16 ~ Friday, November 11, 1988 - North Shore News

Think ahead when buying new home

ALMOST ONE-THIRD of the na- tion’s home buyers purchase new homes.

The advantages of doing so are numerous: new homes are modern, and will need few, if any, repairs in the near future.

And new construction allows home buyers to pick colors, cabi- net styles, carpets and other finishing touches, and make changes that will enhance their en- joyment of the home once it is completed.

If you’ve decided on having a home built for you, the key to smooth construction is proper planning. Keep in mind these tips:

® Pick colors, . carpeting and cabinets right away. They take six to 10 weeks to order.

© Consider an intercom or the wiring for it. It allows you to listen in on children’s bedrooms.

© Discuss hooking up different smoke detectors together so that, if one goes off in the basement, the one near the bedroom will 2!so go off. Think about tying these in with a security system.

© Carefully consider wiring. The appropriate decisions will enable you to hook up stereo speakers or cable television, outside, in a den or basement.

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® Think about lighting. Having electrical wiring in ceilings and walls, where you want it before you move in, is not only more convenient, but more economical.

Make sure your attic is being properly insulated to at least an R-38. R-value is the measure of an insulation’s effectiveness: the higher the R-value the greater the insulating power.

© Consider where additional electrical outlets would be helpful, such as on the kitchen counter, on an outside patio and by stereo equipment.

¢ If you’re not thinking about a fireplace now, but are considering one later, have the masons pour the footings and do the under- ground block work.

* Double-check that the builder is having insulation installed in the basement. It is often neglected above the masonry walls, between the floor joists.

Make sure windows are double-paned with a_ thermal break.

® Check where the builder pians on installing a doorbeil. If you want one at both the front and back doors, you should pick out a chime that sounds different for each door.

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Camille by Thomasville is the grandest of the furniture styles, offering French provincial elegance in its design, decoration, ‘and detailing. Here Thomasville craftsmen have put the finest pecan solids and veneers to beautiful use, adding intricate, delicate carvings, elaborate parquetry and an exquisite jewel-like hardware.

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Table - 2 Leaves, 108" x 38" x 30" H

Chairs include: 2 Arm and 4 Side = 6

Upholstered in fine fabrics. Regular Price -

As Shown $16,995 - 9 Pc., Sale Price $9,350 - 9 Pc.

Beautifully upholstered furniture is an important focal point of your home. Nowhere can you find a more varied or finely crafted selection than at J. Cellins. Most all upholstered pieces have 8 Way - —... Hand Tied Coil Spring Bases and Hardwood Frames - Guaranteed to Last a Lifetime.

3 Seater Grade D Fabric

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