per n PAGE 10, THE HERALD, Thursday, March 23, 78 FOR A GAME ROOM as strategically planned as a move on the chess board, start with flooring thal won't lose to frolicking. Here, Cumberland Il oak parquet, with baked-in Chestnut Brown finish and Old English texturing, adds warmth and wearability to a converted garage. The easy-care parquet, from Bruce Hardwood Floors, glues downin one step so you can stretch decorating dollars by installing it yoursalf. T Security Begins At Home Is your home as safe from burgiars as you would like it to be? Now's the time to check for ways to secure your abode against crime. Check the landscaping around your ome. Are there large trees that might provide access to the second story of your hame? If so, prune them. You should also keep shrubbery. trim- med so that you always have’ a good view. of possible: ‘trespassers and so that shrubs can't conceal them, either. How about your windows — are they as secure as they can be? Louver windows should have grates or grills which can open from the in- side, in case of fire. - Install deadbolt locks on all outside doors, in addition to regular lacks. Keep your.garage closed . and locked. and equip all gates with good locks. Last but not least, in- vesligate the many alarm systems that are now, avail- uble. . Make Game Room New Device Helps Homeowner Into Real Winner Nothing meets the chal- lenge of dancing feet, party snacks or bouncing eightballs like a hardwood floor.. Easy to maintain and naturally good-looking, to- day’s durable parquet and plank is an unbeatable partner for any game room. Te: ‘at-home: entertainment ° is your family’s idea of fun but you shudder ‘at the thought of what pizza can do to your living ream car- pet, why mot convert an underused garage or extra bedroom to a game room all can enjoy, complete with pool table, foosball or pin- ball machines. For example, if energy consciousness has inspired yeu to become a one-car family with a two-car gar- age, you have more than enough raom to play. Stari by replacing the gar- age door on the game room side with sliding glass patio doors or floor-to-ceiling windows. Separate the single car parking space from the -play area with easy-to-construct, built-in shelving, then finish existing — walls for sound and weather- proofing. By installing gluedown hardwood flooring that ap- plies directly to concrete and most other floor surfaces, you're well on your way to the finish line. For the warmth and wearability an active game room needs, choose rustic flooring such as Cum- berland {1 by Bruce Hard- wood Floors, an easy-care parquet that glues down in one step. You can stretch decorating dollars by instal]- ing it yourself, With your new floor underfoot, you’re ready to unieash your decorating in- genuity on a room that's both functional and fun, Your wall of built-ins is perfect for books, television set, turntable, records, box- ed games, cards, pool cues an: other accessories. Solve additional storage problems by hanging bicy- cles, tennis rackets, skis or snowshoes on an easy-to- get-to wall. Complete the three-dimensional wall moral with a colorful card table and folding chairs, At one end of the room, try hanging a dart board on a cork-covered backdrap, along with a giant black- board for keeping score or plaving tick-tack-tae, If your garage has a loft, re-shape it into a cushiony ‘conversation-pit, accessible via an iron library staircase (estate sales are a likely source) or a sturdy built-in | ladder. Team floppy throw- pillows and low-profile stack tables with inlaid chess, checker and back- gammon boards, When not in use, theyll serve as snack” ‘tables; ‘or: stack. UP - in- a “comer... - . A *40s jukebox with LPs of the same era would be a novel addition for back- ground music or when pool and ping-pong tables are pulled aside for dancing. Whatever the activity, with rugged oak parquet or plank underfoot, you can count on flooring that won't lose out to wear and tear, A spokesperson from Dallas- based Bruce says the com- pany’s unique process of factory-bakigg carnuba wax and color gto (as opposed to on top of) natural wood fibers produces a finish that will last the life of your home. The. company advises rouline vacuuming or dust mopping, and waxing as of- ten as you'd shampoo a car- pet. As with any other floor- ing material, spills should be tended to quickly, to avoid stains that require special attention for removal, For more information on decorating with easy-care gluedown parquet or plank, - as well as naildown planking * for pier and beam construc- tion, write for a free color brochure: Bruce Hardwood Floors, 4255 LBJ Freeway, Suite 255, Dallas, Texas 75234, t Conserve Energy - How would you like to cut your electric bills by a con- siderable amount? Other homeowners have done so, simply. by monitoring the cost of their electrical usage and cutting back according- ly, The Fitch Energy Moni- tor is a new device that en- ables homeowners to do Just thaty) a The energy monitor, shown in the accompanying photograph, actually dis- plays the cast, in cents per hour, of electricity being used in the home -at that moment, Light-emitting diodes, like those in a digital watch or pocket calculator, tell the time and the cost of your electrical usage, The paten- ted device measures the strength ‘of the flow of elec- tricity being used and con- verts the information into cents per hour, instantly. Every four seconds, the monitor readout displays the cost and time of day al- ternately in red illuminated digits for easy viewing.-Most homeowners mount it near the thermostat, the better to encourage conservation. .° ° The principle behind say- ing energy through moni- toring is simple: if home- owners know how much they are spending .on elec- tricity at any one instant, they will make an effort to conserve. Being able to see which appliances consume the most electricity - helps families to develop energy- saving practices. Monitor- ing homeowners have been enthusiastic about results, remarking that they were surprised to discover which appliances were the most castly to use. The energy monitor offers instant feedback that is meaningful to even a young- ster, who can immediately tell how many pennies it costs to urn on a bedroom - light, for exampie. More im- portantly, .the: housewife who turns on her self-clean- ing oven will be able to see exactly how much this con- venience is costing in terms” of energy dollars! The monitor differs from’ - ameter, which simply shows the total amount of energy used since the last reading. Consumers are given this in- formation when they re- ceive their bill — but, by then it is too-late to do any- thing about it. The moni- tor lets you know, on a moment-to-moment _ basis, just how much money you are spending on electricity, sO you can adjust your con- sumption. : End Closet Clutter! -Now’s the time to orga- nize that hall closet, if it resembles Fibber McGee's. Put hooks.on the door to hold those umbrellas and. hats, a plastic basket on the floor for stashing boots and galoshes. Hide the odds and ends stored on top shelves with short curtains on a tension rad, and if space allows, in- clude a tall, narrow chest of drawers (filing cabinets?) for handy storage along a wall of your closet, WITH BATHROOMS GROWING IN SIZE AND STATURE, it's important, when remodeling, to include fixtures that wil last, Vanities thal display the NKCA certification seal are designed to perform for years despite hard use.t Certified Vanities Are Sign of Quality Decoration and design have become as important to today’s bathroom as hot and cold running water were when the bath moved in from the outdoors. In many modern homes, the bath has attained the status of a real room. Be- © sides the usual sink, tub and toilet, many baths now in- clude dressing areas, saunas, magazine racks, reading . lamps and built-in vanities to store a wealth of cosmetic and grooming supplies and equipment. For ihe average home- owner, more often than not, - it’s a question of remodeling to get a bath that is comfor- table. convenient, stylish and serviceable, Good planning and prod- .ucl selection can do the job. One important factor to remember wiien considering bath remodeling is that ihe elements that make up a new bath, such as fixtures, vanities, and floor and wall coverings will be permanent, . For this reason, durability is just as important as design, style and appearance. — Bathroom vanities, for ex- ample, come in a wide range of sizes, styles, finishes, and prices, But none of these factors is any indication of the quality of workmanship . that went into their manu- facture, ' On the inside, as well as the exterior, it is important to avoid the feeling that your room addition is an after-thought, Decorative materials for walls, floor and ceiling in the room should be consistent with ‘those of the original house, Color is especially impor- tant. The safest thing is sim- ply to continue the basic color scheme of adjoining rooms, unless the function of the new room is totally different. In this case, you may choose to accentuate the difference by doing it in colors that provide a pleas- ing, compatible contrast. If your room addition is to be a family room, you can add ‘to the pleasure of it. by : decorating and furnishing in a friendly, informal at-_ Park Avenue Reaity Litci. 4619 PARK AVENUE, TERRACE, B.C, ¥8G 1¥5— Right home’ for a big family. Split level design, 4 bedrooms upstairs and 2 downstairs, . double carport, recently remodelled. Situated on big tot 134x173. Priced to sell at $47,000. Call Horst Godlinsk| 635-5397. Over 1,000 sq. (tt. 3 bedroom home, partly finished full basement. Close to schools and downtown. Asking $45,000. Call Christel Godlilnski. 635- S397. : Ideal family home: 4 bedrooms, targe Jiving — room, dining room plus rap around sundeck. Another added featuro = Mother-in-law suife on ground jevel. 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