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Show Home & Garden, April, 1995 Less challenging: dryer, normally installed at floor level, can be elevated to eliminate bending or stooping. Cabinets and counters also can be raised to more convenient levels, if bending is a problem. Virtually any appliance - surface unit, over, microwave oven, dryer, dishwasher, even (Continued from page 9) count and building outlet stores); these will let you store heavier items at a more convenient, accessible height. Hard-To-ReachUpp- er Cabinets Again, start by rearranging things. Just getting that, consider lowering one or more sections of upper cabinets to counter height. This produces a china cabinet look and puts upper shelf storage within easier reach. Ifthe cabinet doors get in the way, simply remove them for storage. This approach will cost you a few dollars and some counterspace, but the added convenience will be more than worth it. open-she- lf Appliances Installed Too Low A dishwasher or automatic unde- washers and refrigeracan be installed or reinstalled at just the right height for easy reach and use. Arthritic Hands Refrigerator Storage Too Low, Freezer Space Too High Replace (or add) cabinet handles with hardware that has a wide, deep "U" or "D some most-often-us- tors items down where reach can them can make you a big improvement. And how about the obvious: a sturdy, sh ort step ladder or rolling footstool with wheels that lock when you stand on it? Beyond son in a wheelchair can pull right up close; remove the r-sink cabinet doors and interior shelf, relocate plumbing to rear of cabinet and wrap exposed hot water pipes with insulation. Complete the job by finishing the floor and wall s underneath the sink. - Whenever possible, replacfreezer refriging a erator with the unit will eliminate this problem. refrigerator-freezer- s offer universal use by placing both fresh and frozen food storage at multiple levels to accommodate family members of all ages, heights and physical limitations. The design top-mou- nt side-by-sid- e Side-by-si- side-by-side- 's has narrow doors that are easier for people with limited strength to handle, and protrude less into the room when open, a special benefit to folks who use walkers, canes or wheelchairs. or space at the sink so a per sit-dow- To Open, E specially For People Wi th shape. This design provides a secure grip with plenty of space for the hand or fingers. For users with low vision, select handles in colors or materials that contrast with the cabinets. In some instances, you may want to remove some cabinet doors and create open shelf storage. Defrosting Or Cleaning Appliances Requires Too Much Bending, Kneeling or Stooping Refrigerators and freezers with systems eliminate frequent emptying and no-fro- st defrosting chores. Built-iovens with selfn Sink DifficultTo Use From Wheelchair Create Cabinet Doors And Draw- ers Are Difficult n roll-und- er cleaning systems virtually eliminate oven cleaning and can be installed at heights that are easy to reach and use. Easy access for the whole family. By elevating this standard frontloading dryer, easy access for everyone in the family is guaranteed. Castle Dale City's Annual Clean-u- p April 24 - 28 choking you with dust & dirt? Let us dry clean them for 00 I ib. only begin picking up trash PThurs., April 27 beginning at 7:00 a.m Crews THRU april You can get rid of anything not considered a part of normal household garbage with the following limitations and restnctions: 1 ) City crews will not load up the trash if it is piled on private property unless you have made prior arrangements pt the City Hall and a waiver form has been signed. dump truck load will be picked up , 2) A maximum of one 1 at any one residence. 1 3) All tree limbs must be cut to a maximum of four foot lengths 4) All glass must be in proper containers. 5) Hazardous materials will not be picked up. 6) All trash which can scatter or blow away must be bagged. 7) Crews will not return to pick up trash after collection has been made along that street once. 8) Please separate bumables from other trash. Anyone wishing to have anything removed with the City's big equipment must be on the agenda before April 21 -- Our large washers will do your sheers 1 WILCOX . LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING 51 S. Center ' Castle Dale 331-253- 9 - will yy MAGNUSON LUMBER CO. 495 East Main, Castle Dale 381-257- 4 Come in and see us for all of your Spring and Summer Fix-U- p supplies Paneling Paint and Supplies Cedar Lattice Cedar Fence Chain Link Fence Lawn & Garden Supplies Lawn Decorations Sprinkler Systems Pipe Fitting Sprinklers When the works all done, ( out our Large Selection of Fishing Supplies Fishing Lures Your Choice-Al- v Brands l XX IIYMIANOTS |