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.tise.to remove storm windows or.
drive a nail into the wall to hang a.
picture, not everyone possesses the
carpentry skills that are necessary:
to build'a loft bed, or the masonry ‘
experience that is required | for in-
stalling a fieldstone patio.

If, however, your goal is to in-
crease basic do- it-Yourself. ‘skills,
>this, too, can be accomplished.”
Compare, notes. with: friends* and

“neighbors: working on similar pro- "other. family. members can also
contribute to a job well done. In-

“work:

jects; perhaps - you ~ could even :
contribute “as-a working observer

“s.by assisting in’ the execution of a

task’ that_you would like more ex- >

West Vancouver does not’ mean.

“door:

perience in,

“A myriad of homncowner’ $ and
do-it-yourself, .manuals © is. also
available: to offer step by~ step

‘guidance and instructions. A vast

array’of builder’s plans can. help

“the aspiring: carpenter to. master
“the creation” of ‘anything froma.

simple’ shelf or: table, .to an out-

deck or oan. impressive

customized entertainment centre.
When planning home’ improve-

ment: projects, keep in mind that

volving children as. you
around: the house’ will provide

‘them with valuable experience and

: the basement for storage.

a sense of satisfaction - - and it will
provide you with extra hands to

. help paint. or hand over tools.”

even young ‘children can be in-

“eluded. A nine-year-old may’ not

be able to reach, high enough. to

“wash windows: but, when storm

windows are removed, he or. she.

~ easily can learn to brush. off excess
‘dirt or, if, balancing on. a stool
“poses no problem, he or she can

wash windows while an adolescent
sibling carries storm windows to

‘Joining’ in ‘a, cooperative effort.

“and accomplishing the desired goal:

will .give everyone a feeling. of |
pride and satisfaction..."

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And, best of all, the outcome of
your projects will bring tangible
results insthe form of. home im-

. provements.

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