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Garage brushes, also 18" and24" wide. use brown polypropylene bristles with 4" lrim lo sweep heavier materials on patios and driveways.
The Merchant Magazlne sure Mate determines linear distances from 2to 35 ft. reportedly with 990/o accuracy.
The pocket-sized device weighs 6 oz. and includes a handy carrying case.
CedarNest Eggs
Aromatic red cedar sweater eggs designed to protect and freshen-ill storage areas have been introduced by Good Stuf.
Grilles are applied to windows with special stainless steel fasteners, which employ spring action to hold the grilles firmly in place. A gentle tug removes it for easyglass cleantng.
Door mouldings come with a preapplied permanent adhesive sirip; corners are held securely together with lock fasteners that snaf into pre-cut slots.
TheBrush Off
Eight new floor, garage and street brooms have been introduced bv
Poly street brooms, 14" and,- 16" 11 lglgth, use five rows of heavy-fill flexible brown polypropylene wiitr 6- y.4" -lr.i.m for he_avy dury clean-up. The 14" and 16" models in natural African bass fiber are also for more powerful sweeping
Distance In An lnstant
A new electronic measuring device from ETEC is held against a wall and, with the push of a button, instantly displays the distance to the opposite wall in feet and inches.
Powered by a 9 volt battery, Mea-
Lathed of genuine Ozark red cedar, six eggs are packaged in an egg carton with a full color label.
One or two eggs in a drawer. bag or box reportedly will keep moth; away lrom sweaters, furs and other woolen items. Their beautiful wood grain also makes them handsome decorative items.
To renew the active odor. the eggs can.be lightly sanded with very Ilne sandpaper.
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Hides Under Coverings
A repapering primer that hides old wallpaper and promotes adhesion hasbeen introduced by Zinsser.

Working On Scale
An adjustable kitchen scale which can be reset to zero is now available from M.D. Products.
Sheildz, a white pigmented, water-based pre-wallcovering primer, avoids stripping of the old paper, prevents pattern from showing through and promotes adherence by the new paper.
No sizing step is needed and reportedly any type wallcovering can be applied over the coating with any adhesive, without bubbles, seam splits, edge curling or gapping at top or bottom. Walls dry ready for paper hanging in two hours.
Able to weigh from l/2 oz. to 4 lbs. in U.S. and metric, the scale stands 5" high x 5-3/4" across and is made of heavy gauge tan and brown plastic.
A bowl which sits on top of the scale can be removed to weigh oversized packages or flipped over for compact storage.
StainedGlass Enclosures
Leaded stained glass enclosures for showers and tubs are new from Efron America.
Features include tempered safety glass and strong brilliant hues said not to fade or peel.
The complete line contains 19 graphics outlined in genuine lead.
Interlocking Insulation
An extremely low density rigid foam insulating sheathing is now offered in both straight edge and a new tongue and groove configuration by UC Industries.
Tongue and groove edges minimize air infiltration and permit end joints between studs.
Foamular Insulatine Sheathins
LDA (15 psi minimuri) comes ii lightweight 1" thick durable panels, 4 ft. wide x 8 ft. long, for quick installation without foil-facine.
The product also claiml good impact and moisture resistance.
ShockTreatment
A replacement outlet from Home Electrician protects the user and power source by automatically cutting the current supply to appliances and tools in the event of short circuit or exposure to liquids.
Shock Gard Ground Fault Cir- cuit Interrupter, said to fit any standard outlet box. can be installed with no need for extension rines.
Magnetized Plumbing

A magnetic water conditioner which naturally softens and neutralizes hard and acid water silently, continuously, automatically and permanently is new fromthe Magnetizer Group.
The product comes in bubble pack printed with directions and suggestions for use, ready for hanging display.
Affixed in about five minutes to pipes, the devices are said to clarify bad tasting water within several days, reduce salt deposits and corrosion, stop copper leaching, and remove green stains, scale and calcium deposits.
The conditioners are desisned to restore efficiency in faucets, ipigots, shower heads, hot water heating outlets, toilets and swimming pools.
SewerSecurity
A sewer drain alarm system from Cardinal Industries provides early warning of a mainline clog before it backs up through the drain.
Tiled In The Rough
Extruded Olde Towne quarry and brick tiles from Summitville provide a rugged surface for indoor and outdoor installations.
Reportedly installed with simple hand tools in less than an hour, the system replaces the basement sewur cleanout plug in the main line. A separate alarm bell can be placed anywhere in the building.
Gloset Sauna
A new sauna from Viking Leisure Products is actually a door that contains the heater, controls, light and a special Vent-Window to help turn a closet into a home sauna.
Reportedly all that is needed is the door, a standard 20 amp, 120 volt outlet,and a closet insulatedand lined with redwood, plus,perhaps, a bench.
Modular, pre-built saunas, are shipped with pre-cut, kiln-dried redwood. benches, door and carpeting.
The7/2" thick quarry and l" brick tiles come in a smooth orwire cut surface in sizes 3'7 /8" x 8" and 8" x 8". Sizes 3-518" x 7'7/8" and 7 -7 /8"x 7 -7 /8" and dove tail back may be special ordered.
The eight colors in the line are available in plain or flashed color ranges which include ironsPot and fire flashed blends.