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Hints On Locating Home Laundry SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER - PAGE 42 - FRIDAY. MARCH 10, 1978 With 80 per cent of the fabrics in today's homes wash­ able. a laundry center is no longer just a convenience. You need it! The question is where? The answer depends, in part, on whether you live in a house or an apartment, and whether it's old or new; whether you must • find"' space within exist­ ing walls, or are planning to build or remodel. Also, there's the matter of how a house is laid out. with one story or two. If you must use existing space, where is it available? If you plan to build or remodel, where would you prefer to locate the laundry: near the bath or the kitchen? Each location has its advan­ tages. And there are other op­ tions. members of the Amer­ ican Institute of Kitchen Dealers point out. These pro­ fessionals -- who plan laundries and bathrooms as well as kitchens -- also point out that a laundry center will be in­ fluenced by family size. age. 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Ideal location for home laundry equipment is in a room of its own -- a housekeeping room that includes not only washer and dryer, but also sewing center, packaging and potting counters, storage for cleaning as well as laundry supplies. An important "plus" here are fluorescent fixtures installed in soffits for a generous amount of warm white light.* style of life and. naturally, factors into account when they budget. They take all of these do the planning, whether you. The Bookmark is Your..^^ 4paiUi'»»»6 •„ i. iiiii;i;ii;j. ii i'vi* ESSSS- _^vicBtt4G* - ~r,KSCOVER«*G -HO\N tO B Repo'f. *',rin9' Aep°*.Corp „nd fofr»t°re Gorden'<n9. ° ub\ec*s- J-- No Charge for special orders on books of any subject J3ooHmartz 3438 W. ELM, McHENRY 385-8444 *I'VE 001 *011 (QYHtl̂ You probably have at least two lamps that need new shades WE'VE 00T THE SHADES, BRING IN YOUR LAMPS! 1(̂ 3® MASS SHADES WE HAVE A QIIAT cci cr-r WE HAVE A GREAT SELECTION I NEW LAMPS EVERY STYLEI -Jls-tty a Jlamfii, Shades am 3318 W. ELM ST. (RTE. 120) (NEXT TO JEPSEN TIRE) McHENRY - 3*5-2824 t PARTS or they, do the installation. Against Basement Because it makes sense to have your washer and dryer in the spot that requires the least amount of traipsing and toting, experts advise against its being in the basement. If you've no other choicc, they advise that you at least make sure it's at­ tractively decorated and ade­ quately lighted -- qualifications that apply to any location. The bedroom/bath area is good because it's where the bulk of the family laundry col­ lects and where clean laundry is stored; the kitchen area, because it's where so many other homemaking activities concentrate. The bathroom itself is ideal, if there's space, because its floor, wall and counter surfaces are moisture resistant, durable and easy to clean. With today's compact appliances, space of­ ten is available in an existing bath, if not for a standard washer and dryer, then a com­ bination of compacts. Other places to look for space are a bedroom hallway, where pass-through storage to a room beyond is quite feasible; the corner of a bedroom, or along a bedroom wall that backs up to the bathroom, to permit use of the same plumbing. Contending that, in this case, food and fashion don't mix. kitchen/ bath/ laundry special­ ists frown on installing laundry equipment in the kitchen. Preferable, they say, is a utility room right off the kitchen. Convert Bedroom _ A spare bedroom might be converted into a combination laundry/sewing/hobby room. Or the family room might be made to accommodate laundry equipment by installing sliding or folding doors for decorative concealment. A disadvantage of the family room might be the necessity of lugging the laundry from its point of accumulation up or downstairs to your equipment An advantage, on the other hand, might be that other ac­ tivities occuring here make for pleasant surroundings and a combination of conveniences: you can keep an eye on the youngsters, and maybe even at­ tract volunteer help. In fact, one new theory about putting in a laundry is that you shouldn t just put in a laundry You should consider it a house­ keeping room: make it a center of activity Then you'll likely find more space for it because, first, by pulling together a num­ ber of activities you can save space elsewhere, and second, because you II think of facilities you currently don t have that you could have: a potting table, for example, and a counter for package wrapping that has drawers for wraps and ribbons above and below. Regardless 01 current fa­ cilities and future pLris, an AIKD member firm will help you select an appropriate loca­ tion. plan the layout, recom­ mend the equipment, and. if you wish, install a laundry or housekeeping center that, in ad­ dition to the necessary equip­ ment, has built-in efficiency. Keep in mind that you need, besides the equipment itself, storage space for soiled laundry and laundering aids, counter space for sorting and folding, and facilities for hanging gar­ ments out of the dryer. Away They Go Just put your troubles in your pocket -the one with the big hole in it. -Telegram, Worcester.