Countertops, Stove, Roofing, Straw Doors, Coffee Machine

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Granite Replacement Countertops
You can reface your cabinets and now you can reface your counter. Granite Transformations has developed a granite counter that fits right on top of existing counters. The company comes to your home and measures your existing laminate or tile counter and builds a granite counter to fit on top. The new counters are 95 percent Italian granite and bonded with a resin, which makes them durable and heat resistant. The whole job is completed in 24 hours.
Granite Transformations
Website: www.granitetransformations.com
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Flip-Top Range
Short on kitchen counter space? You might want to consider a flip-top range. Alpes cook tops are hinged to the counter and literally flip up and out of the way when not in use.
Alpes Appliances, sold through Valcucine
Phone: 212-253-5969
Website: www.valcucinena.com
Website: www.alpesusa.com
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Rubber Roofing
Slate roofs have long been the mark of sophistication and quality for fine homes. Now, amazingly realistic imitation slate roofing is being made from recycled rubber products. The environmentally friendly product also saves money.
Manufactured by EcoStar/Carlisle
Website: www.premiumroofs.com
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Straw Doors
The Humabuilt Door interior door is made from is the same heft and weight of a solid wood door but is made from readily renewable resources. The doors are can be painted or stained and come in a wide variety of styles, sizes and wood finishes.
Humabuilt Straw Door
Phone: 503-699-0052
E-mail: info@humabuilt.com
Website: www.humabuilt.com
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In-Wall Coffee System
The Brew Express system is a built-in unit that is plumbed into a home's water supply so you never have to fill a reservoir. Just add coffee and program the machine for the time and number of cups.
Manufactured by Lance-Larkin
Brew Express model BE-112
Toll-Free: 866-268-5953
E-mail: info@lancelarkin.com
Website: www.BrewExpress.com
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Also in this Episode
American Home 2005 : Episode HAH05-104
•Countertops, Stove, Roofing, Straw Doors, Coffee Machine
•Termite Prevention, Towel Warmer, Laser Level, Tape Measure
•Flexible Desk Lamp, Ergonomic Computer Workstation, Water From Thin Air, Intelligent Clothes Washer, Germ-Busting Counters, Gold-Plated Coffee Maker