Kitchen Appliances

I really like a new construction house that is being built and want to put an offer in.

It’s a new construction neighborhood, all going up at pretty much the same time. For the particular model i want, they are asking $150,900.

it already comes with lots of custom upgrades such as granite, hardwood kitchen, appliances, custom cabinets, etc.

I’m wanting them to pay the closing costs.

Would it be fair to offer $150k with them paying closing costs and a couple small upgrades such as extra electrical outlets and lights in the closets.

Thanks for any advice/tips

We’re pretty big fans of something different in a coffee mug, and this integration of a chalkboard middle fits the bill. You can leave notes on either the mug or jug, and it’ll be beneficial for learning kids to practice their alphabet or spellings right on their drink. Via Gizmodiva at Swiss Miss

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Coffee Mug and Milk Jug with Chalkboard Surface

I am looking to buy my first set of decent cookware (Pots and Pans only). I have worked in fine dining establishments throughout college. While most of my experience was front of house, I always had friends in the kitchen and I was able to learn alot from them. So even though i have no formal culinary education, i like to consider myself better than the average bear when comes time to get over that saute pan. Im not exactly making the big bucks (yet) and will not be able to afford that 16 piece copper set from Williams and Sonoma. Easy clean up is important to me. I would rather start with a limited set of high quality pieces, rather than going for a full set of cheap, poorly made stuff. Definitely want a set that can go from the stove top into the oven. So Im looking for recommendations somewhere in the range of $200 to $450. what i am thinking is starting with a set of only the absolute Essentials, then buying new pots and pans 1 by 1 to satisfy a full set of cooking equipment. So i need some advice on a great 4-6 piece set to start. Is there a respectable copper set in that range. Any advice on anodized aluminum.

Having made a few cherry pies in our day with pit removal being a pain, it’s nice to find this pit remover from Oxo. The Splatter Shield protects your work area from juices and removes for cleaning. The sturdy, die-cast zinc construction removes pits with ease by pushing the pit right out the bottom. The generous cherry holder accommodates large cherries like Bing and Rainier, and is recessed to secure smaller varieties. And if you’re worried about having this in the kitchen with kids - it locks closed for convenient storage and safety.

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Oxo Good Grips Cherry Pitter - Pit Remover

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Marking the return of one of America’s most historic brands, a new line of home appliances has been unveiled under the venerable Bendix name.  Bendix Home Appliances invented the first front-loading washer in 1937. A  predecessor to today’s high efficiency front-loading washing machines, by the 1950s, Bendix was the top selling washer in the United States. Other home appliances followed, including a line of Bendix televisions and refrigerators. Beginning February 3, 2010 with a selection of highly efficient washers, dryers and washer dryer combinations, the new Bendix line will be available online at BendixAppliances.com and through select U.S. dealers and distributors. Large capacity washers and dryers are also slated for release in later 2010.

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Bendix is Back

So far.

Chopping boards
Knife block
Strainer
Tongs
Peeler
Can opener
Whisk
Mixing bowls
Mixing spoons
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Pizza Cutter

Dinner set, plates bowels etc
Cutlery set

Frying pans
Saucepans
Oven trays

Tupperware containers

I’m sure there are so many more things so if you can see anything I’ve missed please list them I love to cook. Can’t waite but don’t want to get half way through and realise I havn’t got certain items.

Thanks.

OK, so I’m redesigning my dream kitchen.
Cupboards are pale pink
floor is blue with sparkly bits in it
Work surface is also blue with sparkly silver bits
Walls - one is pale yellow, one pale blue, two white
Tiles are a mixture of plain yellow, pale blue and pale pink.
What colour should I paint the ceiling.

My 3-year-old got some of the colored portion (unmixed) of a Zubber kit on her shoe and tracked it all over our apartment. We have green polka-dots on the rug now but that isn’t even what worries me. It’s the kitchen tile. The color is gone, but a very thin, dry, slippery residue remains. I figured from the feel of the stuff that it must be oil-based but a scrub with dish soap failed. The floor still feels like non-stick cookware and a little research online has revealed the reason. The stuff is made of silicone. And according to still more research, it takes heavy duty chemical solvents to remove silicone.

Does anyone know something a little more kid-safe that might make the kitchen floor less dry-slick. It’s like whole sections have been dusted with baby powder. The 3-year-old already fell on her heinie in there, and while that might sound like karma, I would prefer if it didn’t happen to anyone else. The residue on her shoe might scuff off on the sidewalk, I hope. But I can’t go rough up the tile.

I’m skeptical about my chances with this but I figured I’d better check around before going out to buy some big rugs.

The newly introduced Frigidaire appliance line received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s prestigious 2010 ENERGY STAR award for Excellence in ENERGY STAR Promotion.  The award specifically recognizes the brand’s Swap and Save Energy Conservation Program. The Swap and Save program was designed to educate consumers on the energy and monetary benefits realized by trading in their old appliances for new Frigidaire ENERGY STAR qualified appliances.  Most recently, Frigidaire announced “Paid to Upgrade”, which was created to add additional value to consumers on top of the $300m State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program. “As a proud ENERGY STAR partner, Frigidaire is committed to helping our customers save money and increase energy efficiency in their homes,” said Marty O’Gorman, General Manager for Frigidaire.  “That’s why our new line of appliances offers a range of energy efficiencies along with innovative features that minimize energy and water consumption.  We’re proud to offer appliances that save consumers considerable amounts of energy and water – from washers that use up to 82% less energy and 60% less water to dishwashers that use at least 41% less energy and 40% less water than was used just 10 years ago.” Frigidaire recently launched 250 new kitchen and laundry appliances designed with easy-to-use time-, money- and energy-saving features. The new collections are ENERGY STAR qualified, where applicable, and offer a wide variety of stylish appliances that are from 10% to 80% more energy-efficient than non-ENERGY STAR qualified appliances. Related Reading:

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Frigidaire’s Swap and Save Works the $300M Rebate Program

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The Transfer Cutting Board from Chris and Ruby makes the age old problem of moving your cut foods from the cutting board to the plate a bit easier. The cutting board has a round cutout for plates and is raised up slightly allowing the plate to slide right under for food transfer. We’d like to see have an adjustable set of feet underneath the cutting board to allow for larger bowls, salads, and other things besides plates, as we usually transfer to the final place or smaller prep bowls. Via CraziestGadgets.com

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Transfer Cutting Board - Move the Cuttings to Another Place

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