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	<title>Mark Austin Homes</title>
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		<title>Kalamazoo Outdoor Refrigerator</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:52:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consumer: Homeowners and do-it-yourselfers 
The purpose of the Kalamazoo Outdoor Refrigerator is as a refrigerator for a patio or deck. 
Pros: When repairs are necessary, when remodeling is essential, or when you are building a new deck or patio, you’ll want to include the wiring needed for this Kalamazoo Outdoor Refrigerator. When we have cookouts [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Consumer: Homeowners and do-it-yourselfers </p>
<p>The purpose of the Kalamazoo Outdoor Refrigerator is as a refrigerator for a patio or deck. </p>
<p>Pros: When repairs are necessary, when remodeling is essential, or when you are building a new deck or patio, you’ll want to include the wiring needed for this Kalamazoo Outdoor Refrigerator. When we have cookouts and barbecues on our patios and decks, we run in and out of the house to get “stuff” out of the refrigerator or to get cold drinks for ourselves and our guests. With the Kalamazoo Outdoor Refrigerator, you’ll have everything you need right there on the patio. </p>
<p>The Kalamazoo Outdoor Refrigerator is a 24&#8243; undercounter refrigerator. It can be free standing or it can be installed under a counter, and there is a lock available. The outdoor rating given to the Kalamazoo Outdoor Refrigerator means that it will hold up under all weather conditions and that it is a safe electrical appliance for outdoor use. </p>
<p>Cons:  Actually the Inside store has a good online reputation. They do reserve the right to make changes to prices and policies without giving customers prior notice but that is pretty standard.</p>
<p>Guarantee: There is not a guarantee of satisfaction statement on the Inside Store website that I could find. There is a return policy that has a great many limitations. There is a low-price guarantee as well. </p>
<p>Value for money: The Kalamazoo Outdoor Refrigerator seems to be exactly as described and it is a good product at a reasonable cost. That makes it a very good value. </p>
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		<title>Kohler Freewill Series Whirlpool and Shower Module</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:51:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consumer: Homeowners and do-it-yourselfers 
The purpose of the Kohler Freewill Series Whirlpool and Shower Module is as a whirlpool tub and shower combination. 
Pros: There was a time when if a person needed or wanted the therapeutic value that a whirlpool bath can provide, they had no choice but to go to a spa or [...]]]></description>
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<p>The purpose of the <strong>Kohler Freewill Series Whirlpool and Shower Module </strong>is as a whirlpool tub and shower combination. </p>
<p>Pros: There was a time when if a person needed or wanted the therapeutic value that a whirlpool bath can provide, they had no choice but to go to a spa or a gym. It was simply unheard of to have a whirlpool in one’s own home. That’s no longer the case. Today many people when they build new homes or remodel existing homes opt to include a whirlpool tub in their bathrooms. There is nothing that provides more comfort to sore, aching muscles than a whirlpool bath and it improves circulation while it provides relaxation. </p>
<p>There are several different models of the Kohler Freewill Series Whirlpool and Shower Module available, but the model that I personally like the best is Model Number K12105-C-K4. I am particularly impressed with the removable seat and brushed stainless steel grab bars.</p>
<p>Cons: There is a return policy but not a very generous one, and I could find no statement about a guarantee of satisfaction. These are both cons <strong>in my opinion.</strong></p>
<p>Guarantee: There is a return policy, but I could find no guarantee of satisfaction statement on the Home Center website. The return policy does not include all items and there can be a 15% restocking fee. Returns must be made within 30 days and an authorization number must be acquired as well. </p>
<p>Value for money: The Kohler Freewill Series Whirlpool and Shower Module is a good product at a reasonable cost. It’s a good value.</p>
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		<title>Classic Flame Augusta Electric Fireplace</title>
		<link>http://markaustinhomes.com/classic-flame-augusta-electric-fireplace</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:23:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consumer: Homeowners and do-it-yourselfers 
The purpose of the Classic Flame Augusta Electric Fireplace is as a source of heat and a decoration for a room. 
Pros: A fireplace can create an atmosphere of hominess, or it can create a very romantic atmosphere, but one thing that is for sure; a fireplace does add a dimension [...]]]></description>
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<p>The purpose of the <strong>Classic Flame Augusta Electric Fireplace </strong>is as a source of heat and a decoration for a room. </p>
<p>Pros: A fireplace can create an atmosphere of hominess, or it can create a very romantic atmosphere, but one thing that is for sure; a fireplace does add a dimension to a room like nothing else can. The beautiful Classic Flame Augusta Electric Fireplace has an antique mahogany finish that makes it look right at home in any room. </p>
<p>The slide-in insert for the Classic Flame Augusta Electric Fireplace includes a heater, a dimmer switch, glowing logs with an ember bed, a remote control, down lights, and smoked brick side panels. The Classic Flame Augusta Electric Fireplace will provide all the ambiance of a real fireplace with none of the work. There will be no logs to haul in or ashes to haul out and none of the mess that both tasks create. </p>
<p>Cons: Actually the Inside store has a good online reputation. They do reserve the right to make changes to prices and policies without giving customers prior notice but that is pretty standard. I can find no cons associated with the Classic Flame Augusta Electric Fireplace.  </p>
<p>Guarantee: There is not a guarantee of satisfaction statement on the Inside Store website that I could find. There is a return policy that has a great many limitations. There is a low-price guarantee as well. </p>
<p>Value for money: The Classic Flame Augusta Electric Fireplace seems to be exactly as described and it is a good product at a reasonable cost. That makes it a very good value.</p>
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		<title>Franke - Kitchen Sinks - 3 Bowl</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:49:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The purpose of the Franke - Kitchen Sinks - 3 Bowl is as a kitchen sink. 
Pros: If you are building a new home or remodeling the kitchen in your present home, consider installing the Franke - Kitchen Sinks - 3 Bowl. You won’t be sorry that you spent the extra on this kitchen sink. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The purpose of the Franke - Kitchen Sinks - 3 Bowl is as a kitchen sink. </p>
<p>Pros: If you are building a new home or remodeling the kitchen in your present home, consider installing the Franke - Kitchen Sinks - 3 Bowl. You won’t be sorry that you spent the extra on this kitchen sink. There are several choices in Franke - Kitchen Sinks - 3 Bowl but, in my opinion the PAX170 is by far the most classy in appearance as well as the most functional in design. </p>
<p>There are kitchen sinks available in one-bowl, two-bowl, or three-bowl models. When you&#8217;re deciding on the number and type of bowls you will need, think about how you are planning to use your sink. Three bowl sinks allow for the multitasking required when a meal is being prepared. You can rinse dishes in one large bowl, while you use the other large bowl for all of the other tasks needed in cooking and use the small bowl for a garbage disposal or to rinse vegetables all at the same time.</p>
<p>Cons: There is a return policy but not a very generous one, and I could find no statement about a guarantee of satisfaction. These are both cons in my opinion.</p>
<p>Guarantee: There is a return policy but I could find no guarantee of satisfaction statement on the Home Center website. The return policy does not include all items and there can be a 15% restocking fee. Returns must be made within 30 days and an authorization number must be acquired as well. </p>
<p>Value for money: The Franke - Kitchen Sinks - 3 Bowl is a good product at a reasonable cost. It’s a good value.</p>
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		<title>InSinkErator Evolution Series Garbage Disposal</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:46:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The purpose of the InSinkErator Evolution Series Garbage Disposal is as a convenient way to dispose of food waste. 
Pros: I’ve just completed a college class report concerning the evolution of household appliances. I must say that the project was a real eye-opener for me. How DID our mothers, grandmothers, and great grandmothers survive doing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The purpose of the <strong>InSinkErator Evolution Series Garbage Disposal </strong>is as a convenient way to dispose of food waste. </p>
<p>Pros: I’ve just completed a college class report concerning the evolution of household appliances. I must say that the project was a real eye-opener for me. How DID our mothers, grandmothers, and great grandmothers survive doing the daily household chores without the help of the modern conveniences that we all take completely for granted today? It can tell you that it wasn’t easy.</p>
<p>Take the garbage disposal, for example; your mother probably has one, but your grandmother didn’t and your great grandmother would have been appalled at the very idea of wasting perfectly good compost material or hog feed. Times have certainly changed. I do love the convenience of modern kitchen appliances and the garbage disposal ranks right up there with the microwave. If you are building or remodeling, consider the InSinkErator Evolution Series Garbage Disposal. It’s very well built and will serve you trouble-free for many years. </p>
<p>Cons: <em>There is a return policy but not a very generous one, and I could find no statement about a guarantee of satisfaction. These are both cons in my opinion.</em></p>
<p>Guarantee: There is a return policy, but I could find no guarantee of satisfaction statement on the Home Center website. The return policy does not include all items and there can be a 15% restocking fee. Returns must be made within 30 days and an authorization number must be acquired as well. </p>
<p>Value for money: The InSinkErator Evolution Series Garbage Disposal is a good product at a reasonable cost. It’s a good value.</p>
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		<title>Kohler Antique Series Tub Filler</title>
		<link>http://markaustinhomes.com/kohler-antique-series-tub-filler</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:45:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consumer: Homeowners and do-it-yourselfers 
The purpose of the Kohler Antique Series Tub Filler is as a Roman tub filler. 
Pros: There’s a commercial on television that makes me laugh every time I see it. It shows a man and woman talking to a world-famous architect and the woman takes a Kohler faucet out of her [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Consumer: Homeowners and do-it-yourselfers </p>
<p>The purpose of the Kohler Antique Series Tub Filler is as a Roman tub filler. </p>
<p>Pros: There’s a commercial on television that makes me laugh every time I see it. It shows a man and woman talking to a world-famous architect and the woman takes a Kohler faucet out of her purse, set it before the architect and asks, “Can you design a house around this?” Maybe I think it’s so funny because I understand the sentiment. </p>
<p>If you really want to add some class and style to your bathroom, you can do it with a Kohler Antique Series Tub Filler. There are several models to choose from, but my favorite is the Model Number KT125-3-BV. This model just has so much distinctive class and style! </p>
<p>Cons: There is a return policy but not a very generous one and I could find no statement about a guarantee of satisfaction. These are both cons in my opinion. Also, it is important to remember that all models of Roman tub fillers are to be mounted on the deck, on the rim of the tub, or just behind it. Roman-style tub fillers such as this are not suitable for claw-foot tubs.  </p>
<p>Guarantee: There is a return policy, but I could find no guarantee of satisfaction statement on the Home Center website. The return policy does not include all items and there can be a 15% restocking fee. Returns must be made within 30 days and an authorization number must be acquired as well. </p>
<p>Value for money: The Kohler Antique Series Tub Filler is a good product at a reasonable cost. It’s a good value.</p>
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		<title>Thomas Lighting Paddle Fans Series Ceiling Fan Model Number T96-12</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:45:13 +0000</pubDate>
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The purpose of the Thomas Lighting Paddle Fans Series Ceiling Fan Model Number T96-12 is as a ceiling fan. 
Pros: The beautiful five-blade Thomas Lighting Paddle Fans Series Ceiling Fan Model Number T96-12 has an antique brass finish that will add to the décor of almost any room. Besides adding beauty [...]]]></description>
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<p>The purpose of the Thomas Lighting Paddle Fans Series Ceiling Fan Model Number T96-12 is as a ceiling fan. </p>
<p>Pros: The beautiful five-blade Thomas Lighting Paddle Fans Series Ceiling Fan Model Number T96-12 has an antique brass finish that will add to the décor of almost any room. Besides adding beauty and charm to a room, ceiling fans couple of very practical purposes; (1) they help to cool a room and (2) they can reduce your kilowatt usage.</p>
<p>Moving air feels cooler to the skin than still air at the same temperature, so you can run your AC unit at a higher setting and still feel cool and comfortable. </p>
<p>A bit of advice: you never want to buy the cheapest model ceiling fan out there. They aren’t built well and their smaller motors have to work hard so they don’t last like better quality ceiling fans. Ceiling fans are more difficult to install than light fixtures and you might want to hire a professional electrician to install your new ceiling fan. </p>
<p>Cons: There is a return policy but not a very generous one and I could find no statement about a guarantee of satisfaction. These are both cons in my opinion.  </p>
<p>Guarantee: There is a return policy but I could find no guarantee of satisfaction statement on the Home Center website. The return policy does not include all items and there can be a 15% restocking fee. Returns must be made within 30 days and an authorization number must be acquired as well. </p>
<p>Value for money: The Thomas Lighting Paddle Fans Series Ceiling Fan Model Number T96-12 is a good product at a reasonable cost. It’s a good value.</p>
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		<title>Folding Deck Chair</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 09:14:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Folding Deck Chair is constructed with specially reinforced joints, brass hardware, and a closely slatted seat that sheds rainwater. The very high quality construction of the Folding Deck Chair ensures long-lasting use and beauty. This beautiful outdoor furniture collection features a smoothly sanded natural finish that weathers to a soft silver gray over time.
The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Folding Deck Chair is constructed with specially reinforced joints, brass hardware, and a closely slatted seat that sheds rainwater. The very high quality construction of the Folding Deck Chair ensures long-lasting use and beauty. This beautiful outdoor furniture collection features a smoothly sanded natural finish that weathers to a soft silver gray over time.</p>
<p>The overall measurements of the Folding Deck Chair are 33&#8243;H x 24&#8243;W x 65&#8243;L. You will be interested in looking at the cushions that fit the Folding Deck Chair that are also carried by Home Decorators. </p>
<p>Cons: I really like the very generous guarantee of satisfaction and the return policy offered by Home Decorators. Like most all online retailers, Home Decorators does reserve the right to change policy and prices without prior notice. I can find no cons associated with the Folding Deck Chair. It appears to be exactly as advertised. </p>
<p>Guarantee: There is a 45-day no-hassle return policy and no restocking fee is charged. </p>
<p>Value for money: The Folding Deck Chair is extremely well made. It is a good value.</p>
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