Al3 - Sunday, October 28, 1984 - North Shore News HOME REPAIR TIME Watch for telltale signs FALL WEEKENDS are idea! tor homeowners to. check ther home's exterior for those telltale signs that signal a need for home repair projects. A senes of Ups trom the home improvement experts at Olympic Stain, a leading manutacturer of paint and stam products tor the home, will help the homeowner assess the need for repainting their house Outdoor LOOKING tor an easy, inex- pensive way tO make vour home sater and more attractive? Imaginative use of outdoor lighting can greatly enhance the nighttume appearance of vour home, help keep in- truders at bay, and allow out- door fun to go on well into the night. Manufacturers are now ot tering a wide variely of oOut- door lighting fixtures to make this previously comph cated project easy and economical. Mason, manutacturer of a complete line of do-it- yourself outdoor Ighting kits, says that the proper combination of lights strategically placed around your property 1s the key to achieving a safer and more beautlful home Lights are deterrents During the summer many people take vacations, leay mg ther homes unoccupied tor extended penods of time The telltale south side Begin your home inspec- tion by examining the south side of your home, which 1s subjected to the most wear, to determine how your previous paint coat 1s holding up Don't make the mistake of trying to conceal problems by merely painting over them. The problem won't be solved and wall just pet worse in lighting Floodlights equipped with a photocell teature automatically turn on at dusk and off at dawn. This creates the ilusion of Occupancy and makes your home a much less attractive target for burglars. Atentrances to the house and parage, use two fixtures (one on each side of the entrance) or one large overhead fixture You can enhance the land- scaping of your home while making it difficult for people to hide on the grounds by us- ing ground level lighting near shrubbery and trees. This type of lighting is also used to illuminate paths, steps and walkways, making them safer during twilight and evening hours. Perhaps the most practical feature of outdoor lighting 1s the opportunity u provides to enjoy pool, patio and barbecue areas long after the sun goes down Use standard tlood lhghts orf Quartz floodhghts mounted on the house for macmum enjoy ment for warm summer and fall evenings time A few hours of work now will save more time and expense later on Look high and low tor pro- blem areas. Here ure a tew things to look tor and how best to handle them. Moisture damage Mildew, discoloration of extractive bleeding is usually a sign of moisture damage, the most common problem tound on homes. Rain, frost, snow and fog all gradually attack even the toughest exterior coatings Combine these with moisture vapor trom the tntenor and it can add up to significant detenioranion Damage that occurs oul side the kitchen, bath or laundry room indicates that moisture 1s being trapped in- side the walls. You can minimize this source ot damage by instalhng ducted ventilator fans that allow the moisture to escape. If the surface of vour home is flaking or excessively brit- Ue, you should remove the old paint down to the bare wood. There are several ways to take off old paint. The leas expensive iS a paint scraper, a wire brush, and tots of elbow grease. An electric sander can save time, and your arms, but 1s somewhat more costly. A water-soluble chemical remover sounds great in the store, but can end up being costly and very slow to use After your surface 4s prepared and all repairs have been made, wash down the house with a solution. of household detergent | and water A car wash brush at Miy New Kitchen AA tem ot Sota eT raN carat wa othe pracny Saahatioany PMs obe oe _ Where Do I Start? tached to your garden hose will greatly simplity the pro- cess. Afterward, be sure to rinse the house completely so that the new paint will adhere well. A coat of prime will help ensure that your paint goes on smoothly and stays on. Special problems Some areas need more at- tention than others to get a clean surface. Mildew can be removed with a scrub brush and a solution of one part household bleach to three parts warm water Grayish-white salts might also be tound on vour home. Remove them with a stuff brush and an abrasive household cleanser. 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