisions by doing your research. Read up on the Ingredients Needed: product. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. It is always best to consult with a knowledgeable and reputable local company 1. Dry Cloth when purchasing a product. Ask the dealer to recommend an 2. Water-based or impregnating sealers, unlike surface-type accredited installer in your area. Don’t accept a verbal guarantee; sealers, which can affect a stone's color, impregnators get your warranties and your guarantees in writing. penetrate without altering appearance.

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The old rule of thumb is never to use anything you wouldn't use on your hands. Never use powdered cleansers or abrasive pads to clean your stone. Even "soft scrub" type cleaners contain pumice, which is powdered volcanic stone, and might damage your marble vanity tops or floors. You should always use sealers and cleaning products designed for natural stone. Clean your stone with lukewarm water and dry with a cotton rag.

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Granite has been used in the past in the commercial industry.

Some of the obvious applications have been panels on the outside

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