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WHAT’S NEW
A new smoke detector from Kidde has a slimmer profile that’s less noticeable.
The Silhouette Smoke Alarm protrudes about only a half-inch from the ceiling. It’s hard-wired to the house’s electrical system and has a sealed lithium backup battery, which will last the alarm’s 10-year life.
The unit is designed to be installed when a house is constructed or renovated, not to replace an existing smoke alarm. It can be linked to other alarms so that when one sounds, they all sound.
Typically the alarm will be supplied by the builder or contractor at an average cost to the homeowner of $113 installed. The Silhouette alarm is available from electrical distributors.
THE SHELF
Why settle for functional when you can have fashionable, too?
Sonia Lucano shows readers how to turn everyday objects and throwaway items into things of beauty in “ReMake ReStyle ReUse.” She uses inexpensive materials and relatively easy techniques such as embroidery and stenciling for her projects.
For example, Lucano beautifies plain white ceramic plates by painting on a simple design of branches, adds interest to boring sheets and shower curtains with some basic decorative stitches and dresses up a mirror with etching.
“ReMake ReStyle ReUse” is published by Watson-Guptill Publications. It sells for $19.95 in soft cover.