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An ironing center that recesses within a standard stud wall and keeps all elements of ironing handy in one compact cabinet is new from Sico.

An oak door conceals a foldaway ironing board, electrical outlet, adjustable work light and storage shelf. The board has two height adjustments.

Also included is a heat shield for iron storage and an automatic switch that shuts off the iron and light when the door is closed.

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Condensation Cutter

A condensation-free, leak-free Skylight window is new from Naturalite Inc.

A PVC curb to prevent condensation is said to have 1,000 times less thermal conductivity than the usual aluminum framework. Weather-tight sealants and frames with fusion welds contribute to energy efficiency.

A "woodhue" curb allows the skylight to blend into the color of the roof. It is available in insulated glass or double-dome acrylic.

Elegant Woodbumer

Wood burning stoves which double as furniture and efficient wood burning units are new from Woodcutters Manufacturing.

The Royal Heir model is said to burn wood with nearly 8O9o efficiency with less creosote buildup in the chimney than in other stoves.

Holiday Decoration

Poinsettias, an ornamental group ing of natural wood branches, is new from Exotic Wood Flowers, Inc.

Hand-painted in white, green or both colors, the branches are highlighted with miniature, red poinsettia flowers.

The branches range in size from four to five feet and fit anv vase or urn,

Power On Tap

A compact portable power center from Ceneral Electric plugs into any standard grounding wall receptacle to accommodate several electric tools.

A lighted onloff switch controls power to all receptacles. A l5-amp circuit breaker protection cuts current flow in overload conditions. Power is restored by pushing a circuit breaker button one minute after the overload occurs.

The center also features a doubleinsulated, six-foot power cord and a chip-resistant steel housing.

Kitchen Garage

The StarMark diagonal wall/tambour can turn unused countertop corners into attractive, usable storage space.

The appliance "garage" can keep small, often used appliances out of sight, but accessible. The slide-up door is crafted for both smooth operation and a functionally attractive appearance.

Fins Down

A new fire-labeled fin-brush door bottom seal to block air is available from Pemko.

The weatherstripping is made with polypropylene brush fiber. The center fin is bonded in a polypropylene binder contained in an extruded aluminum frame with pre-punched adjustment holes.

Closet Shoe Rack

The wall-mounted shoe rack support is new from Clairson International.

Because the racks rest against the wall instead of the floor, carpeting may be laid after installation of the system and the closet may be vacuumed easily.

The support's molded grooves clip securely into a vinyl-coated steel rod or to inverted l2-in. deep shelving to distribute the weight of the contents evenly against the wall at a convenient angle.

Tubside Decorating

A new self-sealing bathtub wall surround system from Universal-Rundle Corp. reportedly eliminates caulking and the associated problem of mold and mildew.

The Aqua-Seal units utilize a series of flexible extrusions to seal the edges of each panel.

Two different self-sealing models are offered: the Tahoe with a design reminiscent of plank woodwork and the Newport with New England-style detail.

Fireplace With View

An open-end fireplace, which offers a view of the fire from the front and sides and allows the installation of non-combustible materials flush with the opening, is new from Preway Inc.

The radiant heat fireplaces feature a low profile design, an insulated firebox, a steel bar grate, and a high temperature baked enamel finish.

Oak Veneer Up Front

Five models of oak veneered entry doors, available in 26 different design configurations, are new from E.A. Nord Co.

The complete line, which is faced with northern red oak, includes both entry and interior doors and bifold units. Features include leaded glass, laser-carved details, all-panel, thermal glass and French door designs.

For interior use, a traditional 6-panel model, two and four door bifold designs in the raised panel configuration are offered.

Living Room Wine Cellar

The Wine Vault Credenza from Viking Leisure Products stores wine at the ideal temperature of 53 to 57 degrees, with the correct humidity, and in total darkness.

A chill plate permits the owner to chill up to eight bottles to serving temperature. The vault has a storage capacity of 120 standard wine bottles and operates on a standard l2Gvolt AC current. Its cooling unit controls the temp€rature and also the humidity to protect the integrity of the corks.

The full insulated doors have concealed door pulls, and seal with magnetic door gaskets.

The cabinets come in either a light or dark oak finish. They may also be purchased unfinished.

Bring The Outdoors Indoors

The new garden windows from WindowVisions c:m create a feeling of spaciousness, even in small rooms. The wood units open rooms to light and view, creating space :rs well as a place for growing plants.

Double glazed for high energy effrciency, the units have Douglas fir frames which can be stained. Sizes begin at 3' x 3'.

Adhesive Ruler

A roll of measurement tape with a pressure-sensitive adhesive backing has been introduced by Pro Tapes & Specialties.

The tape can be applied to virtually any surface. Large black numerals and inch markings against a vivid yellow background make the tape easy to read for quick, accurate measurements.

The measurement tape is available in 60 yard rolls, %-in. wide and perforated every l2 inches for ease in handling.

Blow Out The Pipes

A new flue pipe heat extractor kit from Dale & Associates, Inc. is designed for wood burning stoves and flue pipes.

The I lS-volt,@ HZ kit workswith 4", 5 ", 6" r 7 ", 8 ", or 9" pipes, mounting rigidly in any position, horizontal or vertical.

It is thermostatically controlled and adjustable for stand-off spacing for air flow.

Bleached Out

A wood bleach for unfinished or stripped woods is new from KleanStrip.

Suggested uses include to bleach and lighten wood which has been stripped of old finish, woodwork and floors darkened by age and use and unmatched woods to even the color tone.

Roman Bath Set

A newly designed Waterfall Roman Tub Faucet set, complete with square handles, square escutcheons, and curved waterfall spout, is new from Harden Corp.

The spout is available in widths of 8",16', or 4" for lavatory use. There is a variety of handle styles.

Kitchen ol Glass

Elegant and functional leaded glass windows for kitchen cabinets are available from Charlton Industries, Inc.

The inserts reportdly are easy to install to the inside of the frame with clips or by sealing with clear silicon glue.

Inserts come in seven patterns and six types of glass. Options are brass or lead on both sides oftheglass. Special orders are available on various types of glass, special etchings or lead patterns.

Veggie Bins

A vegetable bin base unit cabinet is new from StarMark.

With three deep, coated wire baskets mounted in heavy duty slides, the bins keep vegetables handy. The cabinet is available in 15, 18, 2l and ?A" wide models in a variety of solid wood styles and stain colors.

High-Tech Security

A new security alarm system from NuTone uses advanced microprocessor technology to protect the home.

It comes equipped with a built-in digital communicator, personalized program and eight fully-programmable zones plus keypad fire,/police/ medical emergency buttons.

The non-volatile memory reportedly never loses its program even if power is lost. A self-correcting circuit checks it 50 times per second.

Options include telephone control module. intercom,/chime modules.

Caulking Strips In Rolls

A new white butyl rubber sealant comes in rolled-up strip form from Borden Inc.

Elmer's Place & Seal Caulk requires no caulking gun. The caulk strip is unrolled and pressed into place for a reportedly long lasting, watertight and windtight seal that can be painted immediately.

It can be used indoors or outdoors on porous or nonporous surfaces as well as on similar and dissimilar building materials. It comes in 3A and % " widths. Each roll contains 17 ft.

Sauna-ln.A-Closet

A modular, easy-to-assemble sauna that can fit in the bedroom closet is new from Viking Leisure Products.

The Duo model, roughly 3' x 4' , has heater, controls and a light fitted into the door.

Each kit includes insulated walls and ceiling panels, floor, carpet, heater, controls, sauna stones, door, light and benches.

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Patio Cushion Storage

Patio-Stor, an all-steel storage container for lawn furniture cushions and oillows. is new from Arkfeld. '

Constructed of galvanized steel, it has a hinged lid reinforced by three ribs. The standard color is white, but the unit can be painted to match a color sample.

Although many sizes are available on special order, there are two standard sizes: 47t/2 " long x ?AVz" wide x 2lVz" high to accommodate four cushions and two "doubles" and 36" long x 24" wide x Z" high for eight cushions.

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A pneumatic automatic-feeding coil nailer for installing gypsum drywall has been released by Duo-Fast Corp.

A built-in adjustable nail-set control unit allows nails to be driven to the exact depth prefered. The nailer also features a sequentid safety-fire trigger mechanism to ensure it does not fire accidentally. The tool weighs 4 lbs., 8 oz.

Double Measurements

A new measuring tape which permits calculating two distances at one time is from E-Z Two Tape Measure Co.

It features two replaceable 12' x 3A" steel blades and a spring loaded centering pin which eliminates the need to manually determine the centerpoint of a distance. The pin can be removed for use as a marker.

The tool can also function as a compass, for casting circles or arcs, or as a straight edge.

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Reversible Slider

A reversible patio door from Louisiana-Pacific combines the beauty of wood inside with the strength of aluminum outside.

The Forester patio door features I in. tempered insulating glass, thermal barrier sill, all steel tandem rollers for smooth glide, complete Perimeter weatherstripping, and an interlocking and weatherstripped check rail.

It is available in 5', 6' and t' widths.

The Hand You Love To Touch

Specifically designed to remove troublesome, sticky types of soil such as adhesives, resins, body fillen and paints that build up on the skin, Silk Scrub is made by Go-Jo Industries, Inc.

The hand cleaner contains nonabrasive scrubbing particles which break up the soil without the harshness of conventional grit cleaners. ln addition, they will reportedly not clog drains.

Think Sink

The Gourmet Collection, a new line of triple-bowl stainless steel sinks, has been introduccd by Elkay Manufacturing Co.

Eleven different sink configurations feature a ribbed drainboard and deeper, wider and longer bowls. The l0 in. deep sinks are three in. deeper than a standard sink.

The side bowls have off-center rear drain placement for each water draining, while the center bowl has center drain placement.

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Stick'em Up

A new power glue gutr, featuring thumb-feed mechanism, removable nozzle and a two-inch long glue stick, is new from Black & Decker.

The gun's solid state heating system generates maximum heat quickly and holds the temperature at the desired level for smooth, consistent bonding.

Nozzles can be changed for different applications. A complete kit includes gun, extension spieader nozzle, hypodermic nozz)e,12 four-inch glue sticks and doublewalled case.

Electric Outlets On Tap

New multi-outlet strips from the Wiremold Co. bring a number of wall-mounted outlets safely and neatly to any electrically busy place in your home.

Using flat head screws, the strips mount easily on most surfaces. Once up, they can be painted to match or accent any color scheme. There is no more need for extension cords.

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Stud Detector Display

Stud Sensor, a non-magnet device for locating wall studs, ceiling joists and other construction members, is now available in a self-merchandising display case from Zircon International.

The promotional package features a cut-away "wall" to let customers test the electronic device.

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Waterprooling Aid

A free fabric application handle now comes with each l^aticrete wall and panel waterproof membrane unit.

The membrane prevents water Penetration when used directly under thin-set and thick-bed installed tile, brick, pavers and natural stone in wet areas. It can also be used in bathrooms, showers and kitchens.

A New Twist

A tool which can be used to strure hanger wire to ceiling clips is new from the l-add Tool Co.

The portable wire twister eliminates tedious hand-tying and provides a continuous production of uniformlytied, job-ready clips.

Hood On The Range

New Microtek range hoods from Broan can be installed ducted or ductfree.

The hood includes a duct connector with built-in damper for easy connection with ductwork.

The new series of hoods also features infinite speed control with electronic blower memorv and Heat Sentry protection.