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SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER - PAGE 5 -WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 21. 1979 Now is the time for the all-vinyl siding One of the most recent trends in home improve­ ments for the '70s is the strong demand for low main­ tenance building materials. Homeowners today want to eliminate maintenance costs, as well as give their home long-lasting protection and a fresh, new look. Since your home is proba­ bly one of the biggest invest­ ments you'll ever make, find out the good and bad points of each type of siding before reaching a decision. Many homeowners are avoiding problems with wood, asbestos and metal siding by turning to solid vi­ nyl. According to experts at Bird & Son, manufacturers of building materials in East Walpole, Mass., solid vinyl Siding is a triumph of modern technology. Termites hate solid vinyl, and it doesn't rot, peel, dent, rust or corrode. Solid vinyl is virtually maintenance free, since rain alone will usually keep it clean. And, because the color goes all the way through, solid vinyl won't show scratches like many other types of siding. Solid vinyl is a favored ma­ terial for siding on both new and old houses because it lasts the lifetime of a home. Easily applied over existing surfaces, it can dramatically restore a home's original beauty or transform the ap­ pearance, adding to its resale value. Not only can solid vinyl siding enhance every type of house from single and multi- family homes to garden a p a r t m e n t s a n d c o n ­ dominiums, it works well with every style of architec­ ture from colonial to ultra­ modern. Choose the video cassette for you Two video tape cassette sys­ tems, marketed under the name of "The Great Time Machine." are highlights of Quasar's 1979 line. The VR1000 features a sin­ gle head record/playback sys­ tem. It is the only recorder that permits multiple unattended recordings, a very important benefit. The VH 5010 is a new four- hour system with a built-in digitalclock timerand thecon- venience of both forward and reverse capability. It allows one on /off operation to be preset. The unit features remote edit and memory rewind that lets you find a specific spot on a tape. Success: only a sneeze away! Sometimes success is only a sneeze away! Such was the case for Melville R. Bissell. In the 1870's Bissell and his wife Anna ran a crockery and glassware shop in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Their merchandise was delivered in crates and barrels packed with loose straw. Mr. Bissell developed an uncomfortable allergy to straw dust, and promptly de­ cided to remedy the situation by inventing a machine that would effectively sweep up the irritating dust from the floor. This idea soon developed into a carpet sweeper for home use. The famous Bis­ sell Carpet Company was born--and that's nothing to sneeze ai By mixing and matching the wide range of solid vinyl building products available from Bird & Son, producers of high quality building mate­ rials since 1795, homeowners can use their imagination. Bird is the industry's color leader and offers a variety of styles which can be used to achieve striking effects. Attractive trim accessories add the finishing touches to solid vinyl siding. Woodstead ornamental shutters give a home indi­ viduality, and they are easy to install on any type of sur­ face. Made of high-density polystyrene, Bir-d Woodstead shutters offer lasting beauty without the problems of continual main­ tenance. Durable soffit and fascia systems, as well as gutter and downspout systems, have proved their extremely high weather resistance through all sorts of corrosion and ex­ posure tests. They have the same low maintenance re­ quirements as solid vinyl sid­ ing. Take your time and inves­ tigate the facts before you make a decision. Siding is a big investment no matter what type you choose. By looking beyond the initial costs to the potential costs of maintenance, you'll be in the swing of the '70s and happy with your choice for years to come. If you would like more in­ formation about siding be­ fore you build, remodel or repair, write for the "What You Should Know About Siding" booklet. Send your name, address and 50* to Sid­ ing, Box R-P, Bird & Son, East Walpole, MA 02032. Light but private A BATHROOM BECOMES SLEEK and contemporary through use of Flexalum Verticals. Allowing maximum control of light and privacy, the Verticals conceal two awkwardly placed windows and a radiator which vi­ sually broke up this wall. A simple valance frames the blinds which also give an illusion of greater height. The center storage area was an added bonus. A January to remember: Snow, Wind and Record Winter Cold, PLUS Store-Wide Remodeling has left us with Winter Merchandise we must move now! I I /l Off CURRENT MARK PRKES On these sale items Infants Boys Wear Girls Wear Shoes Boots Pantsuits Dresses Mens Wear Handbags Hats Scarves Coats Sweaters Skirts AND MANY MORE! "BUZZARD BONUS BONANZA" WED.-THURS.-FRI. 3 Days Only FEBRUARY 21, 22 & 23 HURRY! OFF CURRENT MARK DOWN PRICES! EXAMPLES: ORIGINAL MARK YOU PRICE DOWN PAY 34.00 19.00 *8.00 12.00 5.00 *2.50 12.97 7.00 $3.50 Prices go Down, Down, Down! Visit our special "BLIZZARD BONUS BONANZA" Sale Area. Whatever you see on the tag, take OiM-Halff OH! McHENRY MARKET PLACE tlc*4ENRY#iUJIIttS, wwv, v PHONE i '• I \ i