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Thursday, April 1,2004
Tradition revisited in home designs
Continued from page 5C
behind a series of mullioned-
window cabinets with blue
interiors. Nothing beats a
traditional, home baked
apple pie, thus the baker’s
island. But it’s compact and
efficient, with open storage
for appliances, full-extension
pullouts for bake ware and
slatted tray storage for cook
ie sheets.
Another kitchen highlight
is the tall, freestanding cher
ry armoire in Fireside. It’s
heirloom quality and com
plements the more modem
yellow Cashmere. Tradition
doesn’t mean dark woods
with Chesterfield sofas and
Chintz anymore. Tradition is
comfortable and comforting,
in a modem world. To
inquire about the New Tra
ditional, and Plain & Fancy
Custom Cabinetry, call (800)
447-9006 or visit www.plain-
fancycabinetry.com for an
authorized Plain & Fancy
showroom nearest you.
Indoor air contamination causes lasting health damage
ARTICl£ RESOURCE ASSOCIATION
The Environmental Pro
tection Agency estimates
Americans spend about 90
percent of iheir time indoors,
unaware that their home
environment can be just as
polluted as outdoor air.
Because of increased ener
gy standards - tight window
and door seals, increased
insulation and chimney flues
- homes don’t “breathe” like
they used to. Being trapped
indoors with harmful air
borne contaminants can
aggravate asthmatic or
allergic symptoms and cause
lasting health problems, not
to mention irritation from
obnoxious odors. Many par
ticles are invisible to the
naked eye - dust mites, mold
spores, tobacco smoke,
pollen, bacteria, gas mole
cules like nitrous oxide (auto
exhaust fumes, etc.) and
viruses — but that doesn’t
mean the materials aren’t
harmful. Short-term effects
can include eye, nose and
throat irritation, headaches,
dizziness and fatigue.
Repeated exposure can be
much more serious, possibly
leading to respiratory dis
eases, heart disease and can
cer. Many of these harmful
particles can be found in
household items such as
paints, glues, carpet fibers,
plants, pets and more. Solu
tions for Homeowners A sim
ple solution to rid your home
of harmful air particles and
irritating odors is through
air filtration. By filtering the
air, air purifiers cleanse the
indoor air environment,
making the home a healthier
and ft^sher-smelling place.
The most innovative room
air purifier product on the
market is PlasmaPure finm
Mitsubishi Electric HVAC,
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based in Lawrenceville, Ga.
“What makes PlasmaPure
so different is its trademark
Plasma deodorization
process, which provides the
most complete and rapid air
deodorizing performance
possible,” says Charles
Applebee of Mitsubishi Elec
tric HVAC.
Combined with a charcoal
filter, this deodorization fea
ture is more than twice as
effective as conventional
methods. Within the
PlasmaPure unit, six plasma
electrodes create a field of
electrically charged particles
that collide with the odor
molecules, turning them into
carbon dioxide and water
vapor. An activated charcoal
filter then discharges these
“sanitized” molecules, while
remaining odor molecules
are absorbed into the char
coal. While this may sound
quite technical, it’s some-
Take control of messy
household projects
Continued from page 5C
the PIG Tbugh Mat. It absorbs just about any
thing - oils, water, coolants and solvents -
making it ideal for use in garages and work
shops.
Its non-slip backing makes it safe to use as
a doormat without fear of slipping or tripping.
Put a mat by every entrance to your house
and it protects against muddy boots, wet
shoes and dirty paws. Instead of trying to fig
ure out how to clean mud off your white car
pet, keep it from reaching the carpet in the
first place.
For example, protect your carpet the next
time the plumber, cable installer or other
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