What I Learned Yesterday

Every once in awhile, I will visit contractors or long time customers to gauge our companies performance and customer satisfaction. Most of the time, I will simply listen and learn.

Yesterday was no different. Have a look at this picture, You probably don't notice anything different at first glance.

This is a modular wall, which is a radically different and new construction technique to personalize space by some MIT grads. Instead of a 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom you can theoretically change the configuration as you see fit.

This pic shows 2 great ideas from the folks at Architectural Kitchens.

First, they undermounted the Wolf cooktop, so it is level with the counter instead of being 1/2 inch above. Also look at the deckmounted faucet. This is a great idea for filling pots without having to walk to the sink, especially if that sink is on the other side of the kitchen.

Anyone see paint applied like this.....

Definitely have to leave the office more.

A Walk Down The Detergent Aisle

I was at Shaw's yesterday, and I happened to walk by the detergent aisle. So many choices, or are there?

If you have purchased a front load, only 2 brands will actually work out of this plethora (still like that word) of detergents. You have to buy the designated HE or high efficiency products.

We sell the European brand, Persil. They also have products specially designed for hypo-allergenic and sensitive skin as well as regular detergents.

New LED

CSL just started to manufacturer new LED downlights. Have a gander.



Great light and it uses only 18 watts instead of 50. It seems expensive at $199 or is it?

The average energy savings alone, plus lamp, labor and HVAC implications is roughly $60 per year versus $2.14 for the LED. Payback is just under 3 years.

Amazing technology.

Cash For Appliance Clunkers..What To Buy Now

You must be sick of C4c by now, so this is one of two posts. Anyway, if you have a voucher consider these models:

Laundry



Great category as almost everything qualifies:

1. Frigidaire FTF2140 $199 after rebates It's $199!
2. Bosch WFVC3300 $299 after rebates 4.4 cubic foot and eco-friendly
3. Frigidaire FTF3577 $399 after rebates Every Option under the sun

Dishwashers



Worthwhile category

1. Whirlpool DU1030 $49 Decent price wouldn't you say
2. Bosch SHA5AO $99 Good basic Bosch
3. Frigidaire Fdh2433 $169 Integrated and feature laden

Refrigeration



Almost nothing qualifies here

1. Hotpoint HTH17 $199 17 cubic foot basic, but $199?
2. GE GSH25 $699 25 cubic foot side by side
3. Maytag MBF22 $839 Decent stainless bottom mount