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D-l-Y Door Frame Kit

Duke City Lumber Co. has a prefinished, vinyl wrapped wood, adjustable, interior door frame kit for the do-it-yourselfe r.

Features include: one unit fits all sizes, left or right, reduci4g the retailers inventory substantially.

Compact 4" x 4" x 7'6" carton saves space and the prefinished surface requires no painting. Several door manufacturers produce prefinished doors to match colors.

Called "Pinflex Interior Door Frame Kit," it comes complete with special hinges (requiring no mortising), nails, screws, shims, and a putty stick along with complete instructions for assembly.

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Showerhead Claims Saving

Merwin Manufacturing claims its new 321 brand showerhead will, at the minimum, deliver a satisfying shower while it pays for itself in less than a year. The savings comes from the unique flow compensator that delivers less than two gallons of water per minute at any line pressure. This compares with 8- l2 gallons per minute at 50 psi or up to 18 gallons of water per minute

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at 100 psi for old fashioned showerheads, the firm said.

Using these figures, one showerwith the 321 showerhead (lasting an average of seven minutes) uses only 14 gallons of water compared to the 70 or more gallons of water used in the same period of time by other showerheads.

The reduced use of water provides a list of advantages claimed by the firm that reads like a domino effect: reduces water bill. reduces water heating bill, reduces water softener cycle time, reduces need for large (or new) water heater, reduces need for new system due to low line pressure, reduces sewer fees based on water usage, reduces load on septic tank systems, and reduces running time of private well pumps.

It is available in four models offering shut-off control valve or vandal proof slip ring for institutional use. No special tools are required to install it.

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Franklln Flreplace

The Franklin Fireplace is as American as the Fourth of July.

It's a stove, a fireplace, a barbecue grill and a cheery hearth. Enjoy charcoal-broiling all year long with the optional, adjustable swing-out. grill; provides supplemental heating for family rooms, recreation rooms, addon rooms or any hard-to-heat area.

The entire front and top are of rugged, hand-poured cast iron. The firebox is constructed of heavy steel plate to withstand cracking under heavy firing; with built-in damper control. Unit vents through the top and installation instructions are provided.

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Mediterranean Lock

Introduced by Schlage Lock for residential and light commercial usage is the wrought replica of a handcrafted lock, the "Portola." Bold in design, it is reminiscent of the days of one-ofa-kind creativity in metalworking.

It is a rugged lock, yet has a feeling of elegance and is available in a wide range of functions and is particularly authentic in the darker colors of the new brushed antique brass and bronze finishes.

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Outdoor Furniture Rewebbing

Retailers can capitalize on the athome leisure-living boom with the new outdoor furniture re-webbing products from WellingtonSynthetic Fibres, Inc.

Holding 78 re-webbing units in 2 sizes and assorted colors as well as 72 units of fastening hardware, the attractive island display units take up little more than I sq. ft. of floor space.

The re-webbing process is simple; anyone can do it in a few minutes and save expense of a new chair. Included: 54 units, 39' webbing for I chair, retail 98( ea.;24 units, 73' webbing for 2 chairs qr I chaise $1.79 ea.; 72 units washerhead screws, 30 per blister card, 79( retall. The complete display unit comes in its own selfshipper, is easily assembled.

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G-P Redwood-Look Panel

Bayhaven, a new prefinished plywood wall paneling with a redwood look, is new from Georgia-Pacific.

A distinctive, yet economical panel- ing line, Bayhaven incorporates a reproduction of the unique grain patterns and growth characteristics of redwood. It is a three-stage printed panel with a simulated woodgrain finish.

Standard 4 x 8 panels come in both l/4 and 5132".

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Bath Center

Two new colors, two color shade changes, plus new packaging and a versatile merchandising display headline Rubbermaid's bath offering.

Fresh newcomers are peach and green. Gold, chocolate and white complete the bath palette for '7 6.

Bath and shower mats are packaged

Real Wood Sidlng

There is sornething aesthetically satisfying about real wood. Brand S Corp. of Corvallis, Or. has a 303 siding which becomes an obvious part of the visual beauty of any finished construction.

All Brand S siding panels are scratch sanded or rough sawn. They are manufactured with 100% exterior glue in accordance with industry and federal standards.

In addition, every ply is Douglas fir to assure lasting quality and durability. Brand S siding is available in: T l-l I scratch sanded or rough sawnl rough sawn 303 siding: reverse boardand-batten, rough sawn or scratch sanded.

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in color coordinated trays protected by four-color printed film wrap for easy customer selection.

Creating a boutique look, Rubbermaid's new display unit, 48" wide x 24" deep x 54" high, includes three 24" deep shelves, six metal hang hooks, a chrome-plated frame and colorful plexiglas sign.

The display can be used as an end cap, or in rnultiplex side by side or back to back. Through March 3l this No. 0670 bath display is available at half price, just $75 each.

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Scoop Up, Brush Off

Rubbermaid's new vegetable brush and ice cream scoop, skin-packed on hang-up cards, are all plastic and will not rust or lose their shape.

The scoop, designed for a firm grip with a polished surface to release ice cream quickly, is top-rack dishwasher safe and comes in chocolate, burnt orange and green. Suggested retail price: $.88. The brush comes in avocado, chocolate and burnt orange with a yellow brush head, suggested retail: $.98. The scoop and brush are each 8" long.

Two display units merchandise the gadgets. The 36" wire-rack counter display comes free with the product assortment. The Gadgetry, a free-standing unit, merchandises l0 different food preparation products in less than two sq. ft. of floor space. The $20 display is being offered for $10 with purchase of the assortment.

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