In a recent post Furniture Fashion praised the benefits of tankless water heaters for not only their energy efficiency, but environmental aspects as well. Grand Hall's Eternal hybrid is an advanced on-demand water heating system that provides endless and consistent hot water for multiple applications. Eternal Hybrid is honored as one of "2008's Best New Products" by Professional Builder and omits near zero greenhouse gas emissions which means Eternal Hybrid is one of the cleanest burning, environmentally friendly appliances on the market. This little wonder is capable of producing a 47,500 to 236,000 BTU's capacity range, and 0.1 - 20.8 GPM with a patented counter-flow technology that maintains an 86% efficiency. Other features include an intelligent computer monitoring system, stainless steel and self cleaning reserve tank with 20 year warranty, and a multi-pass heat exchanger. Perfect for residential or commercial, and indoor or outdoor use. See more here.
I don't know about you but most of my time in the kitchen is involved in socializing and having fun times cooking and visiting friends. The kitchen is truly the most used room in most homes and it is the center of action especially for those who entertain a lot. Big Chill has a really cool less formal retro line of kitchen appliances that make the plain old square refrigerator, stove, hood vent, and dishwasher seem boring. Their 50's style rounded fronts with big steel handles, cursive writing, and outstanding color selection, some in two tones, add a real splash of style in your kitchen or great room. Big Chill appliances look old fashioned on the outside but they come with modern functionality, efficiency and dependability, ice makers and even defrost. The latest addition to the collection is the range stoves and hood vents due out very soon to complete the retro look through out your kitchen. See the entire line of appliances, specifications, and color choices here.
There is no reason to live with the ill effects of a dry climate, or the unattractive appearance of a bad looking humidifier. As we heat of homes the relative humidity falls and our furniture, plants, and our skin all suffer as a result. The FRED humidifier from Swizz Style changes this all with a nice soothing steam bath and levels off the humidity in our surroundings making us comfortable again. FRED is clean and safe because the steam is free of minerals and bacteria, and stands steady with metal plated feet and has an automatic shut-off featuring triple security. 150 Watt (eco), 300 Watt (standard) 14.3" W x 10.5" H x 14.3" D 2 Gallon Per Day Output Available in Silver, Red, Green, and Black Get it Here $100
New on the kitchen scene for those who take their culinary skills seriously is the new wave of combination convection / steam ovens. This innovative dual oven system combines the dry heat of a convection oven with non-pressurized steam in precisely calibrated portions. It is gentle on food preserving shape, color, nutrients, and flavor, without adding anything harmful or fattening. Combined with hot air, steam opens up all kinds of possibilities like steaming, baking, simmering, braising, reheating, and juicing. Two combination convection steam oven that I recommend are the Viking which holds 5 ¼ cups of water and cooks at 212 F for 2 hours, and cooks remarkably even with help from a convection fan. $3600 Another model that caught my interest, and sense of style is the Gaggenau model that has a direct water feed instead of a tank for lengthy cooking time. $4650 Available in 24 and 36 inch widths. True these ovens are a good bit more than a conventional oven, but offer an entirely versatile cooking experience for those who enjoy time in the kitchen.
This is probably the most amazing mini refrigerator I have seen, and the "green" supporters will love it even more. The "refrigerant free" Eco mini fridge from Ecotopia has a very compact size yet still manages to house 6 liters and chill them down to 15 to 17 º C below ambient temperature on miserly 33 watts power consumption. In addition the Ecotopia also doubles as a heater with the flip of a switch and its thermoelectric system reaches a toasty 55 to 65 º C. This little thermoelectric cooler / warmer is perfect for picnics, or traveling as it works on AC 220 power or conveniently plugs it into a car cigarette lighter for DC 12v usage. H38 x W21 x D28 cm £25 Available Here
