here's good advice for do-it-yourselfers: |

_ Contractor's Advice on |
Saving Time and Energy

For the do-it-yourselfer,
the question has always been
this: how can the jab be done
quickly and witheut an ex-
orbitant expenditure of en-
ergy? .

According to Robert Cin-
cotta, a New York City con-
tractor who works in homes
on Long Island and
throughout the city, main-
taining a well-stocked (ool
chest is the key. Among the
worksavers he “has found
Valuable to his trade is the
staple gun,

At his workshop in
Queens, Cincalta com-
ments, The staple gun is
simple to use, isn’t bulky,
and cuts out much of the
time one would spend ham-
mering nails, This is a one-
‘hand operation, allowing
use of the other hand for
balance, Some models, such
as the Hammer Tucker by:

Arrow, can save up to half ;

the working time: with ane
quick blow of the Tacker,
you've accomplished . the
same us you would by taking
a nail in your hand, holding

it between your fingers, and”
then banging on it two or

three times with a hammer,
It drives home a staple with
each blow." . o

Cincotla also claims’ that

the Harmer Tackér is es-

‘pecially useful for installing °

black ‘saturated roofing
Paper, and adds, “Its” de-
sign is durable enough to al-
low for striking without

Jarpming, yet its lightweight“:

construction relieves your
arm of the tiredness which
usually occurs after hours of
hammering.” Cincotta rec-
ommends that staple guns
be used wherever hammer-
ing might cause damage to
the materials involved, such
as ceiling tile, and where
precision stapling is needed,

That Extra Room
May Be Underfoot.

That extra room you're
looking for could be just a
few steps away — in the
Because the
basics are already there,
finishing a basement can be
a considerably less-expen-

basement.

sive home’ improvement
than either expansion or a
room addition, Should you

‘decide to handle it as a do-it-

yourself project, you can
save even more money.

Before you go out and buy
materials, however, there
are (wo things to check: the
local building code to deter-
mine whether the furnace
and water healer may re-
quire 4 special enclosure,
and the basement itself.
Make sure it’s dry. Inspect
it aller a steady rainfui}.

One idew you might con-
sider, especially if there are

children in the family. is §

converting the basement
into a family room for enter-
tainment and recreation.

If the basement is dry and

in fairly good shape, all you.

~ may need is wall paneling, a
ceiling, some furniture and
perhaps tile for the floor.

Your local lumber dealer
has a Wide selection of west-

em wood available for the

project,

The walls, may need fur-
ring strips to accommodate
the wall paneling, Once the
paneling is installed. gon-
sider cabinets along a wall
for storage space. They can
he frumed with 2x2 fir or
pine, Built-in benches that
meet in a corner can be
framed trom western lum:
ber. IF they have litt-up
seats, they also can be used

for storage. This arranged

. Save It!

Befure you thraw oul thal
used household item. see if
you can think of another
way to use it to make bouse-
keeping. un easier, more
creative job, ;

Even that shopping bap
from the local supermarket
comes in handy for other
chores besides containing
the trish. If you're plun-
ning tu paint a ruom, tie
puper sacks over the light
fixtures in the coum. to pre-
vent paint from dripping on
them. Old (but clean) pow-
der pulfs come in for their
share of utility tou, as they
muke ideal polishers and
buffers for your fine
silverware.

ment saves floor spice fur
entertitining.

For a custam foak. use
the same’ gedar or pine

board paneling on the door,

and drawers af the ehinets
as onthe walls. The counter:
tops can be used fora stereo
or TV set or as a buffet
counter for refreshments.

Ample overhead lighting
‘and light-colored ceiling
tiles and wall pancling will
make the finished busement
Toom appear larger and
brighter, ;

DO-IT-YOURSELF. STARTER SET includes basic tools and

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products for home reparrs: to/peda level, putly knife, ham:

mer, caulks and glues, zigzag rule, push drill. utitty knife, razor blade scraper, assorted screwdrivers, awl, ship joint

Pliers, set of combination wrenches, and adjustable wrench. ¢

“In the old days,” he
says, “ceiling tiles would be
‘installed’ by hammering
nails into them, and you'd’
wind up chipping quite a few
of them. But, with a staple
gun such as the T-S0, the tile
can be installed quickly and
safely. and special atuch-
ments can be bought for the
gun to make the jab even
simpler,” ;

Such an attachment is a
unique Piggyback slip-on

Comforting Words

Tae burner whieh canies
with your new boiler is
usually mounted at the fue.
tory. and is carefully sized te
do the heating job econami-
cally and quietly. The firing
rite should be sized hy the
installer to provide full heat
on the typical coldest days in
this area. so mast of the win
ter the burner cycles off
automatically most of the
time.

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clamp created to piggyback
one staple over another, thus
locking the ceiling tile se
curely to pypsum wallboard
or lath, 7
~ “I've always used the
‘Piggyback for ‘Securing
sercening to woodtn win-
daw and door (rames,” Cin-
COLUL siys, “hecause il gives
extra support to the sereen-
ing, and again dogs the job
very quickly.”
Cincolin warns, however,
that the proper gun be used
forthe job at hand. “f only
use the Hammer Facker, for
example, when the joh re.
quires: more speed than ae
curacy, For jobs such: as in-
stalling home burglur and
fire alarms, which are naw
very popular in New York
and on Long Island, | use a
model designed specifically
for wire installation, such as
the Arrow 7-25, The 1-24
shoots a rounded 4a inch
crown staple whic ‘hugs’

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ihe wires se they are secure-

- ly fastened and neatly hid-

den out of view. Without a
model like this one,-the wire
could hecame lvose and
dangerous, piercing the in-
sulation and possibly caus-
ing a shart circuit. Thereean
be some nasly results if kids
run through the house and
trip over the wire,”

As with any other tool,
good ‘care must be taken af
the pun. Though an Arrow
Sliple gun is equipped with
anti-jamning mechanisms,
best results will be pro-

duced if the. internal:

-mechanisms- ure -cheeked |

periodically for cleanliness.
As dirt accumulates inside
the gun, ‘the ‘possibility of
jamming increases,

“Many people only check
their staple gun after it’s

jammed." Cincotta cons
cludes, “Better care could-

save them a lot of apprava-
Aion F

Cute cabin on acreage.
Only 5 miles from town.
Has power and own water

. your own
homestead. Listed at only
$22,000, Call Christel or
Horat, Godiineki for more
details.

Come and view our new
homes. Quick possession
can be arranged. All have
wall to wall carpeting, 3
bedrooms, full basements,
natural gas and. wood
heating systems. Located

Prices are from $59,500 to
$64,000. To view call Horst
or Christel Godlinski, MLS.

For the man who has been
blessed with a large
family. 1800 sq. fi.
bungalow on large fenced
jot, Features large living
and recreation rooms. A
well malntalned home in
the Queensway area.
Asking price $55,000. To

Spacious family home
close to hosplta), Three
bedrooms, living room,
dining room and: modern
Kitchen. Self contained 2
hedroom ulte. Land-
scaped lot, Priced at

Good starter home for a
young family. 850 sq. &, oll
heat, 3 bedrooms. Located
on 4% acre on MeDeck
Avenue, Priced at $30,500,
Cail Christel or Horst
Godiinsk! for more details,

$62,500. Call Christel or
Horst Godlinskl,

view call Christel or Horst
Godlinski.

in good residential areaa..

Another new listing!
Located in a central
‘Vocatlon, ‘this’ well-kept 4
bedroom home is available
immediately. 2 flreptaces,
paved drive, large fenced

Double wide 1975 Embassy
on large lot includes earth
slove, all appliances, en-

Phone Judy for = in-
formation on this family
home. Fully fenced yard
has area with a playhouse
for the children.

suite plumbing, Located
close to schools, Listed at
$43,000 and Murlel has the
information.

yard, Phone Muriel.

Copperside Estates, three
bedrooms, with 2 plece
enaulte, full main bath,
1260 aq. ft. on main floor,

room features Including a
fireplace. Asking $32,000
and considering offers. Call
Kelly and arrange viewing.

2 bedroom’ rural home on
approximately 2 acres of

cleared pti. Asking
$30,000. Cail Zena for more

detalls.

600 eq. ft. basement, Living |

New Ilsting, acreage on
Kleanza Drive, This 2

Don’t pay rent! Instead,
pay off this welt kept and
clean town house. 1080 aq.
ft., 3 bedrooms, 14% baths,
Asking only $31,500. Come
in and see us or call

Central location, three
bedrooms, two hatha,
family room and den, guest
room. Play area for
children including wooden
fort, sand box and swing
set. Let's lew this
property on “Rea e",
Cail Kelly for your heme
needs. ;

Christel or Horst Godlinski'
for more details. MLS,

bedroom home Is of .
unusual design. Asking
$51,000, Call Zena for more
detalla, .

619 acrea on Kenworth
Sireel - roned light in-
dustrial.

Enjoy being a new home
owner with this small heme
with attached garage.
Large property for the
garden minded, Call Judy
for more details.

Own a new home! Just
Hated and reasonably
Priced, thie new home will
be ready for occupancy
very shortly. Phone Muriel
and inquire about all its
features,

Large lot on corner of Keith
& Skeena Street.

Central location, three
bedrooms, double garage,
covered rear entrance
way. Fenced lot, land-
scaped and garden area.
Asking $65,000. Call Helly
for viewing.

4,84 acres on Emplre Sireet

~ suitable for mobile home..
2 residential lots avaliable
on Soucle Avenue - 100° |
frontage. Zoned R2.

For more detalla call Zena,

Rural living with space to
garden and room for
animals. A-frame. house
with running stream
nearby, Phone Judy for
more information,

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MURIEL.NEALE - 625-2944
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KELLY SQUIRES - 635-7616
CHRISTEL GODLINSKI - 635-5297
ZENA FRANCIS - 635-3913

FRANK SKIDMORE - 635-5591

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QUALITY . CATHEDRAL
ENTRANCE

Over 1200 sq. ft. of living
space with superior car-

two Fintshed
fireplaces, patio doors off

room, two baths,
pub slyle rumpus room,

" cleared, $32,500.

ACREAGE IN DUTCH
VALLEY
9.57 acres wilh 3 bdrm,

‘mobile home with addition.

23°x30'
garage.

20'x30'
fa call

barn,
Land

laundry and two partially
finished bedrooms . ;
downstairs. For viewing
contact Rusty Ljungh.

| Contact Rusty or Bert

LAKELSE LAKE
FRONTAGE PROPER. |
TIES: .
prceas by logging road or
al, hese two properties
have over 600 ft. of lake
frontage each, cabins and
Some’ outbuildings. Each
property is over 35 acres
and will be sold separately.

Ljungh. M.L.S.

‘Shaped

| and & storage - utility

‘IS GARDENING YOUR
+ THING?

Here Is almost '4 acre with
& great garden area &
estab truit ees. 3

' bdrm, older home. 3907.

Marshall St. on the bench |
has been reduced to
$91,000. . . ‘

FAMILY HOME ON

| ACREAGE
In a woodsy selting this

modern 3 bedroom home,
has all: the modern -con-
veniences, including’: 2
fireplaces, carpeting, ‘oil
furnace, rear sundeck,

in the basement. For an
appolniment to view phorie

, rte ° 7

carport and a large sauna J

ROOMY HOME
CREEK ROAD
Spacious 1 level home with
3 bedrooms, Franklin style
fireplace, carpeting, U-
aif earpeting. cit furnace:
wall carpeting, ace,
front patio off dining area

ON

room. Lot is 100x207. For
further information con-
lact Rusty Liungh.

"RANCHER

ba Ee

Make a” 2 eeaeament to
lew this 2. bedroom. ie
With a TUE bagéniant, tree
standing fireplace, pavéd:

‘chiveway anda. finished

basement: featuring a 1
bedroom self-contained
suite aidan extra bedroom

and laundry for: owner.

Bert or Rusty Ljungh. © i

Double Wide trailer on full
basement. 3 bedrooms,
dishwasher - fridge : stave
included. Situated on a
75'x200' lot. in Thornhill,
For details call Dick
Evans.. .

bdrm. home

J Cozy: 3 - ;
looted on large let ‘with’

subdivision «potential
Fireplace it living root

t kitchen with dining
area. A very well kept,
attractive home. For

viewing call Dick Evans.

LARGE MODERN
Over 1400 sq. ft. of living
space with sunken living
room, free standing
fireplace, 3 bedrooms,.
ensuite plumbing, large
Storage room, kitchen has
large pantry style cup-
board, attached carport
and the property is tand-
scaped. For viewing phone
Rusty.

$56,000. Call Bob Sheridan.

Phone Bert or Rusty,

LOVELY HOME - 2
ACRES - GOSSAN CREEK:
1176 eq. ft. full bemt. - 3
bdrm., modern ‘kitchen,

nice « ed L.R. Bright
sunny family room, 2
bdrm., full _ bathroom, -

_ kitchen, living room In

bemt, for in-law sulte or
just extra living. Attached
double garage. Out-
buildings, chicken house,

‘barn & pig pen. Real nice

Property.

2 Storey Duplex located on
double tot, 144'x125’ in
- Thornhill. 3 bedrdoms, full |.
basement, 2 stoves & 1
fridge included. Te view
call Dick Evans: -

GUJOD BUY ON LOT —
IDEAL FOR TRAILER |
75°x200' lot near Golf
Course on the water
system, septic tank and
Hydro service, garden.
Owners trailer coming off,

NEW LISTING - 4021 YEO.
sr.
3 bedroom, full bsmit, 2

reasonably ‘priced at

PRICED TO SELL .
3 bdrm. home on Sande
Blyd. Large lot, drilled
well, nat. gas fireplace,
Good garden, roct house,
greenhouse & slorage bldg.
*20,600, will consider of.
ers. 1

SOLID & SOUND. PLUS
REVENUE SUITE
4821 Graham Avenue - 3

bedrooma on main plus 2 [im

bedroom self-contained
basement suite. House in
very good condition.
Asking $51,500. Call Bob
Sheridan.

ACREAGE, HOUSE AND
TIMBER

Located in Rosswood this
112 acre parcel with some

SPARKS
3 bdrm., full bsmt. Cen-
trally located. Brick

fireplace in L.R. for better
heating efficiency. Ensuite
plumbing off mstr. bdrm,
Carport, nat. gas - heat,
$58,500, Call Bob Sheridan,

move yours on. Try $2,000,

ATTRACTIVE HOME -
}-LOVELY LOT - GREAT
LOCATION :

+4835 Scott Ave. is 1340sq: ft.
with full bet. 3 good sized
bdrms., wall length sand-

in L.R., built ta china
cabinel in dining room,
large family rm, with
attractively installed wood
stove. Plus a gamea room.
Knotty pine cabinet kit-
chen, built-in dishwasher
and garburator and dinette
area. Roofed over deck.
Paved double drive. Great
setting nestled in the trees,
See this with Bob Sheridan.

atone fireplace and hearth.

JUST LISTED - 4018 N, |

JUST OUT OF TOWN

timber and a large 2200 aq.
ft. A-frame thal requires
some finishing would make :
A good = recreational
property or homestead.
Phone Rusty Ljungh for

HIGHWAY 16) Kast
FRONTAGE |

140 ft. of frontage and ~

-approximately a 14 acre of

land ideal for a shop or

Large 3 bdrm. full bemt.
home on 2 acres. pare
kitchen with plenty of
cabinets, bdrma,, living
room ete. are nicely car-..

further information. | service outlet.Phone Rusty | peted. Excellent condition, | -
Mis * | or Bert Ljungh. | $82,500, Call Bob Sheridan, §
EVENING , JOHN CURRIE - 635-1065 BERT LJUNGH - 635.5734
PHONES BOB SHERIDAN - 635-2664 RUSTY LIUNGH . 435-5754 |
DICK

EVANS - 435-7048