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MAIN PAINT & DECORATING, INC. 3819 W. MAIN ST. - McHENRY* ILL. 385-1115 Introducing the new all-surface paint that stands up to Butch, Bob, and Lefty. And scrubs up as clean as they do. SUPPLEMENT TO MCHENRY PLAINDEALER - PACE t "FIMIJA*, MARCH Don't do anything unless you know how. If you don't understand the different ways windows waste cooling as well as heat­ ing energy, and don't know the right solution to each specific problem, you could be spending too much to make them energy-efficient, or you could be spending less and accomplishing next to nothing. / The storm window is not a cure-all; neither is replacing your old windows always the best economic solution. If you are going to invest wisely in window energy conservation measures, you must first determine whether your problem is infiltration or conduction, or both. And you must understand that these problems affect your cooling efficiency as well as your heating bills. Infiltration, which is a fancy name for heat loss (or gain, in summer) via crack leakage, permits the physical movement of air in and out of the prime window. A storm window will help some in re­ ducing the force of high winds; but most storm win­ dows leak as much air as does the deteriorated prime. To solve the infiltration problem you must caulk cracks in and around non- operating parts of the win­ dow, and weatherstrip be­ tween the operating parts. If the window is badly de­ teriorated, and beyond help from these measures, there is no solution except to replace the window. And in selecting a replacement, it's essential that it offer good weath- erstripping to minimize air in­ filtration. The second problem is conduction, heat traveling directly through the physical materials of which the win­ dow is made. Just as heat travels from the tip of a fork to the end you're holding when you place it in a gas flame, heat travels through the window's frame and directly through the glass. The only solution to this problem is multiple layers of glass. Insulating glass (or a storm window over a single glazed window) will reduce the con­ duction heat loss by about 50%. Triple glass, which is now available in many "thermalized" windows, or a storm window in addition to conventional insulating glass, will reduce the conduc­ tion loss by about 65%. Window energy conserva­ tion is not only patriotic; it's an economic necessity. A badly deteriorated single glazed window can have a U value as high as 2.26, which can be reduced to as low as 0.445 with a new highly energy efficient thermalized replacement window. This is an improvement of about 80% in the window's energy efficiency. And because windows generally account for 15% of your heating and cooling energy use, this improve­ ment could add up to a 12% reduction in your yearly heat­ ing and cooling bills. The significance of win­ dows in energy conservation is treated in detail in an illus­ trated 136-page "Window Book" by Fred M. Schmidt. It identifies the different ways windows waste energy and gives specific remedies for each of the different prob­ lems. "The Window Book" has a cover price of $1.95, but it can be ordered direct at a special publisher's discount by sending $1.00 to Season- all Industries, Inc., Depart­ ment MS. Indiana, Pa. 15701. In the words of the author, "If your windows aren't energy efficient, you're going to have to do something about them. But don't do anything until you know what you're doing." Make your workroom workable! Spring is the perfect time to make minor household re­ pairs, so why not save some money this season and do them yourself? But before you get started, tackle the job of getting your workroom ia order. Whether starting from scratch or re-arranging estab­ lished space, a clean open work area not only makes re­ pair jobs easier, but can also help eliminate needless acci­ dents. Here are some ways you can make your workshop more functional: Save empty jars aad cam. When they are clearly labeled and arranged oa shelves or in cabinets, glass jars allow you to quickly spot easily misplaced small items, such as nails, tacks, and screws. You might want to nail the jar lids into a shelf board or low beam to keep them handily at your finger­ tips. Empty coffee cans and other tins make perfect hol­ ders for small tools, such as an assortment of wrenches or screw drivers. Label the tins according to contents so you can quickly locate these often-used tools when they're needed. Bask tools fall into five main classifications; cutting, gripping, measuring, fasten­ ing and striking. A mounted peg board with S-hooks can be used to keep many of the larger tools stored safely and neatly. Remember to hang the board in a convenient spot, yet out of children's reach to avoid ii\jury to curi­ ous hands. A clean workroom can be safer to work in; soil can ob­ scure your view when you're doing exacting chores. You can make grimy floors, walls, and other washable surfaces "sparkle" by scrubbing them down with a solution of Janitor In A Drum* all pur­ pose cleaner and water. Don't think your work area must be neg-ected because it's tucked away in the base­ ment or garage. Recycle old bookcases and cabinets into storage units for holding cans of paint and varnish, brushes and other hardware that might other­ wise clutter up your work­ shop. Color and design lend roof variety ©As the largest exterior ex­ panse of a home, the roof plays a vital role in any home's appearance. Accord­ ing to the National Home Improvement Council, to­ day's roofing materials offer homeowners considerable leeway in their choice of col­ ors and textures in addition to the roofs traditional role of protection. Whether traditional or modern, the variety of roof­ ing colprs and designs can be used to enhance any ar­ chitectural style. The shingle color can be chosen to blend a home with its exterior, or used to provide eye-appealing contrast to the siding color. Shingles are available in a wide range of solid colors or blends, from heat reflecting white, earthy browns and greens, reds and grays to popular black. *«*• Smartness, rather than sincerity, ruins many .speeches. If there is a crew like this in your house, Fuller-O'Brien Ful-Shield® alf- surface latex paint can make life a little easier. In fact, Ful-Shield has a lot in common with most kids. It's tough and beautiful And you can scrub off the dirf without harming the surface. It's also stain-resistant, and looks great in every room in your home. And Ful-Shield's flat latex enamel finish glides smoothly onto walls, woodwork, or any interior surface in over 1,000 lustrous colors. Ful-Shield all-surface paint from Fuller-O'Brien. Now available at your Fuller-O'Brien Pro Shop M VWMNTS^ ̂ V. The Pro Shop