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April 25, 2006--Gone are the days of replacing rotary tool mandrel screws and searching for a screwdriver. Here are the days for quick, effortless accessory changes. From crafts and hobbies to woodworking and DIY projects, the new Dremel EZ Lock Mandrel System allows rotary tool users to focus on the project at hand with time to spare.

The Dremel EZ Lock makes accessory changes as easy as pull, twist and release. The one-piece mandrel design eliminates the need for the screw and a screwdriver, simplifying the process of changing cutting wheels and making it easy to quickly cut through a range of materials from metal to plastic. With effortless locking and loading of reinforced fiberglass cut-off wheels, users are no longer faced with losing the tiny mandrel screw. The EZ Lock offers a convenient, more robust accessory system, enabling users to get the job at hand done faster. Read more

April 24, 2006 - The new Husky 2200 PSI Premium Portable Pressure Washer (Model HU80522) is a great pressure washer for those weekend warriors who need a powerful, yet easily transportable pressure washer to clean up around the home or take with them to make quick work of cleaning up boats, RVs and vacation homes.

This new Husky pressure washer has the power to make quick work of just about any outdoor cleaning task. It puts out 2200 PSI of water pressure powered by a Briggs & Stratton® Q45™ series gasoline engine. The state-of-the-art direct drive, 3-piston axial-cam aluminum pump will provide year-in, year-out maintenance-free service. Read more

April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics is helping consumers redesign the look and versatility of their laundry rooms with a unique stacking technology driving the latest trends in washer and dryer systems. On display here at the 2006 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show (Booth #7516, North Hall), LG's roster of laundry products includes the innovative Tromm Convertible Control System -- an industry first that allows consumers to stack the units and select the placement of the control panel. Also on display will be the popular LG Wash & Dry Combo and the unique LG SteamWasher(TM) with remote monitoring capability. Read more

April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Redefining expectations for technology, performance and style in the most-used room in the home, LG Electronics has launched its complete, full-kitchen line of appliances, available for the first time to the U.S. market. On display at the 2006 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show (Booth #7516, North Hall) here this week, the company's 'full-kitchen' portfolio encompasses ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers and microwave ovens -- advancing LG's position as a leader in the premium major appliance category. Read more

April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Sub-Zero Freezer Co., the leading manufacturer of residential refrigeration and wine storage, announced today the introduction of the all-refrigerator Model 736TR. This unit, an expansion of the company's successful line of integrated refrigeration, the 700 Series, combines the quality performance and design versatility that have become hallmarks of Sub-Zero.

The 736TR is comprised of an upper cabinet door refrigerator and two refrigerator drawers below. Dual evaporators allow for different temperatures for the separate door and drawer compartments. These compartments are regulated by electronic controls for greater precision, maintaining the temperature to plus or minus one degree and ensuring exceptional food preservation. Read more

April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- "Emeril," "Rachael" and "Alton" ... America's first-name familiarity with its favorite celebrity chefs -- and their stylish yet functional on-air kitchens -- is helping to fuel an unprecedented interest among consumers in kitchens that look as good as they perform. In fact, the current professional cooking craze is helping to drive a bona fide kitchen design revolution, as evidenced by the latest offering from Kenmore, America's leading appliance brand. The Kenmore PRO line, a new affordable, professional-feature suite of kitchen appliances for the home, made its debut at the 2006 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference. It will be available at Sears stores nationwide beginning in September 2006. Read more

March 29 /PRNewswire/ -- As home sales flatten nationwide, home improvement trends are moving beyond indoor bathrooms and kitchens and expanding outwards. Read more

March 28, 2006 -- Blueair is introducing an evolutionary new portable air purifier for people on the go. The new AirPod turns conventional air purifier design inside out while raising the bar for performance to a whole new level. With AirPod, consumers can create their own "Personal Clean AirZone".

Evolutionary design

Most air purifiers house the filter in hard casing along with the fan to draw air into the unit and push it back out again. But the casing, despite open grills designed to let air flow freely into the purifiers, actually acts as a barrier. Read more

March 23, 2006 - A long-standing favorite of home cooking enthusiasts and professional chefs, Thermador® is proud to become the exclusive major appliance sponsor of public television's most popular cooking show, America's Test Kitchen for its 2006 and 2007 seasons. The national series, known for demonstrating the secrets of good home cooking, is filmed in the test kitchen of Cook's Illustrated magazine just outside of Boston and hosted by the renowned magazine founder Christopher Kimball. Outfitted with three Thermador SE-Series double wall ovens, a Professional® Series cooktop with 6-Star® Burners and a stainless steel bottom-mount built-in refrigerator, the kitchen demonstrates to America's Test Kitchen's 2.9 million viewers per episode how Thermador's state-of-the-art cooking features deliver exquisite results. Read more