26 - Wednesday, May 14, 1986 - North Shore News

HOME IMPROVEMENT

MOSS COVERING walkways and
shingles may look rustic and
romantic but it spells trouble for
the homeowner.

Moss growing on walkways and

detect and control moss. Rain and
warm temperatures provide ideal
conditions for these troublesome
plants.

Moss, along with its cousins,

The tiny spores are spread easily
by the wind or on garden tools,
and may eventually colonize on
walkways, driveways, roofs and
lawns. When finding a shady area

If allowed to grow on roofs,
moss will lift shingles.

In addition, moss and algae can
Stain stucco and decorative mason-
ry. When left unchecked on garden

furniture, algae can also stain
clothing.

Traditional ways of treating
moss and algae problems include
the use of compounds like copper
sulphate and various toxic
petrochemicals.

of a lawn, they may multiply
quickly and choke off the growth
of new grass.

Beyond the potential .for loss
due to injury claims arising from
falls on slippery walkways, moss is
also a structural hazard to homes.

algae, lichens and _ liverworts,
belong to a group of plants known
as “‘cryptogams’’. Meaning, liter-
ally, ‘‘mysterious reproduction’’,
cryptogams are flowerless and
seedless plants that reproduce
asexually by spores.

driveways makes them dangerously
slippery and a potential cause of
accidents. The bright jade green
growth may also find its way onto
and under shingles and eventually
ruin a roof,

Springtime is the season to

Take care
performing

chores

THE GARDENING season is Here
again, and a lot of people | can
hardly wait to get out to the rose:
bushes and vegetable patch.

But a cautionary warning is be- .
ing given by the B.C. Chiropractic
Association, who say after a Winter
indoors you might not be as’ fit as
you were last fall, =; |

A BCCA spokesman’ said
gardening and other jobs around
the house, such as’ painting fences
and pushing lawnmowers, can take
their toll.

Chiropractors -have to treat ”
many gardening ‘enthusiasts who
injure themselves. early in. the
season. So the British’ Columbia
Chiropractic Association offers
these cautions before %pu start: |

caver’
ING RES

*Don’t take on too much too
soon. Start off with the little jobs
and work yourself into condition. :
Gentle stretching exercizes before,
during and after work activity are .
recommended. ’ :
*Do not remain bent ‘or stooped
for prolonged periods. ° That is a
position your back’ is not used to,- :
and it will tell you'so!

eWear proper clothing.” Don’t
overdress. or underdress for the _
weather and particularly cover the”
lower back... *

‘Use: long-handled tools to- save
you from bending.’ Pushing or.’
pulling, while bent over will strain
the shoulders and back.

eWhen weeding, ‘get down on all
fours, or kneel, using one knee at a
time-and changing frequently. :
eWhen lifting or getting up, use
your knees, NOT your back. :
*If you are doing a lot of pushing
and pulling, . or’ getting. into.
awkward positions, make sure you

» mix up-your:jobs and. don’ t-do one

- thing all ‘the times.

_ Switch: “hands frequently while ‘

raking, hoeing ‘or shovelling. This
distributes the load evenly’ instead

-. of putting all the’ effort on n one side ;
fof the body. *.',.. .

-, @lf joint or muscle soreness occurs,
try rest and” relaxation. “And if
‘either of: these problems persist, it
_is probably time to see © your it Family
-chiropractor. vs

‘What's “cooking
in the kitchen? .

LOOKING FOR a way to spark up
_ your kitchen? —
One ofthe latest decorating’
i ‘ hardwood floor
assortment of painting Woo is adding a
i ood flooring is. the’ ‘perfect
and wallpapering tools. ia “‘canvas’’. for any decorating
: ™ } . -“ o ; theme . ranging from Tustic to con-
ye ; temporary.
But what. about care? With the :
advent ‘of modern manufacturing
techniques for. floor “finishes,
wooden , floors. have become as
‘simple to keep up as vinyl. :
Wood floors’ require only regu-
lar sweeping or vacuuming, ‘and .
_,.waxing once or twice a year. Spills -
should be wiped up immediately
and dried, spills removed with a’
‘slightly damp cloth.

’ Provides a smooth even finish on most

surfaces. Ideal for large areas which would
take hours with a brush or roller. 80 watt
motor comes complete ’
readytouseand

a one year war-

ranty. One per

customer, 1 no ..

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Save $64.00.
SALE $75.00.

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: aa
on all regular priced in-stock wall
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as Mayfair, Kingfisher, Sunworthy,
International and Berkley.

General Paint 350 gram Air Spray Paints.
Stock up on this great buy. Choose from .
13 enamels, 5 lacquers and 5 fluorescents.
Fluorescent, Reg. $4.99. SALE $3.69.

- Enamels/Lacquers, Reg. $3.99. SALE $2.79,

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