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Wood columns by E.A. Nord Co. can be used as porch or portico supports and embellishments, or in collonades. The wood columns also can provide an aesthetic counterpoint to modern home or office design, interior as well as exterior.

Crafted from clear, seasoned western hemlock or Douglas fir, they are available plain or fluted, in lengths from 8 to 20 ft. Matched capitals and bases are also provided.

All parts are said to be completely sealed to prevent moisture penetration and to provide for paint adhesion.

Patch Like a Pro

model jobs around the home.

The new products by U.S. Gypsum Co. include Durabond floor grout and ceramic grout, available in 5, l0 and 20 lb. sizes. Other Durabond products are floor and wall patch, floor leveler and masonry patch.

Put The Lid On

A complete metal roofing system for new construction and reroofing/ remodeling applications has been introduced by Met-Tile, Inc.

The system is said not only to offer long life and low maintenance, but also be the first system designed specifically for residential and commercial use.

The roof incorporates a number of design concepts reportedly making application easy and error free. These include accumulation grooves at each step, alignment ridges that run parallel with the panel length, fastener dimples at each lap at the alignment ridges and a sinusoidal end cut.

The system has completed the Fire Retardant Roof Test Series and is recognized with a Class A, B and C rating for new construction and a Class B rating for reroofing applications.

Sealed Without A Stain

A stain-killing primer sealer has been developed by Klean-Strip especially to seal and block out water stains, burnt or fire damaged surfaces, lipstick and crayon stains, graffiti, smoke and grease stains.

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The white pigmented, oil-based sealer is said to work better than conventional primer sealers because it is ready for recoat or finished coat of paint in 30-45 minutes; adheres equally well to porous and non-porous surfaces; can be used for interior or exterior recoating of latex paints, oil and latex enamels or house paints and can be tinted to match with universal tinting colors. The sealer is designed to "lockdown" wood grain for easy sanding.

Space Saving lroning Board

A popout ironing board by Pelly folds into a cabinet drawer, making it not only accessible, but spacesaving, as well.

The board is fitted with an anti-tilt device with tracks that can be adjusted between l4-l/4' and l4-l/2" tobe mounted on the sides of the drawer companment.

Equipped with a foam-rubber pad and heat resistant cover, it can also be fitted with brackets for mountins underneath counter tops.

Portable Gardening Cover

A lightweight, portable covering designed to enhance home gardening has been introduced by EXIM International.

The 6' x 6' Garden Hut extends growing seasons and shields plants against cold and frost. The clear poly covering works on the same principle as a greenhouse, maintaining constant humidity and temperature levels. Front and rear zipper openings provide access and assure ventilation.

Custom Wine Rack

A new wine vault, the Miniature. from Viking Leisure Products Co. is said to protect 102 bottles of wine in ideal storage conditions.

At 3'x 22-l/2'x6'8", the vault is adaptable to even small kitchens and can be used for remodeling projects and additions.

The pre-built vault, reportedly easy to assemble, is delivered complete with walls and ceiling panels, wine racks, carpeted floor, right or left hand door, cooling unit and built-in control.

Ideal temperature (55-57 ) and humidity conditions are maintained for proper storage of quality wines. The wines are protected by lock and key.

The Miniature is one of seven prebuilt units that range up to the Cellar Master which holds l94O bottles.

bustion air to the fire and a dual forced-air fan system designed to increase warm air circulation.

Heat Keeper Options

Combining insulation barriers and air filtration seals, the Climatized Built-in Circulator fireplace from Majestic is said to prevent room heat from leaking out of the fireplace even when there's no fire.

Because of an additional 3 in. insulation jacket that covers the bottom, back, top and sides, the fireplace has a standard R-factor rating of I1.5 and air filtration of less than 0.5 cfm per foot of wall opening.

Other features include flush hearth finishing, a 36 in. fireview opening with a realistic-looking fi rebrick-lined firebox and a single heat outlet grille with the appearance of a masonry fireplace.

Options include glide action bi-fold doors with flush fit which are said to help prevent warm air from escaping up the flue, single duct outside air kits that supply a constant flow of com-

Rust Buster

A new high technology household product, Biox Rust Guard, employs vapor corrosion inhibitor technology and mono-molecular ionization to prevent rust. Specifically, the process emits protective ions into the air that lock onto metal surfaces, reportedly preventing the process of rust and oxidation from occurring.

The product, packaged as a stickup shaped like a football helmet, is made to be used in a storage container along with the objects to be protected. It can protect items such as tools, tool boxes, fishing tackle, lawn and garden equipment and guns and rifles.

Tray To Be Neat

Sponges and scouring pads can be tucked out of sight, but in easy reach, with a pair of tilt out trays at the edge of the sink in space normally wasted. From Western Cabinet & Millwork, the plastic tray is reportedly easy to clean and is available with all kitchen cabinet designs.