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choice of 12 styles and four hardwoods. A self-adhesive hardwood veneer to cover cabinet boxes can be stained or painted to match or complement new doors. Hinges and hardware are optional. Complete "how to" instructions accompany the materials.

Water Repellent Preservative

A new line of water-repellent, copper-based wood preservatives, Woodlast, is being introduced by the American Tar Co.

The products are said to meet all EPA lowered-toxicity requirements and are effective in controlling rot, decay, mildew and moss, as well as inhibiting attacks by termites above and below the ground.

Fast Exit Line

An emergency fre escape for homes, the Life Ladder, a development of D&R Safety Products, Inc., has a special latch at the top that opens for fast descent. It reportedly cannot be opened from the bottom, even by prylng with a crowbar, making it intruder-proof.

The 12 inches between rungs are said to allow for easy escape by children and adults. Rungs are 24 inches wide for sure footing. The cable that supports the ladder in the open position reportedly holds over 1500 pounds of weight. Made of aluminum and stainless steel, the ladder has reportedly been engineered for long lasting, virtually maintenance-free life.

Standard length is 12 ft. for exit from the second floor. Custom sizes up to 36 feet are available on order.

Put Up A New Front

A new d-i-y cabinet remodeling program has been introduced by Quality Doors.

Reportedly costing three to four times less than cabinet rebuilding, the d-i-y program includes custom, madeto-size doors and drawer fronts and a

The service life of exterior-exposed wood is said to be doubled or possibly tripled by periodic applications of these preservatives.

Easy Care Blinds

Stock vertical blinds from KenneY offer four fashionable, light filtering woven fabrics or contemporary, room darkening vinyl.

Both styles of 3-% in. wide vanes are reportedly easy to care for. The vinyl is said to wipe clean while the fabric is reportedly easy to vacuum.

The blinds mount from the ceiling or outside the window allowing 180' vane rotation.The sturdy track unit is reversible for either left or right traverse with just a pull of a cord.

Each carton includes track, vanes, snap-in brackets, necessary center supports, cord weight hardware and do-it-yourself instructions.

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Jacks And Better

New accessories from American Oak Accessories, Inc., help complement a finished room with oak telephone jacks, standard television wall plates, and wall plate line ups, as well as solid oak finished and unfinished bathroom/kitchen accessories.

The Fonedecor series is said to offer the Decjax snap-in accent plates in chrome, polished brass and antique brass. The double jack outlet allows the user two phone line hookups to one plate or two single line devices such as telephone answering machine/ phone and autodialer compatibility.

The Videodecor line offers television wall plates and video cable jacks, while the Camelot oak collections are all hand sanded and stained with two coats of water resistant lacquer.

well as unfinished solid oak or western hemlock rail.

The prefinished system is available in 2 ft. to 14 ft. lengths and in 29 in. or 35 in. heights, preassembled for reportedly simple, fast expansion to fit any angle, or for use on the level. All fastening hardware and prefinished fillets are included.

Each unit is packaged individually for d-i-v sales.

Set Your Sights on Saw Teeth

A new saw set from Stanley magnifies the user's view of the teeth, reportedly making possible a greater degree of accuracy in setting them to the correct angle.

A magnifying lense over the setting area provides visibility for accuracy. An adjustable knob is said to dial the appropriate settings for saws with from four to 12 teeth per inch. A contoured pistol grip allows comfort and leverage in setting.

The saw set reportedly can be used on ordinary hand saws, both cross cut and rip, on back saws and panel saws.

Longer Pickup Pourer

H-P Products, Inc. has extended the warranty for the Vacuflo central vacuum system's power unit to two years.

The new warranty applies from the date of purchase by the first consumer buyer. The.guarantee is said to be applicable under normal intermittent use and when properly installed and operated in a single family residence. The previous one-year manufacturer's warranty against defects in material and workmanship remains the same for all other components.

Perfect Bouquet

Door Light Assembly

A new 20 minute, fire-rated wood door light glazing assembly that reportedly meets the standards of major safety codes has been introduced by Doranson Systems Inc.

Available in most species, the assembly comes in dimensions up to ?A" x 54", reportedly offering more flexibility than metal frames.It is said to fit standard | 3/4 in. solid core, 20 minute-rated doors and will accept l/4 in. Georgian wired glass. Also available are 20 minute-rated wood door frames and sidelight assemblies.

Coming UpOnThe Rail

An adjustable stair rail from Western Ttrrnings is now available in prefinished oak or walnut finishes, as

Because the units are said to be precision<rafted, they can conveniently be installed with standard wood working tools. All are available as non-rated assemblies.

The Arranger, from Teters Floral Products, is a complete floral arrangement kit consisting of flowers, a container, floral moss, floral foam, floral pins, and full 7-step instructions. Available in six different color schemes, the kit also includes a full color picture of what the finished arrangement should look like.

Onyx and Oak Glamour

Onyx paneling and oak molding designs are products of Abitibi's newest finishing technology. The 4' x 8 ' plasticfinished panels are said to feature realistic translucent onyx illusions in a selection of three color tones. The paneling is engineered for use wherever walls need moisture protection: kitchens, bathrooms, tub-surrounds, even shower stalls.

To complement oak cabinetry in these areas, prefinished oaktrim moldings, in light or dark oak colors, reportedly feature non-repeating grain patterns and are also moisturereslstant.

Self-Contained Spa

A self<ontained unit, fully plumbed and ready for electrical hook-up, the Quanta spa from Jacuzzi Whirlpool can be recessed into the ground, in a deck or ordered with a custom-fitted redwood skirt for a more portable installation.

Whirlpool system controls, filter and heater controls and temperature gauge are said to be mounted on a console which can be reached from inside the 7 ft. tub, allowing the bather to adjust the temperature, or turn the whirlpool pump on or off without ever leaving the water.

The spa reportedly has five directionally adjustable jets for wide or localized whirlpool action. UL listed, the bath can accommodate several people and features contour seating for relaxation and back support as well as a built-in step for entry.

Soft Stuff

Round Up level loop tweed carpet from Concord Carpet Mills has an attached urethane padding which is said to make the carpet lightweight and easy to handle.

Reportedly more durable than conventional foam rubber backings, it is said not to peel or crumble. Installation is said to be easier and faster for the d-i-yer.

The carpet is available in 12 ft. and 15 ft. width broadloom as well as 27 in. and 36 in. runners.

Glue For The Dolt.Yourselfer

The Glue-It-Yourself-Box is M.X. Porters Co.'s answer to any bonding problem.

The box contains I I different Bison adhesives plus accessories and a detailed chart for bonding 60 materials. It's reportedly ideal for the hobbyist, homemaker and d-i-yer.

Telephone. Radio I ntercom

The re+ngineered CommuniCenter from NuTone reportedly combines solid-state technology in a radio-intercom system with telephone answering capabilities and a built-in telephone with switchable dial.

The radio-intercom is said to accommodate up to 13 stations, providing amlfm music, room monitoring and automatic music muting.

The center's telephone answering machine features a dual cassette system. One is said to play recorded messages while the other records incoming calls.

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I ntruder-Sensitive Sensor

The new compact Equalizer from Aritech Corp. reportedly fits in perfectly on the wall or ceiling in any room where the security system calls for a motion sensor.

Ultrasonic sensors are said to be best suited for areas needing volumetric coverage or areas having wide temperature shifts. Balanced signal processing is said to allow the equalizer to recognize the difference between random motions of background disturbances such as wall vibrations and blowing plants and curtains and those made by an intruder.

The equalizer covers a 30' x 25' area when wall mounted and up to a 30 ft. circle of coverage when ceiling mounted. It measures 8.9" x 2.5" x 1.8 " and has an angled back for easy mounting.

HandCrafted Doors

Handcrafted genuine Philippine mahogany heartwood doors comprise the new Private Collection introduced by Simpson Door Co. Each of the eight doors is reportedly hand-rubbed to a smooth walnut or cherry finish.

Two rounded top doors with jambs available to fit are stars of the collection. All leaded glass is reportedly insulated and crafted with zinc for strength. The design is on the inside of the triple-paned glass for easy cleanmg.

Natural wood grains and colors are matched for a "cut from the same tree" look and a system of mortise and tenon construction is said to assure that the doors withstand heavv use and harsh weather.

ATreat ForWood

A clear water repellent wood preservative by Klean-Strip is for use on bare wood before painting or for protection of unfinished wood while allowing it to weather naturally.

Seal-Treat II is said to contain a fungistat that penetrates deep into wood fibers to guard against rot, decay, mildew and termite attack. The water repellents help seal out moisture to retard warping, swelling and shrinkage. the convenience of keying into most of the popular lock systems on the market today, while offering flexibility in building a totally new padlock system for any installation.

Penta free, the product is intended for use on above grade or unfinished wood and wood products such as millwork, fences, siding and decks.

Reportedly dl that is necessary to change the cylinder is a screwdriver or similar tool to depress a single spring loaded pin, then the cylinder may be removed for replacement or rekeying.

A rekeying parts kit is also available, which includes a complete supply of parts necessary including 2 in., 3 in., and 4 in. steel shackles.

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A Versatile Padlock

A new solid brass rekeyable pin tumbler padlock, recently introduced by Abus Lock Co., reportedly gives

Portable Home Heaters

A four unit line of electric and gas heaters ranging from an electric-powered oil-filled model that warms areas up to 300 sq. ft. to an electrical towel warmer for bedroom or bathroom is new from Charmglow.

The slimline oil-filled model, set on steel casters for portability, is reportedly clean and odorless. Requiring no fan or blower and permanently sealed, it is said to plug into a standard ll0 volt electrical outlet, heating the oil and warming up to 300 sq. ft. of area through convection and radiant heat. A thermostat is said to maintain the desired temperature. The unit reportedly consumes up to one-third less energy than conventional electric space heaters.

The electric oil-filled radiator is mounted on rollers for ease in moving and reportedly runs silently with three settings, 600, 900 and 1500 watts. The special diathermic oil in this heater is said to never need refills. It has a built-in thermostat to help conserve electricity and plugs into a standard 110 volt electrical outlet.

NoVlhx Flooring

A new line of no-wu( vinyl floors, Timespan, has been introduced by Armstrong.

Featuring color guard vinyl no-wax surface which is said to protect the floor's pattern and color, it is said to be easier to clean, as well as redistant to stains.

The interflex backing reportedly allows fast, easy do-it-yourself or professional installation. The floor has an elastic quality that is said to enable it to bridge minor subfloor irregularities, which otherwise would need to be repaired or covered with plywood underlayment.

It also is reportedly not necessary to glue or cement the floor down all over. It is fastened down only at the edges of a room and at searns, if any.