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I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving weekend! Long weekends are so wonderful, it's like getting a little mini vacation.
Today, I helped my brother ( I read the instructions) install a new Pilar Touch 2O kitchen faucet by Delta. I'll blog more about this week with tips and comments. Bottom line: We love it! It's terrific. Look ma, no more chicken hands on the faucet.
We got it in and it works great, but I certainly see why plumbers get paid the big bucks. It's not just the process of installing a new item, it's dealing with cruddy old parts, rusted angle stops and other detritus that they are prepared to deal with that a novice is not. So anyhow, it's a beautiful thing to complete a project from start to finish even though it took us all day while a plumber would have done it within a couple of hours.
So yes, it's true my family says I worry a lot. It's not about being a worry wort, it's about safety and there isn't anything wrong with erring on the side of caution. So, before you fire up that new range oven for the Thanksgiving turkey, if you have purchased a new Electrolux ICON or Kenmore PRO Gas Range betweenAugust 2008 through October 2009 double check your model # to see if yours is on the voluntary recall list.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission report states Electrolux has received four reports of incidents involving carbon monoxide being released from the recalled gas range. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the range's oven and contact Electrolux for the Electrolux ICON or Sears for the Kenmore PRO to schedule a free repair. Consumers can continue to use the cooktop (top burners) and the broiler as well as any clock and/or timer functions.
So who needs an outdoor hood you ask? Anyone who enjoys outdoor living. Here in Southern California where we spend a great deal of our time enjoying our backyard patios, outdoor cooking is second nature for some.
With DANVER'S recent introduction of the first Stainless BBQ grill hood built at 32 inches deep, there are more design placement options than ever for locating the BBQ grill.
Knowing that my readers may ask the question "why do I need a hood in my backyard?" I have taken time to interview the great folks at DANVER.
Q: "Why do I need a hood for my BBQ?, My BBQ is not in a covered area and I have been doing fine without one so far." DANVER responds: You only need a hood for a covered area. For instance, most outdoor kitchens in FL are open and do not require hoods. However, DANVER has seen a growing trend throughout the country for outdoor living and entertainment areas that included not only kitchens, but also TVs and sitting areas. Even in colder climates homeowners are looking to invest in outdoor living spaces they can use year-round. These particular areas are normally covered increasing the demand for outdoor hoods.
Q: "Why can't I use a standard stainless steel hood for my outdoor BBQ?"
DANVER responds: Besides the extra installation and costs mentioned before, the UL listing for outdoors hoods is different. Some stainless steel hoods may work for both indoor and outdoor kitchens, but not all of them. It depends on the hoods ability to handle direct flame.
Q: "Does my local building dept. require a vent hood for an outdoor BBQ?"
DANVER responds: If the outdoor kitchen and BBQ are under a covered area, Yes.
Q: "Where does an outdoor hood vent out to?"
DANVER responds: Considering it is in covered area- either straight up to the roof or straight up the back wall out to the area of the house that is not covered. The hoods are always attached to a wall.
For more information on designing with DANVER HOODS, follow the link below:
Before DANVER’s production introduction, the deepest hoods available measured 27 inches front to back, which did not fully cover the depth of most outdoor grills. To compensate, installers had to build some sort of box to add depth, adding cost and complexity to the hood installation.To simplify installation and cut costs DANVER worked with a major U.S. hood manufacturer to develop a 32 inch deep stainless steel BBQ hood.
Introduced in Summer2009, the BBQ Hood is available in 36inch, 48 inch and 60inch widths to work with various outdoor kitchen designs. The all stainless steel exterior design is easy to keep clean and eliminates grease traps. For even easier clean-up the baffle filters underneath the hood are durable and dishwasher safe. For builders, dealers and other installation professionals who want to build their own hood, Danver’s hood liner is available providing the same 32” deep capture area.
For more information on DANVER’s outdoor BBQ grill hood or to design your own outdoor kitchen, visit www.danver.comand call 888.441.0537.
About DANVER
Headquartered in Wallingford, Conn., DANVER is the leading provider of stainless steel cabinetry and amenities for outdoor living including island inserts, grills, specialty burners, pizza ovens, bartenders, refrigerators, freezers and beverage coolers, sinks and faucets, floating shelves and kitchen carts, and door and drawer fronts.DANVER is dedicated to providing a luxurious outdoor kitchen experience.
Sometimes I just nod my head in agreement when reading a fellow Designer's blog post. So with no further ado, I divert your attention from my blog to go read what Kelly is talking about in her blog Kitchen Sync.
Don't ya love it when you can reuse an object and it actually looks cool? Notice anything familiar on the table? This coffee table uses reclaimed wood from a bowling alley. While no one would ever think high end modern style and bowling have anything in common...
William Stranger’s “Second Life” project proves to be an exception to the rule. Using reclaimed wood from a local LA bowling alley, Stranger has created a number of different and interesting pieces that include a coffee table, bench and diptych.
Have you heard that the simple act of unplugging electronics and electric equipment not in use can save big on your energy bill? Equipment not in use but still plugged in draws energy in stand-by mode. Freelance designer Yong-jin Kim has come up with an innovative solution. Instead of the hassle of unplugging equipment. with the simple twist left, the electrical supply is cut off at the receptacle.
The quest for the most efficiently built cabinets never ends. Here is a Merillat ad from the sixties, (maybe someone from Merillat can confirm the year of this ad for us), that shows modern convenience back then, to the new video from Blum showing us the latest technology and convenience today.
Ok, so a little more news on base cabinets today. Yesterday we looked at corners in action, today we are going to look at a real cute guy in action. (Grin). This video deserves a post all on it's own. A man who dances and cooks. I LOVE THIS! Servo drive has been around for a few years, but this video was just created in May '09. Think of the uses, even if you limit the Servo drive to just one of your hardest working drawers, imagine the convenience! With a tap from a knee or a push from the hip, no more water drips on the cabinets near the sink. No more chicken hands on your drawers or cabinet pulls.
The product is showing the new Blum Servo Drive for drawers. Drawers open automatically using an electrical drive. Sorry, cute guy not included.
If you are having trouble viewing the U Tube Video, click here:
Is technology smarter than we are? Man's cell phone turns on his oven. For the full story click here.
It has the Maytag authorites, the Fire Marshals and the experts at Consumer's Report baffled.
Cellphones, which send signals at up to 3 watts, often create electromagnetic interference with baby monitors, computer speakers and car radios, so it's reasonale to assume that a cell phone can cause your electronic igniter on your oven to "pick up the call."
Be careful with keeping electronic equipment too close to your cook top and oven. You may get a phone call and your oven may just pick up!
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