LEARN TO LOVE LOW TECH TOO 

In an age that constantly offers more things we simply must have, storage space itself becomes still another thing we need. If you run into this problem living in a traditional house, imagine a two-storey houseboat home with a total floor area of 800 square feet including the balcony. Discipline becomes the order of the day. That isn't all bad, but you certainly learn to use every square inch of space: floor, cubage or hanging. The latest slick storage item is The Closet Carousel, developed by White Home Products, the people who pioneered the conveyor systems at most drycleaning establishments.

A seldom realized, but important point, is "what is it costing to store all this junk?" When you consider that home construction costs now run about $100 per square foot range, wasted space becomes a financial burden.

What to do? Do what the dry cleaners do. Bring the clothes to you and avoid fighting with awkward storage spaces.

With a push of a button Closet Carousel provides more storage space and more living space. Because clothes are now delivered to you by this electronic valet, space is not wasted on walk-in aisles. An additional 46 square feet created at home, translates into $4,600 worth of living space with maximized storage capacity. Looking at it this way makes it easier to spend some time and money making more efficient use of available space.

A revolving oval track carries clothes to you courtesy of a bidirectional motor that eliminates most of the stretching, pulling or lifting demanded by traditional closets. Clothing can be viewed more easily within easy-to-organize sections such as spring, winter, summer and fall or by style or color. With traditionally inaccessible storage areas freed up or within existing closet space, built-in shelving and drawers can take advantage of, and produce even more storage space. Although no one yet has been able to multiply space without building new space, this system does make it appear so.

Closet Carousel units come in 10 sizes to fit closet lengths from six to 15 feet. All units are UL and CSA certified, come with attached plug-in cord and surface mounted or in-wall start/stop switches, and run on standard household current. For the elderly, handicapped, and the old home or the luxury home buyer these systems could be most energy and cost efficient.

The company also offers other systems designed for bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and even home offices that are efficient, practical and look luxurious.

More information:

Alan Cohen, President, White Home Products Inc., 2401 Lake Park Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30080.

Phone: 404/431-0900. Fax: 404/432-3778.

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