Housewares

February 7, 2006 – Honda Power Equipment announced today that it has shipped 20 million power products to domestic dealers and distributors since it began offering outdoor power equipment in the United States in 1972.

February 6, 2006 - At this year's 2006 Housewares Design Awards event in New York City, Leifheit's reputation for innovation and design excellence in home products was affirmed as their newly introduced Galaxy Plus ironing board won the award in the competition's home organization, non-electric laundry care category.

February 6, 2006 - If you ask them, women today will tell you that there's an energy crisis in this country—and they're not referring to gas prices. Whether by choice or circumstance, modern women are incredibly busy. On any day, they're juggling the roles of mother, wife, caregiver, chauffeur and corporate executive. While these busy lifestyles are incredibly rewarding, they exact a price—and that price is energy.

From an elegant enameled cast iron heart casserole to a covered heart ramekin, Valentine's Day gift giving is easier than ever! Following are some fun and practical Valentine's Day gift ideas from Le Creuset and Screwpull.

January 23, 2006 - As of January 16, 2006, users nationwide are now able to take advantage of the AdvanceCommunicator Desktop Speakerphone/Base Station, a new product created by AdvanceTec Industries.

Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Delivering on its promise of bringing stylish design and increased functionality into all of its home appliance products, LG Electronics, the world's leading air conditioner manufacturer, today unveiled a first-of-its-kind, picture-frame air conditioner as part of its popular ART COOL product line. The ART COOL line is LG's premium, design- oriented air conditioner series, which also includes renditions of classic art pieces by famous painters such as Van Gogh and Sisley featured on the product's front panel, transforming household white goods such as air conditioners into stylish objects of art. The product will be on display for the first time at the annual Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Exposition (AHR), January 23-25, 2006 in Chicago.

With iRobot's new Scooba cleaning process you can simultaneously prep, wash, scrub and dry hard floors, all at the touch of a button. Unlike a conventional mop that spreads dirty water on the floor, Scooba applies only fresh water and cleaning solution to the floor from a clean tank. Scooba can clean wet spills in addition to dirt and grime, and it is safe for use on all sealed, hard floor surfaces, including wood and tile. $399.99 www.irobot.com

Jan. 11, 2006-- As the quintessential American luxury appliance brand, Thermador unveils its latest high performance appliances that combine Full Flexibility with advanced functionality and stylish design at the 2006 International Builders' Show. The main highlight of the Thermador Freedom Lounge will be the new Freedom Collection, the first ever Truly Flush Mounted built-in modular refrigeration columns that can be placed anywhere in the kitchen. In addition, a new dual-fuel Pro Harmony Professional Series Range, which sits flush to standard 24" depth cabinetry, 30" Professional Series cooktop for smaller kitchens like in condos and lofts, the built-in Savor Coffee Machine and VCI custom insert ventilation will also debut.

January 2006 - Two great names in the culinary field - Weber and Vic Firth Gourmet - have teamed up to create a new line of finely crafted salt and peppermills designed especially for grilling aficionados. The new Weber mills feature the grilling company's widely recognized and iconographic logo laser-engraved on each product, as well as signature Vic Firth Gourmet features to ensure excellent grinding results, easy of use, and long-lasting performance.

Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Maytag's family of brands introduces new products that combine the conveniences consumers want with the performance they demand during the 2006 International Builders' Show, January 11-14.