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WHETHER YOUR BACKYARD plans this summer revolve around a hibachi and a pair of folding chairs, or a fully equipped cooking and dining area, you're bound to be entertaining outdoors. […]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 WHAT IS IT? Jamie Oliver Flavour Shaker WHY THIS ONE? Totally new concept! A ceramic ball pulverizes fresh herbs and dried spices--even cinnamon sticks--with a simple cocktail […]

01 Indoor Herb Garden Be a high-tech locavore. Grow your herbs, vegetables, and fruits on a kitchen windowsill with no soil. Power Plant Feeds everything automatically. $40; prepara.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] […]

DEER PARK & CHICAGO, IL -- Some homes have a certain air about them. And this new-build home is no exception, exuding the charm and Old World style of a [...]

1. Art, who prepares a Chef Revival denim chefs jacket to the usual starchy whites, uses his Apple 12-inch Power Book [G.sub.4] to store some recipes, surf the Web for […]

more than 50,000 industry professionals scoped more than 785 exhibitors at this year's Kitchen/Bath Industry Show and Conference in Orlando, FL. By and large, almost everyone the Kitchen & Bath [...]

STORE STATS: Location: Phoenix, Arizona Year Established: 1987 Annual Sales: $1.1 Million Size of Store: 4,700 square feet Owner: Muriel Hart Number of Employees: 3 Full-time 14 Part-time Web Site: [...]

bath accessories Alchemy Glass & Light * Aloys F. Dornbracht Gmbh & Co. KG, p. 11 AmBath Corporation American Standard, Inc. Ann Sacks Aqua Dreams Ltd. Aquaware America Archisource Architectural […]

Issues are presented concerning the different techniques and tools which are used in the kitchen for the preparation of food. Five chefs discuss the equipment they use at home. These include wood-burning ovens and woks.

Instructions are presented for installing a replacement dishwasher. It may take longer than the one hour an experienced installer would to remove and replace an undercounter dishwasher, but it is a relatively simple procedure.

Advice on efficient kitchen storage is presented, with focus on the best arrangements for refrigerators and freezers, and the optimal use of organizers and other storage systems.

Bob and Susan Jasses own a farm in Walpole, New Hampshire, where the enormous kitchen is also the dining and living room. Issues concerning the design of the kitchen are presented, with reference to Susan's cooking skills and classes, fresh produce and large dinner parties. Recipes are included.

Natural slate is becoming more popular for work surfaces in kitchens whilst matching fitted kitchens remain a favoured design. Some architects and designers are also designing bathroom fittings, such as Philippe Starck. Making the best use of limited space in the bathroom is becoming more important, with plumbing fixtures also being reduced in size. Showers are becoming an increasingly popular addition to the bathroom. The UK government has introduced the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 to try to reduce the amount of water used for flushing toilets.

Research and development efforts by manufacturers of luxury plumbing products have produced better, more durable finishes and a wider range of designs. Most luxury faucet chassis are cast from solid brass. They are heavier and have thicker and hardier finishes than inexpensive copies. Ceramic discs are often used instead of the traditional compression type valves. Some of the better known brands like Hansa and Grohe use German parts and engineering., Changes in engineering, finishes and client expectations make a strong case for luxury plumbing. One discovers a refreshing esprit de corps when talking with manufacturers of luxury plumbing products. They [...]

Custom home builders and kitchen and bath professionals can work together and help each other meet the wants and demands of their clients. Consumers are often well-educated about what they want and are expecting perfection from the builders they ask to build their homes. Teaming up with a kitchen and bath designer allows builders to deliver their clients' wants and ultimately, to boost their businesses and reputations. Select bath and kitchen products and fittings are presented., Kitchens and master baths are typically the most expensive - and personal - rooms in the home. As consumers become more market-savvy, it's not enough to just line cabinets up [...]

Combi-ovens are very expensive so it is important to get advice before buying one. Look for features such as a steam generator, a high pre-heating temperature, doors which are not hot to the touch, simple controls and a quenching system. Ensure that the supplier will provide adequate training. The 20 combi-ovens discussed range from 1,900 pounds sterling for mini ovens, to 23,500 pounds for top-of-the-range models. The features and different sizes of each oven are listed.

In 1996, the UK market for cooking appliances was valued at 533 million pounds sterling. Between 1991 and 1996, the market grew 19.4% in volume, but remained stable in value terms. Volume growth is attributed to increased sales of colured ovens and built-in cookers. Of the total market, microwaves account for 42.8%. An overview of key trends is included, together with market data, consumer profile, market sectors, manufacturer profiles, distribution, prices, and forecasts for the future.