Just in time for remodeling season, learn what’s new in windows from an Andersen expert. Automatically Closes in Rain Andersen’s automatic operator is built into the window frame and comes with a wall-mounted controller and a handheld remote that controls up to four windows — and a sensor that closes the window when it starts […]
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Think your kitchen is squeaky clean? Not so fast. “Moisture and food particles make it the perfect environment for growing germs that can make you sick,” says Kelly A. Reynolds, PhD, an environmental microbiologist at the University of Arizona’s Zuckerman College of Public Health in Tucson. “If you’re not killing them, you can go from […]
In a recent article posted on the Architectural Digest website, author Ian Volner describes the impact the “3-D Printing Revolution” is having on the design and manufacturing worlds. He writes, “For consumers it means that fully customized on-demand housewares, trinkets and accessories, jewelry, even clothing and furniture might one day be no further away than […]
Double Duty Tips for Household Items We have some solutions for you. Here, some alternative uses for household items. Rubber Bands 1. Coming in and out with your hands full? Loop a single rubber band around a door’s inside and outside knobs, twisting it as you do so that the “X” presses the latch open. […]
From a refrigerator that dispenses seltzer to a dishwasher that connects to Wi-Fi, these new appliances and kitchen trends deliver more than hot water. Featured online: House Beautiful. Connected Dishwasher It monitors performance and diagnoses problems. With a Wi-Fi connection, it can even contact Miele to schedule a service appointment. This quiet machine also boasts an […]
