Whether you’re planning for an event or celebration at your home or you simply couldn’t pass up some bargains at the grocery store, a lack of freezer space can be extremely frustrating. Most of us lack the space to add another full-size freezer to our kitchens, but this is where an undercounter freezer could offer […]
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Here’s what has been trending in kitchen design: A little more than a decade ago appliance manufacturers called it white-on-white. White appliances with chrome trim had been de rigueur for years, so the early movement to solid white was a big deal in the beginning of the last decade. Kitchen cabinets, countertops, sinks and even […]
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Favorite Los Angeles Area events for 2014 Los Angeles Convention CenterLos Angeles, CAJune 20 – 22, 2014 Dwell on Design L.A. is touted as the largest design event in the U.S. It’s a unique three-day event featuring content from over 200 top minds in design, and exhibitions by more than 400 exhibitors, with exceptional educational […]
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Shared from Good Housekeeping Most of us think fabric softeners are good for ALL fabrics. Not so. Though we all know fabric softeners will…well, make fabrics soft. Perhaps, we’re not aware that fabric softener should not be used on all materials. Here’s a list from *Good Housekeeping: 1. Microfiber I just love microfiber, but I […]
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How to get by when you don’t have room. *Designer Joanna Simmons suggests that if you have a tiny kitchen space, blow out the ceiling to create some volume. A skylight like the one pictured below might also help. I also really like the idea of pull-outs such as a cutting board or a drop-down […]
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What’s on tap for 2015? We’re all looking forward to 2015. It’s going to be a great year! Here are some interesting facts and trivia related to 2015 or MMXV as the Romans would have said. Did you know that 2015 has been proclaimed the International Year of Light? And of course, as we all […]
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A new recipe to get the New Year started right If you’re looking for fresh recipes to start out the New Year in 2015, try this tasty salad from Chef Chris Covelli. I first met Chris at The International Builder Show (IBS) in Orlando in 2006, worked with him at a number of events over […]
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The Consumer Electronic Show (CES), and the Design and Construction Week (IBS + KBIS) are all being held this month in Las Vegas. New “smart” appliances are sure to be shown at each venue. What’s a “smart” appliance? Maybe not what you think. When the word “smart” is prepended to the word appliance, it usually […]
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when gas prices are so low? Isn’t it great that gas prices are so low. I feel like I’m putting a $10.00 bill in my pocket every time I gas up. On the other hand, my wife just informed me that a pound of extra-lean ground beef at Costco is $5.99. WOW! six bucks a […]
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Make your kitchen standout with unique backsplash colors and designs The kitchen wall space above countertops and below the upper cabinets, is a great place to add color and creative touches, and contrast. Here are a few examples: Subway Tile continues to be very popular. In addition to the traditional white tiles that you see […]
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What can you do with a kitchen island? We’re appliance guys. Mostly, we like kitchen islands that provide space to build in kitchen appliances. We like islands with shelves built-in, because there’s no such thing as a good place to put a microwave oven on a kitchen counter. We like them even more if we […]
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4 Ways to Brighten Your Kitchen Your kitchen needs lighting. Natural lighting is wonderful, but most kitchens don’t have much natural light. Even kitchens with abundant natural light are going to need lighting for dark nights and stormy days. Here’s where to start: This kitchen has a combination of natural light, ceiling light, undercabinet lights, […]
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The 2015 KBIS (Kitchen and Bath International Show) is scheduled for next week. We’re wondering what to expect in new appliances. In 2014, Dacor won numerous awards for their products, including the new products below. iQ 30″ Wall Ovens and Range Dacor Wall Oven Dacor’s Discovery iQTM Wall Oven and Range shown at KBIS 2014 […]
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Alton Brown’s 5 Star Buffalo Wing Recipe The football season is coming to an end. BUT, the SUPERBOWL is still a couple of weeks away. Here’s a way to celebrate in style – home made buffalo wings from none other than the great Alton Brown. This recipe received 462 reviews and was 5-star rated. Ingredients […]
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Watch Out for 2015 Price Increases We’ve written before about the best time to buy new appliances. When your life changes and you move from a place that has appliances to a new place that doesn’t have appliances, you need to buy appliances. When your old appliance breaks down or starts making loud noises, it’s […]
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