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This 36-inch induction unit features five cooking zones, including a fast-boil setting and a low-power setting for delicate meals. Each zone also features eight power levels plus a Boost function. Offering an overall depth of 20 7/8 inches and a width of 35 7/16 inches, it has a pan-detection system to detect the size and shape of the cookware and heat only that area, three cooling fans, and an auto shut-off in the case of spillage, incorrect pan usage or if no cookware is detected.
This 36-inch induction unit features five cooking zones, including a fast-boil setting and a low-power setting for delicate meals. Each zone also features eight power levels plus a Boost function. Offering an overall depth of 20 7/8 inches and a width of 35 7/16 inches, it has a pan-detection system to detect the size and shape of the cookware and heat only that area, three cooling fans, and an auto shut-off in the case of spillage, incorrect pan usage or if no cookware is detected.
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Verona Induction Cooktop
Alterstudio Architecture secret wine refrigerator

Photo: Casey Dunn

Alterstudio Architecture secret wine refrigerator

Photo: Casey Dunn

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Details: A Secret Screen That Hides a Wine Fridge
Cle Artist Cement Collection Ruan
Cle Artist Cement Collection Ruan
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A New Collection of Handmade Cement Tiles
International Wastewater Systems (IWS) has developed a method to repurpose sewage wastewater as clean energy for heating.
International Wastewater Systems (IWS) has developed a method to repurpose sewage wastewater as clean energy for heating.
Feature Article
A New Technology That Harvests Heat From Sewage
BONE Structure Jacobson Residence
BONE Structure Jacobson Residence
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Canadian Company Develops New High-Performance Building System
Presented with a dark, 157-square-foot kitchen, designer Nadia Subaran eliminated doors and added creative storage to give the space a new lease on life.
Presented with a dark, 157-square-foot kitchen, designer Nadia Subaran eliminated doors and added creative storage to give the space a new lease on life.
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Before and After: Designer Nadia Subaran Transforms a Tired Maryland Kitchen
Pluman Kayan 3D-printed lights
Pluman Kayan 3D-printed lights
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Plumen Expands Modular 3D-Printed Shades
Mod Cabinetry says it has launched the first ever U.S. platform for homeowners to design and buy eco-­friendly cabinets entirely online. Part of the site’s service connects users with professional kitchen designers for a flat fee of $299.
Mod Cabinetry says it has launched the first ever U.S. platform for homeowners to design and buy eco-­friendly cabinets entirely online. Part of the site’s service connects users with professional kitchen designers for a flat fee of $299.
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Manufacturer Claims the First Ever Platform to Design and Buy Eco Friendly Cabinets Online
Faucet manufacturer Grohe has introduced the RainShower SmartControl unit with a double-button design that allows users to control all desired shower settings.
Faucet manufacturer Grohe has introduced the RainShower SmartControl unit with a double-button design that allows users to control all desired shower settings.
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Grohe SmartControl
Appliance brands LG and Samsung rank highest in J.D. Power’s new 2016 kitchen and laundry appliance customer satisfaction surveys.

Samsung kitchen suite

Appliance brands LG and Samsung rank highest in J.D. Power’s new 2016 kitchen and laundry appliance customer satisfaction surveys.

Samsung kitchen suite

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LG, Samsung Top JD Power Customer Satisfaction Appliances Survey
For those builders and homeowners who prefer the look of cedar, the manufacturer has introduced a new paintable version of its Grayne engineered shake products. It allows builders to customize a home in any color. Offering the look of 5-inch natural white cedar shingles, the product features a surface treatment that holds paint better and longer than cedar or other hardboard siding, the company says.
For those builders and homeowners who prefer the look of cedar, the manufacturer has introduced a new paintable version of its Grayne engineered shake products. It allows builders to customize a home in any color. Offering the look of 5-inch natural white cedar shingles, the product features a surface treatment that holds paint better and longer than cedar or other hardboard siding, the company says.
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The Tapco Group Grayne Shake
Schlage Control smart lock
Schlage Control smart lock
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Schlage Control Smart Lock
Beale faucet from American Standard
Beale faucet from American Standard
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American Standard Beale Faucet