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McHENRY S A V I N G S i IIM lllltllllH C O A S T T O C O A S T S T O R E S . . . t o t a l h a r d w a r e March 11, 1977 Here's what to look for m cabinets for kitchen More often than any other room, the kitchen ranks first on the home­ owner's priority list of im­ provements, and the bath­ room is second. If you're among the kitchen-minded, chances are you've been studying the subject for some time. You've gone on house tours, clipped pictures from newspapers and magazines, made a list of things you like and don't like about your present facilities, and another list of things you want and don't want when you re­ model. Lack of storage Most everyone wants new equipment, along with improved storage. In a re­ cent survey, the most com­ monly stated problem, and the reason 77 per cent of the respondents were con­ templating remodeling, was lack of storage. Fifty-four per cent termed their kitchens "not attractive," 43 per cent said their bugaboo was "poor lighting," 42 per cent complained of "poorly de­ signed" or "not func­ tional" facilities, and 19 per cent described their existing appliances as "too old." Along with the cosmetic aspects of a remodeling, it's essential to consider the quality aspects of cabi­ nets, equipment, flooring and wallcovering, too. Look inside With cabinetry, for ex­ ample, you have to observe what's inside as well as the outside. Here are some guidelines from Riviera, a producer of kitchen and bath cabinetry, as to what you should look for. 1. Style, of course, comes first. Do vou want classic or contemporary, sculp­ tured Mediterranean or clean-lined American? You have to like what you're going to live with for the next several years. 2. Woodgrain and stain. No two trees are alike in grain and texture, and variations in color and grain fcre natural charac­ teristics of all cabinet w o o d s . . - » Manufacturers of quality cabinetry strive to obtain as uniform a tone as pos­ sible without disturbing the unique beauty and charm of the woodgrain. They hand-wipe their stains to accent the grain. 3. Construction. Check such details as twin-track drawer suspension, self- closing hinges, adjustable shelves to make your kitchen a help, not a hassle. 4. Hardware. It should be not only handsome in itself; it should be coordi­ nated with style and stain color. 5. Choice of components. Such options as roll-out shelves, lazy susans and swing-out canned goods units give you freedom and flexibility, while a wide selection of cabinet sizes makes it possible to satisfy all manner of storage needs. 6. Ease of installation. If you're a do-it-yourselfer, make sure the cabinetry you select comes with in­ structions that are easy for a non-professional to follow. Lastly, check price. Make sure it's commensurate with the quality of the PAGE 17 cabinets. While some pro­ ducers short-cut, others, like Riviera, offer made- to-order quality at a stock (ready-made) price. Kindness in women, not their beauteous looks. Shall win my love. -Shakespeare. A part of kindness con­ sists in loving people more than they de­ serve. -Joseph Joubert. Could You Use & An Extra Hand At HOME IMPROVEMENT TIME ? ? ? ? ? Re-do your kitchen with forflfrct 1 BRAND We're Here To Help You Get What You Need When You Need It. SEE US FOR YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN NIcHenry Savings W AND LOAN ASSOCIATION^^ 1209 North Green Street 10520 Main Street • • McHenry, Illinois Richmond, Illinois 385-3000 678-2061 FSL1C SAVERS HOURS 9 00am lo 4 30 p m Monday Tuesday and Thursday 9 00am to 800pm Friday 900am to 3 00 p m Saturday McHenry Drive-In Window open Wednesday 900am to ? 00 p m » C l o s e d W e d n e s d a y m R i c h m o n d M c H E N R Y M O N E Y M A C H I N E O P E N ? 4 H R S A D A Y E V E R Y D A Y ' It's easie panelinc That s because Con-Tact Brand has a miracle adhesive backing called A-21® that makes it.incredibly easy to work with Nomixmg.no mess Peel off paper backing It s ready to use Position it. move it. and it won t stick till you want it to Con-Tact 'decorative coverings come in colors, styles and patterns for every room in the house--living room, kitchen, bath From wet- look finishes to contemporary chromes to elegant flocked patterns 59* per yard 18" wide