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SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER - PAGE 32 -FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 1979 Sundials were once used to check the accuracy of clocks. * • 2500 W.Rt. 120 McHenry, II. (615) 344-1600 IN & AR0UN THE HOUSE FROM VYCITAL'S PRO HARDWARE 5" STYLE K Gutter-White painted and Galvanized 5" VI ROUND Galvanized Eve Trough HEMD EDGE LAP JOINT • Hangers • DOWNSPOUTS SQUARE -- - RIIV I R I I PI- • • A. CORRUGATED OUTSIDE LAP JOINT « bncls • SIlD-IOintS STYLE "A" CORRUGATED • Spike II^fcs^fe?"OUND *Elbows * * •Mitres • Ferrues "K" END PIECE "K" OUTSIDE MITRE WITH OVAL OUTLET Furnace fittings-Registers; Register boots- Pipe and Elbows CLOTHES DRYER VENTS Pipe-Elbow-Flexible Pipe CLASS "A" CHIMNEY METALBESTOS cô D STAINLESS STEEL OIL-GAS Chimney ?®"nd Pipe y* CLASS "B" CHIMNEY METALBESTOS GAS VENT PIPE & FITTINGS VYCITAL'S .1228.N. Green $f,„ • I ' l l ! * » A H A « I A » \ 1 ̂ Collar HANK HARDWARE McHenrv 395,-0098, , Patio laundry aids image of washing area There was a time when the American front porch doub­ led as a "laundry center," complete with wringer washer, wash tubs and dry­ ing lines running from porch supports. While today's laundry equipment has come a long way in sophistication of per­ formance and design appear­ ance, the concept of the "front porch laundry" has been implemented into a patio laundry by General Electric. INceil for change William J. Ketcham, CKD, designer of this airy laundry center, and manager of kitchen/laundry designs for GE, bases his design con­ cept on a need for an image change for the laundry area. According to Ketcham, "The laundry facility is still a forgotten area in much of to­ day's housing. There is still a continuation of the tendency to locate the laundry in the basement, or some other in­ convenient location, with only two water pipes, a drain line, and a bare 60-watt bulb; and exposed insulation be­ tween 2x4 studs as the de­ cor." liTiiK of a chore He also points out that doing the laundry isn't any­ body's idea of fun, especially since the average American family requires eight wash loads per week--or almost 400 loads of laundry a year. "But one thing is for sure; if you have a nice place in which to do it, the laundry isn't as much of a chore." Yet, there is a strong con­ sumer preference for laundry facilities that are convenient, functional and more attrac­ tive to complete today's cus­ tom homes. It was this grow­ ing preference from which Ketcham derived the "patio laundry," a bright, cheery center with an open view. Bright «lecor The patio laundry is de­ signed off the kitchen area, at the entrance from a garden patio. It is complete with storage for laundry additives, hidden storage for dirty clothes, counter top to fold linens, a sink and stylish contemporary oak cabinetry above and below. In addition to the center's convenient facilities, it all works because of the decor. Since white is the standard color for most laundry ma­ chines, as this full-size GE pair, light, natural-look oak cabinets are used. Result: the machines blend into the overall decor and the room doesn't shout "laundp'" In­ stead, bright color is used along with plants and natural lighting. I'oeful room ' Of course, everybody doesn't have space for a dream laundry like this room, but if you have a utility room (especially good if it's off th" kitchen), this patio laund will give you some ideas u* r how to get the most from it, or how to brighten up an existing laundry area that might be on the dingy side. This well-designed laundry center was developed for display during the annual Na­ tional Association of Home Builders show in January, and was featured in the Feb­ ruary issue of McCall's mag­ azine. ••• - y OPEN WIDE AND SAY BILCO What's the difference between a dead end cellar and a basement for living? Answer: direct access to the outdoors. The modern all-steel Bilco Basement Door keeps unneces­ sary traffic out of first floor rooms, sparing them from dirt and damage. Your basement is always convenient and useful. Tools, lawn furniture, bikes, sleds -- everything moves easily in and out. And a direct route to safety is provided in event of emergency. For more living space downstairs -- and less wear and tear upstairs -- let us show you how easy it is to put a Bilco Basement Door on your home. © r -- \ / _ \ i el/oi •sregBgsn 1 , 1 Come in for free literature for replacing your wood door or for adding a complete entry way. If you wish, we can suggest a man to do it for you. iMRbtimcuD MC HENRY LUMBER 403© WEST MAIM ft /v\cncnDY. illipioij 385-4600 HANK \ McplANlO « # t § I T T T T T H ^ « « • « « • <