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Wall models offered.

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The pressure treated sPindles maY be painted, stained or left unfinished to weather to a silver-gray tone.

Treated posts, rails and ball tops are also available.

Light Show

A lighting fixture display spot- lighting wall mounted, ceiling mounted, strip and outdoor products is now available from Design House Products.

than 180 lighting fixtures, crafted from materials such as solid brass and solid American oak.

Marble Mantle

Marble fireplace facings are now shipped in innovative styrofoam packaging from Royal Hearth Products.

Each piece is safely surrounded on all sides with durable styrofoam to combat the problem of in-transit breakage of marble.

It Stows The Hose

A top-of-the-line garden hose reel is new from Ames Lawn & Garden Tools.

Hose King's polypropylene frame has been engineered for extra strength andstiffness, permitting use in an upright or horizontal position.

The merchandiser has a canopy panel at a 30o angle, three display panels, and a 48" x 10" header. The lighting line includes more

The facings are ordered and shipped pre-cut to specifications for use as a surround for both fireplaces and fireplace inserts.

The marble comes in six colors.

Also featured are a molded footrest for fast, easy winding; a molded clip to guide up to 325 ft. 1/2" hose or 225 ft. of5/8" hose onto the nonrusting polypropylene basket; a 4 ft. leader hose; a double "O" ring seal to prevent leakage, and rugged 7" wheels.

October 1988

Window Dressing ruffle and a wide pocket ruffle. Five colors (white, ivory, dusty rose, slate blue and apricot) are offered.

A new line of fabric valances designed to add a finishing touch to window treatments is now available from Newell Window Furnishings.

The valances are made of a 500/o polyester/500/o cotton perma-pressed blend fabric and mount on curtain rods, wood poles or cafe rods.

A 4 ft. display stocks the product, shows actual samples of all styles, includes all necessary hardware for mounting, and features in-use photos and a take-home brochure.

A Pair Of Housewares

Two styles of rectangular box-like plastic storage containers in five different sizes and a variety of colors are offered from Beacon Plastics.

Containers are self-stacking, nestable without lids, and have easy grip handles.

The Soft Accent series includes three popular styles of soft topper treatmentsa balloon. a double

The styles are: Stor-N-Tote, which features opaquecolored bottoms for concealed storage and coloredlids, and Stor-N-View, which has clear bottoms for easY identification of contents and colored lids.

Sizes range from 9" x 6" x 2" to 22" x15" x9".

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A sturdy pail opener with a l0 year warranty is new from Indco, Inc.

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Made of lightweight, strong aluminum, the 16" long tool hooks over the edge of the lid to lift it off. The lid can be later reclosed.

Roofing Ace's Spade

The Dig-Ezy serrated roofers spade from Ames Lawn & Garden Tools features serrated teeth which grip roofing nails for easier, faster removal.

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Switchable Blades

A retractable utility knife countertop merchandiser designed to invite impulse sales at the check-out counter is new from CooPerTools. Measuring 9" x 6-7/2" x 4-l/2", about the size of a small toaster, the Wiss Rapid-Change disPlaY holds two dozen knives, each cradled in its own siot.

The utility knife has a ten-blade magazine that slips a new blade into cutting position without using tools or opening the knife. A magnet inside the knife's red handle moves the blade into any one of five Positions, including retracted and blade change modes.

Hand Truck Fleet

A line of pallet trucks reportedly up to 240/o faster than competitive designs, even when carrYing a full 6,00C lb. load, is new from RaYmond Corp.

Fully R-T-A Furnished

A comprehensive line of readyto-assemble furniture crafted of glass, brass and mirrors is new from Mechanical Mirror Works.

The Bright and BrassY collection includes a free-standing 74" entertainment center, matching 74" display and storage case. 68" wall unit/ curio cabinet. 48" x 48" audio-visual entertainment center, hall stand with matching wall mirror and curio set, buffet cabinets/bar units, octagon cocktail table, square end table, and a free-standing mirrored closet.

Wedge Of Security

The Wedge Alert, a device for securing inward-opening doors and alerting occupants of attemPted forced entry, is new from Timtronics Technology.

Weighing about I lb. and measuring 6" x 2-1 /2" x 2", the unit has a eold-anodized, aluminum bodY: 6perates on a 9 volt batterY. and features an 85 decibel, audible alarm module and sponge rubber footing to tightly grip most floor surfaces.

The four models feature electronic circuit boards encapsulated with a protective coating, improved thermal design of Power resistors, heavy duty variable sPring weight casters, improved control handle arm, cast steel, imProved bumPers-, routed hydraulic hoses, dual lift cylinders, four forward speeds, contiols on the handle, clearly visible fork tips, load stabilizer casters, reversing switch on the handle, wrap-around knuckle guards, and non-skid flooring.

Light Wood Tones Gain

Home furnishings in the light, bleached, frostedwood tones and tan-honey colors are gaining popularity in furniture showrooms. This is a clearreflection, industry leaders point out, of a Pacific-West styling trend to the "champagne" look in kitchens and family rooms. The look is expected to be reflected in all regions by January.

Medium and warm brown including oiled oak and walnut wood tones remain the leaders. Cordovan or dark mahogany effects rank below l0o/o with warm fruitwood browns close to 15%.

The Dupont home fashion forecast for 1989 predicts the addition of some warmer, richer colors from the American landscape.

Pastels usually mean lighter wood tones, according to Arnold B. Curtis, president, Northwest Hardwoods Lumber Div., Weyerhaeuser Co., who has traced color and wood choice changes over the past 15 years.

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Hardwood Summer School

A recent hardwood lumber grading short course sponsored by the Los Angeles Hardwood Lumbermen's Club and coordinated by Dennis Johnston, Johnston Hardwood, Long Beach, Ca., produced 28 new graduates representing l6 companies from as far away as Wisconsin.

Record Western Output

Four states set new western wood production records to help the West reach an all-time high mark of 23.942 billion board feet in 1987.

New highs were reached by ldaho (2.016 billion b0, Montana (1.64 billion bD, Arizona (422 million b0, and WyominC Q84 million bf).

The top lumber producing state continued to be Oregon, with its 1987 output of 8.846 billion bf falline just short of that state's high of 8.982 billion bf in 1952.

Last year California produced 5.408 billion bf (compared to its record 6.096 billion bf in 1959) and Washington, 4.645 billion bf. Its record year was 1926's 7.546 billion bf. Other records still standing are in New Mexico (321 million bf in 1968; 209 million bf in 1987), Colorado (309 million bf in 1968; 134 million bf in 1987), and Utah (89 million bf in 1973',82 million bf in 1987).

Bob Sabistina, chief inspector, National Hardwood Lumber Association, taught the July 25-29 NHLA short course. Student Cathy Johnson, Vargas Furniture, Los Angeles, Ca., complimented Sabistina "for taking a course that could have been difficult and boring and turning it into not only an enjoyable but informative week for all of us."

Classroom instruction was held at the Ramada Inn in Carson, Ca. Outdoor grading practice sessions were conducted at Johnston Hardwood's Long Beach yard.