SPRING HOME IMPROVEMENT Wednesday Mareb 28 1990- Page One spring task will reap tasty rewards for doityourselfers This spring make the first outdoor home improvement task on your list one that provides immediate year round and longlasting pleasure The project is to install a new stationary gas grill on your patio or deck a simple task that prom ises to yield many tasty rewards Many homeowners currently barbecue on old deteriorating postmounted grills Many of these were installed as early as the 1960s when the concept began to gam in popularity Other homeowners who may grown up with a permanently affixed or would tike the luxury of an elabo rately appointed entertainment center can now easily install the Genesis Mount Gas Barbecue from We bcr Stephen Products Co Whether youre replacing an old sta tionary gas or installing a for the first time youll appreciate the con venience of a new permanently mounted unit A stationary natural gas offers barbecue lovers a number of benefits which include the ease and convenience of outdoor cooking year round without the worry of replenishing gas supplies Hidden beneath the grills storage area which is enclosed with tempered glass doors are stainless steel gas supply lines that connect the to the homes exist ing gas source Theft is thwarted by a permanently af fixed grill which is attached to your homes existing gas line and bolted to your patio or deck And a permanently mounted gnll can provide the finishing touch to a newly installed deck or patio making outdoor entertaining simpler than ever The Weber Genesis Perma Mount Gas Barbecue differs from other gas step 1 lb remove an existing stationary gas barbecue first turn then un a hacksaw or pipe cutler cut the old pool off Next moke a rectangular form surrounding the old poetmount Step 3 Level the grill base on the con crete slab with a standard bubble level Then drill hole In the concrete and bolt base to the slab Step Fill the rectangular form with approximately 2U3 bags of mixed con crete Level and allow fresh concrete dry completely gnlls because of its patented Flavonzer System which replaces old- fashioned lava rock or pumice stone An bars direct cooking fats away from the meat while effectively vaporizing juices and drippings for real barbecue flavor and help prevent flareups caused by porous greasecollecting lava rock Step Attach the stainless ateel tubing provided with the new stationary gas barbecue the existing line using a flare fitting Also unique are three individually con trolled burners that light quickly with the touch of a button for direct seanng or in direct slow roasting Replacing an existing unit Many We ber dealers will assemble and install a permanently mounted for their cus tomers But installation is simple enough Good laundry design saves time makes life easier Now more than ever busy homeown crs juggle work family and leisure in an effort to maintain a balanced and satisfy lifestyle For them time saved on everyday tasks means tune morehappily spent elsewhere So when homeowners nationwide recently took time to design efficient home laundry areas they not only made life easier for themselves but also were recognized for doing so by Maytag Company and Woman s Day Kitchens and Baths in a Good Laundry Design Contest If youre as busy as the contest en rants you too may benefit from putting theirs and other ingenious ideas to use Consider the following Keep storage close to laundry equip ment A retired couple built in a two tiered turn around shelf near the washer and dryer The shelf holds laundry ready to be washed or folded Locate laundry equipment near a sink and storage Cabinets conceal laundry supplies and when located near a sink double as storage space for stemware glasses and bar items Place related conveniences near laundry equipment A couple with two active chil dren installed a dripdrying closet next to the sink and laundry equipment by using a shower floor base with a drain and ramie tile walls They also installed a low faucet and clothing rod Double up on space with stacked laun dry equipment A single mother living in an older home installed a slacked washer dryer in a compact closet near the garden and central Iqtchen island On the inside closet door a fold down ironing board saves even more precious space Locate laundry equipment adjacent to existing plumbing When the most con venient plumbing hookup seems awk ward consider locating appliances behind cabinets and folding doors for easy concealment when not in More ways to design and equip an efficient laundry area are available in Maytag Company s Contemporary Laun dry Planning SPRING OPENING SALE Step 5i Attach the Genesis Mounl Gas Barbecue from Weber- Stephen Product Co lo the grill base follow the instructions in the owners manual enclosed with the grill Turn on the gas and leakcheck all gas connec tions Relax and grill a delicious barbe cued meal to celebrate a Job easily done to do yourself The following are directions for replacing an existing post mount gas gnll with a new Genesis PermaMount Gas Barbecue 1 Temporarily turn off the gas the line running to your existing 2 Remove your old gas from the post Cutthepostoffwithapipecutteror hacksaw Mix concrete then pour it into the form in rough or smooth finish Level drill and bolt the Genesis Barbecue base to the new slab Attach the stainless steel tubing pro vided with the Mount Barbecue to the existing gas line utilizing a flare fitting recommended by WeberStephen Products Co the retail outlet where you purchased the or your local gas ity Assemble and attach the Genesis Perma Mount Barbecue to the base fol lowing the instructions in the owners manual enclosed with the gas gnll Turn on the gas and leakcheck all gas connections 7 Relax and a delicious barbe cued meal to celebrate a job easily done First time installation Heres how to gain access to the natural gas line from your home to install a stationary for the first time 1 Check to see if a natural gas line has already been extended outdoors Many newly constructed homes offer this op tion 2 If an outdoor line does not exist a gas professional can easily extend the line for you Although it is possible to complete the task yourself a professional will be able to ensure that gas leaks do not result 3 Follow steps 17 listed above under Replacing an existing unit SPRING CLEANING We Clean Floors Kitchens Windows Walls Woodwork Ceilings Chandeliers Silverware Carpets Upholstery Maidto cares about your home We pride ourselves in providing a Superior Cleaning Service FREE ESTIMATES Nurseries I CALL Garden Centre