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FREE TAKE ONE Vol. 1, #85 Feb. 10th to Feb. 17th, 2011 RATES ARE MOVING! DON’T GET LEFT BEHIND CALL NOW! - Preapprovals-Electronic Approvals-Mobile Services- CALL US Your Mortgage Team Tel: (613)930-2592 or Email: [email protected] UPPER CANADA MORTGAGE #10128 Serving Eastern Ontario since 1991 Tel.: 613.925.5538 Toll Free: 1-877-935-7503 Email: [email protected] Website: www.HomefinderWeekly.com Tel: 613.267.4209 570 Drummond Conc 1, Perth On K7H 3C3 [email protected] Protecting Perth, Smiths Falls, Lanark and surrounding areas. 111 King St. E. Prescott Phone: 613-925-0505 10781 City Rd. 2 Iroquois Phone: 613-652-2222 Brandon Stone Sales Representative Toll free: 1-866-487-0077 “Visit our website to view photos & more details!” Email: [email protected] 5516 Bridlewood Court, Iroquois - $175,000 Spacious 2+2 Bedroom Home in Popular Subdivision - MLS# 779689 4104 Brinston Road. Brinston - $279,900 Big 3+2 Bedroom Bungalow with Large Detached Barn/Workshop - Call For Details- MLS# 781404 2724 North Campbell Road, Augusta - $245,000 Family Home 3+1 Bedroom with Large Fenced Yard - MLS# 772194 OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY FEB. 12TH from 11 am to 12 noon Nancy Schaillee Nancy Schaillee Sales Representative Cell: 613-551-7025 Charles (Chuck) Barkley Charles (Chuck) Barkley Broker of Record Cell: 613-930-5701 105 Main St., P.O. Box 294, Morrisburg - Office: 613-543-3598 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.thomrealty.net WILLIAMSBURG AREA: Peaceful rural setting with large lot, on a paved road. Just 50 minutes to Ottawa, 10 minutes to Highway 401. This 2 storey brick home has 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. An abun- dance of cupboards and closets. Large solarium and a full basement, with a wood & oil combination furnace. Wood burning fireplace in the living room. Many hard- wood floors. The in-law suite is over 700 square feet and includes a kitchenette, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. $217,125 NEW LISTING WINCHESTER: Brand new, beautiful & affordable! Great combination. This 2 + 1 bedroom raised semi-detached bungalow (2 units available) includes an attached garage, upgrades to flooring, windows, doors, trim & cabinets. Colours profes- sionally co-ordinated. Very tastefully finished. In the Village of Winchester in a brand new subdivision. Only 35 minutes to Ottawa. Call today, other options could be available in the subdivision. Balance of Tarion Warranty included. $219,500 each. NEW LISTING OPEN HOUSE!! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH 11:00 – 1:00 493 & 495 BAILEY STREET, WINCHESTER We belong to and will list your home on the Ottawa Real Estate Board, for maximum exposure! Each office independently owned and operated. 613-269-2222 / www.RideauValley.com Serving the Brockville, Merrickville, Kemptville, Smiths Fall and surrounding area with all your real estate needs. Alliance Ltd. Brokerage 1131 Highway #43 Merrickville, Ont. $159,000 - 136 WELLINGTON ST - Merrickville Currently operating as a successful Veterinary Clinic, the owners are moving to a larger location in the Village! Ideal for a retail business, lawyer or account office,etc located in the busy town of Merrickville! One block from the main street. Contact Robin at 613-302-8852 $239,900 - 37 VICTORIA ST - Bishops Mills Great family bungalow. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, fully finish basement, wood stove and walk out feature to patio. Main floor has had several upgrades in recent years including a new bathroom. Property has a garage and 2 storage building. A reasonable commute to Ottawa, Brockville, and Kemptville. Call Gerry at 613-852-4314 $449,900 - 389 Heritage Dr - Merrickville area Private 5.87 acre property surrounded in mighty pines with a unique 3 bdrm, 3 bath home at its center. Main flr exhibits open kitchen area with living, dining and master bdrm. Lower level has family rm, bdrm, bathrm, and hobby rm. Large 3 season enclosed porch. Call Ross at 613-868-6786 $74,900 - 16 acre lot Cty Rd 16 - Merrickville area Great building lot. 16.91 acres plus 900 ft of frontage on Cty Rd 16, all high and dry, cleared with some mixed brush. Call Ross at 613-868-6786 $284,900 - 124 CARLEYS CORNERS RD - Merrickville-Wolford Very private 3 bedrm, 3 bath, open style split level home with front and rear decks. The main flr features all of the dailey living space with a sunken living rm. Large master bedrm with ensuite, double closets. Lower level has expansive workshop. Large 20 X 20 garage has access to main flr and workshop. Call Ross at 613-868-6786 $334,900 - 14490 COUNTY RD 15 RD - Merrickville 2 bedroom, 3 bath, beautiful post and beam log home w fully finished basement & veranda. Great craftman- ship throughout. 4.5 acres of park setting. Large 40 x 24 garage that has an office/showroom, 30 x 60 green house. Call Gerry at 613-852-4314 NEW PRICE! OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY FEB 13, 2-4PM Robin Chinkiwsky Owner. Broker of Record. Dana Mara Ellis Sales Representative. Gerry Seguin Sales Representative. Ross McMurchy Sales Representative. Fiona McKenney Office Administrator. NEW LISTING! Donna Brewer Broker Direct: 613-342-8860 Office: 613.345.2121 Toll Free: 877.311.2121 Fax: 613.345.0680 [email protected] www.century21.ca/donna.brewer TOWNSMAN LTD. BROKERAGE Independently Owned & Operated "Working together - we 'll find the home that fulfills your present dream" Direct: 613-246-SOLD (7653) Office: 1-866-345-3664 (24 hr pager) “Working Hard to Bring You Home!” SALES REPRESENTATIVE www.lisamastin.com Email: [email protected] BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! Call for more Info! 8 lots available on Wildwood Cres. North-end of Brockville June 30th completion possible

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Page 1: Homefinder Brockville Leeds & Grenville

FREE TAKE ONEVol. 1, #85 Feb. 10th to Feb. 17th, 2011

RATES ARE MOVING!DON’T GET LEFT BEHIND

CALL NOW!- Preapprovals-Electronic Approvals-Mobile Services-

CALL USYour Mortgage TeamTel: (613)930-2592

or Email: [email protected] CANADA MORTGAGE

#10128 Serving Eastern Ontario since 1991Tel.: 613.925.5538 Toll Free: 1-877-935-7503 Email: [email protected] Website: www.HomefinderWeekly.com

Tel: 613.267.4209570 Drummond Conc 1, Perth On K7H 3C3

[email protected]

Protecting Perth, Smiths Falls,Lanark and surrounding areas.

111 King St. E. PrescottPhone: 613-925-050510781 City Rd. 2 IroquoisPhone: 613-652-2222

Brandon StoneSales RepresentativeToll free: 1-866-487-0077

“Visit our website to viewphotos & more details!”Email: [email protected]

5516 BridlewoodCourt, Iroquois -

$175,000Spacious 2+2 Bedroom

Home in PopularSubdivision -MLS# 779689

4104 Brinston Road. Brinston - $279,900Big 3+2 Bedroom Bungalow with Large DetachedBarn/Workshop - Call For Details- MLS# 781404

2724 North Campbell Road, Augusta -$245,000

Family Home 3+1 Bedroom with LargeFenced Yard - MLS# 772194

OPEN HOUSESATURDAY FEB. 12TH from 11 am to 12 noon

NancySchailleeNancySchailleeSales RepresentativeCell: 613-551-7025

Charles (Chuck)Barkley

Charles (Chuck)BarkleyBroker of Record

Cell: 613-930-5701

105 Main St., P.O. Box 294, Morrisburg - Office: 613-543-3598E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.thomrealty.net

WILLIAMSBURG AREA: Peaceful ruralsetting with large lot, on a paved road.

Just 50 minutes to Ottawa, 10 minutes toHighway 401. This 2 storey brick homehas 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. An abun-dance of cupboards and closets. Large

solarium and a full basement, with a wood& oil combination furnace. Wood burningfireplace in the living room. Many hard-wood floors. The in-law suite is over 700square feet and includes a kitchenette,living room, bedroom, and bathroom.

$217,125NEW LISTING

WINCHESTER: Brand new, beautiful &affordable! Great combination. This 2 + 1bedroom raised semi-detached bungalow(2 units available) includes an attachedgarage, upgrades to flooring, windows,doors, trim & cabinets. Colours profes-sionally co-ordinated. Very tastefully

finished. In the Village of Winchester in abrand new subdivision. Only 35 minutes toOttawa. Call today, other options could beavailable in the subdivision. Balance of

Tarion Warranty included. $219,500 each.NEW LISTING

OPEN HOUSE!!SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH 11:00 – 1:00493 & 495 BAILEY STREET, WINCHESTER

We belong to and will list your homeon the Ottawa Real Estate Board,for maximum exposure!

Each office independently owned and operated.613-269-2222 / www.RideauValley.com

Serving the Brockville,Merrickville, Kemptville,Smiths Fall and surroundingarea with all your realestate needs.

Alliance Ltd. Brokerage1131 Highway #43Merrickville, Ont.

$159,000 - 136 WELLINGTON ST - MerrickvilleCurrently operating as a successful Veterinary Clinic,

the owners are moving to a larger location in the Village!Ideal for a retail business, lawyer or account office,etclocated in the busy town of Merrickville! One block from

the main street. Contact Robin at 613-302-8852

$239,900 - 37 VICTORIA ST - Bishops MillsGreat family bungalow. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, fully finishbasement, wood stove and walk out feature to patio.

Main floor has had several upgrades in recent years includinga new bathroom. Property has a garage and 2 storagebuilding. A reasonable commute to Ottawa, Brockville,

and Kemptville. Call Gerry at 613-852-4314

$449,900 - 389 Heritage Dr - Merrickville areaPrivate 5.87 acre property surrounded in mighty pines with aunique 3 bdrm, 3 bath home at its center. Main flr exhibits

open kitchen area with living, dining and master bdrm. Lowerlevel has family rm, bdrm, bathrm, and hobby rm. Large 3

season enclosed porch. Call Ross at 613-868-6786

$74,900 - 16 acre lot Cty Rd 16 - Merrickville areaGreat building lot. 16.91 acres plus 900 ft of frontageon Cty Rd 16, all high and dry, cleared with some

mixed brush. Call Ross at 613-868-6786

$284,900 - 124 CARLEYS CORNERS RD - Merrickville-WolfordVery private 3 bedrm, 3 bath, open style split level home with

front and rear decks. The main flr features all of the dailey livingspace with a sunken living rm. Large master bedrm with ensuite,double closets. Lower level has expansive workshop. Large 20

X 20 garage has access to main flr and workshop.Call Ross at 613-868-6786

$334,900 - 14490 COUNTY RD 15 RD - Merrickville2 bedroom, 3 bath, beautiful post and beam log homew fully finished basement & veranda. Great craftman-

ship throughout. 4.5 acres of park setting. Large 40 x 24garage that has an office/showroom, 30 x 60green house. Call Gerry at 613-852-4314

NEW PRICE!OOPPEENN HHOOUUSSEE

SUNDAY FEB 13, 2-4PM

Robin ChinkiwskyOwner. Broker of Record.

Dana Mara EllisSales Representative.

Gerry SeguinSales Representative.

Ross McMurchySales Representative.

Fiona McKenneyOffice Administrator.

NEW LISTING!

Donna Brewer BrokerDirect: 613-342-8860Office: 613.345.2121Toll Free: 877.311.2121

Fax: 613.345.0680

[email protected] • www.century21.ca/donna.brewer

TOWNSMAN LTD.BROKERAGE

Independently Owned & Operated

"Working together - we 'll find the home that fulfills your present dream"

Direct: 613-246-SOLD (7653)Office: 1-866-345-3664 (24 hr pager)

“Working Hard to Bring You Home!”

S A L E S R E P R E S E N T A T I V E

www.lisamastin.comEmail: [email protected]

BUILD YOURDREAM HOME!

Call for more Info!

8 lots available on Wildwood Cres.North-end of Brockville

June 30th completion possible

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Our Featured Homes

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WILLIAMSBURG AREA: Peaceful rural setting with large lot, on apaved road. Just 50 minutes to Ottawa, 10 minutes to Highway 401.This 2 storey brick home has 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. An abun-

dance of cupboards and closets. Large solarium and a full basement,with a wood & oil combination furnace. Wood burning fireplace in theliving room. Many hardwood floors. The in-law suite is over 700 squarefeet and includes a kitchenette, living room, bedroom, and bathrom.

$217,125

$159,000 - 136 WELLINGTON ST - MerrickvilleCurrently operating as a successful Veterinary Clinic, the owners aremoving to a larger location in the Village! Ideal for a retail business,lawyer or account office,etc located in the busy town of Merrickville!One block from the main street. Contact Robin at 613-302-8852

Alliance Ltd. Brokerage1131 Highway #43 Merrickville, Ont.Each office independently owned and operated.613-269-2222 / www.RideauValley.com

Robin ChinkiwskyOwner, Broker of Record

661133--885522--44331144NancySchailleeSales RepresentativeCell: 613-551-7025

105 Main St., P.O. Box 294, Morrisburg - Office: 613-543-3598E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.thomrealty.net

Charles (Chuck)BarkleyBroker of Record

Cell: 613-930-5701

NEW LISTING! NEW PRICE!

will help you navigate the myriad of decisions that arise when buying and selling a home. A REALTOR®provides value to the homeowner in many ways:

A qualified, competent REALTOR

• Pays for all marketing and advertising costs.

• Adds experience and expertise in all aspects ofthe sales process including marketing, financing,negotiations and more.

• Handles all showings.

• Brings a network of known, trusted real estateprofessionals. If your REALTOR® doesn’t havethe answer, he or she likely knows someonewho does.

• Always has your interests in mind so you alwayshave someone on your side.

• Can handle and advise on all price and contractnegotiations.

• Gives an unbiased, realistic view of your home and your options.

• Unlike buyers and sellers, a REALTOR® has no emotional attachment to property.

• Has the knowledge to help you ask the rightquestions.

• Being a third party, potential buyers ar e morelikely to tell your REALTOR® the truth about yourhome, even if it is unflattering. This objectiveviewpoint will help you make the necessarychanges to get your home sold.

• Your time is valuable. A REALTOR® allows youto spend your time how you want.

®

HHiirree aa PPrrooffeessssiioonnaall,, HHiirree aa RREEAALLTTOORR®

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Bonnie TackaberrySales Rep.

Thinking about Buying or Selling a property? Call Bonnie!

Toll free: 1-866-487-0077 • www.prescotthomes.ca • [email protected]

111 King St. E. PrescottPhone: 613-925-050510781 City Rd. 2 IroquoisPhone: 613-652-2222

$189,900 5518 Meadowbrook Dr.

Iroquois Two plus 1 bedroom,

2 full baths. Just over 2 yrsold with lots of extra’salready done for youincluding finished bsmt,shed, and driveway.MLS #781489

$175,000 5521 Meadowbrook Dr.

IroquoisNEW BUILD! Buyer’schoice: Central Air or

Fireplace. Two bdrm semiwith attached garage in agreat new neighbourhoodwith municipal service.

MLS #774156

$139,900 51 Plaza, Iroquois Approximately 4000 sqfeet of freehold retail

space. Currently set up asa restaurant, including

equipment. Plenty of mallparking. MLS #769534

$239,900 526 James St., PrescottThis would make a greathome for a growing familywith 4 bedrooms, 2 ½baths, and large town lot.Very well maintainedhome just waiting forsomeone special. MLS

#775180

NNEEWW LLIISSTTIINNGG!!

NNEEWW PPRRIICCEE!!

DaleCharbotBroker

Helping You Is What We Do!

“Visit our website to view photos & more details!”

111 King St. E. Prescott10781 City Rd 2 Iroquois

NEW LISTING

#5504 Bridlewood Crt, IROQUOIS - $164,900 SPACIOUS SEMI w/ 2400 SQ.FT. OF LIVING SPACE!Inviting Foyer overlooks Family Rm w/Gas Fireplace, 2+2 Bedrooms, C/Air, attractive Kitchen/Dining Area,

MLS # 780351

NEW LISTING

#5 Ellis Drive, IROQUOIS - $134,900 –TERRIFIC LOCATION – Walk to Shops, Schools & ParksGreat starter with 3 Bedrms, Paved Driveway & Double

Garage Living Rm has large Alcove Windows, MLS # 780976

#15A Caldwell Dr, Iroquois - $ 144,900-ATTRACTIVE Semi – Nicely Located. Great Location!

3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Family Rm w/Bar & Gas Stove.Terrific backyard with Pool and Deck, Move In & Enjoy!

MLS # 779306

#240 Lewis St, Cardinal - $ 299,900EXCELLENT INVESTMENT PROPERTY!

Three buildings on one Lot plus a separate Lot for parkingOffers a 4-Plex, a Triplex and a 2 Bedroom Bungalow,

MLS # 766472

#5500 Meadowbrook Dr, Iroquois - $ 184,900EXCELLENT SEMI – Iroquois. Lots of Value! 2+1Bedrooms, Family Rm 2 Bathrooms, (Whirlpool)

Take a Look! MLS # 780013

#5540 Meadowbrook, Iroquois - $289,900 –QUALITY HOME IN “LIKE-NEW” CONDITION

Close to St.Lawrence River, parks & Golf! 2+2 BedroomsFamily Rm, Central Air, Tastefully Landscaped,

MLS # 779496

111 King St. E. PrescottPhone: 613-925-050510781 City Rd. 2 IroquoisPhone: 613-652-2222

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“Visit our website to view photos & more details!” [email protected]

Welcometo life along the Seaway

Dale CharbotBroker

BonnieTackaberrySales Representative

Brandon Stone, B.A.Sales Representative

Stacey Broniszeski, B.A.Sales Representative

Robin CarrothersSales Representative

Anne BylsmaSales Representative

PRESCOTT111 King Street EastCall Toll Free: 1.866.487.0077Call: 613.925.0505Fax: 613.925.0527

IROQUOIS New Office10781 County Rd 2Call Toll Free:1.866.487.0077Call: 613.652.2222Fax: 613.652.2244

Heather MacKaySales Representative

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Henrietta Duvall, Sales Representative.Direct line: 613-930-5372 • www.homescornwall.ca

Check out these exquisite homes

4 FOREST HILL RD, LONG SAULT $549,900Prepare to be pleased by this more than 2000 sq. ft. bungalow offering 3 bedroom and 3 baths on the main level. This home features luxuries such as a private deck with hot tubfrom the master bedroom with en-suite bath done in travertine marble, soaker jetted tub,glass shower and in floor heat. The great room offers 2 sided fireplace with slate surroundand built in plasma TV, a view of the forest from a wall of windows, and floors done in Brazilian Cherry wood. This home is done with high end materials such as; slate, travertinemarble, cherry, and granite. The main level has a very convenient office for work at home.Downstairs will greet you with a bright recreation room that is on a walk out level. Thishome's lower level walks out to a private back yard or leads you into the 2 car heatedgarage. Located in Prestigious Arrowhead Estates.

51 FOREST HILL RD, LONG SAULT $1,495,000 3 Level 6,500 Sq. ft of luxury living-Welcome to this absolutely stunning stone and cedar Adirondack style home-Finest finishing and craftsmanship. This home is offering a perfectblend of contemporary and classic elegance with hardwood and travertine marble floorsthroughout, custom architectural moldings, 5 beautiful baths, gourmet kitchen with granitecounters and restaurant quality appliances including double ovens. This bright sun filledhome with breath taking views leads to outdoor living areas with 2000 sq. ft. of ipe decking,tempered glass railing, 4,000 sq. ft. of interlocking patio, heated in ground salt water pool,extensive stone work including walls, stairs and walkways and so much more. So many features: In floor heating throughout lower level, 3 level, double sided stone fireplace, spalike bath, lower level theatre, home gym with mirrored wall, hot tub and the list goes on andon!!!...Call Henrietta @ 613-930-5372 for full details.

EXIT REALTY SEAWAY

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The referral of your friends andfamily is the greatest compliment

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Valentine's Countdown: 3 DAYS!!

$199,000-203 Windsor-Brockville-1134 sqft approx-3 small bdrms + finished lowerlevel with illegal granny suite-some newerwindows-newer shingles-hrwd-2 full modern baths-fenced backyard-deck-www.BungalowWithGarage.com

$169,999-1744 Merwin Lane, Augusta-Impeccable 2 bdrm bungalow-Updates: newpropane furnance-windows-drs-flrg-metal roof-24 x 28 garage with two 10x10 ft gar doors-1.9

acres www.FantasticBungalow.com

COUNTRY LOT!

OVERSIZED DOUBLE GARAGE!

NEW CUSTOM KITCHEN!

$265,875-Spencerville-2800 BuckwheatRd W-private treed 2 acre lot-spectacularkitchen-1242 sq ft-3 bdrm-2 full baths-

oversized garage doors-ALL hrwd-cer tile-drywalled lower level-7 year New HomeWarranty-www.GorgeousHiRanch.com

$315,000-Iroquois-50 x 30 ft Garage + work-shop & Beautiful river view of shipping lanefrom the deck of your 1600 sq ft renovated bungalow with open concept liv-din-kitchen-www.BungalowWithHugeGarage.com

$135,000-Cardinal-1422 impeccable sq ft-2 full baths-2-bdrm-large modern garage-Updates-flooring-crown moulding- win-dows-doors-wiring-plumbing-both baths-

siding-shingles www.440VictoriaStreet.com

Randy NorthSales Representative, B.A.Direct: 613-340-0794

Chris McCorkellSales Representative, B.A.Direct: 613-213-3639

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 1:30-2:30 PM BEAUTIFUL SUNNY KITCHEN!!

This Valentine's Day, Wrap Up These Beautiful Homes With Oversized Garages For Him & Gorgeous Kitchens For Her!!

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No one willingly invites pests into their homes. We can help solve pest problems at your house, townhouse, apartment or cottage. With services ranging from one-time visits to regular monthly

inspections, we can create the service to best fit your needs. Call us now to restore your home to a safe, pest-free environment.

We can solve yourpest problems!

Ants - Bedbug - Bird - Carpenter AntsInsects - Mice Rats - SpidersSquirrels Etc....

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• Thermal Imaging• Mould Inspection• Air Sampling

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Our bilingual consultant offers youalternative & affordable decorating solutions:

• De-Cluttering• Home Staging• Reorganizing• Feng Shui

Planning an officeYou've overcome the hurdle of Mac vs. IBM. Traded your savings for gigabytes and signed up with anInternet provider so you can surf the Web. Now comes the hardest decision of all: Where are you going toput your new personal computer? And on what?

Liz’ Tips

Liz’ TipsBy: Liz Quinn of Design’in-Mind Maximum Impact with Minimal InvestmentBrockville, Ontario

For first-time buyers, it's hard to imagine a computer, which arrivedin a box smaller than your TV set, quickly spawning a gang ofperipherals plus a cadre of manuals, disks and CD-ROM'S. But theydo, and it gets worse.Because few of us have the luxury of an extra room, many homecomputers end up stuffed into an unused nook: In the dining roomhuddled next to the china hutch, in the living room next to the picturewindow or in the family room with the television, stereo and familydog.Some people set up their computers on unused tables or desks.Others, sacrificing looks for efficiency, buy ready-to-assemble computer desks at discount stores or a computer work station at anoffice furniture store.Because there are few homes where sturdy office furniture blendsinto the decor, most people go to a discount store and buy a table andhutch for their computer, trading comfort and efficiency for looks,said Mary Weimer of Desert Design Interiors in Richland."I wonder if most people even realize the importance of having adesk and chair that fits you and your equipment. Choosing homeoffice furniture is more than just aesthetics, its ergonomics," the inte-rior designer said."People fall into deep caverns when they're working at their computers. A computer minute can stretch, easily, into four hours. Ifyour chair doesn't adjust to fit you, if your monitor isn't where youcan see it easily, if the height of the computer keyboard isn't comfort-able, you'll end up with neck, back and wrist problems," Weimersaid.Home office furniture prices range from a modest couple of hundreddollars for ready-to-assemble pieces to a couple of thousand dollarsfor high-quality hardwood furniture.Even at the lower end, there are many different styles and sizes ofcomputer furniture available, said Dean Martin, general manager ofKennewick Computer Co.And if you do decide to use a table or desk that wasn't designed forcomputers, there are ways to modify them to accommodate one andstill be comfortable.One way is "mount a drawer on the underside to hold the keyboard ata lower height, which is what I did for my desk here at work," Martin

said. "Ideally, you need a desk with adequate room to put out the keyboard and mouse and hold the monitor."Some furniture - often armoires - are built to accommodate entertain-ment centers and computers. Martin is skeptical of these multiple-useclaims and advises potential purchasers to check them out carefully."Visualize how all your components will sit. Compare the angle ofthe monitor as it relates to the keyboard. Some look great until yourealize that when you're using your computer, the monitor sits at aright angle to the keyboard. You have to have a neck like an owl touse (it) and be comfortable," he said. "They look good because every-thing folds up neatly inside, but (the setup) gets annoying after awhile."Computers also have certain physical needs. They need to stay cooland dry year-round and prefer their power smooth and steady, uninterrupted by voltage sags or spikes. A surge protector is an inexpensive solution to a potentially expensive problem.Martin recommends plugging your computer into its own outlet.Something like a microwave oven on the same outlet can cause a voltage sag when it kicks in."You don't notice, but your computer does," he said. If possible,choose a circuit free of electric heaters, air conditioners and refriger-ators. Anything that suddenly draws a lot of power can deliver a fairly wicked voltage spike to the system and make the computercrash, sending all your hard work into oblivion.Beware of overheating. If you decide to house your computer insidea cupboard or armoire, make sure there are some holes in the back forventilation. "Overheating is a computer's worst enemy. It can cause hard driveand memory failure," Martin cautioned.Planning tipsHere are some tips for integrating a computer into your home:-- Measure your space. Know precisely the square footage you haveto work with to create your computer work station. Think verticallyas well as horizontally. Infrequently used files, supplies or books(computer manuals) can go near the ceiling.To avoid expensive mistakes, also measure the space between windows, doors and heater vents.

If there isn't enough room to put your computer and its componentswhere you want, measure the cables. Be sure they're long enough toreach where you have to put them, Martin said.-- Keep scale in mind. Generally, office furniture for home use needsto be on a smaller scale than desks for the office. Take photographsof the existing furniture in the room you plan to use and match it upwith the furniture you plan to buy.-- Evaluate your needs before you shop. Be practical. How much legroom do you - and the rest of the family - need? Do you want anadjustable table, or just an adjustable keyboard holder? How muchspace will the computer, plus the printer, cords and surge protector,discs, manuals and CD-ROMs need?-- Natural light is best, so position your work center near a window if possible. If more light is needed for paperwork, add an adjustabledesk lamp. At night, use soft overhead incandescent lights - not fluorescents.To reduce eye strain, position the monitor where the screen won'treflect glare from windows, mirrors or other shiny surfaces.-- Not all desks are built for computers, so if possible get onedesigned for that purpose. That means a lower height than a standarddesk - around 26 inches - with a depth of at least 2 feet to accommo-date the computer and keyboard. Many computer desks are designedwith a recessed panel to hide the cable tangle, and some haveadjustable ledges to house the keyboard and mouse.-- Shop around. Office supply stores - new and used - are just onesource for furniture.If a computer work station that looks like home, not the office, isimportant, interior designer Mary Weimer suggests shopping at furniture stores rather than office supply stores. Or work with an interior designer."Not only can (interior designers) help with lighting and ergonomics,but we have access to things that are not your standard-looking officefurniture," she said.Virtual assistance-- Canon Computer Systems has a step-by-step guide to setting up ahome computer station at http:// www.ccsi.canon.com/creative/homeoffice/step1.html on the World Wide Web.

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