Spring tonic for retail sales

lf,tITH INDICATIONS strong that this may be the I I year that people decide to stay home and "fix-up" the place,.lumber, building materials, and home improve- ment retailers can plan a. spring/summer merchandising promotion using the Garden Living & Storage brochure published by the Westem Wood Products Assn.

Attractive pictures of garden houses, decks, storage areas, arbors, screens, and furniture for outdoor livins stir the imagination and the desire to build the backyard amenities. Plans showing the dimensions and how-to for several of the simpler projects make the booklet useful to the homeowner. Informative tips such as material recommendations, hardware suggestions, and reminders to check zoning regulations and building permit requrements add to its value.

Two large outdoor projects, a deck with cabana that encloses with sliding doors for garden storage, and a combination firewood rack-garden shed are featured. Fifteen other outdoor projects are illustrated.

--.Launch_your promotion by writing to Shar Escudero, Western Wood Products Assn., Depti p-15, yeon Bldg., Portland, Or. 97204. The booklet is available to dealErs for promotional use.

0UTD00R ENTERTAII{|I{G with a gracious touch can be merchandised by this gazebo (1) from [he oaoes ol Garden Livina lJtd .Storage. Published by the Westein Wood products Assnl, the booklet is available to dealers for promotional use. projects include (2) a deck and privacy walls'of western wood for an aoove-ground swimming pool area. (B) A tri-level deck with