home improvement Defence against rising energy Finding alternate sources of lation and energy-saving appli- energy is one long-range solu- tion to the energy crisis. But what about now? The most immediate solution to the energy crisis can be summed up in one word—con- servation. For today's homeowner, that means outfitting the home with an energy-efficient heating and cooling system, adequate insu- ances. If they are well-built and properly located, even the win- dows in a home can help con. serve energy. Today's precision-made wood windows are designed with energy savings built in. The natural insulative qualities of the wood sash and frame re- duce heat loss considerably. New look or old bath A NEW FIBREGLASS BATHTUB WALL REMODELING KIT makes it easy for the do-it- yourselfer to give the bath a “new look.” The Tub-A- Round kit, marketed by the Home Improvement Division of Masonite Corporation, can be installed in four simple steps. I. Measure for placement and location of plumbing fittings. 2. Apply adhesive to the back of the panels. 3. Press panels into position. 4. Seal all edges with caulking. When combined with a sepa- rate storm sash or double-pane insulating glass, heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer is sharply reduced, making comfortable indoor tempera- tures easier to maintain through- out the year. The use of double-pane insu- lating glass—two panes of glass separated by an insulating air space—also eliminates the in- convenience of a separate storm sash while providing the same thermal protection. Besides built-in thermal pro- tection, wdod windows feature factory-applied weatherstrip- ping to reduce air leakage and assure a snug fit. Many wood windows are also available with a low-mainte- nance exterior factory finish or cladding that virtually elimi- nates the need for periodic painting. Since windows can serve as what in the world did | do when I cleaned out my garage? Two weekends ago | finally got up enough nerve to clean out my garage. After 6 hours and 3 inches of dust, there It was. One lawnmower, 6 oak chairs, my grandmother's steamer trunk, 2 baseballs; a potter’s wheel, a set of brass andirons, a typewriter that still typed, 3 wool mittens, a croquet set, 1 pair of golf shoes— size 8%, a 2-man pup tent, a trombone, 1 rotlaway cot, 613 paperbacks, 49¢ in change and a dead mouse What in the world did ! do with aii of this stuff? Well, first of all, | polished the brass cleaned the chairs and olled the typewriter . Then | put a classified ad in The North Shore News under Garage Sales. | soid everything but 14 paperbacks, 1 wool mitten and the mouse. The next time you clean out your garage passive solar collectors, their lo- cation is vital. Windows should be placed where they can take advantage of the seasonal posi- tions of the sun. In cold climates, for instance, the largest glass areas should face south. This will allow the window to trap indoors the warmth of the winter sun. During the summer when the sun is high, use roof overhangs. leaf-bearing trees or awnings to shade windows and reduce heat costs C17-Wednesday, February 27, 1980 - North Shore News gait. In warmer climates, locate largest window areas facing north. This will reduce exces- sive summer solar heat gain. Operating windows on the east and west sides of the home allow you to take advantage of cool breezes and lessen the de- pendence on air conditioning. By providing adequate natu- ral light, windows also reduce the need for artificial lighting during the day. Mountain.Glo Fireplace Insert * The only Insert with designed. secondary-burn feature * Insures maximum heat recovery by natural convection & radiation * See-thru tempered glass door * Economy with Efficiency * Fasy on the wood pile * One price includes installation * See one in action at the Mountain-Glo Showroom 1703 Kingsway, Vancouver (3 blocks west of Victoria Drive) 872-8561 (cut oul and keep this ad) and you're looking to pick up some extra cash, try aN S.N. Classified Ad. They're big on regults. Who knows, ~You might just be lucky enough to tind somebody in the market for a mouse. CLASSIFIED 986-6222 Deadlines Tues., and Fri 11 00am Oftice Hours. Mon.-Fri 9-9 Sat. -9-5 north shore | news