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SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER-PAGE 5-FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 1975 Why think of moving; just start improving! Is the home remodeling business entering a golden era? Some authorities feel that prospects were never better -- particularly in view of the limited avail­ ability of mortgage funds and the dismal outlook for new housing. The New York Times says that "not surprising­ ly, the word in suburban neighborhoods where fam­ ilies are cramped for space is: 'We're not moving, we're improving.'" Lewis Cenker, National Association of Home Builders' President, says that "only families mak­ ing $35,000 a year will be able to afford a home in the future unless we can check rampant inflation today." It is safe to say that re­ modeling projects which pay for themselves, par­ ticularly in terms of ac­ tual dollar savings, will be accorded a very high pri­ ority. Among these must be ranked installation of storm doors and windows -- and the installation of replacement windows. Frank Gorell, president of Season-all Industries, Inc., Indiana, Pa., the world's largest makers of custom storm doors and windows and replacement windows, points out that you can recover your mon­ ey quickly when you in­ stall these fuel-savers. "The latest figures is­ sued by the Federal Ener­ gy Office indicate that an­ nual fuel savings of $54 from storm windows and $26 from storm doors are possible and that they will pay for themselves in four to five years. Of course," he points out, "if fuel prices should go higher, savings will be even more and the recovery of the homeowner's expenditures will be faster. After that, they will continue to pay dividends. "Season-all stresses cus­ tom windows and doors," Mr. Gorell stated, "be­ cause each one of our win­ dows and doors is custom- measured and custom- built. The homeowner is spared worry as to wheth­ er the fit is good. "Our windows are^made to fit the space -- a*nd no opening has to be changed to fit the window. This eliminates structural al­ terations, which can be difficult and expensive. Further, installation is A clean door makes a great first impression Since everyone sees your home for the first time from the outside, the right impression can start at your doorstep. If you have children, your front doorknob has probably been grabbed often by muddy hands. Or your doorknocker may have lost <jts luster where sticky fingers coated it, and your doorbell, with a layer of grease. Also, you may not have noticed how everyday dirt has dulled from the inside--and usu­ ally takes about 30 min­ utes. Thus mid-winter in­ stallations are feasible." A conversationalist will talk whether anyone is lis­ tening or not. the painted surfaces on the front of your home. ' Unsightly dirt will dis­ appear with one good spray of Fantastik spray cleaner and a wipe with a paper towel or a soft cloth With the new "Easy Spray­ er," you can adjust the nozzle to "stream" and remove a smudge or turn the nozzle to "spray" for a large surface like an en­ tire painted door. A swish with a pliant sponge will even collect the grime from the corners of your window box. While you're at it, spray a n d w i p e t h e p a i n t e d doorframe You might de­ cide that you don't really need to repaint it this year after all. THE MOST IMPORTANT HOME IMPROVEMENT TOOL Slit i i,w Mx. A PENCIL % MAKE YOUR PLANS • ESTIMATE YOUR COST THEN COME SEE US FOR A HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN" M * M I « » • ' • M t M P- ***% * f"