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Discussing Color Options for the Corian
Bob is with Andrea Johnoson of DuPont Corian to see the wide variety of colors and styles of Corian solid surfacing available ... |
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Discussing the Silestone Countertops
Dick Deshant from Counter Intelligence gives Bob the lowdown on the new countertops. They will be made of Silestone, which has ... |
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Dish Chips
Promptly repair cut or chipped plastic coating on racks to prevent rusting. Repair kits are available. |
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Dishwasher Efficiency
Remember that dishwashers use less water than washing dishes by hand, about 6 gallons less per load; dishwashers also use ... |
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Dishwasher Features
When shopping for a dishwasher, find one that features advanced sensors that sense and adjust for the amount of soil on your ... |
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Dishwasher Manual
Check the manual that came with your dishwasher for the manufacturer's recommendations on water temperature; many have ... |
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Dishwasher Shopping
When shopping for a dishwasher, look for features that will reduce water use, such as booster heaters and smart controls. Ask ... |
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Door Seals
Make sure your refrigerator door seals are airtight. Test them by closing the door over a piece of paper or a dollar bill so ... |
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Door Seals
Make sure your refrigerator door seals are air tight. Test them by closing the door over a dollar bill. If you can pull the ... |
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Dripping Faucet
Did you know that a hot water faucet leaking one drip per second wastes 200 gallons a year? Repairing leaky faucets will lower ... |
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Electric Ignition Oven
If you need to purchase a gas oven or range, look for one with an automatic, electric ignition system. An electric ignition ... |
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Energy Star Appliances
After the countertops are in Bob meets with Ren Anderson of NREL to look at the Energy Star appliances. |
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EnergyWise House: Energy-Efficient Appliances
Appliances account for about 20 percent of your household's energy consumption, with refrigerators and clothes dryers at the ... |
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EnergyWise House: Energy-Efficient Water Heating
Water heating is the third largest energy expense in your home. It typically accounts for about 14 percent of your utility bill. |
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Exploring the New Kitchen and Master Bedroom
Bob checks out the kitchen and master bedroom with the designer. |
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Final Tour of the Completed First Home in the Project
Bob takes us on final tour of this Elmwood neighborhood project. The homeowners, Luke and Jane, have decorated and Bob reviews ... |
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Final Tour of the Completed Interior
Charleston, SC interior designer Carolyn Griffen gives Bob a final tour of the I'On project house. |
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Finishing the Countertops
Brad Brewster of Princeton Custom Cabinetry shows Bob how the counters are rolled to apply consistent pressure once they have ... |
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First Floor Framing
Bob reviews the construction layout of the first floor. The old kitchen was ripped out for a staircase to the second floor and ... |
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Fitting Custom Countertops
John Spellman of Cape Cod Counter Works shows Bob the installation of the shop-made laminate counters in one of the Mashpee, ... |
