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FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT September lMPin Home office workers make use of fax machine Small business owners and home office workers are constantly sear clung for products that will save them time and money Enter the facsimile machine as a perfect solution for todays business Second only to the telephone as the fastest way to communicate a fax can transmit and receive documents in as little as seconds per page Owning a fax machine has become mandatory for many businesses says David Bergevin marketing manager for the Telecommunication Systems of Toshiba America Once a company purchases one they wonder how they were able to Industry insiders gauge that the fax market is growing by a much as 30 percent each year and they see this trend continuing into the next decade The fax boom has been fueled by declining prices and now af fordable machines are convenient ly available through a wide vanely of resellers including department stores warehouse clubs and catalog showrooms often for less than Toshiba a leading facsimile manufacturer recommends that businesses consider the following before buying a fax First buyers should look carefully at the machine transmis son speed Many less expensive models may transmit and receive at much slower speeds which can tie up a telephone line as well as in crease phone charges when sen ding longer documents When comparing models also make sure that the selection has all of the features you need For in stance some fax machines allow the user to stack a multipage docu ment avoiding hand feeding each page Other features include speed dial memory automatic paper cutter polling delayed transmission ac tivity reports of sonsreceptions and grey scale capability for sending photographs Some machines even offer builtin telephones and answering devices Toshiba recommends shopping around for the best equipment buy Be thrifty but dont buy a machine you will quickly outgrow Bergevin recommends Its best to buy from a name brand manufacturer that offers a standard product warranty as well as an optional service contract That way you know that your machine will be serviced when you need it For more information about the Toshiba facsimile line call Improvements should please the eye An important function of a home aside from protecting its oc cupants from the elements is to be aesthetically pleasing This holds true whether your home is a city apartment suburban Tudor beachfront cottage or a log cabin in the Rockies Trends have somewhat an in on interior decorating but most decisions come from your own personal taste Changes that add comfort and convenience to a home while demonstrating your own personal style are often the most gratifying These changes can range from in stalling a skylight to putting in a new bathroom Whatever you do to your abode its an extension of you Almost everyone yearns to let their creative juices flow freely you just have to be brave enough to act on your ideas Innovative kitchens and baths are big news this season Many people claim their kitchen is the best room in the house This room is not only used for cooking meals but also for living and entertain ing Incorporating this working space into a living area is extreme ly popular and functional too The kitchen has always been a social room and often times the heart of the house Guests often gravitate around their cooking host indulging in rich smells and easy conversation Children are notorious for heading straight to the kitchen for a midafternoon snack after a hard day of school As this central gathering area gets comfortable abundant seating is key Another cozy add tion Installing a fireplace for those dark late afternoons of winter Together these two addi make the kitchen a perfect place to sip on a cup of hot cocoa A big consideration for the new open kitchen Less clutter Since guests will be taking advantage of socializing with their host while meal preparations are going on you should be sure that your kit cheniscozy but not cluttered To help combine the functional and living aspects installing a work island can make efficient use of empty space Surround the island with stools and cooking becomes a group experience Therefore a functional kitchen that is furnished attractively is a great idea This versatile room can make a living room almost ob solete The bath of the 90s takes on a similar philosophy It has become a luxurious retreat from the out side world it should be able to pamper yet be functional for all members of the household An the bath literally becomes a well furnished room it loses its cold edge This modem oasis is no longer just for bathing It can be in corporated into a spa equipped with whirlpool steam room sauna and exercise equipment Another welcome addition to the bath is the comeback of the dress room complete with fireplace Both kitchens and baths were meant to last Neutrals seem like the natural choice when selecting major amenities such as sinks toilets tiles tubs cabinets and showers 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