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The Dishwasher In a Vintage Kitchen, Who Knew?!

Karla Pearlstein — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:26:13 +0000

The dishwasher, we take it pretty much for granted. When looking at a home, the dishwasher is a convenience that we have come to expect. We use it to store dirty dishes, and sometimes clean dishes as well. But how did the dishwasher come to be? It’s an interesting story. The first patent for a [...]

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The Dishwasher In a Vintage Kitchen, Who Knew?!

Swap Out Old Appliances for Energy-Saving Units

Staff Writer — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:57:24 +0000

Tax Breaks and Rebates Help Ease the Switch If you’re looking for one more way to slow water consumption, save energy, and save money, consider buying a new refrigerator, dishwasher, or clothes washer. The environmental benefits are immediate, and you’ll earn your investment back in a few years, especially with the rebates, Oregon tax credits, [...]

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Swap Out Old Appliances for Energy-Saving Units

Green Remodeling For The Historic Home

Jack Bookwalter — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:39:38 +0000

In the past few years “green” eco-friendly buildings have been receiving a lot of notice. Most of this attention has been directed at constructing new green buildings. But those wanting to restore an older house or business are also finding more products and services available to them. Cork flooring was used extensively in mid-century homes [...]

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Green Remodeling For The Historic Home

Kitchen Trends? Make It Personal

Nancy Hill — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:37:57 +0000

Ask designers Rhonda Knoche and Anne De Wolf about kitchen trends, and you’ll get at least a moment’s hesitation before they reply. That almost imperceptible moment of silence has nothing to do with their knowledge. Both can readily answer questions about kitchens from floor to ceiling, including historic design, structure, appliance features, efficiency, and ecology, [...]

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Kitchen Trends? Make It Personal

Green Building Materials and Products: From the Roof Down.

Bill Leissner — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:27:17 +0000

Several companies manufacture rubber roofs from recycled tires. These products are durable (many come with 50-year warranties), as well as fire and wind resistant. Metal Roofing With a long life, metal roofs keep composite material out of our landfills. Also 100% of the material used is recyclable. Solar-Powered Attic Fan Make your home more energy [...]

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Green Building Materials and Products: From the Roof Down.

Appliance Roundup

Susan Rich — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 02:24:56 +0000

Refrigerators Four doors are fabulous. Lash out against the mundane by choosing Samsung’s QuatroCooling Convertible refrigerator. This 24.6 cu. ft. unit has four compartments, each with its own independently adjustable evaporators, ensuring the perfect amount of cooling or freezing for everything from salad fixings to fresh meat. Lunchtime, dinnertime, and primetime, life is good with [...]

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Simplify Cooking: With Kitchen Power Tools

Susan Rich — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 02:17:00 +0000

Today’s kitchen tools let you grind, pound, and smooth your way to culinary success. Even the family handyman will be impressed because he (or she) will know you did it yourself the next time you serve up a bowl of hot soup fresh from the blender or a tart serving of homemade yogurt. One-Stop Cooking [...]

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Simplify Cooking: With Kitchen Power Tools

Count on Customer Care at Hamilton’s Appliance

Staff Writer — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 17:35:13 +0000

Whether it’s a stainless steel suite of kitchen appliances or the latest in front-loading washing machines, Gladstone-based Hamilton’s Appliance offers customers something more than just a fair price: They offer a level of service that distinguishes the 44-year-old company from its competitors. “We’ve been in business since 1962,” says Larry Snider, one of the owners. [...]

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Count on Customer Care at Hamilton’s Appliance