U-Line: Under-Counter Refrigeration
*Award-winning design *Reasonable pricing *Easy to find
U-Line (not to be confused with Uline): under-counter refrigeration, freezers, ice makers, wine storage, outdoor cooking, RV, marine. Many models that can blend with your cabinetry for indoor or outdoor use. Celebrating 50 years of business, as well as award-winning solutions… Interior Design Best of Year 2010, 2011 awards. Many simple and timeless designs, great for your kitchen or bar.
http://www.u-line.com/
Johnson Hardware: Door Hardware
*Built to last *All door types are covered *Great user reviews
Hardware, rollers and tracks for pocket doors, wall-mount, bypass, multipass, and bi-fold doors, including beam tracks, bottom guide tracks, and ball-bearing hangers. Commercial and residential grade. Have a look at the heavy gauge metal in the closeup photos and you’ll see these are made to last. Nice and simply organized website with online store:
http://www.johnsonhardware.com/index.htm
Find a dealer by zip or map:
http://www.jhusa.net/distributors/search_interface.aspx
or Amazon:
Dozens of Product on Amazon
Aerobie: Products to Get Your Heart Rate Up
*World’s best coffee?! *Precision air gliding *Great prices *Widely available
Aerobie has two completely different product lines: record-breaking precision sport products, and a coffee press that many claim makes the world’s best coffee.
The Aerobie came out when all we had were Frisbees. My first encounter was amazement as it sliced through the air effortlessly, seemingly unaffected by wind currents! Since then, their product line has increased to accommodate additional variables such as excitable dogs, pools and lakes, the rules and regulations of disc golf, night skies, and solo expeditions. Now all we need is a night version of the Orbiter boomerang and we’re good to go!
For this post I would like to highlight the Aeropress: an amazing coffee press that takes only 20 seconds to infuse your brew, cleans very easily (by simply removing the packed filter disk), and makes a fantastic cup of brew! Since it’s made in the US, it brings a whole new meaning to “Cafe Americano”, but also makes amazingly smooth espresso and anywhere in-between.
I had the pleasure of a private tour and tasting at Aerobie’s headquarters, and got the scoop on its development, and its evolution over dozens of revision cycles. Designed by an engineer lecturer at Stanford, this is a labor of love that took years to perfect. Aerobie decided to manufacture and market this device privately, rather than license the design out to other manufacturers – because they wanted to ensure its quality would be maintained and never compromised. How is it superior?
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*Tons of selection *Green options *4 stage customization process *Great pricing
Factory Direct Drapes: first thing I noticed upon opening their website was a large promotion for “Buy American Made – Save American Jobs – Stop thinking about it!!!” and a great discount was offered. Buy directly from the manufacturer for deep discounts. They have a huge selection and have signed contracts with American fabric makers to maintain this relationship. Green options: organic, hemp, soy, bamboo, recycled, and “Lyocell”, which is a natural and flame retardant material. They do not mention the country of origin for the curtain rods.
1. Start with Style
2. Select the fabric
3. Enter width (up to 160”), height (up to 120”) and quantity.
4. Select additional options such as “pair or panel”, matching tiebacks, linings, or matching pillows (cool!)
Nordic Ware: Bakeware, Pans, Pots and Cookware
:: Huge selection :: Great prices :: Quality construction :: Microwave options ::
American-made cookware and bakeware, grilling accessories, even omelette pans, “cake lifters” and many imaginative Bundt pan forms… all at amazingly low prices! Fantastic selection, but be on the lookout for rogue imports. Most Nordic Ware products made in Minneapolis, MN, USA.
We bought our wok from a Costco for about $30, very similar price to the imported options. It’s very sturdy and even comes with a lid.
Too many items to list here, so shop their store:
http://www.nordicware.com/store
Blik: Artistic Decal Wall Art
*Tons of designs *Great pool of talent *Low prices *Bring life to a room
Printed adhesive art for very reasonable prices (most are $30-$100). Great for kids rooms, dining, waiting rooms, and grownups rooms. Tree silhouettes, retro shapes, classic video game art by Atari and Capcom, peeking Muppets; Blik has all the big players on board! Dozens of great artist including Charles and Ray Eames and Threadless tee shirt design have contributed to their gallery. Might be fun to even slap on the main wall of your man-cave or to welcome you in the garage. Some are “re-stick” and some are “stick”.
http://www.whatisblik.com/
Wall Control: Pegboard and Storage System
*Modular living *Many hook and shelf options *Good pricing *Attractive
This shelving and storage system looks cooler than traditional pegboards (especially the galvanized finish), for use in home, kitchen, garage, utility and industrial applications. Huge variety of hooks for storing tools, utensils, and interlocking shelving. The website has lots of photos to stimulate your creativity. Starter kits available within their online store, with additional parts available via catalog.
https://wallcontrol.com/Index.htm
Ecotainer: Coffee Cups, Sleeves, Hot Containers
*Low prices *Biodegradable *Watertight *Bulk options *For hot drinks or soup
Ecotainer by International Paper: From the low price you wouldn’t think that it’s eco-anything, but it is.. and its made in the USA! The corn-based coating makes it watertight as well as certifiably biodegradable! Even the lids are compostable… full product list and pricing can be found here.
Compostable cups at BuyGreen.com
Compostable Food Containers at BuyGreen.com
Broil King: Buffet Appliances and Gas Grills
*Professional and consumer models *Great prices *Great selection *Gas grills too
Fantastic prices and products. All these products: electric griddles, convection ovens, buffet ranges and servers, warming trays with lids are perfect for all the food trucks that are hot now! If you are in the catering business or just want to have a family get-together around the griddle with meat and veggies (a very fun and engaging event) these products are for you. If your restaurant needs a little more cooking space, pick up the professional griddle at just under 100 bones.
I was surprised to see that Broil King has a lot of gas grill models available, and for very reasonable prices. Most models get many 5-star reviews, and some even say it’s the best value grill. The portable model is very attractive and will connect to a large propane tank with an optional adapter.
Full catalog with fast browsing and clear pricing at BroilKing.com
Broil King on Amazon
Eljer: An American Standard Co.
Eljer makes tubs, whirlpools, toilets and sinks, and the variety of shapes and proportions is impressive, as low as $200.