Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SUNDAY, April 30, 1995 TAG: 9505030002
SECTION: HOMES PAGE: D-1 EDITION: METRO
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
Here's a new iron that's up to par.
The new Airglide Soleplate DE-263 Clip-on Iron by Rowenta comes with dimples in it to reduce drag during ironing, the same way that dimples in a golf ball cut down on drag in the air.
In addition to improved glideability, the Clip-on also shuts itself off automatically after 30 seconds if left flat or lying on its side or after eight minutes if left standing on its base.
Book can help you do some kids stuff
A new how-to book makes building children's furniture fun and affordable.
"Kids' Furniture You Can Build" by David and Jeanie Stiles features more than a dozen projects that can be put together from easily obtained materials and common tools. The book shows clear step-by-step diagrams for projects that can be completed in a weekend or less by anyone with basic carpentry skills.
It's available for $17.95 in many bookstores, or may be ordered by calling (800) 892-0220.
Take the worrying out of watering your plants
If you're tired of toting watering cans back and forth from sink to plants, the Plant Oasis Water System is a solution.
It's designed to supply water to the roots of the plant as needed through a special fiberwick assembly that is easily attached to plant pots of any size. Your plants get the right amount of water all the time.
The system is marketed by C&J Enterprises of West Point, Va. For $9.99 plus $3 shipping and handling you get three. To order,call (804) 843-4543.
It's like a breath of fresh air
The Enviracaire Portable Room Air Cleaner will help you beathe easier, its manufacturer, Honeywell Environmental Air Control Inc., says.
Most homes are filled with common indoor air pollutants like dust, mites, smoke, mold, mildew, even dander from pets.
The manufacturer claims the air cleaner is capable of capturing a minimum of 99.97 percent of all these particles.
The air cleaners are available in four sizes, ranging in price from $119.95 to $229.95. Call (800) 332-1110.
Wall anchors are picture-perfect
Hanging up pictures, clocks, mirrors, shelves and various other items is made easy with Wall-Mates, a new durable self-drilling drywall anchor.
To use, place a screwdriver into the recess of the Wall-Mates anchor. Then, press the anchor into the drywall while turning the anchor clockwise until it is seated flush with the wall. The fixture is placed in position over the anchor, a screw is inserted with a screwdriver and the fixture tightened into place.
Wall-Mates are sold for under $2 a package at most leading hardware stores, home centers and other outlets.
by CNB