® e 2 The Dallas Post Fall Home Improvement From church to country home By GRACE R. DOVE Post Staff When Dennis Oliver decided to leave his architectural business, he became a caterer. Then, just for fun, he transformed a 150-year-old former church into a home. The owner of D.H. Oliver Foods at Dallas Comers, Oliver had con- stantly commuted between Philadel- phia and California as part of his architectural business, in which he specialized in restaurant design. “I got tired of living on airplanes and in hotels and decided to come back to Pennsylvania,” he said. After moving back to his parents’ home at North Lake, he began to look oversized fruit. for his own place and soon found the 150-year-old former Church of Christ in Sweet Valley for sale. Buying the building was easy, compared to the extensive renova- tions needed to transform it into a home, but planning what to do was easy. ~>ince I’m already an architect, it wasreally very simple,” he said. “The largest part was restoring the exterior to its original appearance.” Inside, he had to work from scratch: plumbing, wiring and heat- ing systems and the entire layout. The basement Sunday school rooms became a family room, work The cocktop is recessed in an alcove decorated with a stunning painting of Wednesday, October 6, 1993 Dennis Oliver converted the former Church of Christ in Sweet Valley into comfortable country living quarters. i A circular staircase winds its way up to the latest addition, a master bedroom suite in the loft. Se d2 In Every Type Of Business In The New Home Construction & Remodeling Field That Company Is. . . We have a very unique approach to building. Consulting with you in order to satisfy your needs. 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Rte. 6 Scranton/Carbondale Hwy. 489-9337 ¢ 1-800-269-9337 . 3 8 a A @ o The Dallas Post d Q J Fall Home Improvement Wednesday, October 6, 1993 11 Often-overlooked energy saving measures can save a bundle Some ways to protect the environ- ment—recycling, composting, switch- ing to environmentally safe prod- ucts—have become popular choices for home owners. The following home energy-saving tips—even though they’re often overlooked—help pro- tect the environment too, because they help you use your energy more efficiently, according to the Edison Electric Institute and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Associa- tion, two national electric utility trade associations. Insulating Doors And Windows Start with your home’s biggest energy wasters—the windows and exterior doors. You lose more of your heating and cooling dollars through these— per square inch—than through any other part of your home. For instance, heat passes through a window with a single pane of glass 14 times faster than through a well-insulated wall. So even with an attic full of insulation, you still can be wasting money and en- ergy through your windows and doors. Install storm or double-pane win- dows to cut this energy drain in half. Add storm doors to create the same insulation effect there. Caulking And Weatherstripping After insulating your windows and doors, don’t overlook their caulking and weatherstripping needs. Almost 40 percent of your monthly heating and cooling bill could be going through cracks due to poorly caulked and weatherstripped doors and win- dows. Caulking, a rubber-like material that can expand or contract, seals air leaks around each pane of window glass, and between the door and win- dow frames and the house. Weather- stripping is a flexible material (foam rubber, felt, or aluminum) that helps to assure a snug fit between the parts of windows and doors that open and close. Caulking and weatherstripping keep outside air out, and inside air in. Duct Sealing These are the ducts that carry heated or cooled air to the registers in each room of your house. Doing a check- up here can save 10 to 15 percent on your energy bill. All ductwork should be sealed at the joints to prevent leak- age. Ducts located in unconditioned Imagine the possibilities of a water garden - If you're looking for a way to use a water feature to add life to your garden, select one of the options below and get started. The possibili- ties are endless - just make use of this list of easy-to-create water gardens from the American Association of Nurserymen (AAN). Imagine the possibilities: A Quiet Spot in the Corner When the world seems a little too crowded, noisy and hectic, rejuve- nate your spirit by stealing some quiet time in your water garden. As you listen to the delicate splashing, smell the cool, damp, fresh scentand watch the water slip over the pebbles and rocks, you can feel the tensions of a busy day slip away. Make your water garden an invit- ing place in the early morning, noon or evening hours by placing a com- fortable chair in a secluded spot. Then, let the soothing sounds, smells and sights of the water calm your soul and set your imagination soar- ing. A Lively Attraction for Kids A water garden is a sure way to get your children interested in nature, es- pecially if you help them develop a water site with miniature waterfalls and the vigorous sound of rushing water. Allow them to select appro- priate plants and colorful fish. While your children and their friends are likely only to dip their hands and feet into the water garden, make sure they and their neighborhood playmates know how'to swim, just in case. And get set to hear your kids laughing and learning about nature in their own backyard. A Wildlife Center If you want to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, why not set up your own wildlife center, using a water garden as the focal point? To develop a wildlife center bursting with activity, fill your water garden with iris or other flowers, put out a birdfeeder and grab your bird book. Be prepared for lots of feathered visitors, as well as curious squirrels and other thirsty animals. A Sophisticated Outdoor Enter- tainment Area Build an elegant outdoor buffet § around your water garden, using uplighting to cast interestig shadows when entertaining after dark. Set the mood by bathing your water garden| with different colored lights and hang wind chimes nearby to transform your backyard, patio or deck into an al- most magical place. Play classical music or jazz, or let the tinkling splash of water serve as music for your evening. Don’t forget that this kind of water retreat works just as well for a romantic rendezvous for two as it does for a party of 20. 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