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2 Supplement of The Canadian Statesman, April 13, 1977 some exciti ng news f rom thehome f ront Gathering. Wood is Now ln! A COMPLUTE LAUNDRY CENThI< can be a wecome additon to any home. Features suIch as a drying rack for canvas shoes, a door which can be used for foding of clothes and convenience hanger attachment enable homemnakers ta complete laundry chores in one location. Solid-state integrated circuits which monitor clothes duri ng drying cycle replace switches and timers for added accuracy on Sears dryer in this home aundry center. DO-IT-YOURSELF, WITH STY LE These days, "doing-it- yoursef', is more than a trend, t's a way of life. Consume-rs who didn't even own a powý,.er drill ten years ago todaJy routinely accet d-i-ouse im- provemnent or maintenance projects as part of the price of owning a home. Manufacturers are re- sponding with products that make D-I-Y as simple and foolproof as possible. For examrple, General Electric now offers three new Potscrubber Il dish- washers with an installation module designed to simplify the job of making plumbing and electrical connections. The installation module is, connected to the house ,plumbing and electrical systems before the dîsh- washer is put into position, affording much more roomn to work. After the initial connectionrs have been made and the dishwasher slid into p lace, the module is, easily accessible for the final hook- ups. The new dishwashers, models GSD87O, GSD970 and GSDlO7O, feature GE's exclusive PermaTuf interior mater'i that will not chip, crack, peel or rust in normal use. They also have a larger, more rugged upper rack and door panels which provide consumers the option of selectîng any five of "the New Naturals" colors. These high-gloss colors, intro- duced this year, are Snow, Harvest Wheat, Fresh Avocado, Coffee and the ail-. nwAlmond. Almond is a light beige that is neutral enough to mix or match with most types of kitchen decor and existing appliance colors, and complements today's trend to the use of natural materials in home decor- ating. Also available in an optionial kit is stylish Onyx, a high-gloss black that serves to highlight and act as a dîrmatic couniterpoint to kitchen decor. Between the flexibility of installation offered by the m-odule and the flexibility of kitchen decor afforded by "the New Naturals" colors, you have the chance to do it yourself . and do it with style. Give Vour Home A Helping Hand: Unless you've a spanking new home, chances are your bouse could stand a little fixing up. Take a good, objective look at your domnicile and sec whether it can use these improvements:- 0 Is your kitchen as up- to-date- as if. should be? Modern built-ins not only make homemaking more convenient, they are decora- tive additions to everyone's favorite room. a Is your family growing up? Perhaps your home should be growing oui, with the addition of an extra roomn or two. Another -bedroom or a family room can give everyone more room to breathe. Hanging Pictures? Before you drive nails into your- walls, mark the spot with an -V' made of cellophane tape. This handy trick will keep the plaster from- cracking when you hammer in the nail. Used wood, that is, wood that has a weathered look or a pitted, wormny surface, is popular for a rustic effect in paneling a room or building furniture. Often, the wood is mechanically processed to give it a used or "distressed" appearance. 0f course, this processed wood can also be expensive. Why flot find "authentic" used wood if_ you are interested in a rustîc effect for your home! The most economical way of buying used wood is from a person who wants to get rid of an old barn or outbuilding on his property. The owner, usually a farmer, will probably be willing to sel the wood from an old shed or barn at a very reasonable price, providing you tear the building apart and haul the wood away yourself. You will have to inspect the building and determine if there is enough usable wo od there tIo make it worth your time and effort, before you finalize negotiations with its owner. Old railroad ties are also popular for adding rustic accents to a house or garden. The railroad ties can be used for fences, steps, walkways, patios and garden borders. Check with a railroad yard for used ties that have been removed from railroad tracks and replaced with new ones. The used ties are often sold to lumber yards which seli them to the public but the railroad yard mightlbe wîlling to do business directly with you! Utility and telephone companies maây also have old power poles that can be used in the same way as railroad ties. Check with your local utility company regarding the purchase of these poles. 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