Evening star., 1941-01-11
NewAN-PurposeH Hook
Is Made Of PIastcs;
Comes in Six CoIors
Steel Kitchen Cabinets
Withstand Heat and
Humidity Changes
BY DOROTHY DUCAS and
ELIZABETH GORDON.

Here is a brand-new product to
greet the new year and one which
combines usefulness, good looks and
economy. What could be more ap-
propriate for the start of a new
decade?
It is a combination sweater or fur
ring. hat and coat hook made of
plastic material. This all-purpose
hook is securely attached to the wall
or the door of a closet by two nails
or screws driven through the holes
provided in the back of the hook.
It Is designed to hold at least three
things at once. and in a way that
keeps the articles fresh and un-
wrinkled. The problem of how to
hang a sweater has been a difficult
one. The new circular arrangement
avoids stretching of shoulders or
neckline, which use OF a dress
hanger causes. And for fur scarves
or mems ties, this is the answer to
a long-felt need.
: The all-purpose hook comes in SIX
colors. Ivory, pink and baby olue
are especially appropriate for bath
rooms where washcloth, bath towel
and hand towel may be hung on one
hook without crowding. They also
would 60 beautifully in the nursery.
The darker colors-red, green and
broWn-are excellent suggestions Tor
the guest closet or for your own
= wardrobe closet. Several hooks OF
different colors make cheerful
note of decoration.
The best news of all is that these
hooks cost so little-only 25 cents
each!
Approved Kitchen Cabinets.
Steel kitchen cabinets, which can
withstand frequent changes OF tenn
perature and humidity found IN the
modern kitchen, are regarded by
MANY people as the last word IN
kitchen equipment. Many such
cabinets have been designed with
neat, streamlined appearance tnat
tvpifes the fourth decade OF the
goth century: many OF us are buylng
them for our new homes or newly
remodeled kitchens.
But now comes news of a develop
ment which makes it possible Tor US
to buv with renewed commence.
Members of the Steel Kitchen Cab
met Institute have adopted set OF
quality standards for their wares,
covering important construction fea-
lures. and each cabinet which meets
the requirements receives a seal OF
approval. If the seal appears on a
cabinet. it means that particular
line has passed series OF labora-
tory tests, guaranteeing that the
product will be able to take hard use
and even abuse.
Such technical considerations as
the use of not less than 22-gauge
steel for any exposed part OF the
cabinet, and not less than 24-gauge
steel for other parts; solid steel bot
toms. backs and panels; easy-work-
ing doors and drawers, performance
tests for rigidity and protective nm
ishes able to pass impact, water i'm
mersion, abrasion, alcohol, hot tat,
humidity and other tests were the
basis of the examinations for the
seal of approval,
The tests, made by an independ-
ent laboratory and not by the
manufacturers, protect us against
substandard merchandise, accord
ing to the Institutes report. When
we buy a steel cabinet with this
seal of approval, we know we are
not getting underweight steel, faulty
construction, inferior hardware or
cheap finishes.
Painting Metal in Winter.
Paint jobs outdoors, even if they
are crying to be done, should be
postponed during the winter months,
of course, since exterior painting in
temperatures below so degrees is not
recommended by paint experts. But
there is one exception to this rule
that is, the painting of ornamental
metalwork.
Metal should be painted before
rust has had chance to get in its
dirty work After it happens, it is
more expensive to prepare the sur
face for paint and the life of the
metal is shortened in proportion to
the corrosion which has taken
place. Therefore, If you have neg
lected to paint the iron railings of
your five steps up to the entrance
door, and you detect the first signs
of rust, better get at it right away,
regardless of the weather. If you
don't, you'll have worse conditions
with which to contend come spring.
The first coat over metal always
should be of a rust-inhibitive sort.
This means a coating containing red
lead, blue lead, zinc chromate or
iron oxide. A ready-mixed red lead
paint which is on the market is
good metal primer, but is very
heavy paint, expensive and difficult
to brush. You couldn't do better
than choose it for exterior metal
work, but don't thin it with oil and