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Are Stainless Steel Appliances Passe?

Posted on September 7, 2012 | Leave a comment

Major manufacturers are placing bets on different potential successors to the shiny, upscale appliance finish, which surprised everyone with its resilience.

It is a pivotal moment in kitchen design: While stainless steel is still the dominant look, there are clear signals it has outworn its welcome, even with no clear successor in place.

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“Black is the new stainless steel,” Wolf Appliance says in a news release for black glass ovens introduced this spring.

Last weekend, General Electric introduced refrigerators, ovens, microwaves and dishwashers in a muted gray called “slate.” Miele says it will roll out new high-gloss finishes for the U.S. in the near future, refusing to divulge details.

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DIY Basics

Posted on August 31, 2012 | Leave a comment

There are some tasks that even the most unmotivated DIYer should feel embarrassed to pay hard-earned money for. A friend recently had a painter around to paint one door and a window frame. Another called in a handyman to put up pictures – at $80 an hour thanks.

Yet another replaced their lovely sweep of aged timber benchtops with brand new ones because they gave up finding someone to give the originals a sand and new lick of oil. It’s sad to realise there’s a whole graveyard of perfectly useable items out there, needlessly dumped, because someone didn’t have the time or wherewithal to make straightforward repairs.

Arm yourself with a basic tool kit and some simple know-how, and you’ll easily be able to tackle small jobs around the home – especially if you consult your obliging hardware store specialist about the specific hardware you’ll need for the job. Build up your knowledge and eventually you’ll fly solo.

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City of San Diego Outdoor Water Conservation Rebate Program

Posted on August 22, 2012 | Leave a comment

The City of San Diego’s year-round Residential Outdoor Water Conservation Rebate Program offers cash incentives for the installation of water-wise devices.

City residents who live in a single-family home, duplex, townhome or condo that is served by an individual water meter can participate. They can receive up to a $400 rebate for a smart controller, which automatically adjusts irrigation times depending on the season and weather.

A residential customer can also get a rebate of up to $480 for installing a micro-irrigation systems.

Get more info and more rebates at: http://www.sandiego.gov/water/conservation/residentialoutdoor.shtml