Housewares

Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking a significant milestone in the history of cleaning, floor care innovator BISSELL Homecare, Inc. announced it will introduce the world's first "handsfree" compact deep cleaner in late September. This revolutionary product takes spot cleaning to a whole new level by giving users the freedom to walk away while cleaning.

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The Frigidaire Beverage Center is designed to be a complete, full-service beverage storage product. It can hold a half-barrel of beer (16 gallon keg!), as well as bottles, cans, wine bottles and condiments. It incorporates a pressurized (CO2) tap system to allow the user to easily dispense their "Suds" directly from the tap located on the exterior door. Price: $899. www.frigidaire.com

Char Broil’s Patio Bistro was designed for those of us living in small places. This full-size electric grill features an award-winning design that includes a built-in cooler and cutting board. Featuring a spacious, easy-clean porcelain grate and a Thermsulate liner; this grill provides temperatures high enough to sizzle up a steak just as well as gas grills. Its cobalt-blue, porcelain-steel top has a temperature gauge. There is a cooking chamber at one end and a large working surface at the other. The built-in cutting board is dishwasher-safe and doubles as a lid for cooler. The insulated cooler keeps beverages cool or chills food until you are ready to grill. The “Bistro” features a 1750-watt heating element and 7-foot grounded cord with temperature control .Open, tubular cart design gives this grill an elegant, distinctive look. $345. www.charbroil.com

The L 'EQUIP 228 R.P.M. Blender resembles something of a cross between a Formula One Race car and your standard counter top kitchen appliance. A unique tachometer speed gauge shows your operating speed. The "tach" is embedded in a brushed metal, uniquely auto inspired block base. With a 900-watt motor, this powerful blender offers variable speed control ranging from 500 to 20,000 R.P.M.s.! The blender features a commercial-grade stainless steel blade, heavy-duty polycarbonate pitcher, smoothie stick and funnel cone. You may want to put your helmet on before you take the controls of this bad boy blender! $149 www.lequip.com

August 2005 - Looking for the ultimate gift to give your favorite wine enthusiast, but can't afford to pay thousands of dollars for a professional wine cabinet? Introducing the Pek Wine Steward, a truly revolutionary product that, for the price of a few fine bottles of wine, offers the most effective wine preservation and serving temperature management available to consumers today.

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Soda-Club USA's on demand gourmet soda machine will brew a liter of soda in about 30 seconds and includes a choice of 25 flavors, from classic Cola to Fizzy Blue; diet sodas are sweetened with Splenda. Soda-Club carbonated beverages are also a healthier alternative to store bought soda and is more environmentally friendly. They are also great for boats and RV’s where cooler and refrigerator space is limited. Prices start at $100 for the starter kit (enough to make 220 liters of soda!) www.sodaclubusa.com.

August 18, 2005 -- Toro’s Power Max line of two-stage snowthrowers are designed with innovative features to make snow clearing quick and trouble-free. The industry’s first major two-stage snowthrower redesign in over a decade, Power Max snowthrowers combine maximum snowthrowing power with breakthrough easy-to-use technology.

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Cuisinart Smooth Operator Party Blender (model no. SMO-56) -- specifically designed for entertaining, the Smooth Operator has a convenient tap that is mounted on the front of the blender carafe for dispensing directly into each glass. The tap can be removed and replaced with a dispenser plug for operation as a standard blender. The blender has 1500 watts of power and a generous 56-ounce blender jar. SRP: $79.95; Availability: October 2005

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This compact propane powered grill folds and rolls making it a great grilling option for the mobile "pit master". Other features include an open-flame drip-through surface (285 sq. in. cooking surface area), consistent cooking performance in cold weather, high altitudes and even when fuel is low. The Road Trip also offers removable "mix & match" surfaces - grill, griddle or stove (each sold separately) and matchless lighting.

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Aug. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- For some, lawn care is a relaxing hobby. For others, it is a serious obsession. But both camps have something in common: Staying safe while working outdoors. Russell Stark had this in mind when he founded LawnGrips, the first footwear specifically designed for traction, safety and comfort while mowing the lawn, something Stark routinely did when he one day realized lawn care was not without risks.

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