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SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER - PAGE It -WEDNESDAY. JULY 12.1978 JULY 13-14-15, THURS., FRL, SAT. BUY NOW AT THESE LOW PRICES FOR YOUR FALL PROJECTS I SPECIAL SELECTION CERAMIC 20% OFF ALL MATERIALS ARE IN STOCK FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE PLENTY OF ' FREE PARKING Oesi An ̂ strong Wer SoL 3nd Otk arium ers si frf. an J t pV/4* rfON.,TUES., THURS., SAT. 9-5 FRIDAY 9-9 WED. 9-12 NOON 5002 W. Rte. 120, McHenry, III. ^5/^35-7310 St GONE ARE THE DAYS when washer* and dryer* were confined to the basement a* more and more laundry center* are coming into view to double-up with home entertainment and recreation area*. Expert* at Speed Queen advise that a good laundering layout can com­ bine well with a number of home activities. For exam­ ple, in the room shown above, when the washer and dryer are not in use, built-in louvered shutters can be closed to turn the room into a comfortable recreation or meeting room. The sink, installed for convenient hand-washing or rinsing, also serves as a wet-bar with handy storage cabinets when entertaining guests. The mar-resistant table can be utilised during laundering as a folding surface or later as a sewing table, or card and game area for children. Plan a multi-purpose laundry work center Whether or not "it all comes out in the wash" can definitely be influenced by the kind of home laundry equipment you purchase--a decision that should be based on durability, serviceability, energy savings, and cost. But careful thought and planning in home laundering should not stop there, ac­ cording to experts at Speed Queen, who stress the impor­ tance of developing a con­ venient laundry center that can serve many functions. Today, with some 80 per cent of the fabrics in the home machine- or hand- washable, laundry areas arc "coming out of the closet" and into prominent view. A good "washing well" combines functionally with a n y n u m b e r o f o t h e r activities--an entertainment area with a sink and conven­ ient cupboards, or a combi­ nation sewing-laundrv area. Fancy or plain, there are a few essential ingredients for planning efficient laundering facilities. Following are some basic "laundry laws" from Speed. Queen to keep in mind: • Install your washer and dryer in the area of your home that will require the least amouAt of traipsing back and forth--keeping in mind locations of existing plumbing, elecjtrical and gas connections and dry6r vent­ ing. • • Lighten laundry chores by installing an easy-to-clean work surface for sorting and folding. A conveniently-located table could double as a sew­ ing center that includes a ma­ chine. and space for laying out and cutting fabric. • Choose stain- and mar- resistant counter tops, instal­ ling them at a comfortable level geared to your own height. Wall paint, paper, and flooring or carpeting that are easy to clean will all pay easy-care dividends for laun­ dry and play time. • Ailow room for severai containers for soiled clothes, sorting each type appropri- ately, so later re-sorting won t be necessary before w a s h i n g . S p e e d Q u e e n washers provide complete automatic wash cycle con­ trols for all types of fabrics from delicate to permanent press. • Install adequate glare- free lighting or plan your laundry area around a win­ dow with natural sunlight to m a k e i t e a s i e r t o c h e c k clothes for soil, stains or small mending to-do's. Whether you're planning a new home, remodeling or producing the most workable - solution to available space, keep in mind these tips from Speed Queen--the home laundry specialist. A gift for two LET II1M PITCH THE TENT while you pitch in for firewood ... it couldn't be rattier now that Homelite hah made the XL chain saw ideal for use by women. It weight) only about seven pound*, come* with a Safe-T- Tip that eliminates kickback and it's so easy to use it won't ruin a manicure. But don't forget your safety rules: glasses and gloves should always be worn.