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What's the System? Ii's the modern version of a water well, and it's by no means an isolated novelty today. At least 500,000 water wells are drilled in the United States each year. In all, there are about 10 million wells serving onefourth of the population, according to' the Plumbing- Heating-Cooling Information Bureau. There's every expectation that this "boom" in wells will continue, not only in areas beyond municipal water systems but also as a supplemental source of water where there are municipal systems -- but not enough water to go around, due to drought or pollution of surface waters. Already, about 50,000 supplemental wells are drilled each year, and this number is expected to double or triple in the next couple of years. The hand pump well and ,the modern "individual water system" both get their water from the ground. That's about all they have in .common, however. The well of Grandad's day was basically a hole wide enough for people or animals to fall into -- and occasionally they did. Water was pulled to the surface with a hand pump and carried into the house in buckets. The home well of today is really a mechanical system patterned after a municipal supply. It consists of an electrically driven pump, a tank to hold the water and controls to turn the pump, on and off when water in the tank reaches a predetermined level. The well may go as deep as several hundred feet, although the average is around 125, and it's only about four inches in diameter. The pump, called a submersible, is installed right in the well, after which the well is sanitized and sealed. More information is available by writing to the Ground Water Resources Institute, 205 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago, Illinois 60606. Send 25 cents in coin and ask for a copy of "How Water Wells Can Help You Solve Water Problems Easily and Economically." Garden Can Raise Storage Problem One thing a garden is sure to raise is a storage problem. The bigger and better the garden grows, the more equipment and supplies are needed for proper cultivation. The problem is where to store everything from lawn seed to lawn mowers so they will be safe and easily accessible. A simple and efficient solution is to utilize wasted wall space in the garage. It can be turned into a convenient storage area by installing perforated hardboard panels on one or more of the walls. Perforated hardboard panels fitted with hooks, brackets and heavy-duty hardware allow a variety of items to be stored on the wall. Wall storage is neat and convenient and keeps the garage floor clear for the car. Hardboard panels are available in 4 by 8 feet sizes, or larger. Sturdy and durable, low a V4-inch clearance bethey will hold many times their own weight. They will not crack, check or splinter. Perforated hardboards are easily installed on studs or furring strips with nails, screws or special waterproof cartridge-type adhesive. Al- Look to Your Windows Remember, when you plan your window treatment, what your window is for, and be sure that you don't interfere with its function. If you have a nice view, let it be seen. And remember that, no matter what the view by day. at night the glass will be black unless covered. If your apartment is high up, in a city, you may have a beautiful view at night. But this is for relatively few people. In a modern room, or any room that is informal, don't let the windows become fuzzy with treatment. They must harmonize with the room in every way. If there is pattern in the curtains, it should be in scale with the room and everything in it. If your curtains are being featured, try to make them beautiful -- and just important enough. If they are to be background, don't let them get too busy. Don't let them interfere with the room's unity. Be sure they are made properly and installed so they hang well. If you do all of these things, you will surely have curtains that do their job and look well at the same time. Exciting Things Are Happening at FLOWERWOOD Stop In And See EMDSCAPItai LAWNS-TREES-SHRUBS Handsome shrubs from our nursery stock do so much to add year round beauty, greenery to your grounds. Guaranteed stock owe rwoo J Highways 14 & 176 PHONG 459-6200 Crystal Lake Open Daily till 9 p.m., Sat. to 5 p.m. Open Sunday 9 a.*n. to 5 p.m. tween the panel and wall to permit clearance for hanger fixtures. Perforated hardboards are available in woodgrain paneling, in a choice of colors or patterns, or ready-to-finish. They may be perforated topto- bottom or down to wainscot height. After jgarden wall storage has been organized, here are a couple of neat tricks to keep equipment in its proper place: • With a marking pencil, outline the shapes of rakes, spades, mowers, etc., right on the panels. Then it is clear where each piece belongs. • Establish a color code. Paint each panel a different color, and mark with matching paint the equipment to be stored on that particular panel. REDWOOD OUTDOORS Redwood for garden structures may be finished with a bleach or stain. Or, it may be left unfinished, to weather naturally. Pointers Guide Her in Improving Ease, Efficiency of Headquarters For the modern Mom the kitchen is still headquarters for preparing meals to satisfy her family's appetite. That's why kitchen convenience is so important to her. The typical homemaker decides she needs a new kitchen when her home is over 10 years old, according to the Plumbing- Heating-Cooling Information Bureau. And with at least 40 million homes over this 10-year mark, about $3 billion will probably be spent on kitchen remodeling this year. Here are 12 pointers to help the homemaker with remodeling in her blueprints to determine what the "comfort quotient" for a work-saving kitchen should be: 1. Work Centers. The kitchen's three work centers are built around the sink, refrigerator and range. There should be plenty of counter space around each, and the three should form a triangle to save steps. 2. Counters. Make sure these are the right height for theN homemaker who will be using them -- not for the so-called "average woman" of 5'4". i. Cabinets. Kitchen cabinets should extend to the ceiling. True, top shelves are hard to reach, but they're a good place to store seldom-used items. Cabinet doors should open and close smoothly. 4. Sinks. Those sinks with double or triple bowls are more useful than the single bowl type. FAectrir dishivasher. Hours of drudgery can be saved by installing an electric dishwasher. New models have settings that enable the homemaker to wash everything from delicate stemware to heavy pots. 6. Garbage disposal. An electric food disposer saves countless steps to the garbage pail and kfeeps kitchens more sanitary. 7. Instant Hot If ater. Installation of a device thai dispenses teakettle-hot water makes for easy preparation of instant drinks. 8. Faucets. Built-in aerators, spray hoses and built-in stoppers arc features of new faucets that make using the sink easier. (>. Lighting and Ventilation. Make sure the kitchen is cool enough in summer and warm enough in winter, with proper ventilation to eliminate cooking smells. 10. Small Appliances. Include a mixer, a blender and other small appliances that make food preparation easier. 11. IValls and Floors. Choose colors that trigger a cheerful mood but ones that won't grow tiring, for wall and floor coverings. 12. Installation. Have the new kitchen installed by a plumbing contractor who offers the complete remodeling project. He'll coordinate all needs -- plumbing, tile setting, cabinet- making, electrical work. Want things to be seen more and heard less? INSTALL A SUSPENDED CEILING Surprisingly low cost. Decorative acoustical panels soak up noise. 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