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C|)-STARS of the home improvement video tapes produced by Hometime, Dean Johnson and JoAnne Liebeler demonstrate entered the video age with indexed videos which allow the viewer to flip through the tape, like chapters in a book, and watch a portion at a time. They presently have six videos. All come with illustrated guides. Lasting about 60 minutes, the full color videos include upgrading kitchens, electrical projects, basic plumbing and easy outdoor projects as well as several on gardening.

"Many of the concepts, projects and repairs that seem very difficult on paper appear much easier when of planning and undertaking a home improvement project. presented in video form using such techniques as animation, close-up photography, real-life situations and color graphics," Ortho says. The company publishes 90 how-to books in the home improvement field with 30 additional titles in preparation.

Great Plans videos produced by Osmose Wood Preserving, Inc. concentrate on projects using pressure treated lumber including fences, garden structures and fences. These also have companion brochures of plans and instructions.