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Bob Vila Radio: Butcher Blocks

by , October 3rd, 2012

The original butcher blockers were literally blocks up to sixteen inches thick: hard rock maple pieces were often dovetailed together for extra strength, set end-grain up to take the maximum beating in the time when meat was cut and packed by hand.

Butcher Block

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Bob Vila Radio: Appliance Manuals

by , September 25th, 2012

While your important household documents should always be backed up and kept in fireproof storage, some things, like appliance manuals, can often be replaced if they’re lost. 

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Bob Vila Radio: Gas Range

by , September 24th, 2012

Cooking with gas costs half what it costs to cook on electric ranges. Keeping your range clean will keep it efficient.

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New Kenmore Refrigerator Packed with Innovative Features

by , September 7th, 2012
Kenmore Elite Trio - Grab-N-Go

Kenmore Elite Trio Grab-N-Go Compartment

On the surface the new Kenmore Elite Trio looks a lot like many other French Door models on the market today. But inside, the massive refrigerator serves up enough innovative features and smart storage solutions to set it apart from the rest.

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Bob Vila Radio: Garbage Disposal Care

by , August 19th, 2012

While they’ll grind and send most kitchen scraps down the drain in small batches with a good strong flow of cold water, there are some things that you can’t expect your garbage disposal to handle without problems.

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Bob Vila Radio: Kitchen Backsplashes

by , August 8th, 2012

If you’re looking for a kitchen upgrade on a budget, take a look at your backsplash. It’s easy to turn this unassuming strip of wall between your counters and upper cabinets into a design feature that will transform your whole kitchen.

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Bob Vila Radio: Dishwasher Care

by , August 3rd, 2012

Your dishwasher does a lot to make your life easier;  here are a couple things you can do to make its life longer!

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Bob Vila Radio: Installing a Garbage Disposal

by , July 18th, 2012

A garbage disposal really keeps things flowing in the kitchen, and installing one isn’t a tough job for a do-it-yourselfer with moderate skills.

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La Cornue’s New Built-In Rotisserie

by , June 25th, 2012
La Cornue Built-In Rotisserie

La Cornue Flamberge Rotisserie in Cabinet

What’s more delicious than slow-roasted chicken on a summer day? Fans of fowl (and fish and other meats too) will be happy to learn that La Cornue has created the first UL-approved gas rotisserie—and this built-in doesn’t require a flue or special ventilation.

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Jonathan Adler’s New Kohler COLORS

by , June 6th, 2012

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Given Jonathan Adler’s all-consuming love of color (after all, the man did write a book called Happy Chic Colors), it’s no surprise that he’s teamed up with Kohler to introduce four bold new hues for a selection of enameled cast iron kitchen and bath sinks.

Kohler actually began offering colorful kitchen and bath fixtures in the 1920s and has continuously updated the shades in its repertoire to reflect changing times and tastes. The fresh yellow, green, and blues created by Adler are thoroughly 2012. The designer took inspiration from various places, including the lush green of an English estate, an exuberant yellow evoking London’s Picadilly Circus, a serene aqua that matches the Italian Mediterranean, and a nautical navy that calls to mind the sailing-centric city Annapolis.

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