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Engineered to follow faithfully, DC39 is Dyson first canister vacuum cleaner with Ball Technology for stable maneuvering around the tightest corners. Canister cleaners are often awkward to steer and can topple. They lurch into furniture, veer off at tangents and may be difficult to pull. Like an errant shopping cart, their crude casters drift across hard floors and get buried in carpets, so more force is needed to keep them on track. And reliant on bags, they can lose suction, too.
Sitting on a ball, DC39 [...]
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Everybody seems to be talking about it – Californians can start saying goodbye to traditional 100-watt incandescent light bulbs now that the state has become the first in the country to require a new standard for the screw-base bulbs.
Experts say the new rules, which took effect New Year’s Day, will save residents money and energy. California is already the nation’s leader in energy-efficiency standards.
As of Saturday, what used to be a 100-watt light bulb manufactured and sold in California will have to use 72 watts or less. The 72-watt replacement bulb, also called an energy-saving halogen light, will [...]
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Here are some handy tips to consider if you really want to save money on your next appliance purchase:
1. Buy Last Year’s Model
If you don’t mind owning last year’s model, you can shave hundreds of dollars off of your appliance purchase. Best time to shop: September and October when stores are under pressure to clear space for the new arrivals.
2. Shop the Scratch and Dents
A small scratch or dent could become your best friend if you’re on a tight budget. Ask the sales associate if they have any damaged appliances for sale. Then, survey [...]
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The Electrolux Infinity I-Kitchen refrigerator, launched in Brazil has a touch screen on the top door, which is getting attention from computer devotees all around the world. The main fascination is the fact that the touchscreen interface is equipped with GNU/Linux operating system. Already in 1999, Electrolux presented the Screenfridge, a refrigerator that helps the consumer with grocery shopping and dinner ideas, keeps track of what he or she has in the fridge, and functions as a message centre for the whole family. This was the start of a development towards smart [...]
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Looking for the perfect gift for the kitchen lover on your gift list. We’ve got ideas in just about every area of the kitchen. Check below for links to our featured items in this year’s Kitchen Contraptions holiday shopping guide with our comments and thoughts on why this is a perfect gift. Also you will want to check out our 2009, 2008 and 2007 holiday shoppping guides which are filled with cool gift ideas as well.
Le Creuset Stoneware Large Utensil Crock – Who [...]
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Household appliances are generally so reliable, having one break down takes us by surprise. The hassle of shopping for a new appliance is trouble enough without worrying about paying for it too. Plan ahead, because the dryer is not going to sound out announcements before it conks-out.
Repair or Replace?
The first decision to be made is if you really need a new appliance, or if repairs are in order. If the repair costs half the price of a new appliance, seriously consider buying new, says Mark Kotkin at Consumer Reports. According to the magazine’s research, any major household appliance [...]
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When you’re shopping for a new appliance, you want a store that will provide good prices, helpful staff and ease of service along with a good selection.
Unfortunately, two surveys from the Consumer Reports National Research Center show that no one retailer seems able to provide it all.
CR did find some cause for hope. Abt Electronics, in the Chicago area, and independent local stores garnered high praise from shoppers who bought a major appliance in the past year. For small appliances, independents also rated highly, along with Costco, though the standout was Amazon.com, as in past years.
CR’s [...]
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Bringing stylish design to the 60cm fridge-freezer market, the new split-level Rangemaster FxF 60:40 matches seamlessly with any Rangemaster cream, black or stainless steel range cookers while offering flexible storage and the very latest refrigeration technology. Every inch of its 310 litre net capacity is utilized with convenient and very functional in-door shelving, bottle racks, flexible safety glass shelves, two crisper drawers and a spacious dairy compartment with two egg trays and a butter container.
The frost-free fridge-freezer comes with Super Cool and Super Freeze options [...]
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 July was another hot and amazing month of Kitchen Contraptions – filled with kitchen gadgets, grilling, and other kitchen wonders plus. Thanks again to all of our loyal readers for visiting us each day, and you can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
General News
Bicycle Doubles as a Folding Shopping Cart
Grilling
Magnetic Flexible Mini Grill Light Grill Daddy Pro Grill Brush – Steam Clean Your Grill Oregon Scientific Grill Right Wireless Talking Oven/Barbeque Thermometer
Kitchen Gadgets
Peach Pitter Microplane Herb Mill Apron [...]
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We’re always on the lookout for a dual purpose kitchen contraptions, and the Ville bicycle which doubles as a folding shopping cart fits the bill. The bike has two storage baskets and folds up from the middle hinge at the touch of a button to become a small grocery cart for shopping at the supermarket. Ville recently won the Bronze Prize at IDEA Design Awards 2010.
Via PSFK at Hyuk-Jae Chang
AEG is bringing several innovative refrigerator-freezer combos this summer that combine the two most sought-after refrigeration technologies – NoFrost and Fresh-Box that extend shelf life of stored fresh foods. The NoFrost system prevents the formation of ice in the freezer, so time-consuming thawing and subsequent cleaning are avoided, while the innovative Fresh-Box affords fewer shopping trips because it keeps food fresh and crisp for much longer. AEG new TwinTech system with separate evaporators provides two distinct air circulations in the refrigerator and freezer, maintaining the optimum conditions for both – dry cold air in [...]
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Periodically we check in on one of our favorite recipe applications for Mac OS X and iPhone. MacGourmet is our recipe database of choice, and we think the iPhone version is the bomb. There’s even a much rumored iPad version in the works too.
You’ll want to get the MacGourmet full application too (now version 2), as MacGourmet helps you create and edit your recipes, wine notes and cooking notes, easily browse your entire collection and build your own custom lists for categories like appetizers or desserts.
iPhone and iPod Touch features:
Sync [...]
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Measuring just under H87 x W81 x D65 cm, Whirlpool AFG 070NF E-AP is a small chest freezer, ideal for large families that need to store plenty of food and maximise shopping advantages with those Buy One Get One Free offers. Whirlpool engineered this trusty chest freezer to be the reassuring rock of stability for all seasons, and it can be set up anywhere in your home. The small chest freezer has benefited greatly from technological advances and in spite of plain boxy looks, its very presence in your house creates that [...]
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This new efficient and stylish bottom freezer refrigerator with stainless steel finish is engineered by AEG-Electrolux for precise temperature control. Exceptional attention to detail and precision engineering make this a model that truly stands out from the crowd. The AEG-Electrolux S75388KG5 combines sophistication and energy efficiency with its ‘A+’ rating. In a fingerprint-proof stainless steel finish, the slim bottom freezer refrigerator has large capacity, frost free chilling and freezing, holiday function and electronic controls for precise temperature control. This is an ideal choice for the user who wants to store plenty of fresh [...]
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The AEG-Electrolux S75678SK1 is new European Style food centre fridge freezer that combines, performance, sophistication and ‘A+’ energy efficiency. Exceptional attention to detail and precision engineering make this a model that truly stands out from the crowd. This side by side fridge freezer is also the perfect choice for those who want an American style food centre that fits perfectly into a standard European kitchen, due to its slim 60cm depth. Because this appliance is built in-situ, this is also a great choice for homes which can’t accommodate a traditional sized American Style fridge [...]
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