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Anti-Rust Dust

Rid O'Rust cleaner from American Hydro Systems reportedly removes rust from stone. cement. plaster, marble, metal, masonry and gardens, viticulture, hotbeds, greenhouses and tree nurseries; treating low growth, special horticultures, and disinfecting areas such as stables fiberglass surfaces with little or no scrubbing.

Water-soluble for exterior or interior applications, it is packaged in a lightweight bag.

The white powder is mixed with water, applied with a brush and left on until the rust is dissolved.

Back Spray

A four-gallon lawn and garden backpack sprayer is new from Ames.

The ergonomically designed, manually operated sprayer is ideal for pest and weed control in lawns, and livestock pens.

It features a high grade polyethylene tank; molded-in, zincplated steel tube frame and stand; ultraviolet inhibitors; chemically resistant Vitron soft parts and pump piston collar, and up to 90 psi high pressure piston pump with fan and hollow cone nozzle tips.

Plywood Tape

A pressure sensitive tape ideal for color coding and edge protecting plywood and veneers is new from Tesa Tuck Inc. Industrial Division.

Tesafilm 4104 utilizes a UPVC backing and natural rubber adhesive for high initial tack and good final adhesion to coated and uncoated surfaces.

It is available in five printable colors for price or inventory coding, and standard rolls in widths from l/4" to 2".

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Tool Locker

The Storage Locker for homeowners with the need for extra storage has been introduced by Arrow.

The 7 ft. by 2 ft. multi-purpose unit offers ample room for storing lawn and garden tools, sports equipment or firewood. It can also hold up to four large trash cans, pro-' viding a convenient location for storing recyclable materials.

The 100% galvanized steel shed has overlapping wall and roof panels with ribbing beams for greater rigidity. It is equipped with mid-wall bracing for added structural strength, wide swing-open, honeycomb-backed doors, and a wall height of over 7l inches.

It includes steel tool hanger rack, small tool holder and four l4 in. by 24 in. steel shelves. Units come with eggshell walls and roof with black door frame trim.

MANUFACTURERS & WHOLESALERS

Country Countertop

Ceramic tile with red, blue, green or brown corners to give countertops, backsplashes, rangehoods and walls of kitchens a country look is new from Summitville Tiles.

Country Classics come in two background colors (frost white and almond) with matte glazed finish. Decorative inserts featuring such motifs as fruits, flowers and a village scene are offered with coordinating corner designs.

Tiles are 4" squares and bullnose and bullnose corner trim shapes.

Molded Entrance Accents

A new line of easy-to-use entrance ornaments molded of plywood polyurethane resin has been introduced by Henderson, Black & Greene.

Complementing HB&G's full line of wood entrances, the pediments and pilasters come in three tradi-

Carpet Cushioning

Comfort Base, a high density fiber board underlayment for application under carpeting, ceramic tile, wood parquet, wood strip or vinyl flooring, is new from Homasote Co.

Made from l00o/o recycled paper pressed into l/2" thick, 4' x 4' panels, it adds a resilient cushioning tional styles: Nantucket (sunburst), Manchester (ram's head) and Windsor (urn pediment). effect to floor covering so it's more comfortable to walk on and extends the life of the carpeting or other surface.

Polywood may be sawn, glued, nailed, sanded and painted like wood. It is impervious to insects and won't warp, rot or check.

Shipped primed and ready-to-use, the product is lightweight, yet heavily sculptured and authentically detailed.

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Sturdy Greek Columns

Marbleine columns from Visador Co. combine the classic grace of ancient Greece with the strength and durability of modern technology.

Spun from a mixture of 450/o genuine marble particles plus tough polymer resins and fiberglass, the columns reportedly won't split or rot, and.are resistant to termites, fire and inrpact.

Border Line

E-Z Edging, a modular mowing strip that glues together like a sprinkler pipe, is new from Pvcon Industries.

Each pre-cast concrete section is reinforced with pvc pipe and connects end to end with pvc couplers and glue, creating a decorative border and a pvc conduit that can be used for watering systems or low voltage wiring.

Sections are cast straight or curved, varying in dimensions from 3" x 3-l/2" x 36" to 4-l/4" x 5" x 32".

They can be specified in exposed aggregate, brick, adobe or smooth finish in any color.

High End Stains

New stain product lines are now available from Olympic Stain to provide a good, better, best selection.

StormG uard sem i-transparent and solid color stains target the low to midprice range, while Super Premium water repellent stains carry a lifetime guarantee against cracking, peeling and blistering and retail for more.

Color In The Cracks

Colorlastec stain resistant sanded polymer grout is now available from TEC Inc.

The high solids/acrylic blend is poured onto the tile surface and worked into the joints. It cures to form a tough yet flexible joint that is resistant to water and staining. The grout comes in eight colors.

Tools For Comfort

Comfort Plus, a new line of longhandled tools and cutting shears with comfortable, non-slip cushioned grips, has been introduced by Ames.

The softer, durable grip instantly molds to every individual hand to help reduce fatigue, hand stress and blisters. Closed-cell foam construction repels moisture, dirt and oil.

The line includes lopping and hedge shears, long-handled shovel, bow rake, garden hoe, leaf rake and poly leaf.

Fresh Air Bag

A new air freshener product scientifically designed for use in any forced air heating or cooling system to neutralize odors and enhance the quality of indoor air is new from In- novative Concepts.

Fresh Pak, a mesh bag of fragrance pellets that attaches to the air filter of a forced air system, goes to work whenever the system is in operation.

The non-toxic and non-allergenic product comes in five fragrances and two sizes.

Seed Starter

Healthy seedlings, bulbs and plants reportedly are guaranteed when germinated in pure, easy-to-

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use NoDampOff organic seed starter from Mosser Lee Co.

Composed of milled sphagnum moss, which absorbs 20 times its weight in water, the product provides a planting medium that pre- vents the excessively moist conditions that breed the damping off fungi, a major killer of young seedlings.

Natural and sterile, it contains no dirt or pests and eliminates the need for expensive equipment and harsh chemicals.

The seed starter comes in two sizes: a plastic, 222 cu. in. easy-pour plastic bag and a 2 bushel, commercial size polysack.

Elephant Showers

A children's hand shower inspired by Walt Disney's Dumbo is now available from Grohe America. The elephant's body, which serves as the hand shower holder, has soft, flexible ears and is designed for surface mounting on the shower/ bath wall. The trunk is the actual and molded of durable, non-toxic plastic, the product is easily installed by aflixing a small mounting plate to the wall with three concealed screws. An extra long 69" hose reaches the length of a standard bathtub, fits all standard l/2" connections and can be connected directlv to a standard shower arm. quickly signal emergency vehicles. Easily installed as a replacement for the front porch light switch, it re- hand shower, smaller hands.

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Porch Flasher

The Emergency Alert Switch from Alert Products allows a front porch light to flash on and off to portedly can save paramedics and police critical minutes in trying to locate the right address.

The switch's top position is "on", bottom "off" and middle "alert," flashing the porch light. The illuminated toggle also flashes inside the house when the switch is in the "alert" position.