Akro Mils: Storage and Drawer Bins
*Tons of variety *Easy to find *Great prices *Get organized! *From tiny to large
Akro Mils: storage mini-drawers and industrial stacking plastic bins and drawers in classic lego colors (and more colors -read on..) Also full storage systems with racks, hangers, rolling carts with bins, shelving systems, lids available, bins that hook onto racks, modular and stackable cabinets for the workshop or factory. The EarthSaver series is in more muted earth-tones and beige for a gentler appearance.
Over 1500 products on Amazon. Start here and then refine your search:
Akro-Mils on Amazon.com
La Z Boy Furniture
*Widely available *Reasonable prices *Beginning to offer modern designs
La Z Boy: Although LZB hasn’t been the pinnacle of design, they do have a few more modern designs for the distinguished palette… from pinstriped padded chairs to theater seats, to modern couches
http://www.la-z-boy.com/Furniture/?WT.ac=products@topmenu
The Kiefer loveseat is one of the nicer modern designs in a variety of sizes and colors. Made in USA! I wonder if the living room tables are made in USA?
http://www.la-z-boy.com/Product/5129-7163/Kiefer-Accent-Loveseat/
Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co: Design-Inspired Lamps
*Retro-sexy *Sophisticated *Reasonable prices *Mix and match lamps and shades
Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co.: design-inspired lamps that are cross-bred between scientific lab equipment and Deco commercial lighting from the early 20th century… in the craftsmanship and pricing similar to Resoration Hardware Co. This makes for some exciting pieces – and at reasonable prices, all posted on their online store. I usually yawn when I see a chandelier category, but their Orbit 7 model is about as modern and hip as you can get, with a tinge of a sense of humor within. This is real artwork, and you can get it without breaking the bank.
Check out their “Hardware” products for cabinet knobs, drawer pulls, hinges, hooks and more. They have a few metal stamped door signs for restroom, number signs that interestingly have a non-painted option that looks swanky.
Go here to see their stock and pricing, and be sure to look at the four major “Ready To Ship” categories.
http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com/lighting-and-hardware/ready-to-ship.html
Here is the Orbit 8 model that is both fun and high-design. It even comes with custom cord length option and a few cord and shade color options.
http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com/lighting-and-hardware/fixtures/chandelier/orbit-8.html
John Boos: Kitchen Carts and Furniture
John Boos: Reasonably priced Kitchen carts, monster butcher blocks, unique cutting boards for professionals, commercial work tables, furniture (even dining and park benches and tables), countertops, shelves, sinks, display fixtures, and wood maintenance creams and oils.
Browse product here with pricing:
http://www.johnboos.com/
Then locate a dealer or find a merchant selling online:
http://www.johnboos.com/find_a_dealer
Or find a few thousand items on Amazon: (limit your search once you’re there)
John Boos Kitchen Carts – Over a Hundred Models
John Boos Cutting Boards
John Boos Barsools
Here is a great chef’s cart for under a grand:
John Boos Edge Grain Maple Cucina Americana Elegante Chef’s Cart
Another killer maple-top cart with drawers:
John Boos VEN3626 Cucina Veneto 2-1/4in. Thick Hard Maple Top w/ 2 Drawers
American Leather: Modern Leather Furniture
American Leather: REALLY nice selection of modern leather furniture with super crisp lines, and the only sleeper sofa with a Tempur-pedic mattress, and can be found at Crate&Barrel, Design Within Reach and Room&Board (also featured at USGroove). Have a look on their beautiful website and locate a dealer near you in their convenient zip-code locator:
http://www.americanleather.com/default.aspx
Ashland Jar Candles
Ashland Jar Candles: this is the item that gave us the greatest inspiration for creating USGroove.com!! We were in Michael’s art store over Christmas holiday shopping, and discovered these great Jar candles that came in a huge variety and for a very low price of only $5!! Not only were they large at 18oz, but the glass container was VERY high quality, using thick glass with a smooth plastic sliding seal on the jar lid. Boy did I do a backflip when I looked on the bottom and discovered it was made in USA!! This made me realize that America can be completely competitive on pricing, and adding value through durability and quality.
Ashland has about two dozen different scents, including seasonal for the holidays, and burn for about 100 hours.
Here they are in all their glory at Michaels.com (and they are always on sale after the holidays!)
http://www.michaels.com/Ashland%E2%84%A2-Jar-Candles/hd0413,default,pd.html?cgid=products-homedecor-gifts&start=37
Riccar: Simplicity Vacuum
:: Great prices :: Canister, upright and central vacs :: Attractive design
Riccar is a Vacuum company in MO that has actually moved jobs from Korea back to the US. And at $200 for an upright vac, that is a great and competitive price! Riccar also makes Canister, Lightweight and Central vacs, as well as zone heaters and air purifiers. Sexy look too, congrats on their design team! There’s no reason to buy an imported model when you have an option like this.
Riccar is also known as “Simplicity Vacuum” by the Tacony Corp.
Intro includes short and inspirational news video with interviews of the owner.
Sterilite: Plastic Storage and Utility
*Available everywhere *Low prices *Wide selection
Much to my surprise recently we were looking at a small upright toolshed and we assumed would all be imported, so I didn’t even bother looking for Made in USA on this one. So we picked our favorite, which happened to be on sale at OSH for the lowest price – and as we were standing in line I saw the little magical label “Made in USA”!!
Assembly instructions were clear and identifiers were even molded gently onto the components themselves. Whoever packed our box seemed to be low on coffee, as ours was missing two of the inner shelves, but it was clear on the instructions to contact Sterilite directly by phone or email to request any missing parts. So I emailed and received a reply quickly and the shelves about 4 days later.
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