New from Sub-Zero — Glass Door Refrigerator
 No longer will consumers have to stand in front of an open refrigerator door letting cool air out, trying to decide what to eat. Sub-Zero Freezer Company, unveiled its Model 601RG, a custom refrigerator with a commercial-looking glass door that lets owners see inside.
The Sub-Zero glass door offers a variety of interior lighting options to complement the kitchen. The subdued interior light can be set to glow softly with the door shut, adding a warm effect to a kitchen. When the door is opened, the interior light switches to full illumination. The contemporary glass door design offers 19.9 cubic feet of storage - more interior space to compensate for no on-door shelving. An adaptive defrost helps save energy by continuously adapting to usage patterns and climate needs. Dual refrigeration provides for two separate, self-controlled cooling systems. Built by hand, the 601RG unit meets stringent energy requirements and uses less energy than a 60-watt light bulb. Suggested retail for the 601RG is $4,550.
The 601RG can be viewed at Bradlee Distributors, Inc., 16777 Bonita Road, Suite D100, Tigard, Oregon, 503-968-1793.
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www.tomboytools.com
Tomboy Tools Inc.T, a Colorado-based business run my women who are self-described do-it-yourselfers, sells garden and home repair tools as well as a guide to home improvement. The book features 200 pages tackling eight topics. The tools, designed for women by women, are sold through tool parties - much like Tupperware® parties.
The Tomboy ToolsT motto is "No pink tools."
Website visitors can order tools, learn how to host a tool party, and find support from other women through its forum "Women in the Trades."
Rodda's Clear Can Makes Color Choice Easy
 A new product from Rodda, the Rodda Paint Colorizer Sampler in a see-through can, promises to make choosing paint colors easier and more fun for consumers.
A tiny paint chip viewed in a store barely hints at how a color might look against the existing room color. "The ideal way to test a paint color," said Rodda's Todd Braden "is to use a full quart of paint and apply it to a wall from top to bottom and side-to-side." Rodda created the Colorizer Sampler just for color testing. "Since each Colorizer Sampler quart costs only $2.99, homeowners can finally afford to experiment with color," continued Braden.
In addition, each Colorizer Sampler comes in a clear plastic quart-sized paint "can" that allows do-it-yourself decorators to really see what they're getting and keep track of their samples. Consumers can choose Colorizer Samplers from Rodda's new Colorizer Color System, which features 1,320 colors arranged in easy-to-use color families. |
