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It's in the Drawer

Bedrawers, a new concept in space-saving under bed storage, consists of two spacious wood drawers supported by adjustable steel rails that attach to conventional angleiron bedframes or bunk bed siderails.

Marketed by Bedrawers, Inc., they are designed for storing shoes, blankets, toys, reading material and other personal items, affording a way to use wasted space in every home. They are available for every bed size, hold up to 25 lbs., and are recessed 3" behind the bedframe siderail to avoid toe-stubbing.

Two drawers and the hardware are nested in a carton for a compact "cash and carry" item, priced to encourage impulse sales.

Glass Storage Tricks

The Glass Trax by Glass Trax, Inc., provides undershelf and sidewall storage space for stemmed glassware and platformed cups.

Moulded of high impact plastic in brown, the device has five sets of box, a tool for taping wall board joints, ceilings and corners.

Designed as an alternative to hand taping, the tool is constructed of stainless steel and Tufak, a nonbreakable and transparent material. A see through reservoir keeps the cement level visible.

After the tape is installed on a spindle, it is automatically fed through the tool and coated with cement. A blade spreads the cement and cuts the tape at the end of the seam.

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tracks to provide storage for l5 to 20 pieces, depending upon their size.

Two-sided adhesive foam tabs hold the storage unit to the mounting surface. Glass Trax will retail for under $4.

Mudder's Helper

A-l Drywall Tool & Equipment, Inc.. has introduced the LB 100 Mud-

Cold Defying Seal

Doorseal by Sealmaster works on the same principle as a refrigerator door to seal out the cold on warped drafty doors.

Installed with basic household tools, it reportedly qualifies for a l59o tax credit. The standard kit fits most doors with the material staying supple up to 30o below zero.

Have a Blast

United States Stove Co. has announced production plans for three warm air furnaces which can be used either with an existing central heating system or as an independent central heating furnace.

Marketed under the Hot Blast name, each unit will burn either wood or coal and will include blowers.

Animals in

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Dark GTE is adding l5 colorfuldesigns to its line of Sylvania night lights.

Five of the new lights have Stewart Moskowitz characters. The remaining l0 include animal figures.

Each light is rated on % watt and has an average life of 25,(n0 hours, the equivalent ofnearly three years of round-the-clock service. Energy consumption has been figured at l5c per year.

WindowOptions

Velux wood roof windows are designed for use in new homes or remodeling to add extra ventilation and light in an overhead application.

A center hung unit opening at the top with a fingertip control bar has the accessory options of awnings, including a semitransparent model, roller blinds in a selection of colors, venetian blinds and insect screens. Available in 9 sizes, this model can be used in attic conversions or overhead applications.

A top hung window with rigid integrated screen and a fixed skylight also are available.

Remote controls for out of reach applications and blinds for light control are available. Sashes rotate l80o for cleaning within the room. Flashing provided by the manufacturer is said to make installation of all units easier.

Under Counter Stash

Acme National Sales is introducing a 24" undercounter refrigerator, the Refrigerunder.

The 6 cu. ft. unit has automatic reset defrost, reversible door swing, a full width across the top freezer and crispers. A static condenser with built-in ventilation is said to make it virtually maintenance-free.

In white only, it will accommodate interchangeable front panel inserts of almond, walnut and gold.

in 30 minutes, producing a water and alcohol resistant bar-top coating after three applications.

The product is available in half pint, pint, quart and gallon cans as well as aerosol containers.

Weight a Minute

A new electronically controlled, digital readout bathroom scale that reportedly provides 10090 repeatability will be available to consumers in June from Counselor Co.

WA single-piece, cast-aluminurn base provides accuracy even when placed on carpeted surfaces and is large enough to accommodate a size 14 shoe. The unit is scheduled to be priced under $70.

The Victorian Edge

Nose for Tight Spots

Parker Manufacturing has introduced a nickle-plated long nose locking plier with adjustable clamping pressure to allow maximum contact on square, hexagonal and round objects.

The 6Vz" pliers are designed to get into tight work spaces and hold small work on the non-slip grip tip. They are recommended for use as soldering clamps and wire shapers in tight spaces.

Amateur Class Finish

AroTron Clear Wood Finish from Creative Industries is recommended for amateur wood refinishers to use on a variety of interior wood surfaces including unfinished wood paneling, shutters, furniture, cabinets, doors and decorative items.

A clear lacquer type finish, it dries

Gossen has introduced Heritage Victorian to its line of Colonial and Ranch cellular vinyl mouldings. Designed to add English warmth and detail to contemporary interior decors, it can be used for wainscotting, shelf edging and window and door trimming by the do-it-Yourselfer. The simulated wood grain moulding requires no stain, paint or varnish and can be sawed, mitered, coped and nailed.

It comes in batten, stop, shoe, cap, crown, chair rail, casing, base, inside and outside corner profiles. "Imagine it Victorian',' a pamphlet suggesting uses of the moulding and an installation brochure are available for consumers.

Splitting Hairs

Two new folding knives have been added to the line of Fulcraft knives by Arthur Fulmer, Inc. These are the Frontier, the first multi-blade model in the Fulcraft collection, and the silver Sport, a pocket knife with a single locking drop-point blade. Both are handcrafted of 440 stainless steel. measure 56-57 on the Rockwell scale and are backed with a full lifetime warranty.

Nails Down Sales

Pre-packaging 36 individual boxes of aluminum nails for the do-ityourself market, a new countertop display from Phifer Wire Products, lnc., reportedly eliminates wasle, saves time and increases sales.

The red, white and blue display contains six boxes each of the six most popular types and sizes of aluminum nails and suggests uses for them. Handi-Pac boxes may be removed from the display box for display on shelves or counters.

Fire Guzzler

The new Rustic Alco-Heat fireplace, which uses an alcohol fuel that reportedly burns clean and requires no venting, is available in styles that can be placed against a wall, a corner or left free standing.

No major installation procedures are required for the fireplaces which reportedly just slide into place. They are constructed from Ponderosa pine with a fire box of l8-gauge steel. Suggested retail price ranges from $399 to $649.

Instant Magnetism

Graber Industries. Inc. has developed CraberSeal, a magnetic tape which seals window shades edges to save energy, stop drafts and reduce light gap.

The product which comes in kit form can be applied to all window shades including customized installations. It reportedly can reduce heat loss on new or existing shades by 5890.

An adhesive backed magnetic strip applied to the window frame seals with an adhesive backed metal tape applied to the shade. The seal provides an air and light edge. Kits are available for both inside and outside the frame mounting.

Thrilling Drilling

A hammer drive tool from Bostitch drives .300" head diameter fasteners from %" to 3" long into concrete, block and mild steel.

Drive pins and threaded studs are especially hardened for positive penetration. A flat surface on one side of the tool body allows positioning of fasteners close to walls and other obstructions.

Super DuperSquare

Super Square from Orem Research is a complete redesign of the traditional carpenter's framing and layout square.

A pivot point at the I ft. mark on the tongue provides for layout work for angles while a slot in the body serves as a protractor to calculate degrees and provide an instant inarking line for plumb cuts.

The square is made of noncorrosive, high tensile strength aluminum alloy with a non-glare surface lacquered to resist scratches.

Metal Fences

Deniston Co.now offers DuraCade prefabricated metal fences. Formed, I 8-gauge galvanized steel, they are available unpainted or with a white baked enamel finish. After the posts are planted, the rails snap in place with no welding or screws required.

Snappy Dressing

Split ceiling medallions for light fixtures and fans by Decorative Designs, Inc., enable the do-ityourselfer to snap together a decorative medallion without having to remove a fixture.

The medallions are said to be ready-made problem solvers for older fixture installations. They cover ceiling holes and gaps or paint rings resulting from old electrical canopies, and they hide holes from recessed light fixtures. The l6' ' rounds are paintable or stainable and available in styles to complement every decor.

The product is shrink-wrapped with a four-color label promoting typical applications.

On the Ropes

King Cotton is offering a free display rack with every order of eight specialty spools of manila, poly or nylon twisted rope. The free racks, offered during the spring selling season (while supply lasts), hold eight 10" spools.

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Gourmet Blend

Westmont, the latest addition to the Excel Limited Edition series of kitchens, blends European and American design.

Cabinet frames are concealed behind fully flush doors with a traditional rectangular raised panel design. Fully finished interiors and a drawer suspension system are standard with a choice of desiener hard- ware and the Insiders storage system available as add-ons.

Excel Wood Products, Inc.. offers the cabinets in a choice of light provincial oak or dark Cordoba oak.