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. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

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 This is no ordinary whirlybird. The Vita-Mix Professional Series blender defines one-stop cooking: It mixes, chops, whips, grinds, and purees — even cooks soups and sauces you can serve steaming... more

This family-owned company has grown from a small retailer of plumbing and electrical products to a seven-store hardware and home center chain serving the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area. John Dolan founded A-Boy Supply in 1960. He first sold plumbing fixtures, electrical supplies, and appliances from a former grocery store in Southeast Portland. Lighting products and supplies were added later. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

Whether you are replacing a worn-out appliance or planning a full-scale renovation, appliances that combine technology, ergonomics, and improved design continue to top the must-have list. Bisque, white, or black appliances are still popular, but a commercial-styled kitchen full of stainless steel still leads the charge. Space-saving and energy efficiency remain top concerns for homeowners everywhere, especially with the anticipated price hikes in gas and electricity. This is just a... more

Looking for an excellent brewing process, counterspace savings, self-filling convenience, sleek design, and simple installation. It can all be found in one coffee maker — the new Brew Express. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

Whether you are gutting your old kitchen or building a new house you will have many decisions to make. This can be overwhelming if you do not research your project. There are appliances, cabinets, countertops, lighting, floor coverings, wall finish, hardware, plumbing fixtures and window treatments to think about just to name a few. Start the research project by getting your hands on every home magazine or catalog you can... more

One of the most common design features requested when planning a new kitchen, or updating an older one, is the kitchen island. As use of the kitchen space has evolved, from a meal preparation and cleanup room to the hub of family activity, dining, and entertaining, the overall square footage given to the room has increased. Instead of being an isolated spot created for the drudgery of cooking and cleaning, the modern kitchen... more

No longer will consumers have to stand in front of an open refrigerator door letting cool air out, trying to decide what to eat. Sub-Zero Freezer Company, unveiled its Model 601RG, a custom refrigerator with a commercial-looking glass door that lets owners see inside. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →