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The Merchant Magazine pocket, it can stand upright on a counter top to free hands to replace fuses or work in tough-to-reach areas.

It measures 4" x 2-314" x l-314".

Colorful Concrete

Sure-Fix Cement Color from W. R. Bonsal Co. adds permanent color to concrete when mixed with any bag of cement or mortar mix.

The pure, synthetic mineral oxide pigment powder also can be used to color grout, stucco, plaster or other powdered masonry coatings. It can be dusted onto flat concrete slabs to create surface color.

It is available in l-lb. boxes in beise. brown, red and black.

Fashion In Faucetry

The new Fashion Line from Bathroom Jewelry contrasts metal withacrylic highlights to produce a bold accent.

The line includes a center set washerless faucet, a wide spread washerless faucet, tub and shower fittings, towel ring, robe hook, tissue holder and towel bar, all available in polished chrome or polished brass.

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Door Package Deal

A complete steel door frame package which contains every item needed for most door frame installations in one package is new from Perma-Door.

The Pro-Fit package includes standard 5%-in. jamb depth steel frame, I /z hour fire rating, inswing or outswing sill, hardware and anchors, weatherstripping and instructions.

Versatile Hammer

An "everything hammer" ideal for the home d-i-yer, handyman or professional contractor is new from ThadeCom.

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A rechargeable flashlight that plugs directly into a standard wall outlet so it is always available and charged for use is new from Intermatic.

Whenever there is a power failure, it is ready for use around the home as an emergency safety light or as a handy flashlight. Small enough to fit in a shirt

The Thjima Push Hammer eases any smalf nail or brad, up to lV+" in length, into wood, plasterboard or any other surface with body leverage and weight.

Nails are held magnetically in the shaft so that they may be driven at any angle.

Applications include installing trim and paneling, hanging pictures and plants, or doing many other d-i-y projects or home repairs.

Filtercd Or Unfiltercd

A water filter head that attaches with a "click" to the faucet is new from Grohe.

The filter head eliminates additives such as chlorine, ozone and other din particles-improving water's taste and smell. It can be used for filtered or unfiltered water, simply by moving the collar on the head.

IThe charcoal filter cartridge is reportedly easy to change and has a threemonth service life. Three cartridses are included, with numbered remindir collars that can be set to show the month for the next cartridge change.

The head is available in white and mocha.

A Pumping lron

A new sump pump weighing only l2Vz lbs. and powered by a 3 horsepower motor can pump 2580 gallons per hour.

T\e EZ Pump LoBoy 20 from HiLo Industries is non-clogging. will pass /:" solids. and has lt/2" discharge.

OSB Panels

BlueRibbon oriented strand board, a composite structural panel made from wood strands, is now available from Georgia-Pacific Corp.

The competitively priced product can be used for subfloors, wall and roof sheathine.

OSB -has no core voids, knots or splits. With no core voids, it is said to be less likely to delaminate. The edges are sealed with a blue sealant to retard moisture absorption.

Shimmy Up

New snap/stack plastic shim-strips from Grove Products are universal shims that can instantly adapt to a wide range of alignment and leveling tasks.

Tha 4' x 24" shims -are diviOeA Uv molded scribe lines into 2 x 12 matrices of 2" squares which can be snapped off singly or in groups depending on the shim size needed. A combination of breakaway locating tabs and molded through-holes enables the strips to be interlocked and stacked to any thickness in t/rc" and %" increments. -

Designed to withstand 15 tons of compressive force, the injection-molded shims resist corrosion, rot, mildew and staining. Applications incltrde installing windows and doors and leveling furniture.

Materials include steel motor housing, polypropylene impeller, 8 ft. cord with 3 prong grounded plug, expanded polypropylene float, molded float rod, and base, pump housing and switch cap of molded plastic.

The pump is available in four models: automatic with float operated mechanical switch, automatic with pre-set mercury float switch, automatic with 10" mercury float switch and non-automatic.

Pocket Ladder

Qwik-Step, which attaches to any vertical 2x4 to make a temporary step right on the wall, has been introduced by TRF Products.

The chrome-finished tool is small. light weight and easy to carry.

It can also be used as a handle for carrying a framed wall.

Hold On Tight

H. B. Fuller Co.'s premium quality all-purpose construction and repair adhe- sive is now available in a 4-oz. squeeze tube to handle everyday household bonding and mending needs.

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Max Bond adhesive grabs fast and holds tight, yet can be repositioned for 20 to 30 minutes without loss of bonding strength. lt is drip resistant. easy to clean up and light tan in color to blend with most woods.

Masonry Water Repellent

A new water reoellent for use on brick, concrete block, precast concrete, stucco, natural stone and most masomy surfaces is available from Charger Corp.

Guaranteed to resist water penetration for up to l0 years, Florok Klere-fieat's long life is due to its alkali resistant nature.

It is non-volatile, enabling it to bond with the masonry without evaporation. The deep penetmting application is said to retain its natural appearance with no surface build-up or darkening effects. Masonry remains completely breathable.

Listen, No Hands!

A hands-free telephone headset made of ultralight material to connect easily to most modular phones is new from GC Electronics.

headed by a full color room photo illustrating use of the colors. Exterior chips and photos of painted home exteriors also are features. Plastic chip holders retain the last chip so the rack never looks empty and a builrin indicator shows when to restock.

The center's lighting system allows customers to view their color selections under warm incandescent, cool fluorescent or simulated daylight.

Heat Reflectors

New fire-resistant radiant barrier material from Denny Sales Corp. for all types of buildings can reportedly cut radiant heat infiltration by up to 95".

Denny Foil, a composite of foil, fiberglass reinforcement, fire retardant adhesive and kraft, can as much as double thermal insulation performance when used in conjunction with conventional materials.

"Hands-free" or conventional telephone usage can be selected with the flick of a switch. A volume control fine tunes each call to a comfortable level.

Color Coodinator Center

A new color center from Glidden make.s color matching, accenting and coorolnatlng easrer.

The 40-in. center holds 200 interior and exterior color chips which customers can select from to take home to finalize their decorating decisions.

Interior chips are ananged in vertical rows bv color familv. Each row is

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Installed along the roof line between the interior surface and insulation, the foil reduces heating and cooling costs by reflecting the sun's radiant heat away from the building's interior.

Also available with perforations for breathability for applications where condensation or air infiltration is a concern, it comes in convenient 50-in. wide rolls for installation over 48-in. rafter spaces.