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MARCH 11. 1977 I ARE YOUR FIXTURES STAINED? iS YOUR FAMILY'S ^KIN ROUGH AND DRY? FREE WATER TEST & RENTAL RATES ON REQUEST SOFT WATER COSTS LESS THAN YOU THINK.... AND KEEPS ON SAVING YOU TROUBLE AND MONEY. call us: 385-3093 SALES--SERVICE--RENTALS Sruner, oivnioH or ̂ SALT DELIVERY SERVICE ON ALL AAAKES TOM HUEMANN WATER CONDITIONING 3607 CHAPEL HILL ROAD (Showroom) 2103 W. CHURCH STREET (Office) "JOHNSBURG" McHENRY, ILLINOIS 60050 (Continued from page 25) going to do the work myself, but I want to be sure it's right." It's $150 very well spent for a professional plan, and he can then save tremendously by doing the work himself. It seems the job most often tackled by the do-it-yourselfer is putting up the cabinets. Is it really that easy? You really need some previous experience and the right equipment. A 10-year-old can install cabinets if the house is perfect and the cabinets are perfect. Most manufacturers do a pretty good job of making perfect cabinets. There is better quality control on manufactured stock cabinets than on custom cabinets, and there are so many stock sizes that they will literally fit every kitchen requirement. When custom cabinets are required for a special storage problem, such as a Sewing cabinct, hove the storage portion custom made and fit stock doors on it. This is cheaper than ordering custom cabinets from the manufacturer. All cabinet manufacturers are required to provide written instructions for installation, but 3720 W. ELM McHenry MORE THAN JUST DRUGS! Everything for the Home & Garden LAWN & GARDEN TOOLS VEGETABLE SEED LAWN SEED-FOOD mw/M/tii I ' l l and more • Home Improvement Magazines Paint Brushes • Grass Tools • Garden Tools • Lawn Edgers • Patio Tables Hardware • Drapery Hardware • Cleaners Shelve Covering PAGE 26 sometimes they're not very detailed. Most cabinet dealers will tell you, if you have a problem, please give us a call. The trouble with installing cabinets is that no house is level, and square, and plumb. We recommend that you screw cabinets to the wall, not nail them, so it's nice if you have a screw gun, and a level. And you should have another person there to help you. A good job for the family is removing the old cabinets, which takes no skill, just some time and elbow grease. You may also feel competent to hook the plum­ bing back up, lay carpeting, tiles or the special new sheet vinyl flooring for do-it- yourselfers. Let the professionals do the time- consuming and important aspects of the work, and you can do the touching up and decorating. Tips for a safer home Storms, electrical black­ outs and other emergen­ cies are all too common these days. But, how many of us are truly prepared to meet these sudden problems? All it takes Is a cool head and some forethought -- especially a careful evalu­ ation of your home to be sure it's equipped with emergency supplies. Know your home First, know your home. Make a plan with your family to determine emer­ gency exits -- and practice using them. If you live In a two-story home, be sure to keep fire ladders at strategic windows to in­ sure a safe exit. In addition, keep a list of emergency phone num­ bers -- including fire, po­ lice and, of course, your family physician -- next to each telephone in the house. Keep it on hand! Second, keep emergency equipment on hand. One useful kitchen aid is a fire extinguisher. It should be stored near, but not next to, the stove so there's no danger of having to reach past a flame or fire to get at it. Another item to keep in the kitchen is a can of Drain Power, the non- caustic drain opener. Drain Power works in one second by using pressure waves instead of hazard­ ous lyes or acids to clear clogged or sluggish drains. And it's safe for all struc­ turally sound pipes and septic tank systems, too. Store clearly marked In addition, keep basic emergency supplies on hand, such as a flashlight with fresh batteries, matches in a waterproof container, candles, fuses and a first-aid kit. Other important items, particularly in case of a blackout, are canned heat, bottled water, canned food and a non-electric can opener. You might want to store all of your emer­ gency supplies in a special cupboard clearly marked for babysitters and house- guests. Prior planning is key Prior planning can help you get through emergen­ cies with a minimum of hassle. Isn't the resulting peace of mind worth a little time and trouble?