TAKE ONE - IT’S FREE! Your Weekly CORNWALL EVENTS & COMMUNITY Newspaper about CORNWALL PEOPLE for CORNWALL PEOPLE by CORNWALL PEOPLE Vol. 2, Issue 44 Nov. 18, 2011 Introducing to you ... this week in ...AND WHO SAYS NOTHING HAPPENS IN CORNWALL !!! check out our Weekly Community Event Seeker Section Where in Cornwall can you find WALL TO WALL Comics and more ... Fantasy Realm of course ... Fantasy Realm has been in business for 25 years and sells a variety of hobby oriented items such as comic books, trading cards, action figures and memorabilia. and this Saturday, November 19 from 10am-5pm Fantasy Realm will host the book signing of Brad Pennell’s first book, Demongelic. Fantasy Realm will also carry Demongelic at the store. Pictured here is Randy Sauve, owner of Fantasy Realm ... see page 5 for full story of Fantasy Realm
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TAKE ONE - IT’S FREE!
Your Weekly CORNWALL EVENTS & COMMUNITY Newspaper
about CORNWALL PEOPLE for CORNWALL PEOPLE by CORNWALL PEOPLE
Vol. 2, Issue 44 Nov. 18, 2011
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... AND WHO SAYS NOTHING HAPPENS IN CORNWALL !!!check out our Weekly Community Event Seeker Section
Where in
Cornwall can
you find
WALL TO WALL
Comics and
more ...
Fantasy Realm
of course ...
Fantasy Realm hasbeen in business for25 years and sells avariety of hobbyoriented items such ascomic books, tradingcards, action figuresand memorabilia.
and this
Saturday,
November 19
from 10am-5pm
Fantasy Realm will host
the book signing of
Brad Pennell’s first
book, Demongelic.
Fantasy Realm will also carryDemongelic at the store.
Pictured here is Randy Sauve,owner of Fantasy Realm
... see page 5for full story of Fantasy Realm
The Local Seeker does not accept responsibility for errors, misprints or inaccuraciespublished within. The opinions and statements of our columnists are not to bepresumed as the statements and opinions of The Local Seeker.
The Local Seeker, Cornwall EditionVolume 2, Number 44, November 18, 2011Founded by Julia Lucio and Mai-Liis Renaud 2010Published by Local Seeker Media Group, Cornwall, Ontario
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Manage Your Money Carefully
This Season
As you know, the holiday season can be joyous, hectic, celebratory — and
expensive. And while you certainly enjoy hosting family gatherings and
giving presents to your loved ones, you’ll find these things even more
pleasurable if they don’t add a lot of weight to your debt load. And that’s
why you’ll want to follow some smart money management techniques
over the next few weeks.
To begin with, try to establish realistic budgets for both your entertaining and
your gift giving. When you host family and friends, don’t go overboard on your expenditures. Your
guests will still appreciate your efforts, which, with a little creativity, can create a welcoming and fun
experience for everyone. As a guiding principle, keep in mind these words attributed to Johann
Wolfgang von Goethe, the famous German poet and philosopher: “What you can do without, do
without.” Set a budget, and stick to it.
The same rule applies to your gifting. You don’t need to find the most expensive presents, or
overwhelm recipients with the sheer volume of your gifts. This is especially true if you, like so many
people, have been affected by the tough economy. Everyone you know will understand that gifts
don’t have to be lavish to be meaningful.
Furthermore, by sticking to a budget, you won’t be tempted to dip into your long-term investments
to pay for fabulous parties or mountains of gifts. It’s never a good idea to tap long-term investments
for short-term needs, but it can be especially bad when your investment prices are down, as they
may well be this year.
So, if you want to stick to a budget but don’t want to raid your investments, how can you pay for
your holiday season expenses? If you can spread out your purchases, you may be able to pay for
them from your normal cash flow. But if that’s not possible, you might want to consider “plastic” —
your credit card. Using your credit card does not, by itself, need to amount to a financial setback,
especially if you’ve chosen a card that offers favourable terms and you’ve already shown the
discipline not to overuse that card. Just try to minimize your credit card usage over the holidays and
pay off your card as soon as you can.
Of course, you can make your holiday season much easier, financially speaking, if you’ve set up a
holiday fund to cover your various expenses. While it’s too late to set up such a fund this year, why
not get an early start on the 2012 holiday season? All you need to do is put away some money each
month into an easily accessible account, separate from your everyday accounts. You don’t have to
put in a great deal, but you do need to be consistent, which is why you
may want to have the money moved automatically, once a month,
from your chequing or savings account to your holiday fund. When
next year’s holiday season rolls around, you might be pleasantly
surprised by how much you’ve accumulated.
But for now, following some common-sense money management
practices can help you get through the holiday season in good
financial shape — and that type of result can get your new year off to
a positive start.
Edward Jones, Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund.
local Edward Jones advisor,
BRIAN SEGUIN (613) 932-6161
89 Tollgate Road West, Unit 2 , Cornwall, ON K6J 5L5
www.edwardjones.com
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Why the “PLUS”?‘Cause we are more than just a pawn shop!
We buy, sell and trade antiques, fine china,gold, collectibles, as well as CDs, VCRs,
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TOP PRICES PAID - WE DO HOUSE CALLS!
COME SEE OUR HUGE COLLECTION of Gold Jewellery,Swarovski and Pinwheel Crystal, Royal Doulton and Hummels
at incredibly low prices!
The Benson 5 Ton Challenge presented by TV Cogeco in
support of Agape Centre is returning to Cornwall next month.
Benson Group and TV Cogeco are teaming up to fill a 5 Ton Benson truck with non
perishable food items for the Agape Centre on Saturday, December 10th.
Giant Tiger Cornwall as well as No Frills in Cornwall Square will be drop off locations for
the food items while Benson will host fundraising BBQs at both locations from 9am-3pm
that day.
Other locations for food drop offs will be announced closer to the event.
In photo L to R: Carilyne Hebert, Volunteer Co-Coordinator Agape Centre, Alyssa Blais
Executive Director Agape Centre, David Murphy, Marketing and Promotions Benson
Group, Marc Lauzon, Benson 5 ton truck driver, Dean McIntyre, Marketing and Promotions
Benson Group, Bill Makinson, TV Cogeco and Calvin Killoran, Programming Manager TV
Cogeco.
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A Little Positive ReinforcementWhat motivates people? Some think it is a heavy-handed approach
that includes intimidation and belittlement, with just a little fear, while
others know that providing effective communication and positive
encouragement and cooperative behaviour actually works best; most
fall somewhere in between. So many of us are really lacking positive
reinforcement, that sincere compliment, a feeling of being
appreciated and part of a team. When positive factors are in play, it
makes for a better environment, when it is lacking, everyone suffers.
Years ago I added a daily quote of the day to a community website.
It wasn’t a random choice. I researched and selected quotes and accompanying photos.
The public appreciated it and we felt it was a welcomed addition to our site.
Lately on social media, I have seen a trend to share quotes with positive messages, or funny
sayings and noticed how often friends post and share them. It is something that reaches
the core of us. Sometimes when you are down, or starting to lose hope, it could be the
pick-me-up that makes the difference.
I didn’t realize something was missing, until it was slowly integrated into my life on a daily
basis. A positive word, encouragement, praise and genuine interest. Those little things can
make a difference. It may sound a little cheesy, but it is true. Yes, you can get the outcome
you desire by making someone feel bad or yelling or showing stern eyes; hurling insults
instead of offering support and encouragement. But at what price? I know when someone
challenges me and basically thinks I can’t do something, I will work very hard to prove I can.
Afterwards though, I am not exactly feeling warm fuzzy feelings for the one who made me
feel that way.
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will
never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou
Yes, feelings make the difference . It’s the battle of head or heart. I recently attended a seminar where
the speaker asked us to stand up, close our eyes and point to ourselves. After a few moments he
asked us to open our eyes. Gazing across the room, I could see those that pointed to their head, and
those like me, who pointed to their hearts. He told us, that is where we live, and it is true.
We are bombarded with negative messages. We hear unhappy news, or constant complaining, it can
be very disheartening A friend of mine recently made some big changes in her life. She looked tired
and drained, she was stressed to the point of tears and felt she was undervalued and unappreciated
and it was affecting all aspects of her life. Lately some positive encouragement, some praise and
some inspiration transformed her, and now she is like a new person. She is glowing with possibilities,
sincerely happy and slowly releasing the toxic feelings of negativity. When we are surrounded by
negative, it oozes from every pore, it erodes our smile, it stifles creativity and it breaks us down.
Communication breakdown severs more ties than anything. With the Christmas festivities are
coming soon, it is even more important to really reflect on how you treat others. Are you taking out
your frustrations on them? Are you offering words of encouragement? Have you given a sincere
compliment? Do you smile and show you care? Presents are nice to give and receive, but what about
sharing your presence. Actually taking time to connect and be there for family, friends, coworkers
and community.
There is beauty in all of us. We all have so much more to offer than is often visible. Sometimes it takes
a little coaxing, occasionally it takes a powerful event or action to see the potential. As a mom, I
always try to encourage my son to do his best
and listen to what he has to say. I recently heard
comments that we make a good team and we
do. That doesn’t mean we don’t argue
sometimes but I try to foster honest discussions.
This is a high stress time for him with this being
his last year of high school and his book debut.
I am being supportive and boosting his
confidence. It is a little surreal, but he’s taking it
in stride.
We all have different roles and sometimes we
have to vent, sometimes we are the sounding
board for others and no matter how busy our
lives get, we have to take time for others.
Don’t wait until someone walks out the door
and wonder why? Maybe all they want is for
you to have a sincere conversation. Find out
what their goals, and dreams are? Maybe
they are not that far off from your own.
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The Seeker Chicks are happy to
introduce a new column from Lianne,a mom of 4, who was born and raised in
Cornwall and now lives just outside of
Amsterdam, NL. Her columns will be about
life as a Canadian in The Netherlands. Enjoy! .
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I have a magnificent bike –there is room for 6:
Five kids and myself. I have 4 kids but it’s
great to have a bit of extra room for school
bags, groceries, a friend etc. And yes, I
power it with my own legs. I use it every day
– rain or shine, snow and ice.
I love my bike. Custom made for me though
based on a format that many Dutch with kids
are now using. A box built big enough for 4
kids. It’s grey on the outside, orange on the
inside. The box is made of wood. Black leather
seat, silver frame and a recent addition of an
extra seat on the back makes it complete.
I can get a week’s worth of groceries in the
bike + 2 small kids (Ok, they are a bit squished)
- Below is a photo of Julia with the groceries. I can put
my neighbor’s table and chairs in my bike to borrow for
a party rather then
l u g g i n g
them by
hand. I can
throw all of
the school
bags and
most of the
kids in there
to get to
school in a
hurry. I can put my youngest’s bike in my bike if she has
got tired.
In total, I have 5 bikes… one bike is in Amsterdam so
that when I take the bus in (20 minutes), I have a bike
to use in the city. It has 2 kid’s seats on it – one of the
front that I use for my bag and one of the back that I
use when my youngest is with me. I have 2 other
“normal” bikes… one I share with my husband which
he uses to get to the bus stop, bring the kids to school
etc. It has one seat on the back. I use it when I’m on my
own. The other bike doesn’t have any extra seats on
it… it’s used for guests and I use it if we are going out
for diner in the village so I don’t have to use my big box
bike (which makes a lot of noise if it’s not full!). Then
in the garage I have my good old 20 year old LL Bean
cross bike. I use that in the summer time when I feel
like more biking. Mostly it’s in the garage…
We also have a ton of bikes by our doorway. Friends
always bring their used bikes here since we “must”
always have “use” for them but recently I’ve had to give
some away. Now we have about 2,2 bikes per person
living here…
CHECK OUT: Lianne’s Quick Guide for the Busy
Woman – about Babies 0-6 months, which is for sale
at KidsKorner and at www.liannesquickguide.com.
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Energize Yourself.
Two years ago I made a life
changing decision that was
going to impact my life on
every level. I made the
decision to get healthy. This
goes without saying, but
good things DO take time
and this was no exception.
At the very young age of 22 I had many MANY health
problems due to the fact that I was simply
overweight. I knew something had to be done as I
was slowly killing myself and I knew I wasn’t living life
at its full potential.
In September 2009 I embarked on my journey and
have not looked back since. Following a strict
program of low cardio, strength training and a very
Paleo-ish lifestyle for the first 5 months I lost 50lbs
and maintained that weight loss for over a year. At
this point, working out wasn’t a pain but contrary, my
body craved it, and those healthy foods that were a
chore to eat became a part of my everyday life, it now
had become my lifestyle.
My CrossFit journey...In the last nine months I have joined the world of
CrossFit at Cavemanstrong, but I have to admit, when
I first walked in I was scared, nervous, excited but
most of all I thought to myself “I’m ready to make some more
changes”. After my first class, I was hooked and new this was
exactly what I needed to make those next positive changes.
The atmosphere, energy and dedication of everyone at
Cavemanstrong plays a major part, to me, of its success. We all
have personal goals, and together we achieve them. The
coaches notice the slightest changes in your lifts, squats,
speed and are always so encouraging and always support you.
This is what makes Cavemanstrong stand out from other gyms.
My Paleo-ish Lifestyle...WOW! I’m not going to lie, at first, it was hard! I had led a semi-
healthy lifestyle until then, well what I thought was healthy but
I was having cheats more then I should off because I thought I
‘deserved’ them but I made the necessary adjustments to
make my diet more “Paleo-ish” and have never felt more
energized in my life and love the feeling of waking up rested
and ready to take on my day with a positive outlook!
I have now adapted an 80/20 Paleo lifestyle and also take fish
oil and D3 every day.
My reality….When people ask me ‘what diet are you on’ and I always tell
them “It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle”.
Crossfit and Paleo are now a huge part of my life, I’m getting
stronger each and every day and I’m constantly working to
better myself and always making new personal goals.
In total I’ve lost 67lbs, and countless inches and I ALWAYS tell
people it’s not about being ‘skinny’ it’s about being healthy
and strong and it’s about progress.
I made a life changing decision to change my life, to ENERGIZE
myself, and to do something positive in my life. Someone
recently told me that “energy goes, where energy flows” and
when we set our minds on positivity and growth, we will
attract it and change will happen, IF you let it.
Being HEALTHY plays a huge part of LIVING a well balanced
life, simple changes can make a world of a difference, don’t fear
change, change is good, change is GROWTH.
Take the leap to a better you,
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. JennFit HEALTHY TIP:
Use a bench to squat with perfect form. That is, standin front of the bench when you squat. Lower yourselfas if you were sitting down. When your butt touchesthe bench, push yourself back up.
JennFit HEALTHY RECIPE
POWERFUL GREEN LEMONADEIt’s a fact: nothing is more live-enzyme rich than
freshly extracted vegetable
juice. Ounce for ounce it is the most enzyme-loaded,
easily absorbable form of nutrition available on the
planet today!
~Makes 1 serving~
1/2 a head organic romaine lettuce
4 stalks organic celery
5 stalks organic kale
1 organic apple
1 whole organic lemon
1 inch of fresh organic ginger
~Process the vegetables in a juicer. Pour into a large glass, and drink!
You may use any organic greens in place of the romaine and kale – chard,
collards, spinach, cucumber, and so forth- as long as there are some dark leafy greens in
there!
*For best results, enjoy Green Lemonade on an empty stomach first thing in the
morning with a handful of raw, soaked and dehydrated nuts. Enjoy!
JennFit Workout:
MEDICINE BALL REACH- SIT ON THE EDGE of a stability ball holding
a medicine ball with both hands.
- ROLL BACK on stability ball while lifting
hips up and squeezing your glutes.
- REACH UP to the ceiling with medicine ball.
- ROLL BACK to starting position and repeat
15 times.
Visit www.jennfit.ca for more healthy recipes,
workouts, and tips, or call 613.932.4766 to
inquire about JennFit Personal Training.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 - SAMEDI 19 NOVEMBRE
YOGA YOUTH WITH SHIRLEY WARNER
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
DROP IN FAMILY STORYTIME 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Stories, games, everything for a fun filled Saturday.
R.E.A.D. WITH DOGS - 11:00 a.m. – 12 noon
A “Pawsitive” experience for all.
Offered with the help of St. John Ambulance.
CHECK MATES TOURNAMENT
WITH AU DIAPASON - 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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Fun book talk and more - For kids 8 to 12 years old
Registration required.
45 Second Street E. TEL: 613-932.4796
NATIONAL CHILD'S DAY MAGIC SHOW - FREE
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Rock for Charity XVII with Rodney Rivette, Joel Sauve
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Jay "Smitty" Smith @ Rangatangs in Cornwall.
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CBC Radio's dramatic reading of Charles Dickens' A Christmas
Carol, will be held Nov. 27 at St. John's Presbyterian Church, in
Cornwall. This year marks a "Decade of Dickens" for us as we'll be
celebrating our 10th year presenting it to the community and our CBC
Celebrity reader will be the one and only, Judy Maddren.
During the past nine years, we've raised approximately $50,000 for non-
profit organizations. We're happy to state that thanks to support and
sponsorship, 100 per cent of our proceeds are donated to local causes.
This year that will be Maison Baldwin House, a women and children's
shelter, which is truly a worthy recipient.
With a tinge of sadness our committee has decided it is also an
appropriate time to bring the reading to a grande finale, at least for the
time being. So please come out and enjoy this Christmas event.
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SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS
No Time For Fooling Around ...If I had a dollar for every time my mother
said this to me growing up, well I wouldn’t
be rich, but I sure would have had a few
bucks.
Have you heard someone say or have you
said to your kids, “Come on, we have no
time for fooling around”?
I know I have said these words many times to my son when
growing up. He was all about having fun, acting silly and taking
what seemed like forever to get dressed and put his shoes on to go
somewhere. There was no sense of urgency in his world, being late
didn’t cross his mind, he was all about what was happening at that
moment in his world, and having a good time.
The more he fooled around, and took his time, the more I would
feel the pressure to get going. So many things to do and not
enough time, I felt the pressure of all the things I needed to get
done was causing me to feel stressed and overwhelmed. And
then the ball dropped on his fun…the words my mother so many
times said to me was now being said to him. History sure does
repeat itself sometimes.
The other day these words came to my mind, loud and clear, I was
going over in my mind all the things I needed to accomplish, just
like so many of you do on a daily basis, when I realized, I am so busy
trying to get things done, live up to my expectations and commitments to
others, I wasn’t taking time to have fun, play and be silly like kids do so easily
and without guilt. It was a light bulb moment to say the least…putting fun
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in every day is just as important, maybe even more important than filling our day
with work, meetings, committees, errands and the other things we manage to
pack in our day.
What can you do to make time to fool around more in your life? Can you put this
on the top of your must get done daily To Do list? Wouldn’t it be great if adults
took the time to live in the moment and fool around like kids do?
Until next time… I am off to fool around!
I am The Sizzle Coach; I am here to assist you with The Journey to Self-
Discovery. You are worth it! And only you can change it! Are you hesitant or
curious? Do you want clarity in your life? Do you want to make positive changes
in your life? Do you want to discover who you are? Have more questions?
Call Janet today. 613-360-7933 and start your Journey!!!
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SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS
Every day we move.We move in set patterns and we also move in
unexpected and surprising ways. A few examples
of set patterns would be brushing your teeth,
sitting in a chair, walking down the stairs, and
putting on your clothes. These motions are
generally unnoticed and taken for granted. It is
apparent the body is often used as a means to an
end. But, there is something missing. A
disconnect occurs. In turn we afflict ourselves with
tightness in our upper and lower backs, and in our hamstrings and hips
ending up with lack of mobility and overuse injuries. A chronic pain will
settle into one area of the body or even several. Imagine if you were a
professional athlete! Talk about repetitive movement.
I wake up and bounce out of bed some days, other days honestly it is more
of a slow crawl, coming to awareness into my body and I shift out of bed
and into the day. Most often our movements are so deeply embedded
into our muscles, tissue and bones that we do not take notice of the
sensations that come with them. What is it to be kinaesthetically aware
of our body in space? How do we begin to examine our habitual
movements and allow room for observation and true sensation to be
present?
What is your body doing right now? What parts of your body are in
contact with the floor, the chair, and the objects that surround you? What
is your posture like? Close your eyes, and take notice. Check in. Feel
your weight shift from front to back and side to side. What are the
differences from your right side and left? Do not adjust or manipulate.
Just observe and accept your imbalances. Now, what is your breathing
like? Is it shallow? Is it deep? Is it through your nose or mouth or both?
Is the breath brought to your chest or tummy? Are you holding any
tension in your jaw? Relax and take notice.
Now that you have had this experience how can you apply it to your
everyday living and moving? Think about the possibilities.
Observation and awareness can assist you in times of stress,
anxiousness, boredom, etc...Even better, this skill can enrich your
physical, mental experiences in times of joy, playfulness, and
curiosity.
Movement itself is the most natural occurring force in life. Our understanding
of the world and people comes from experience and observation, not only in
our mind, but in our body.
All too often we form our judgements and summaries of people by how they
move independently and in reaction to the environment around them. For
example someone who averts their eyes, and is closed off in the upper body
translates as shyness, and awkwardness. Or slouching with a heavy head,
shoulders rolled forward and a sunken torso speaks of sadness or perhaps low
self esteem. These are just a few examples of how our bodies speak for us.
Words and gestures are another layer that add to the understanding of
another human being. The body is a vessel that communicates before we
even say a word. To truly understand ourselves we must start by
acknowledging and accepting that our mind and body are not two separate
pieces glued together. Also, they are even more than reflections of each
other. They are one entity shifting...forward.
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Mr Joe,
I have an ugly 80's kitchen, its in good shape but God is it ugly. I have got a couple of quotes to fix
it but I am a little confused. Reface or replace? What is the best way to go to make an old kitchen
nice again?
Tim.
Well Tim, It ultimately comes down to whats right for you, the customer who pays the bill.
I have heard a lot of stories, and replaced a lot of kitchens in my time and the one thing that
echoes time and time again is I can't afford to replace or reface my kitchen. Now I want to set a
couple things straight for the record: There are a lot of unscrupulous contractors out there who prey on the
unknowledgeable homeowner who is made to believe that replacing a kitchen is so prohibitively expensive that refacing is the only way. Meanwhile
they quote prices that would easily cover the complete replacement of the kitchen
material and labour included. Be advised that the cabinet doors and the labour are the
most expensive parts of a kitchen. Refacing cabinets is very very labour intensive
whereas replacing cabinets of identical size is not. You are paying
for the doors anyway so why not save on the labour and order the same kitchen that
you have in a more modern finish or better yet take the opportunity afforded to you by
repacking and make the changes you always wanted: put in a breakfast bar, a larger
opening for a larger fridge, an over the range microwave(or a place for a microwave
altogether). Obviously price will vary depending on many factors but refacing is only
practical in certain situations: like if you're adding on to an existing kitchen, or repairing areas
damaged by heat, smoke or water.
What about the waste of disposing of perfectly good cabinets even if they are hideously out of
date? Well, there is a wonderful organization called habitat for humanity who would love to take
that dated kitchen off your hands. Not only will they take it, they will come right to your door to
get it. And in some cases, even issue a tax receipt in your name for the value of the donation.
Hope this makes your renovation decision easier,
Joe
PS. Let me stress: Sometimes a couple quotes just isn't enough...it serves you to talk to as many
contractors as you can stand. The further you cast your net, the better your catch is sure to be.
Thank you to everyone for your contributions this week. If I didn't answer your question, keep
watching here each week for more household tips and renovation advice. You can email your
questions to: [email protected]. For additional information about me and
what is going on in your community, please visit our website: www.adamshomeservices.ca.And remember, Whatever you do, do it well, because a job well done stays well done forever.
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