Monet’s Water Lily Pond If you ever visit Paris in the summer time, be sure to take a side trip to Monet’s home in the village of Giverny outside of Paris. Here you will see the spectacular gardens that were featured in some of his most famous paintings, as well as the country house where […]
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During the recent Kitchen and Bath International Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas we saw a variety of stunning new products. We were especially pleased to see at new kitchen and bath sink and faucet collection from a favorite brand, Franke. Read more below: LAS VEGAS (JANUARY 20, 2015) — The new Planar 8 Series of […]
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Travel News from Fodor. Top tourist spots trending. We’re not kidding. Let’s go to Dubrovnik! Planning your 2015 vacation. London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Dubrovnik…. Dubrovnik? YES, Dubrovnik While according to Fodor’s, Paris is still the world’s #1 desired tourist destination, Croatia is ranked #1 among World tourist destinations on the rise – primarily because of […]
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NEW Viking Tuscany Ranges Famous for their cooking products, Viking Range Co. made famous the professional style range built for home use. More recently, Viking D3 appliances were added to the lineup for customers desiring a smoother, contemporary look versus the muscular commercial appearance of the Viking Professional line. Now, Viking has launched a line […]
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The old and new trend in cooking – Sous Vide Tracing its beginning to the 17th century, Sous Vide was re-discovered in the 20th century, and has made a big comeback. Sous Vide translates literally from the French to Under Vacuum. The modern technique involves vacuum sealing food in plastic bags, and precisely cooking for […]
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Miele Appliances shown at KBIS/IBS 2015 It’s hard to come away a winner when you go to Las Vegas. But, the new Miele range was a good bet at the 2015 Design and Construction Week (*KBIS/IBS) show in January. Miele partnered up with some top kitchen brands (Haefele, Bauformat, and Cosentino) to showcase their luxury […]
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Most refrigerator models are quite bulky, so when it comes time to move one, you may wonder if it is safe to move a fridge on its side. So, here we’ll explore this topic in more detail, so you can plan your appliance move. What Happens If You Put a Fridge On Its Side? The […]
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Three Day Weekend and Great Buys on Appliances and Plumbing Fixtures Even after all these years, there is still some confusion over what President’s Day really is. In 1885, Congress established the national holiday of Washington’s Birthday on February 22nd. Although Lincoln’s Birthday, February 12th, had never been a recognized national holiday, it was an […]
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Sub-Zero and Wolf will soon complete the biggest new product launch in the company’s history. Nearing the last, but nowhere near the least, of the new product launches is Sub-Zero’s new integrated wine storage units. We put the emphasis on integrated because Sub-Zero has devoted so much time and effort throughout this new product launch […]
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There are many shades of grey in appliances. Even though stainless steel is the dominant color/finish in major appliances, most major appliance manufacturers offer choices in the colors and finishes that they produce, including shades of stainless, silver, and yes of course, grey. Frigidaire Smudge-Proof Stainless Stainless steel itself comes in different grades and types […]
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A New Parmesan Recipe From Melissa Clark Credit: NYT and Melissa Clark I’ve always been a fan of the NY Times’ food critic Mark Bittman and his easy and basic approach to cooking. But now, I’ve discovered Melissa Clark – also of the NY Times. She publishes fantastic recipes (like the one below). She’s written […]
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Most ranges from different manufacturers seem very similar when it comes to the basics. Oven on the bottom – burners on top. Some have more than one oven, some have more burners than others, and perhaps a griddle or a grill, but beyond that, not many striking differences. Well, here are a few ranges that […]
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Full Dishwashers Clean Best Not true. Dishes need some separation from one another. Crowded dishwasher racks are likely to have dishes or bowls nested inside one another making it impossible for the detergent, and spray action to get inside to “scrub” the dirty dish or bowl. Fill your dishwasher, but make sure the dishes don’t […]
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As a homeowner, it’s your responsibility to take care of your washing machine. According to commercial appliance repair professionals, there are plenty of tips that you need to consider for you to keep the unit in top shape. Some of these tips include: Use the right detergent When it comes to the detergent, you should […]
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See them Soon at KAR One big surprise at the 2015 Design and Construction Week (KBIS/IBS) was the “pre-launch” of a new line of professional style appliances by Electrolux’s Frigidaire brand. The look is definitely “pro-style”. It’s much more than we’ve seen in previous attempts at professional looking appliances by entry level mass brands. From […]
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