i PAGE FOURTEEN eling Industry (NARI). NARI President Neil Kelly, : an Oregon contractor, and * Board Chairman Sam Grazi- ano, a New Jersey distributor, agree that the condition of the economy will not be a major factor in 1983 growth. “The folks need to improve their homes. It’s as simple as that,” said Kelly. “Over the last few decades as inflation rates increased, homeowners tended to move into new homes to reflect their own progress. The higher prices of new homes now inhibit that so- lution, so the answer for the ’80s is home improvement.” Graziano voiced NARI’s expectations of an improved economic climate in 1983: “It | obviously has started to turn around,” he said, ‘‘with the | dropping of the prime interest | rate, home mortgage rates and consumer loan rates. That will stimulate action in the remod- | eling sector. It should also | stimulate new home buying, | and that is good for the remod- | eling industry. The 1983 Northeast Pennsylvania Home and Modern Living Fair (PARADE OF PROGRESS) WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 th SUNDAY, MAY 15 KINGSTON ARMORY 280 Market Street — Kingston, Pa. ENTERTAINMENT DAILY Feature : Attractions |e LIBERTY BELLS '® BEAUTY PAGEANT e CARNIVAL BY S&S AMUSEMENTS When to remodel “It is not generally realized that 10 percent of all home- owners do some remodeling within the first two years after they buy the home, and within the first six years nearly a third of them do some significant remodeling.” 8 ADVANCE ) TICKET LOCATIONS: My Brother's Place- Sherman St.,Wilkes- Barre; Leo Matus-All Locations; Voitek Appliances-Wyo. Ave., Kingston; Data Base-Dunmore:;. Admission*2.50, Advance Tickets *2.00 at above locations CONSULTING SALES ANALYSTS 18 Pierce St., Kingston, Pa. 18704 or CALL COLLECT (717) 288-8436 — 288-8437 9 A.M. to 5P.M. The Factory is Coming to You! Annual Inventory Reduction Sale SAVE over 2 OFF Factory List Price on Traditional King Arthur Grandfather Clocks According to Elaine Mur- ray, executive director of NARI, the $40 billion spent through professional remodel- ing contractors will go for purchase and installation RN Special “FREE” Scranton, PA Showing in The Viewmont Mall Tuesday, April 26 Thru Sunday, May 1 During Regular Mall Hours Special Sale Prices During The Entire Show ® Completely Factory Assembled @ Extended Two Year Warranty and Finished: on Movement ® Handcrafted from Solid 3%" @® Solid Brass/Stainless Steg Lyre Appalachian Oak or Black Walnut Pendulum . ® Lifetime Case Guarantee ® Precision Crafted Solid Brass West German Movement with - Westminster Chimes ® '/s-Inch Leaded, Bevelled Glass ® Solid Brass Moving Moon Dial @® MasterCard, Visa and American Express Honored ® 100% Safe Delivery Guaranteed ® Many Other Models to Choose From OWN THIS TRADITIONAL KING ARTHUR GRANDFATHER CLOCK FOR AS LITTLE AS $25 DOWN - $25 PER MONTH. 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She added that it also includes 17 million replacement and prime win- dows and 12 million doors: Murray noted that the pub- lic will get a better break than ever before in history ‘‘be- cause we all are working to make it a better, more respon- sive and more responsible in- dustry.” Professional quality She said much of the as- sociation’s effort is directed to education within the industry, adding: ‘‘Remodeling con- tractors are much more customer-oriented than they were a dozen years ago. They are more sophisticated both in business management and in service, and that means their customers will get better value for their money than ever be- fore.” ‘“‘But,” she advises the remodeling-buying public, “when you go looking for a contractor, be sure you get a real professional who has a place of business and is a member of the community.” Shopping centers going condo? The idea may not be as far-fetched as it seems. « According to a Chicago- based developer ‘and broker, escalating rents and the advan- tages of a retailer owning his own space may cause shop- ping center condominiums to emerge in the near future. If the need to repaint the kitchen ceiling pops up with annoying frequency on your spring cleaning agendas, maybe you don’t have the right kind of ceiling. In a busy kitchen where something always seems to be cooking, the ceiling can take nearly as much basting as the food. Grease spatters there, smoke drifts there, moisture collects there. After a winter of heavy-cooking holidays, the ceiling’s appearance could make you lose your appetite. So periodically, homeown- ers remedy the situation— temporarily—by slapping on new paint. This year you might try a different, longer- lasting approach. Put up a pre- with a special coating to resist staining. It’ll cost a bit more time and money initially, but could save more of both in the long run. ceilings have -a vinyl surface that offers nothing for grease and grime to cling to. A swish of a damp sponge removes soil with ease. Vinyl-coated ceilings come in a choice of designs and do-it-yourself installation methods. You can get foot-square tiles that are easily putup by one of “three different methods: ce- menting, stapling or clipping to the old ceiling. Or you can choose 2'x4’ panels that are inserted in a metal grid hung from the old ceiling. The grid can be sus- pended low enough to conceal eyesores like pipes, wires and ducts. And pre-assembled fluorescent fixtures can be fit- ted into the grid slots for energy-efficient, relocatable lighting. Besides active kitchens, vinyl-coated ceilings are ideal for busy bathrooms, home workshops, kids’ rooms— anyplace where the ceiling gets harsh treatment. Help in selecting replace- ment and storm windows is of’- Aluminum Window Informa- tion Bureau in a new booklet entitled “A Homeowner's Guide to Choosing Win- dows.” This new, 19-page illus- trated booklet is chock full of information on how to deter- mine whether your windows need replacement or storm sash, the insulating values of the different kinds of windows available, and possible fuel savings. It also includes a quick reference chart» You will learn the meaning of terms like thermalized win- dows, double and triple glaz- ing and condensation. The SPRING FEVER o| | on es | [LAWN a Sn Is R 1 5 Ys OFF FERTHIZER 20% OFF 8 N G EARLY GARDEN VEGETABLES 3 Fl |® Lettuce @®Broccoli ® Brussel Sprouts ||; : ® Cabbage @Kohlrabi® Onions g E LANDSCAPING © RETAIL © GREENHOUSES E ! SPRING FEVER ~ — TTT DESIGN HOMES ® Exclusive Home Sit es in beautiful Laurel Run Estates. Laurel & ye INC. 824-6558 finding a reputable contractor and on financing the cost of new windows or storm sash. “A Homeowner's Guide to Choosing Windows” is avail- able free by writing to the Aluminum Window Informa- ‘tion Bureau, 818 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20006. ; TOUCH OF NOSTALGIA CAN SAVE ENERGY, TOO! Spring is just the time for a home improvement that will save energy and help make the heat of summer more bear- able. It will also improve the looks of a room by adding a touch of nostalgia. What is this magical im- provement? It’s a ceiling fan. “‘Nichols-Kusan, Inc., whi manufactures Old Jackson® ville ceiling fans, points out that because of the fan’s cool- ing effect, a homeowner can turn the thermostat up higher and still feel comfortable. Though the use of a ceiling fan in hot weather doesn’t ac- tually lower room tempera- ture, the constant breeze from the overhead fan improves cir- culation and makes the room feel cooler. Old Jacksonville ceiling fans offer two energy-saving features: a motor reversing switch for climate control and a solid-state variable speed control. The motor reversing switch can be set to create a direct breeze in summer or an indirect flow of air in winter. The variable speed control regulates the amount of elec- tricity used by the fan. Even at top speed, the ceiling fan never uses more than a 100-watt light bulb. Since they come with step- by-step instructions and all the necessary hardware, Old Jacksonville ceiling fans are easy to install. They carry a against factory defects and ¢ be mounted on any eight foot ceiling. Optional extension kits are available for raised or vaulted ceilings. For a copy of a free bro- chure showing the various styles of ceiling fans, write Old Jacksonville Ceiling Fans, Nichols-Kusan, Inc., P.O. Box 1191, Jacksonville, TX 75766. A combination wood storm door with interchangeable glass and screen panel, points out the National Woodwork Manufacturers Association, can provide added thermal protection as well as enhance the beauty of your home’s en- tryway. Available in a variety of styles, there’s a combina- tion door to complement any architecture. ;
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