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Proctor Silex Blender: Cool, Green, Small & Fast
Cool Blender Alert: The Proctor Silex Plus 8 Speed Blender! It's fast, small and green. The Proctor Silex blender by Hamilton Beach is smaller for better storage and reduced packaging. By reducing product packaging, the Proctor Silex blender saves 600 trees and 6,000 gallons of oil a year. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips segment to learn more about smart, green, fast blenders and kitchen appliances.
Kingsford Grills & Green Design: Bamboo & Citrus!
Grills & green design? Kingsford's green design collection (Verde Series) includes an EPA certified, 100% natural, citrus based grill cleaner. Kingsford also features bamboo handles in the green grill collection. Learn more about green products for the grill by Kingsford in this Expert Real Estate Tips segment.
Hot Housewares Trend: Bright Colors In Appliances
Whats the latest trend in Housewares? Bright colors in dinnerware and appliances (like washing machines, dryers, irons, toasters and mixers)! Bright colors like cranberry red, and new colors like pear green or eggplant purple, are what's hot and new in dinnerware, appliances and housewares. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips segment to learn how to make your home more beautiful with bright colors in appliances and dinnerware.
Going Green at the 2008 International Housewares Show
What's hot and new at the 2008 International Housewares Show? Going Green! Manufacturers are making green products to be more sustainable and address environmental issues. Reducing environmental issues through reducing product packaging, conserving energy, and recycling is what is hot and new in 2008. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips segment from the International Housewares show for new information on hot green products and environmental sustainability.
What You Want: Hot Housewares Products (Like Toasters)
Housewares manufacturers are listening to consumer preferences, expectations and focus groups. Savvy buyers do Internet research and want sophisticated housewares products, like toasters, that are also green. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips segment for more information on how buyers influence what is hot and new in housewares products for 2008.
Green Products & BPA Free Bottles By Aladdin
Looking for Green Products to reduce your carbon footprint? BPA free bottles by Aladdin are made from recycled materials and are recyclable. Learn how to be sustainable with new green products that will help save the planet. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips segment on green products and BPA Free Bottles by Aladdin from the 2008 International Housewares show for more information.
Book Review: Moving, Scams and Teacher’s Salary
If your budget is tight, the last thing your personal finances need is a scam, a bad move or out of control spending. Three new books provide a lift for those who are trying to do more with their money, and provide much-needed advice for avoiding common traps and potholes. These books can benefit you and your finances as well as other sources, such as MovingScam.com, where you can get additional information.
Maximizing Space In Your Kitchen Design
The kitchen is one of the most important rooms of a home, and kitchen design helps make your kitchen appealing and affective. Kitchen design revolves around functionality. Learn about kitchen design from architect Sarah Susanka.
How Do You Find A Good Architect?
Finding a good architect doesn't have to be hard. You can find a good architect on the Internet or by asking around your own neighborhood. Once you find some architects you like there are a couple things to consider before you hire. Architect Sarah Susanka offers advice.
Video Switcher Connects Electronics
Video switchers help you connect multiple electronic devices together. Video switchers allow you to switch between a DVD player, video game console, stereo and home theater system. Learn how video switchers work and whether you can use a video switcher in your home.