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Wood Hood Kit
A new wood hood kit for ranges from Broan combines performance and easy installation with the high style of custom wood cabinetry.
An infinite speed control provides quiet performance, while Heat Sentry protection automatically turns the blower to high speed when excess cooking heat is detected.
Fire retardant and easy to clean, the full metal insert can be adapted to wood hoods up to 42 " wide. A built-in duct connector with damper is included for easy installation.
Easy Tackling Spackling
A spackling compound especially suited for small jobs and quick repairs such as filling nailholes and hairline cracks is new from Borden. Elmer's Redi-Spack Lite wall repair compound's light, even consistency is said to make it easy to ap- ply and easier to sand. Recommended for both indoor and outdoor use. it reportedly dries quickly, requires minimal sanding, resists shrinking, sagging and cracking and can be cleaned up with water.
Depending on the depth of the crack, the compound is paintable in 15 minutes. It is available in quart, pint and Yz-pint plastic containers.
Draft Dodgers
A new line of energy-saving door and window-sealing systems has been introduced by J. H. McCIure Sales.
The line includes five aluminumbased systems used as door attachments, an adhesive ('V" tape weatherstrip and an adhesive foam tape.
Also available is a door-activated draft excluder with a brush seal for inside doors. The soft brush does not mark tiles or carpets because it lifts over them when the door is opened. When the door closes, the unit is activated by a roller attached to the wall.
LoungingAround
The streamlined Sunlounger has been introduced by Sebel Furniture, Ltd.
It is totally molded and embodies anti-static material that repels soiling. Ultra-violet stabilizers prevent deterioration even with permanent outdoor use.
The lounges are equipped with non-protruding wheels to permit use in restricted quarters at poolside.
On the Bench
A complete line of work benches with tops of maple, steel, plastic or hardboard has been introduced by Turnkey.
The hard edged grain maple top is harmless to sharp tools. It will not chip or crack under heavy blows.
The steel frame has adjustable legs 293A " to 353A " high.
The benches are available in six sizes, 30" and 36" wide, 4' to 8' in length.
Blinded FromThe Light
Vertical blinds from Graber Industries have a slightly domed shape to hang closer together with more stability, sealing out light completely and assunng maxrmum pnvacy.
The blinds are made of easy-tomaintain pvc material and feature 3-l/2"-wide louvers in a variety of designer solid colors. They are fully opaque.
Animal, Bug & Bird Repellent
A new longJasting repellent for animals, rodents and birds that is also ecologically safe and non-hazardous is new from Burlington Bio-Medical & Scientific Corp.
The broad spectrum product combines an extremely bitter substance with a tag scent into a special solvent system, which allows it to penetrate into the bark of trees and other surfaces. When attempts to bite, lick, nibble or chew are made, the animal is constantly reminded that this property is off limits.
Chain SawTote
A one-size-fits-all tote for carrying and storing chain saws is new from HMC/The Green Machine.
The Saw Sak is designed to fit saws up to 77cc, with an adjustable bar cover for blade lengths from 12 " to 24',.
Made of machine-washable. oil/ gas/ tear-resistant black nylon, it features a green shoulder strap and twin hand straps, a full-length zipper and a large pocket with velcro closure for storing extra chains, goggles, oil and tools.
It can also be used as a log carrier. When not in use, the bag folds up for compact storage.
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Paint Pot Liner
A five quart disposable plastic paint pot liner is new from Leaktite Corp. Constructed of clear, solvent resistant polyethylene plastic, it is lightweight, qry to change, and fits snugly in a five quart metal paint pail. It can also be used as a sealable storage container by adding a lid.
The liner reportedly won't distort or leak like bag-type liners.
TapWrap
A cover designed to prevent freezing and rusting of outdoor faucets is new from Intromark Inc. Faucet Sock slips over the faucet and secures with an attached tie string. Its nylon cover is both water and wind resistant.
Containing thermal insulation made of olefin and polyester fibers, the product is both washable and dry cleanable.
More On the Floor
"Big Foot," a new dimension for Ro:Tile's full line of 13 designer colors and slate-textured floor tiles, is now available.
The 12 " x 12 " tile (including grout joint) offers durability and a low maintenance, skid-resistant surface.
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Help the Blind
An adapter which attaches to roller blinds to allow them to be raised and lowered by the same remote control rod that opens and closes the windows in out-of-reach applications is new from VeluxAmerica Inc.
The Tlpe AR Adaptor is clamped to the blind's pull tab and can be securely gripped by the rod when used with the co.'s model GGL roof window.
energy usage up to 4890, extends the life of the bulb up to 100 times and dramatically reduces maintenance costs.
Hand Cleaner
A waterless hand cleaner that removes dirt, grime, grease, paint and ink from hands is available from Klean-Strip.
Light Socket Converter
A solid-state rectifier which mounts on the base of any incandescent light bulb between the base and the socket to convert ac to dc current is new from Garon Products.
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Klean-Hand, which contains lanolin to condition and help keep hands soft, is said to clean quickly, easily and without harsh abrasives.
It is available in a 16 oz. plastic squeeze bottle or a28 oz. hand pump dispenser.
Motorized Windows
A motorized module which opens venting skylights at the touch of a wall switch, rather than by hand cranking, is new from Wasco Products.
The skylight's opening position can be pre-set to 4, 8 or I I inches. The addon device is for use only with Wascobrand venting skylights.
"-t'f European Cabinetry
All laminate cabinets which are European in styling with full overlay doors and concealed hinges yet conventional in frame type construction for extra strength and installation ease are new from Well-Bilt Kitchens.
The Euro line's sophisticated, sleek lines are accented by continuous oak pulls. Other features include quick clean exterior surfaces of melamine laminate; white vinyl interiors; roller bearing, side-mounted drawers, and adjustable shelves in all wall and base cabinets.
Doors and cases can be mixed or matched in white, almond, oak grained or gray. OF
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High Profit Telephone Products
With sales of do-it-yourself telephone wiring and accessories increasing from $200 to $300 million, many owners of hardware stores and home centers are wondering how they can cash in on this high-profit aftermarket.
According to Scott Mathews of AT&T Modular Products, the best way to sell telephone wiring and accessories is to get the product into the consumer's hands. Everything on display should be visible, easily identifiable, and within the reach of the browsing customer.
"Most people are naturally afraid of wiring," says Mathews. "Only when the potential buyer picks up the product and reads the label will these feelings of fear fade. The buyer will realize that the product is safe, easy-toinstall, and legal."
According to Mathews, products sell best if displayed on racks in the center ofthe floor, near cash registers, or down aisles where there is a lot of traffic. It is also important, he says, that packages be attractive, racks be eye-catching, and that there be some kind of helpful literature at point of purchase.
"The Iargest percentage of sales will be on impulse," says Mathews. "Customers shouldn't have to ask for the product or have the product explained by a salesperson. The product should be out on the floor where the customer will see it, examine it, and buy it."
Mathews says that most d-i-y telephone products offer 50 to 6O9o profit margins. If the racks are kept stocked and visible, he says, retailers €n expect the products to sell out eight to l0 times a year.
The products which are selling the fastest in the overall market, Mathews says, are the telephone handset cords, modular connecting blocks, adapters, and converters. In addition, accessory products are selling well.
N.C.. and Caradco conlerred recently in Lowe's Wnston-Salem store's milhork section. (right to lett)John P. Mikulak, president, caradco corp.; thna Snydel v.p. marketing, Caradco Corp.; 8ob Swanson Sr., v.p., merchandising, Lowe's; Dave Brown, rnerchandise mgr., Lowe's; Lee Herring, merchandising v.p. millwork, Lowe's; Carroll Brown, mgr.,
TREASURE GHEST promotion at the Interstate Sentry Hardware store, Statesville, N.C., was conducted in cooperation with Stanley Tmls and General Hardware Co.-Greensboro. Working on lhe er/ent were (kneeling, left to right) Carl Holliday, GHC-Greensboro marketing/advertising rngr., and Cotton Monison, Interslate mgr., (standing, left to right) David Brown, Interstate assistant mgr., Fred Riggs, Interstate owner; Joel Hall, GHC representative, and Jerry Thomas, Stanley Tools representative.
Southeast Scene
(Continued from page 27) the Subcontractors Association on a rewriting of lien laws. They also co-chaired with numerous other associations a meeting conceming the parish central sales tax collection. They are working to eliminate unnecessary paper work by cutting the number of local sales tax collectors.
The concept would eliminate paper work for those doing business in a multi-pzrish area and eliminate approximately 150 local taxing jurisdictions now in existence, according to LBMDA.
Representatives from LBMDA and the Oil Field Contractors Association hosted a meeting with members of numerous Louisiana associations, state representative Buddy Leach and the Louisiana House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee. LBMDA considers the meeting's outcome positive and productive. The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry has given the tax proposal a high priority for both their small business and taxation committees.
Because objections of the Louisiana Municipal Association, parish school boards, police juries and local politicians must be overcome, LBMDA is urging its members to actively support the parish central sales tax collection conceDt.
Future Dates
Check our Calendar on page 18 for information on upcoming conventions, meetings and trade shows in your region.
Southern Forest Pmducts Association will consider issues, problems and opportunities of immediate and long term significance to the southem pine lumber industry at a longrange planning committee meeting. Feb. 27-28 at the Sheraton in New Orleans, La.
Committee members will explore new progftrms and ways to solve problems. Topics to be discussed will include Canadian lumber imports, southern pine quality, proposed federal tax changes and the impact of federal budget deficits. Marketing prcgress and prospects will be reviewed.
conference on Feb. 5 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Nashville, Tn.
The Tennessee State Conference on Small Business will be held in the same location on Feb. 28.
CHAIRMAN 0f the Tennessee Building Material Association for 1986, Frank J. Kinser is vice president and manager of East Bninard l-umber Co., Chattanooga, Tn. Active in many organizations including the Chattanooga Retail l-umber Dealers Association, he will represent TBMA at the Conference With Congress in Washington, D.C. in March.
Florida Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association members will meet June 14- 16 at Greenlefe Resort near Orlando, Fl., for their annual summer conference. Board and committee meetings plus social events and golf toumaments for both men and women are scheduled.
Tennessee Building Material Association members attended a TBMA lesislative
