Plan power for Y2K

‘TF all the talk about
the Y2K bug has got
you wondering how to
run your home in the
event of a power fail-
ure, you might want to
install a backup sys-
tem.

Most systems in your
home depend completely on
utility-supplied electricity. It

makes sense to have a backup
system that will keep your

family comfortable and your
home safe in a power failure.
Here is a brief guide to
backup systems.
@ Plan. Careful preparation is
essential to sclect, buy and
install a backup system. Don’t
leave it to the last minute —
you and your family have to
learn how to use the system,
And during a power fail-
ure, you may not be able to
find suitable, reasonably
priced equipment, or have it
installed properly. Keep the

system simple so you and
your family can operate and
maintain it. Your emergency
system must work reliably
when needed.

3 Keep the heat in. in most
of Canada, the main purpose
of a backup system is to keep
the house warm (and some-
times to keep the basement
dry). You have to be able to
keep heat in, prevent unnec-
essary air infileration, and pre-

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Use basic tools for trim

From page 6&8

on think odd-numbered pro-
ions. Chair-rail_ mouldings
look best when placed about
one third of the way up the
* wall. For highcr mouldings, go
beyond the halfway mark —
~ three-fifths up from the floor.
“Never. divide any area in half,
Douglas says. Also, be careful
"ground windows and doors to
. avoid bisecting them.

low moulding measures up
To ‘see how much you'll
need,” measure the length of
cach wall, round up to the next
foot and then add another foct.
That way, you'll be sure to have
enough - moulding . to’ cover.
uitside. corner miters. For

te, if your wall is 8°83”,

youll need -10° to cover the
vi. (Round up from 8’ 8” to
ie) adda foot for atonl of
Most mouldings are made”

F softwoods like pine or firand
should be handled with care. If

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you are storing the moulding
before using it, keep it in a dry
and clean ‘place. Before
installing, place it in the room
where it will go for a day or
two. This allows the wood to
acclimate to the room temper-
ature and humidity, helping

" prevent expansion or contrac-

tion after it has been installed.

What you'll need

“Cnly basic tools are need-
ed to install wood mouldings,
bur the better the tool quality,
the easier the task, and the
more professional. the look,”
says Douglas.

Because you want to create

tight-fitting joints, a sharp saw.

and a quality miter box are the
most important tools for work-
ing with trim and mouldings.

_. Practice cutting on scraps .
before beginning your project.

T€ you are applying more than
one type of moulding to create

“a built-up’ design, use scrap
pieces to decide how you want .

it stacked and spaced. :

Ready, set, cut

For best results, measure
and cut your moulding first. It
is generally easicr and faster to
do the finish after the mould-
ing has been measured and cut,
but before it has been installed.
Smooth and sand any rough
areas, sanding with the grain
and using 150 to 200 grit
sandpaper. Wipe the sawdust
off with a slightly damp cloth.

Next, apply either a stain or
paint finish. If you plan to use a
stain, make sure you choose

solid moulding. Finger-jointed

moulding works well if you
plan to paint.

When installing the mould-
ing, nail it down one piece at a
time,. working your way

around the room. If you are - #

using finishing nails, blunt the

ends with a hammer to prevent |

splitting before driving. them
into the wood. After all the

. moulding is installed, counter- :

sink the nail heads, fill the holes

with woed puity and touch 1 up .

the finish.

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