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1 8 Part VII July is, 1979 Eos Anfletea STtraca PREVIEW SHOWING mmmiMmn Mvc In Aiialieim for Less! Ml) 1 ih.Ull MIM tr" -v. HC II A. --J DINING AM booth 1 II I i i IIVINQ DM Js I -'V. AliiA A oititn iA goj Tips to Homeowners BY AHMAND L. FONTAINE Why are there so many different types of war rantles? The Magnuson-Moss warranty act which was passed by Congress in 1975 specifies and lays down the rules for the writing of warranties.

It breaks; them down into three categories! full warranties, limited warranties and implied warranties. If you carefully read the warranty before purchasing the product, it can help you by enabling you to "comparison shop" and get the best warranty. It also makes it easier for you to force the companies to keep their warranty promises. Generally, a full warranty means that the defective product will be fixed or replaced free, that it will be fixed within a reasonable amount of time, that the warranty is good for anyone who owns the product during the period of the warranty and that if the product can't be fixed or hasn't been fixed after a reasonable number of tries, you get your choice of a new product or your money back. A limited warranty basically means that the consumer should be more careful.

Sometimes a limited warranty will only cover parts and not labor, it will only allow a pro-rated or credit against buying the predict over again, it may require you to return the product to the store or service area or it might only take care of the original purchaser and sometimes you will be charged for handling or sending the product back to the factory-Is it true that your contractor must tell you the value of the Insulation prior to building a home for you or during a remodeling project? Yes, the values of the products must be included in the contract. This information is mandatory under federal law. It is also my understanding that under federal law, the contractor will have to tell the purchaser the advantages and disadvantages of the product-not only from the standpoint of what may happen eventually, such as foam shrinkage, but also what could happen in terms of PRESIDENTS NAMED Neil H. Durkee, at left, has been named the president and the chief executive officer of Irvine Consulting Group (formerly Earth Technology Consultants), and Richard Putman has been named the president of Irvine Soils Engineering, a position Durkee held before his recent appointment, Before joining Irvine Soils Engineering, Putman was a director of residential development for Daon Corp. and a managing engineer for Irvine Pacific Development.

D.K.c, APPROVED 8-CREDIT HOURS JULY 23 NEWPORT BEACH Sheraton Newport JULY 24 PASADENA Huntington Sheraton JULY 26 PALM SPRINGS Marriott Rancho Las Palmas AUG. 6 LOS ANGELES Ambassador Hotel AUG. 7 ANAHEIM Disneyland Hotel AUG. 14 BEVERLY HILLS Beverly Hilton Reserve by Phone (213) 991-6040 LA PALMA AVE 7SSA1- CETeB KATELLA AVE 5 Afe GARDEN GROVE FWY. (22) 0 1 MAP NOT TO EXACT SCALE NEW MODEL HOMES All the comforts of home because it is a home! Imagine! Home ownership, a beautiful new park with clubhouse, swimming pool, and jacuzzi.

Beautiful Models. danger or even death resulting from the product burning. $25.3 -Million Loan Arranged for Casino A permanent loan has been arranged for the Hacienda Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas by Sonnen-blick-Goldman Corp. of California. The lender is Public Employees Retirement System.

The loan proceeds will be used to pay off an existing loan and build an additional 11-story tower, adding 300 rooms to the existing 538-room hotel. Construction of the new tower is expected to begin next year, according to Paul Lowden, owner of the casino and hotel at the south end of the Strip. Agua Chinon Channel Award Goes to Oberg Construction A $3-million contract has been awarded for construction of a half-mile-long subterranean reinforced concrete structure carrying the Agua Chinon Channel beneath Irvine Center, a commercial and retail complex planned on a 470-acre site at the confluence of the San Diego, Santa Ana and Laguna freeways. Oberg Construction Co. is the contractor.

Completion is set for this fall. All XV vaiUC, ao iiiaiij ytvyic iiiiutt, isj ih-u sure of resistance. The higher the value, the greater the resistance to heat loss in winter or heat gain in summer. Thickness is not as important a consideration, as the value of the product determines resistance to heat. Planned Unit Adult Mobile Home Community Seaco Sales Company 1919 Coronet Avenue, Anaheim, CA 778-3839 264 Space Adult Park Rental from $195-guaranteed until December 31, 1980.

Fee $60 'Price aso includes masonry, landscape, AC, awning, sales (ax and license as shown From the Riverside Fwy. CD take the Euclid offramp South to Medical Center Dr, Turn right and proceed to Coronet then on display model. Keplacemenl prices sub- right, jeci io endnge wnnoui nonce. Fontaine is executive vice president of the American Building Contractors Assn. and western director of operations for the National Home Improvement Council.

He will answer questions concerning home improvements. Phone 559-6664 or write him, co American Building Contractors 2476 Overland Suite 205, Los Angeles 90064. INSTITUTE FOR PRACTICAL REAL ESTATE EDUCATION 31220 La Baya 103 Westlake Village, CA91361 MODELS MM MM MM-WM Jf m. mm IB 9 HfcDisfe lEmsm EMal IN THE PRESTIGIOUS FOOTHILLS OF DEVONSHIRE If you are one of the fortunate who can afford to acquire an Estate Home, you owe it to your family to consider Oakridge Trails first! Come see us soon already more than 50 sold! Spaciousness and Quality found nowhere else FIFTEEN CUSTOM ESTATE HOMES Level 12 acre mountain-view lots Huge oversize doors for R. boats horse trailer ArlislH conception Sumptuous large, with spacious vaulted ceilings and roomy wardrobes.

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Brock Sons, Inc. knows how to pack value into each of the homes we build. For example, each of these one-story homes in Offering: Butcher block island with built-in vegetable sink, disposal and Nutonefood processor; pass-through windows to gardens; walk-in pantry; built-in conventional and microwave ovens; imported ceramic tile counter tops; trash compactor and luminous ceiling lighting. The ultimate in Estate Home living from 5 BEDROOMS 32 4 BATHS or 3 BEDROOMS, DEN MAIDS Advantageous Financing Home Resale Plan A vailable Sophisticated Estate Home purchasers demand the Ultimate We guarantee you won't be disappointed! BASE LINE HP. BROCK Si homesI i A FOOTHILL BLVD.

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With prices beginning at $64,950, a Brock home in Rialto is truly home sweet affordable home. tops, and hardwood cabinetry. The master bedrooms are Only 8 minutes to Warner Center Shopping ff I Dtvonshif St. PlummtfSt cdS Cmur INordtioKSI I jChatswonh I 'g Resavoir 5 Wis fa WARNER I I I RANCH 1 xsS. Promansde It NORTH Matt 1 0' Map not to scala 0 LOCATION: Setting is green rolling hills spectacular rock formations high Valley living cooler, cleaner and quieter Bridal trails conveniently nearby 0 ARCHITECTURE: Rich California Ranch Elegant English Tudor Traditional Spanish Hacienda Heavy shake or Mission tile roofs create a superbly massive appearance Gl INSIDE: Double-door tiled formal entry; massive beams; magnificent custom fireplaces (available in master bedroom suite); French doors and windows; floor safe and security system all securely contained by genuine lath and plaster construction And there's much, much more to consider! Models Open 11 am 6 pm daily (Closed Thursday) WOODLAKE REALTY (213)998-7114 ROCK HOMES RIALTO Priced from $64,950 VAFHA and convent tonal financing M.

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