Kitchen and Bath Month
Robin Hartl

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Did you know you can dramatically improve the air quality in your home with a product that costs just $1 a year to operate? All it takes is one of these American-Made Energy Star qualified ventilation fans from Broan NuTone.  Their models are incredibly quiet, powerful and some of them even operate automatically.  These fans can be installed directly in the shower, but they aren’t just for the bathroom anymore -- they can fit anywhere to help you create a healthy home! Other locations are endless, consider: the kitchen, utility room, laundry room, garage, exercise room, nursery, den, home theater room. The ventilation fans help remove humidity, odors, heat, stale air and the potential for harmful mold growth. Broan NuTone offers more products that meet ENERGY STAR, LEED and NAHB requirements for green building than anyone else.
Price: Starting at $198

www.broan.com

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Here’s a little change for the bathroom that makes a big difference.  Most people think it’s a hassle to change modes while showering, but it’s not -- people can easily elevate their shower experience with Waterpik’s Easy Select.  It’s the first handheld showerhead that features five spray settings in the handle, from concentrated spray to full body coverage to gentle mist.  It offers a variety of shower experiences at your fingertips for the ultimate shower escape! For the ultimate in versatility and convenience the Easy Select can be used in either the mounted position or held in your hand. 
Price: $49.99

www.waterpik.com


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Let’s talk about the toilet that lets you make decisions!  American Standard dual flush toilets allow you to choose how much water you need to get the job done: 1.0 gallons for light flush vs. 1.6 gallons for heavy flush. The light flush setting evacuates bulk up to 400 grams, and the heavy flush can manage up to 1000 grams—which is more than double what most humans can output—resulting in water savings of as much as 14,000 gallons of water per year. This toilet really works. In fact, dual flush toilets have become a breakout green product success story in the U.S. with performance equal to or better than conventional toilets. With this H2Option toilet from American Standard, you get the bonus of the power wash rim that scours the bowl clean with every flush, effectively removing every last trace of paper and waste. And, the H2Option toilet is certified with the EPA’s WaterSense label for its winning combination of high efficiency and high performance. It really is conservation without sacrifice!
Price: Starting at $349

http://www.americanstandard-us.com/video/default.aspx#H2O_Demo

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LG Electronics has come out with a new gas cooktop that has many professional-grade features!  It has a high-end stylish design and powerful performance.  The appliance has contemporary, stainless steel styling industrial-size knobs located on front of the cooktop for easier access. The cooktop has LED lights to indicate that a burner is in use or may still be hot to the touch. A heavy-duty continuous grate covers all of the burners, adding to the professional look. What makes this model so impressive is the middle burner with a powerful 19,000 BTU output, a common feature on many professional cooktops. Another great aspect, it’s so easy to clean, each burner is sealed so that food doesn’t stick!
Price: $1,399

www.lgusa.com

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The newest four-door refrigerator from LG Electronics has an ultra large capacity and auto open/close freezer drawers for added convenience.  The auto drawer function opens and closes the freezer drawers with just the touch of a button! Not to worry – there’s a safety interruption function that stops the drawer from closing if anything is in the way, making it a great choice for families. This fridge has one of the largest capacities on the market at nearly 28 cu. feet! With dual refrigerator doors at eye level and double drawer freezer compartments below, this refrigerator provides consumers with better organization capacity and space versatility without sacrificing space. The upper EveryDay Freezer drawer provides easy access to those frozen foods you reach for the most.  The lower drawer is a separate freezer compartment that lets users store larger items and is great for longer-term storage.  And because there are two drawers, each is lighter and easier to open than a standard bottom freezer drawer.
Price: $3,399

www.lgusa.com


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