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Show V 4B THE GREEN SHEET Thursday, April T7, 1986 Redwood Transforms Home Kids Need Rules Latch-Ke- y When millions of latch-ke- y children unlock the front door of their house or apartment after school or day camp, they suddenly become custodians of their homes heating and air conditioning How sibility parents heating Ideally, should be advised to leave the thermostat alone after it has been set at a comfortable temperature. They also should be told the air conditioning equipment and furnace are The furnace noom is no place to stuff possessions when quickly straightening the house before Mom or Dad comes home. And the air conditioner may look like a good outdoor play table, but it isnt. emergency is prevention. If homeowners follow manufacturers use and care suggestions including, seasonal cleaning and service, many potential equipment problems can be avoided. A child, for example, will be less likely to open the door to a cold house because a motor fan belt broke. s. well children do with the responcan depend on how well working have prepared both children and Knowing whom to call and air conditioning equipment. It is important for children and their the children shouldnt have to parents to know who to call. A parent Understanding Worry about heating and cooling, com- should have at home and work a record Understanding can help a younster tell ing home fo a house so comfortable that of the model and serial the difference between what he may equipments they wouldnt even think of touching the think is a problem and no problem at all. thermostat. For example, the furnace or air condiBut the world is not ideal and number, installation date and service tioning may not be running because the should be prepared for an dealers telephone. That way he or she houseAs already warm or cool enough. Those living in houses with heat pumps can reach immediate help for a latch-ke- y childs call about the air conditioner need to know that air from the registers Prevention isnt running" or the furance is making may not feel warm to the hand but is One of the best ways of coping with an funny noises. The children should have warmer than the room and is doing its an neighbors number to call in job. A lesson in what are normal and abcase of an urgent emergency such as the normal sounds from heating and cooling smell of gas in the house. equipment could be helpful, too. 0ne benefit of children learning to be custodians is. that they are responsible A 1st of rules can avoid problems. In t0 be knowledgeable future home- llkey most cases, children (and adults, too!) owners 1 ' t , Refreshing AFTER BEFORE In the 20 years since the current home-owne- r has occupied this suburban residence. the house has experienced a redTwo factors wood transformation. entered into the choice of redwood tire owner enjoyed the challenge of projects and the cost savings incurred along with the easy workability of the product, plus the beauty and durability of the redwood added to both savings and enhancement of property values. In 1970 the house was resided with Simpson tongue and groove redwood lumber. The windows were framed with 1X4 redwood to match the siding, and both were stained to preserve the natural beauty of the redwood. Today it retains the saute true values of color found in the species. A built-ienergy bonus was n ril,, T Window Treatments and Bedspreads acquired with the siding since redwood has a unique cellular structure which provides an exceptional insulating quality (No. 1). In 1972 the redwood deck at the front entry was extended to allow more space Featuring Exciting for plants and for entering guests (No. 2). The pleasantly landscaped yard in the back became a focal point for entertaining and a redwood deck was added, Wesco Running a toy truck across an air conditioner makes a super extending living space outdoors by about but a youngster is reat about 25 the cost of an noise, minded by an older brother enclosed room. Redwood planters were one of the rules for latch that added at both deck areas. kids is not to play on the key Next, a tongue and groove fence of air conditioner. redwood was Fabrics. er And constructed, matching the siding on the house Simpson CUT YOUR LAWN WORK IN (No. 3). The front entry was again completely changed with the addition of a redwood sun screen of 1X3 Construction Common. It was a relatively short labor project using a minimum of. lumber (No. 4). A former carport was converted into an enclosed workshop and again sided with tongue and groove redwood to match the house.. (No. 5). The latest project has been the addition of a X4 Construction Common redwood sun screen extended over the driveway to serve as a carport, giving a garden structure appearance (No. 6). Each year other redwood projects have been added redwood outdoor furniture, redwood planter boxes and plant stands, redwood patio and garden lamps. ; The years have seen the' homeowner practicing his expertise on the interior of the house in a variety of ways: redwood paneling in the bathroom, for accent walls and stereo enclosures, as well as a coved redwood ceiling in the bedroom. Even the family dog and cat have been included in the process. A dogcat house was designed with redwood, an enjoyable project since the animals like the structure and it melds into the redwood deck where it is located. Best of all, it is easy to maintain with a top that opens for that purpose and a baffle wall to keep out the cold. It isnt only the enhancement of the house, nor the added dollar value by utilizing redwood throughout, it is also the satisfaction of many jobs well done at a cost savings of both materials and time HALF! 1 CURB STYLE An Inexpensive, Unique Concrete Edging That Is Installed By Our Professionals In any Shape YOU Desire... Curbmate will save you time, money and trouble in maintaining your yard. Your lawnmower wheel can run on our mower strip edging and in most cases this eliminates the need to trim or edge your lawns. Creative curves, contours, and to your specifications. Circles as small as 20 inch radius. Affordable, safe and durable with no to other edgings. 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