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Versatile Appliances Help To Stretch Living Space Almost every house has some rooms, or a family or play room, unused space that can be con- Here, too, the new area may be verted into living and recreation comfortably heated, either area--space in the attic, a por- through central or direct heating tion of the basement, an attached equipment. garage or carport, or a porch. Modern gas appliances for in- The house with a basement cineration, clothes drying, air presents excellent possibilities conditioning, water heating and for conversion into a recreation, cooking can greatly enhance the hobby or family room, accord- comfort of the expanded home, ing 16 the Gas Appliance Manu- says GAM A. facturers Association. A gas household incinerator, The basement -- traditionally for example, takes care of the the forbiddingregion of the heat- problem of garbage and trash ing equipment*--->need no longer disposal and frees the backyard be given over to the housing of from unsightly garbage cans and bulky furnaces or boilers and sheds. Smokeless and odorless, bins and storage sheds. Contem- these appliances can burn virporary gas central heating equip- tually anything combustible to a ment may be as small as a two- small tray of ash. or three-drawer filing cabinet and Then, the backyard space can can be installed in a wide variety be used for a new patio or terrace, of places in the home -- in a Another backyard space-saver closet, under steps, in a corner is the automatic gas clothes dryof a room or other inconspicu- er, which dries wash anytime, ous spot. and eliminates that network of There's no need for fuel stor- clothes lines in the yard. age tanks or bins because gas is piped in underground, directly to gas-fired equipment and Daughters Need Very appliances, notes GAMA. |" d A patio or porch can often be r ersonai IvOOmS enclosed to provide an attractive planni a for your dining area adjacent to the kitch teen daUghter? Teen rooms en, and it can be comfortably are no tonger collections of heated by either the gas central second-hand odds and ends, heating system or by a gas-fired but are rather a very personal room heater. and special, private retreat. The new-room heaters are easy When decorating, ask your to install, economical and avail- daughter about her particular able in a number of styles, from likes and dislikes before you one designed like a.television ^n?^prvKfa'ltsaetrtrB antS console to a model that sits in a siee£ mod look or warm charm window. . . . of a c o u n t r y c o t t a g e . R e g a r d - Extra living space might beac- jess -- asking before doing will quired by converting an attached keep your teen and you happy garage into one or more bed- for months to come. WHAT PROPERLY CONDITIONED WATER CAN DO Approx. - Average Earnings (interest on investment) Per Year Per Average Family Annual Present Save Outlay 80% on the annual soap and cleaner " bill $ 60.00 $48.00 25% on the annual expenditures for washable clothes, sheets, towels, linens, etc ^ 300.00 75.00 35% on the annual maintenance cost for repairs, plumbing, water heater, etc 70.00 24.50 2% on many foods, tea, coffee, sugar, etc. . 900.00 18.00 AMOUNTING TO $13.79 PER MONTH* •Based on present day cost of living The Growing Interest In "Sound Conditioning Traditionally, good acoustics has been important in auditoriums, broadcasting and recording studios, theaters and churches. Recently the need for noise control in other types of construction has been more widely recognized. A quiet office increases efficiency. In hospitals, a restful atmosphere aids convalescence. Hotels and motels know that guests prefer the privacy of quiet accommodations. Restaurants increase their business when the clatter of dishes and babble of voices are held at a comfortable level. Banks and stores have also learned the advantages of doing business in noise-free surroundings. And now, "sound conditioning" is becoming an important factor in home planning. Today's homes are better planned and more efficient. But with all their improvements, they tend to be noisier. The extensive use of glass and other hard reflective surfsces; the increasing number of mechanical labor saving devices, radios, televisions, stronger but lighter construction, smaller rooms with lower ceilings - and the Why would contact remo Needs tFree Estimates • Remodeling • Repair , • Financing Available • Any type of Home Improvements Serving Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin since 1950 CALL ff ft IffiA'r'feuiLDtn^ Richmond, Illinois Phone 815-678t2861 trend to larger families - all contribute to a higher level of noise in the home. The need for noise control is now being met by architects, builders and designers in the housing field. And, most significant of all, from hi-fi fans to housewives, the consumers are beginning to want and expect "sound conditioned" surroundings. Recently, as evidence of its interest in this trend, the carpet industry began to analyse what carpet's role in "sound conditioning" is today, and will be in the future. Season's Woods Warm and Pretty When you shop for furniture this season you'll find a wonderful surprise. Pecan has invaded the entire industry it is found in every style and every line. The warm honey tone as well as in the soft muted tones of the wood have been used extensively. Because pecan is a very hard wood, craftsmen have had to use specially made cutting tools. Pecan, like oak, will be with us for a long time, so it is a very good investment. Also in the warm tones is Persian walnut with its "gold" pattern panels. And, homemakers will also discover a continued use of maple, cherry, birch and mahogany especially in the Early American Early English and Colonial ' For Whom The An entirely new dimension has been added with a new printing process that is expected to dominate outdoor- -mm- J indoor carpet design, blossom- Tests Were Made in* in gay prints from geometrics to romantic floral pat- Tests Were Needed Most people agree that carpet seems to make a room quieter. But no scientific study had ever been made to find out exactly how much quieter. What little information did exist was incomplete, twenty years old, and did not specify the type of carpeting tested. Since the various sound absorptive characteristics of carpet had never been adequately measured, it was felt that perhaps carpet's ability to reduce noise had been under- estimated. Forthis reason, the American Carpet Institute decided that an up-dated study of all the acoustical properties of carpet should be made. Originally, it was felt that the findings of this study would have a limited interest. Primarily, they would serve acoustical engineers and architects who have often been handicapped in their acoustical designs through the lack of accurate data on carpet. As the studies progressed, however, it became clear that the results wouid have a far wider significance - for business management of all sorts, for doctors, teachers, hotelm §s, restaurateurs and for home buyers. In short, for everyone who is called upon to make intelligent buying decisions which relate to the planning and decorating of most types of buildings and housing. Watchful V.yv Most consumers would be surprised to learn the watchful eye that newspaper publishers or managers of radio and television stations keep over their advertisers, weeding out or refusing to deal with unethical sources of goods. terns. Printed carpets are one of the newest, most exciting avenues in home furnishings to bloom underfoot in Spring 1908. Softedge Look With Us For Another Season They say words such as "polished, modified, defined and softedge" in 1968 when discussing home furnishings The softedge or refined look refers to the rolled edges, puffy contours, attached or loose cushions, tufted and plumped backings of chairs and sofas. The term modified means the splashy, wild colored, psychedelic mod mode. The designs feature much shine and glitter in steel, mirror chromes, see-through glass and plastic, and plexi-glass. And much is with a b s t r a c t p a t t e r n and shape. The house that has the mod look will be filled with burnished chrome, silvered glass, see-through chairs and shaggy r u g s , f u r r y p i l l o w s and throws. (Custom leaignrii Ifanii (Eraftfii METAL CRAFT by SCHROEDER FOR GRACIOUS SPRING LIVING •Outdoor Patio Furniture • Unusual Mail Boxes & Stands Indoor Lighting Fixtures • Weather Vanes chroeder Metalcraft Inc. 1705 South Rfe. ^31 McHenry, Phone 815-385-0950 inois