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Closet Makes Room For Home Laundry Is "Sinkronizing" Next on the Agenda? It Could Add Ail-Round Convenience Let's face it. Many a home just doesn't have space for a fully equipped, dream laundry. Of course, a laundry doesn't have to be big to be efficient, but time was when even the most compact laundry center required four to five feet of wall space. Well, rules change, and such is the case with a compact laundry. Four to five feet of space is still needed, for a pair of full-size laundry appliances, but a w'ell-organized. completely automatic laundry area is possible with less. Three steps led to this super-compact laundry. It was planned by the Maytag Home Laundry center. 1. Removal of a closet yielded 42 inrlies of wall space. A sink peninsula arrangement provided I lie convenience of a lann«lr> close lo llie kitchcn. yet separate from it. V portable. clojlie* dryer was wall-lume (over-lap fashion) over the pviiin- «ula and wa«lier. with adequate clearance for the naslier lid. Such a laundry arrangement can work equally well in numerous locations about the home -- wherever this modest amount of space can be found. One advantage of this particular location is that it reduces plumbing expenses because of its proximity to the kitchen sink. Detergents, bleach and other laundry aids store in upboard above .the washer, wfth additional space available in t>he corner base cup- 2. 3. To Improve \\ itli Built-Ins For remodeling 'he kitchen with 'omit-.in ranut* products such as electric ovens and surface units • Kitchen experts offer these tips. Don t install the oven 'oo high. Ideal installation height should be about 36 inches from ;he floor, with the oven door at ••'ountertop level when open. Don't put built-in ovens and surface cooking units directly side-bv-Mde. At least nine inches of counters, p should separate 'he appliances to allow plenty of space for pots and pans. IN JI ST 42 inches of wall space, there's room for a* complete. automatic laundry, hecause this portable dryer can he wall-liiing. Porta-Drycr by Maytag. Records show a heavy rainstorm on Christmas Day, 1270, which flooded 50 towns in northern Europe. board of peninsula unit. There's room here also for any soiled items that may need to be held over for a special-type load at a later time. And, a step away, a tall cupboard stores an iron, ironing board and supplies, caddy for prompt hanging of freshly dried permanent press clothes, plus a small hamper for itenio to be ironed. GETTING ("OLOKFl I. Housewares brighten up in lively yellow hues, are spiced with hot reds and emerald greens. Avocado and copper tones continue strong. It wouldn*t be surprising if "sinkronizing" becomes the next big project on the home improvement agenda. "Sinkronizing?" It means the convenience of running water, provided by sinks placed strategically throughout the house, to make home more livable and add enjoyment to today's wav of life. The word was Joined by Elkay Manufacturing Company, makers of stainless steel sinks. The swing to "sinkronizing" is steadily rising. What busy homemaker wouldn't delight in a kitchen that features two sinks? Just imagine the luxury and convenience ot being able to prepare meals at one sink while the other is utilized for. clean-up, washing vegetables or mixing refreshments. Utility or laundry room sink might double in duty for small gardening chores as well as the familiar role it always plays on washday. Consider the versatility of a sink in the garage. It would save Dad steps.":.) r'ter he does repair work or mows the lawn. It would help keep the house free of tracked-in dirt, since youngsters could be demudded before they enter. The patio is another ideal spot for a sink. The perfect host and hostess could" be there all the while when serving a party or barbecue. Those absences, tripping back and forth to the kitchen, would be eliminated. i - Even indoor entertaining seems more fun when the recreation room sink becomes the center of activity. This goes for the kids as well as the grownups. For the young members of the family, a sink in the bedroom is a practical innovation. Supplied with towels and soap, smudgy fingers no longer mark up walls and furniture and the bathroom "traffic jam" is less likely to become a problem. Give a New Look to Your Bathroom This elegant vanity cabinet takes only 36 inches of wall space, yet it provides counter- top room for tissues and cosmetics, two convenient drawers for curlers and other needs, and a iarge area in the base for bath and laundry supplies. Available in many styles. Spring Special II 24" Vanity Base Completely set up including Formica Top with hole cut out to receive bowl of your choice. 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