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A digital pool/spa thermometer from Thermometer Corp. of America displays the water temperature to the nearest tenth degree.

Powered by one l.5v watch battery, the 2-l/2" console has a waterresistant, rubberized cover with a suction cup mounting. The probe cable registers 0" to 160'F.

Thermometers are blister carded and packed six per shelf carton.

Greative Cabinetry

Kitchen cabinets combining decorator and storage options with the availability and cost advantages of stock cabinetry are new from Richwood.

Antrim cabinets have wooddoweled, frameless laminate construction based on the European 32 mm system. They come in either laminate or wood/laminate door styles.

Features include revolving spice wall cabinets, storage bins for under wall and island cabinets, pie-cut lazy susans, molded cutlery dividers, and base roll-out baskets. Quarter-round open shelving units and a wine rack kit are also available.

August 1988

Bathroom Flume

An open-top bath spout is new from Kohler Co.

Available in polished chrome for lavatories, the Alterna Flume spout has been engineered to eliminate splashing.

while each towel bar is slightly bowed to enhance its appearance.

automatic switch and timer dial convenient heating.

The exterior hopper fuel-feed housing are finished in high-temperature flat black paint. The hopper door comes with brass trim. Since the conversion takes up little space inside the stove, the burn ring can be easily removed to allow the stove to burn regular wood.

All items are hand-finished with a protective coating to help preserve the natural color of the wood.

The line includes a towel ring, paper holder, and four sizes each of towel bars and garment hooks.

When the tap is turned on, one can see the water collect and begin its flow through the channel until it reaches the spout lip, where it cascades into a waterfall before forming a stream midway to the basin.

Oak Accessories

Genuine oak bath accessories are now available from Koch Products. The tear drop mounting brackets have decorative wood screw covers.

Firebox Hopper

A new retrofit kit from Nordic Stove converts existing wood stoves to burn pellets or grain.

The EasiBurn kit includes an automated fuel-feed auger that delivers pellets or grain to the firebox at a rate pre-set by the owner; a 50lb. capacity hopper; a glass door for visually checking the fuel supply; a built-in combustion blower to force air into the burn ring for more complete combustion of the fuel, and an

Pellets are said to be easier to handle and store than logs, burning cleaner with almost no creosote build-up in the chimney.

Roll Out The Cargo

A l6 gauge steel cargo drawer that allows rolling the inside of a pickup truck outside is new from Joey Bed.

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Need Some Space?

Reportedly designed for all sizes and models of pickups, vans, suburbans, utility boxes and bus cargo bays, the drawer rolls out on eight precision bearings, like a large file drawer. Thumb operated latches hold it securely in retracted and extended positions.

It is said to increase storage capacity, reduce injury claims, act as a work bench, make loads more accessible, add value to the vehicle and last a lifetime.

A collection of ventilated storage systems designed to organize and savestorage space has been introduced by Schulte Corp. Shelving is constructed of welded steel rods, coated with a durable, maintenance-free epoxy finish, said not to crack, discolor or become sticky.

Hardware such as back clips, side wall brackets, support braces and end caps holds the shelving in place. Products offered include fold-up storage shelves, door/wall racks, baskets, hang-all racks, corner shelves. drawers, shower racks, linen shelves, decorative shelves, and complete closet systems.

Brass Locksets

Contemporary brass locksets in two distinctive finishes are now featured on Louisiana-Pacific's Prestige swinging patio doors.

Employing a solid zinc casting, the lockset is brass plated, then electrostatically clear-coated and high-temperature cured. Its solid brass five-pin cylinder with Weiser keyway may be rekeyed to many popular-brand locks.

A full one-inch throw deadbolt with anti-saw hardened steel core offers security, while low friction bushings assure smooth operation and long life.

It comes in a bright brass or antioue brass finish.

August 1988

Safety In Sight

Aviator-style safety glasses are new from American Optical.

CPF Insecticide is a paint additive formulated for long term control of spiders, flies, hornets, wasps, earwigs, ticks and other insects.

Bugs crawling on the treated surface reportedly start dying within l-l/2 to 3 hours.

windows are new from Velux-America Inc.

Designed for do-it-yourself'ers, the glasses feature durable lenses made of Duralite polycarbonate for greater impact protection; large, molded-in sideshields, and browguards.

They come in five designer colors and may be custom imprinted with words, initials or logos.

lnsecti-Stain

Applying a new insecticide from Enviro-Chem to exterior Paint or stain is said to free homes of cobwebs and dirt from bugs.

Packaged in unbreakable plastic bottles with child-resistant caps, the EPA registered product is said to be an economical alternative to regular spraying of insecticides.

High Roller Blinds

Decorative roller blinds for roof

Designed for Velux roof windows and skylights, the blinds are made of a beige natural cotton/polyester fabric. When out of reach, they can be operated by manual remote control.

Offering privacy, the blinds reduce the sun's glare, and reportedly decrease heat loss by as much as2Oo/o.

Rake and Roll

A wheeled rake that reportedly takes all the effort out of collecting leaves and grass cuttings is now available from Allen Power Equipment.

When the Rolrake is pushed forward. its tines coast over the lawn. In pulling back the tool, its tines stand up and draw leaves, clippings, small branches and thatch towards the operator.

A handle over 5 ft. long eliminates bending.

Accessories include a 20" fertilizerlseeder attachment with adjustable rate of distribution and a slitterlspiker unit that utilizes the same workhead as the rake for easv aeration of lawns.

lnsulated Packaging

A new line of home insulation products in roll packages sealed for complete protection from moisture and dirt and with a built-in handle for easy handling has been introduced by CertainTeed Corp.

The wear and weather resistant polyvinyl packages include step-bystep instructions, UPC code, and details on size and square footage.

Handy Ramp

Handy loading ramps can be made quickly and easily with a new do-ityourself kit from Intermark World Products Ltd.

Ramparts Ramp Parts Kit includes two flanged, extruded aluminum end pieces, which are bolted to common 2" x 8" wooden planks using hardware from the kit. The boardi are not included.

The ramp ends are then easily anchored temporarily to the loading surface. Each ramp can handle up to 700 lbs. gross weight.

End pieces are manufactured from sturdy high tensile strength extruded aluminum and take up less thanT-l/2" x l0" x 2" of space each.

August 1988

SafeThat's Secure

A built-in wall safe is new from NuTone.

Reportedly easy to install in standard 2" x 4" walls, the safe is flushmounted between 16" o.c. studs. It can be easily concealed behind cabinets or pictures, in closets, or in flooring.

with refrigerator, microwave and a self-contained water supply, is now available from Dwyer Products Corp.

easy-to-empty plastic water container.

Set on wheels the kitchen is available in 48" and 60" widths in white, almond, platinum or black. The 78" high unit with a textured-steel hnished back may be used as a room divider.

Other features include a porcelain sink top with embossed drain board and single-handle cold water faucet; 24" custom-look built-in microwave; 6.5 cu. ft. refrigerator with push-button defrost; convenient indicator light that shows when waste water should be emptied, and an overload fuse.

Options include a stainless steel sink top, an ice maker and an instant hot water dispenser.

Available in two sizes, they are constructed of heavy-gauge steel with seamless bodies and doublereinforced doors. Features include a patented lock design which protects against picking or forced entry, an unusually-shaped key which discourages duplication, dual steel-alloy bars that lock the door at two different positions, a steel anti-pry channel, and a full-length door hinge concealed inside the safe.

The 14" wide, 9" high and 3-3/4" deep model has a 455 cu. in. capacity, and the 14" wide, 16" high and 3-3/4" deep version has an 810 cu. ft. capacity. Both models have a white baked enamel finish, a large door opening and felt-like interior.

Kitchen On Wheels

A fully functional portable kitchen, shipped completely assembled

No plumbing or special electrical hookups are needed, just a 20-amp, ll5-volt electrical outlet. The kitchen operates using bottled water that is stored beneath the sink. The pump draws from the water supply and dispenses through the faucet, while waste water drains into an

Tile Trim Sales Bin

A tile trim display that showcases 300 units in one square foot ofspace is offered by Q.E.P. Co.

Universal V.P. Visits Russia

"Their construction methods are 20 years behind ours" "Central planning has left the country poor, but 'glasnost' (openess) and 'perestroika' (restructuring) may help."

These firsthand impressions of today's Soviet Union were gained this spring by Wayne Knoth, vice president, engineering for Universal Forest Products, Inc., one of four members of an official U.S.-government sponsored technical exchange tour of Russia. The delegation also included Ed Starostovic, chairman of the federal Wood Construction Committee and a principal in PFS Corp., Madison, Wi.; Sam Hacopian, a Housing and Urban Development Department branch chief, Washington, D.C., and Nick Berkoff, American interpreter.

The Americans were assigned to examine construction materials and methods in the USSR, offer helpful technical advice and learn whether Russia's methods and materials could benefit American builders.

Knoth praised the group's hosts as "very hospitable and gracious" but "language translation was awkward and some things may have been lost in technical interpretation. While the Russians were open with us, we found little of technical value to bring home."

At the visit's conclusion, a Universal Forest Products pen was used to sign a protocol summarizing the visit and establishing goals for future cooperations. The exchange program is slated to continue with the visit of a similar Soviet group to the United States next spring.

"Did you learn anything technically useful from the Soviets?" Knoth was asked. Universal's chief engineer says that although it is not directly in his field, a "cement chipboard" fabricated by the Russians is impressive. This material, a kind of particleboard made of sawdust and Portland cement, is hard, durable and cheap and increasingly used as prime wall sheathing in Russian buildings.

A significant housing shortage continues in Russia, and the Soviet technicians were "begging us for information," according to Knoth.

"The general routine in our visits was for Ed Starostovic to give a presentation on how a house is put together in the U.S., and I followed with a slide program on research, development and construction of roof trusses at Universal Forest Products. "

"l never failed," Knoth continued, "to get a quick look of suspicion from Alexandra, our Russian interpreter, when I told how many roof trusses Universal builds - over four million last year."

He concludes: "Despite evidence of the new openness and restructuring fostered by General Secretary Gorbachev, the Soviets have a lot of catching up to do under a very screwed-up system."

To return their hospitality, Knoth invited his Russian hosts to visit Universal's West Michigan oflices and research & development center to observe the building of part of his company's annual roof truss output. He would greatly like to erase that suspicious expression from Alexandra's face.

Garpet ls No. 1 Underfoot

Carpet is the most popular finish for the floors in single family detached houses with resilient tile and sheet material, wood flooring and ceramic tile following.

Numerically, carpeting ranks at 760lo; resilient tile and sheet material, l5o/o; wood flooring, 5ol0, and ceramic tile, 4ol0.

To meet the demand for high style products, flooring manufacturers are introducing new lines. Vicki A. Dryden, marketing manager of Tarkett Hardwood DivisionNorth America, says, "Light and pastel colors in home furnishing are more popular than ever before. As part of this trend, Tarkett now offers consumers one of the most extensive selections of prefinished pastel hardwood floors."

American Olean Tile Co. is marketing products to extend the use of tile to the living areas of the house by ". offering large tiles, up to 12 by 12 inches, and a wide variety of lighter shades of color to blend with fabrics and area rugs," says Rich

Sturgis, creative director.

David Hartmen, vice president of marketing at Mannington Resilient Floors, says, "Our new collections of upgraded sheet vinyl floorings give home buyers the styles to match interior decors and the practicality of no-wax, easy-to-clean finishes. Designsinclude pastel shadings, geometric shapes, muted floral patterns and simulations of wood parquet and stone."

When Should A Son Join Co.?

There's an optimum time for a son to join his father in the family business as well as two danger periods that should be avoided.

After studying father and son work relationships Professor John Davis, University of Southern California's school of business administration, sees a definite pattern.

"lt was almost scary how predictable the periods of conflict and harmony were," he says.

In one study of 89 pairs offathers and sons who run businesses toge- ther, he found that the quality of their work relationship changed as they grew older. Davis uses the life stage theory to explain why the relationship was more harmonious at certain times in their lives.

The first period of conflict, according to Davis, comes when the son is in his teens to mid-twenties and the father is in his forties. The younger man is less tolerant of control while the man in his forties is enjoying the power.

The second period of conflict occurs when the son is in his late thirties and the father in his early sixties. At this stage, the younger man wants to control his own life and reach the top of the ladder while the older man wants to hold on to his power as long as possible, fearing the time when he will have to step down.

The time of the most harmony and least conflict seems to be when the father is in his fifties and the son in his mid-twenties to mid-thirties, according to Davis. At this stage, he found that the father wants to pass on what he knows.