—— ij Plan maintenance projects for the right time of year YOUR HOME requires year-round attention to keep it in top operating condition and to help you avoid costly repair bills down the road. This helpful home maintenance calendar can provide direction on the type of maintenance projects you should be undertaking, and when. Spring: Miarch-April-May . Check and possibly upgrade insulation levels in the attic -— be- fore the summer heat sets in. Don’t forget to seal air leaks into the attic, install an air-vapor bar- tier, and weatherstrip the attic hatch. © Correct persistent condensa- tion problems in the attic by im- proving the ventilation system. ¢ Plant trees on the east and west sides of your house. They provide shade in summer and a windbreak for the cold wint months. : © Stain your deck and fence to protect them against the summer sun. *Drain 4.5 fitres (about a gallon) of water from your hot water tank to remove sediment and reduce scaling. eEnsure thst your air cuidi- tioner is operating efficiently. © Make @ tour of your home and property to develop a checklist of maintenance requirements for the coming year. © Start detailed planning of any major renovation projects you want to undertake this summer. Summer: June-July-Asgust © Repair or replace your roof or siding, as required, * Undertake major renovation projects — for example, adding an extra bedroom or breakfast nook, upgrading your windows. This will probably involve opening your house, even briefly, to the ele- ments. © Repair leaky foundations from the outside by digging a trench along the wall. If possible, instalt insulation on the wall before filling in the trench. Shopping days at McMordies before the doors close at our North Van location. BRASS LIQUIDATION SALE | te 30% oft brass beds if Bentley Furniture * 40% and planters * 50% off candlesticks 30% Sten'cencte © Drain 4.5 litres (about 1! gallon) of water from the hot water tank. Turn off your water heater during vacations. Fall: September-Oc- tober-Novemiser © Paint the exterior trim around your doors and windows to protect them against winter's harsh weather. © Seal your driveway. eif you have a wood-burning fireplace os stove, have the chimney cleaned. Ensure that the top of your furnace flue pipe is clear of debris. © Arrange for an annual tune-up visit by your furnace servicer. *@ On a drafty day, check for air leaks around doors and windows, the sill plate and the attic. Caulk and weatherstrip these areas as re- quired. ¢ Make sure a clean air filter is in place in forced air furnaces. Carefutly dust and vacuum taseboaxd heaters in hydronic and electric heating systems. ® Install storm doors and win- See Plan Page 15 *Reface or replace your existing cabinets Fedo the counters «Kitchen & bathroom remodelling our specialty FOR YOU! x \ CO-ORDINATED KITCHENS Established 1974 225 East First, North Van. 1400 MARINE DRIVE NORTH VANCOUVER 985-9128 | Fixtures for every occasion! Beautiful Brass, Sparkling Crystal, WY a Kitchen to Bath we _ a z have it all — from the* Py E most respected names ~ in the Lighting Industry. __.. SAVE $120.00 Call your Regency Dealer today and you are guarantsed Efficient bum capacity , Environmentai Protection Agency approv Clean Giass Air wash system Fastiion, style and color PLUS A FREE GOLD DOOR for a timited time only FIREPLACE PRODUCTS SEE YOU AT THE P.N.E.