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~~ Summertime Tips

Pools can be tons of tackyard fun!

Above-ground ‘pools have

‘become’ very popular as

POOLS

Awnings
Care and Cleaning of
Awnings made with woven
‘acrylic fabrics. Brush off
any loose dirt, particles or
leaves; hose off and clean

with a mixture of water

and’ a mild, natural soap.

Use:a soft brush or sponge.

Thoroughly rinse with cold~
water. Do not use deter-

gents! Allow fabric

to air dry. If heavy stain

removal ‘is required, use a

mixture. of 4 oz. chlorine

~ bleach, 2-0z. ‘natural soap

id 1 gallon water, rinse

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SPECIAL

MORTHSHORE SPAS
: Lynn Vatley Contre
(Beside Ricky's Restaurant)
1199 Lynn Valley Road N. Van.

VICE » REPAIRS

AWNINGS

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thoroughly and re-treat
according to manufactur-
er’s recommendations.

ain

A consistent watering pat-
tern will get you off to a
gcod start. Avoid over-
watering which causes
root rot. To help you with
that, try a moisture meter.
Fertilize every other water-
ing. For dusty plants, try
our Pokon Leaf shine that
does not require any wip-
ing. A “pick-me-up” for old
houseplants.
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Buying a BBQ

To ensure quality

Look for heavy gauge met-
als (die-cast aluminum or
Stainless steel) that resist
must. * Porcelain cooking
surfaces add durability and
are easy to clean, as are
stainless steel and chrome.
* Food doesn’t slip through
the wide, flat porcelain
bars and they sear better
than thin, round rods. +
Skip the window; unless
you constantly clean it,
you'll never see the food. «
Most gas grills come with
an ignitor that lights the gas
with a spark. Rotary igni-
tors (which involve turning
a knob) are easier to use
than push-button types and
are mort likely to light on
the first try.

- When you're shepping
Don't be afraid to lift lids to
be certain they raise easily
and close tightly. « Carts
and cabinets should be
welded steel, so don't settle
for a wobbly frame. °
Shelves should be stainless
steel or high density plastic
(they don’t weather like
wood does).

Check the options

A side burner enables you

to cock a pot of baked
beans, heat water or cook-
ing pasta or keep sauces
warm. ¢ Rotisseries are ideal
for barbecuing whole chick-
ens, turkey or large roasts. *

Round baskets fit on the

spit to slowly roast. chicken
wings or shrimp. « Smoker
boxes made of cast iron or
other metal hold wood

chips, fresh inerbs, gariic:

cloves or citrus peel and
add wonderful flavour to

foods. Some double as a pan’

to hold water for steaming
foods inside the grill.

Retaining Walls

Precast Retaining Wail.
Systems:
These systems require, no
mortar, no poured concrete
footings, no special skills to
install, and can attain
heights in excess of 30 fret

with proper engineering. |

Made from precast con-
crete, in 2 wide array of dif-
fering shapes and _ sizes
available in the market-
place. Since no mortar is
invotved, future alterations
are a hreeze, simply
unstack and restack the
configuration of the wall.
Here are some general
guidelines to installations:
Since there's such a variety
of styles and designs you
should consult BRICKS ‘n’
BLOCKS for specifics on
each type, however the
general principal is to level
your base course (bury the
first row) then simply stack
and backtiil the wall as you
go. It is usually best to use a
fitter cloth behind the wail
to hinder erosion and pre-
vent weed growth. These
precast units are dry
stacked (without the use of
mortar), then backfilled
with granular fill to provide
drainage.

For the apartment balceny or the backyard

BARBECUES & FIRE

rAve:,

SSRICKS ‘nN’
1371 McKeen Ave.,
North Vancover

{Foor of Pemberton near