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Sun Shades

Easy-to-install interior and exterior solarium shading systems are now available from Sunshine Rooms.

Comfort Glide interior shades are operated by a gravity-fed system. Metal battens, spaced at l0-in. increments, travel on nylon rollers inside built-in internal shade tracks. The battens provide support and allow the shades to precisely follow the

A Glip With Slip

High strength steel spring clips are new from Inland Steel.

Manufactured from 190,000 psi steel, which eliminates the need for heat treating, the clips are zinc contour of the solarium walls for a fitted look. plated, corrosion resistant, and feature two holes, one with a retaining pin staked in it.

Exterior systems come in three versions: the roll drop shade; the fixed shade, and the sloped track shade.

The shades are available in a wide range of durable, moisture-proof fabric textures, weaves and colors. Various styles of matching gable ends are also offered.

The clips are designed for a variety of structural uses, such as positioning the legs of a sawhorse.

Hickory Handled Hammer

A 16 oz. straight-claw, wood handle hammer is new from Estwing Manufacturing Co.

The tool features a double-tempered and fully polished head, white hickory handle, and triple wedge head-handle construction.

The product contains no chlorine bleach or acid and, when mixed with water, becomes completely biodegradable. One 6.4 oz. packet is said to restore an average l0' x 15' deck in less than an hour.

A follow up coat of Wolman RainCoat water repellent can protect the deck from the effects of moisture, such as warping and cracking.

Mask Marvels

Dust masks from Daubert Coated Products provide protection from non-toxic flumes, dust, powder and other airborne irritants.

The entire surface of the mask acts as a filter, but does not interfere with breathing or speech since, for comfort and ease, it stands away from the nose and mouth. ldeal for dusting, sanding, cleaning or doing yard work, the masks are available in packages offive or 50 each.

A light elastic headband holds the mask snugly in place. A flexible metal nosepiece, which may be adjusted to fit each individual, allows maximum vision even with glasses or goggles.

Squares By The Yard

Deck and landscaping squares constructed of l" x 4" treated decking material are new from Ajax Yardworks.

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Kiddie Fort

Wood-Look Walls

A new fencing system of interlocking concrete panels and posts has been introduced by American Technocrete Corp.

Woodcrete is said not to deteriorate, rot or burn. Each component features integral color (cocoa brown) with a natural woodgrain texture on both sides.

The 18" squares are guaranteed to resist insects and deterioration for 40 years.

A complete line of 24" parquet and 36" herringbone deck squares is also offered.

Seedy Work

A convenient new hand seeder for spreading grass seed and fertilizer has been introduced bv Ames Lawn & Garden Tools.

A wooden fort in kit form children has been introduced Handy Home Products.

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The Seed-Wiz features a positive stop setting, automatic shut-off, gra- vity feed base with agitator for smooth flow, cast metal gears, molded base, adjustable handle strap and a canvas bag with a zipper.

Sandable Veneer

Tenderized veneer that is manufactured 300/o to 500/o thicker to improve flexible veneer sandability has been developed by FormWood Industries.

The veneer features peel-andstick, pressure-sensitive backings.

Made of lx4 spruce boards, the fort measures 6 ft. x 6 ft. x 4 ft. All parts are pre-cut and require only a hammer for assembly. After assembly, it can be finished with clear wood preservative or stain, or painted with an exterior paint.

Designed for indoor or outdoor use, Fort America has double front doors, a rear escape hatch, and four corner seats.

What's Cooking

The Designer Line of kitchen appliances is new from Jenn-Air Co.

Details include subtle striping accents, beveled edges, curved forms, imaginative arrangement of functional features and graphics, modern use of color, the frame-less door look, clean lines, glass that resists high temperatures, durable power finishes to replace chrome, convenient round-top push buttons and curved knobs, and overall wearresistance.

The line features self-cleaning ovens, indoor grilling, frost-free refrigerators, solid-state electronic ignition gas cooktops and programmable micowave ovens.

The 1' x 5' panels have tongue and groove interlock. The top panel is crowned with a caprail for a finished look. Woodcrete lattice or wrought iron can be interchanged with panels to complement fence design.

Sharp Right Turn

Designed to drill concrete effortlessly, even in hard-to-reach spots, a right angle attachment for rotary hammers is new from Bosch.

For SDS models 1l2l0SVR and 1 l2l2VSR, the accessory pivots through 360" to ensure correct positioning for any application.

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Wall Maid, a vcrsatile wall organizer for light weight household items, is new from V.S. Nelson ('o.

Lawn & (iarden Products. l)-Thatch uscs microbial extracts. microorganisms and biocalalysts to break down thatch naturally, preventing the development of such lawn diseases as fusarium, necrotic ring spot and summer patch.

Keeplng Tabs On Toole

A self-adhesive hang-tab is now affixed to the blade of Red l)evil hand tools for convenience and addcd sales benefits.

The tag is said to reduce the amounl of selling spacc required to display a large assortmcnt of tools, allow customers to inspect the feel of the handle and the flex ol'the blade, assist the user in selecting the proper tool, and highlight the tool's features.

The 12" x 24" unit matches any decor and can be mounted either horizontally or vertically.

It comes complete with mounting hardware and six hooks.

Thatch Proof

A natural spray-on concentrate that reduces thatch without harmful chemicals or expensive dethatching equipment is new from Sudbury

It can be easily applied with a tank-type or hose-end sprayer at any time during the growing season. The product loosens underlying soil and allows water to soak down into the ground.

Thatch is said to become greatly reduced with diseased areas starting to grow in healthy after a single treatment.

The hang-tabs are attached by a strong adhesive that leaves no residue on the tool after tabs are removed by customers. The adhesive reportedly can withstand temperatures from 80F to I l0'F- and a 38 lb. shearstrength test.

Gimme A Light

A decorative, motion-controlled security light is now available from RAB Electric.

The solid brass and beveled glass fixture has an integral sensor to detect the presence ofpeople or cars up to 50 ft. away and turn on the lights instantly. The light is adjustable to turn off from three seconds up to 20 minutes later.

Finished Oak Flooring

The first solid oak polyurethanecoated plank product has been introduced by Tarkett.

Featuring a durable Swedish polyurethane finish to provide easy maintenance, Marathon is also said to be stain and scuff resistant and to legqile no sanding, staining or Ilnlsnlns.

TheS/4" thick planks come with a beveled edge'in 3",4" and 5" widths in both red and white oak, with either a natural or sable brown nowax finish.

Smartlantern has a quick test mode for fast, easy installation and a built-in manual override to allow operation of the unit from a light switch.

The fixture takes a 100 watt butb. but has an additional switchine capacity of 500 watts.

Frosty Finishes

Ten new colors featuring the popular frosted look have been added to Daly's wood finish line.

The oil-pigment stains are available in mauve, taupe, grey, ash, fog mist, driftwood, butternut, blue ice. white and clear in half-pints, pints, quarts, gallons and five-gallon drums.

New Caulk Rolls

Two new strip caulks are now offered by Borden.

Elmer's Place & Seal Tub Caulk and Place & Seal Glazing are both said to be easily applied with a strip unrolled and pressed into place.

The tub caulk has a permanent, opaque white, Mylar plastic outer film which protects the caulk from mildew and keeps the outside surface and seal clean.

Both caulks come in 3/8" width. l7 ft. rolls. The tub caulk also comes in a 5/8" width.

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