Housewares

This brand new Ducane Stainless Series Gas Grill offers plenty of space to load up the grill for a party with 624 square-inches of cooking space. Three long-wearing stainless steel primary burners rated at 36,000 BTUs let you cook by the direct or indirect grilling method. Loaded with features like V-shaped heat distribution plates to evenly radiate heat from the burners, heavy-duty welded-rod cooking grates for perfect sear marks, a safe push and turn ignition system and stainless steel side shelves. This grill also comes decked out with a 12,000 btu side burner and a rotisserie. Available exclusively at Home Depot. $699 www.homedepot.com

Sept. 30, 2005--With a few pumps, dogs can now experience the ultimate in protection, safety and warmth with its new inflatable best friend. FIRSTRAX, the leader in innovative pet products, is launching its PETNATION KODIAK Air Insulated Doghouse, the first-ever inflatable doghouse that is 10 times more insulated than any available plastic or igloo-shaped doghouse. KODIAK's patent-pending design is crafted of rugged materials typically reserved for sporting goods or outdoor-adventure products, making it the ultimate safe haven for dogs in cold and sometimes harsh weather conditions, such as rain, sleet, snow and frigid temperatures. KODIAK's performance in cold weather conditions earned it the "Official Doghouse of the Iditarod Dog Sled Race."

Identity theft is the nation's fastest growing crime, as more than 25 million people have been victims of identity theft in the last five years. If your identity is stolen, the FTC estimates it takes 14-16 months to clear your name. One of the simplest ways to protect our identities is to shred sensitive information before throwing it away. Fellowes just introduced a new line of shredders for the home in time for the holidays.

This super quiet generator is extremely portable (at only 29 lbs.) as well as fuel efficient, running up to 8.3 hours on a single tank of gas when used with the Eco-Throttle feature. This easy starting generator produces only 59dB of sound at 7 meters running at full load, which is less than common speech. The Honda Inverter Technology makes this generator ideally suited for use with sensitive electronics (e.g., computer, printer, and other sensitive electronic equipment) because the generator produces a clean sine wave of energy that prevents surging. To prevent any possible damage to the unit, the Oil Alert will shut the unit off when the oil drops below a safe operating level. The unit also has a DC terminal for use when charging 12-volt automotive type batteries. The available power is commonly used for Fans, TV, Radios, Small Power Tools and Small Kitchen Appliances. Two like EU series generators can be linked in parallel to increase available wattage through the generator outlets. $789.95 www.hondapowerequipment.com

September 21, 2005 – H-P Products, Inc.’s Dirt Devil® central vacuum line has been revamped, upgraded and renamed. The Enhanced Filtered Cyclonic power units, which include the Dirt Devil® and Dirt Devil® Platinum Force® lines, have been named Dirt Devil Dynamic to incorporate the versatility and power that Dirt Devil central vacuum systems provide to homeowners. The new line features significant modifications including higher-performance motors and quieter operation.

September 2005 -- Finally! The toughest tape that sticks to virtually anything and stays stuck is available! Whether it's concrete, rough lumber, metal, stucco or even brick, new Gorilla Tape is the perfect tool for any job.

September 20, 2005 - GE Profile helps serve your complete meal fresh, warm and straight from the oven. A new convenient lower oven or a versatile fifth center oval burner makes the new GE Profile Free Standing Gas Ranges a hot choice for your cooking needs.

Grab a bottle of wine and light the tiki torches. The compact J-315 offers a luxurious hydromassage with Jacuzzi’s PowerPro Jet System, combining equal parts of air and water for a soft touch. Select model features include the calming, back-lit Water Rainbow waterfall to provide the soothing ambience of sound, look and feel.

Looking more like Porsches than appliances, this sleek washer and dryer system features high tech knobs and dials (similar to a DVD player!), lots of lights and a unique remote, handheld monitor device that allows you check on your load of laundry from anywhere in the house. $1,349 for the Washer, and $949 for the Dryer, and $99 for the Remote Device. www.lgusa.com

September 12, 2005 - Levolor Window Fashions, a leading manufacturer of custom blinds and shades, has just expanded its custom vertical blinds and Perceptions soft vertical shades programs, now available at The Home Depot, Lowe's Home Improvement, select JCPenney locations and a variety of independent retail locations. For a complete list in your area, visit www.levolor.com.