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At Builders Source, Inc., located at 308 Menaul, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 , 760 West Palms, Las Cruces, NM 88007 and our newest location at 1608 Pacheco St., Santa Fe, NM 87505, we provide personal customer service, competitive pricing and top name brands. We’re proud to service the following areas: the entire State of New Mexico, Southern Colorado, and El Paso, TX. You’re invited to come meet our expert sales staff to help you select from either a front load washer and dryer or a top load washer and dryer, french door refrigerator or bottom mount refrigerator, freezer, oven, cooktop, range, dishwasher, warming drawers, microwave and range hood to fit your needs.
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Kitchen Appliances for Happier Homes

by theunabonger

Kitchen Appliances for Happier Homes

A modern kitchen is equipped with many appliances such as a microwave oven along with a sink with hot and cold running water. Some of the kitchens are also installed with dishwashers which are fairly accessible appliances and most of them are at least 34 inches in height and fit under a standard 36 inches high counter. These modern kitchens are also installed with many utensils, pots and dishes along with kitchen cabinets and a refrigerator which is often infused with a freezing compartment.

Today, there are several major appliance manufacturers, such as Jennair, GE, Frididaire which are designing burners and ovens focusing on the customers accessibility. Most of these burners and ovens have knobs and push button controls in front so that the user doesn’t have to risk oneself across the hot burners. Most of the people also have built-in-ovens which are commonly built 30 inch above the floor.

Another important feature of kitchen appliances is the sink which is most often used and they make one of the most inexpensive features in the kitchen. These sinks come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and styles. The cost of the sink varies according to the style and the material used in the sink. Another important appliance used in the kitchen is the side-by-side refrigerator which is convenient for everyone. Today, you can even find some refrigerators which provide water and ice dispensers on the front of the door making them very easily accessible.

Another home appliance which now forms an integral part of our kitchens is the microwave. Microwaves have some terrific benefits and offer great cooking flexibility. They are very cheap and are safer to operate than conventional ovens. Some of these microwaves also have a touch pad for programming operation. They are very helpful in preserving the nutritional value of the foods.

Therefore, it is a wise decision to invest a few extra bucks on these appliances as they are very convenient and offer you all the comforts of cooking. They are all very easy to use and make your house work easy and lighter.

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Getting Your Home Upfront

by theunabonger

Getting Your Home Upfront

If you could second guess the minds of potential buyers, you would be a long way to securing an offer. Knowing what it was that drew the buyer to view your home would help but this is usually impossible to gauge.

However, if you have a unique or luxury feature in your home you can guess that it may this that is encouraging buyers to ‘take a look’. If you don’t have a unique feature, then have you thought about getting one?

Certain features in a home just spell luxury. A prospective buyer will think he is getting a little more for his buck if your home has the odd lavish touch. Of course, luxury to one person can mean a Jennair stove and to another person it can mean a workshop attached to the garage. How to choose which ‘bonus’ you could offer in your home?

If you can only put in one luxury, then go for an indulgence that might have a general appeal. Some features will take far too much time/money/space etc in your own particular home, so that narrows the field.

According to a survey done on luxury amenities in a home, the largest percentage of house buyers (21%) chose a luxury kitchen (no surprises there!). A pool was the second choice at 14% and an in-home fitness studio or home movie theater was rated top by 8%.

There was a gender preference for several choices i.e. a den with home movie viewing was chosen by 11% of men but 5% of women (and probably 90% of children!); a luxury kitchen was chosen by 26% of women and only 15% of men.

Items such as luxury kitchens and pools are large investments, but in-home movie theaters or fitness studios are not too expensive, if you have the room. To be able to advertise your home as having its own movie theater may just bring the buyers along out of curiosity!

Generally, a movie theater requires the large screen TV and DVD player, four speakers, extra seating and a black-out curtain for your window. You can indulge in surround sound, and go for the smaller-sized speakers to free up more floor space.

If you find that this will only bring the buyers in and your offers are lower than expected, you can always negotiate to take it with you for your new home.

It is also possible to make your kitchen more luxurious by its presentation. Lighting can add enormous appeal to a room and it is not expensive to add dramatic back-lighting to your kitchen cabinets, or to add highlighting to your counter-tops by placing small fluorescent light fixtures underneath your wall cabinets.

Other easy-to-install lavish touches could include installing a pagoda in your back yard, installing a jetted bathtub or adding a workshop with a large work bench.

Perhaps it doesn’t matter which luxury touch you add to your home, the bottom line is that it will single out your home from all the rest, and that is an important asset in today’s over loaded market.

Since 1993, Builders Source, Inc. has been servicing the needs of Homebuilders, Remodelers, Architects, Designers and Owner Builders in the Greater Albuquerque area, providing quality products from over 28 different manufacturers, a knowledgeable and professional staff, competitive pricing and superior service. Offering a complete line of name brand appliances for the entire home that not only offer form and function, but also fit the lifestyle of today’s discriminating homeowners. Builders Source…Shaping the Kitchens of the Future

Paradise Found: Redlands Mesa Golf Community Unveils Distinctive New Golfer?s Dream Home

The Golfer’s Dream Home at Redlands Mesa Golf Community in Grand Junction, Colorado

(Vocus) September 1, 2010

With 360 degree views of some the state’s most magnificent natural wonders like the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa, Redlands Mesa Golf Community is a gem of a golf course. The newest jewel to be unveiled at the premier golf community is the distinctive new Golfer’s Dream Home constructed by local custom homebuilder Hinsdale Homes as part of a joint venture with Redlands Mesa Development. Ideally situated on one of the most scenic fairways, the residence exemplifies the concept of luxury with value. The home captures all of the opulence, amenities and design features typically found in multi-million dollar homes, but translated to a smaller square footage that maximizes value. This 2637 square foot property located at 332 Iron Horse Court in Grand Junction is listed at 9,000.

“The Golfer’s Dream Home is a dream come true for golf aficionados. First and foremost, it is on the 9th Fairway with stunning views all around. Thoughtful details like a golf cart garage, superior finishes from ceiling to floor, and an affordable price make this residence a true treasure,” said Bob Casey, Vice President of Brightstar Golf Group.

It all begins with a unique angled floor plan on a premier lot, designed with an abundance of large windows that maximize the spectacular views of the 9th Fairway and the Grand Mesa beyond. The home itself features three bedrooms, including a luxurious master suite with a travertine fireplace, a guest suite with a private patio, a gourmet kitchen with a breakfast nook, an office that could double as a fourth bedroom overlooking the entry courtyard, and an expansive great room with a dramatic wall of windows that captures the views. A large covered patio with an outdoor grilling island fitted with a JennAir gas grill and electrical outlets creates the ideal setting for outdoor entertaining or to simply enjoy the magnificent golf course setting.

Hinsdale Homes constructed the Golfer’s Dream Home with meticulous attention to detail; this level of quality craftsmanship is found in only the finest homes. Elegance and architectural details are visible in every room: soaring 12 foot ceilings, elaborate woodwork, hand troweled walls, coffered ceilings, quality cabinetry, granite countertops, travertine, slate and hardwood floors, an integrated audio system and a separate golf cart garage. The home includes extensive professional landscaping designed for low maintenance, a full sprinkler system and a natural stone terrace overlooking the golf course.

The home is listed for sale by the Hampton and Huckaby Team at Bray Real Estate www.hamptonandhuckaby.com. Glimpse the property online at http://www.redlandsmesa.com/club/scripts/library/view_document.asp?GRP=9807&NS=PRE&APP=80&DN=DREAM and at http://www.redlandsmesa.com/club/scripts/ImageAlbum/view_albums.asp?GRP=9804&NS=PUBLIC&SRC=&AID=13244&page=8.To arrange a private showing of the Golfer’s Dream Home, please contact the Redlands Mesa Sales Office at 970-255-7400.

Hinsdale Homes has been building unique custom homes for over 15 years in five cities on the Western Slope of Colorado. Hinsdale’s President, Nick Arend, has a unique dual professional background, in both home building and corporate management, having been Executive Vice President of Trammell Crow Corporation, one of the country’s largest real estate development firms. Hinsdale Homes specializes in designing site-specific luxury homes known for their architectural details, open floor plans, and designs that maximize the views and beauty of a chosen lot.

About Redlands Mesa Golf Community

Redlands Mesa Golf Club is a nationally recognized award-winning golf course and premier golfing community located in Grand Junction, Colorado. Both the golf course and its surrounding residential community are masterfully designed to take advantage of the majestic landscape with minimal disturbance to the native terrain. Redlands Mesa offers a variety of affordable premier home sites, all with breathtaking views in an unique outdoor setting with easy access to downtown Grand Junction. Other amenities include a spectacular golf course with a two story club house featuring a pro shop, private club rooms, the Red Canyon Grille, swimming pool, and an ongoing social calendar of events. It is the ideal fit for adults and families seeking a healthy, active lifestyle in a tranquil, safe community set amid a backdrop of unparalleled beauty. Redlands Mesa Golf Community is also the recipient of numerous awards some of which include Sports Illustrated, The Robb Report, Golf Digest, Golfweek, Links, Golf for Women, Travel and Leisure, Fairway Living, Golf Magazine, and Colorado Avid Golfer.

Redlands Mesa Golf Community

2299 West Ridges Blvd.

Grand Junction, CO 81507

www.redlandsmesa.com

Media Contacts:

Bob Casey, Vice President

BrightStar Golf Group

2173 Salk Avenue, Suite 145

Carlsbad, CA 92008

760-929-9968

bcasey(at)brightstargolf(dot)com

Golf Contact:

Eric Feely, General Manager/Head Golf Pro

970-263-9270

eric(at)redlandsmesa(dot)com

Hinsdale Homes Contact:

Nick Arend, Hinsdale Homes President

970-255-7400

nicka(at)tds(dot)net

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3 Helpful Tips For Your Electric Downdraft Cooktop Purchase

by theunabonger

3 Helpful Tips For Your Electric Downdraft Cooktop Purchase

Considering the purchase of an electric downdraft cooktop, is a vital option, even more if it is part of a kitchen island, because it helps pull the smoke without the need for a hood.
However as the price range for such cooktops is extremely wide, so are the needs of various customers and that is why you need to follow some simple steps before making your final choice. You don’t want to spend ,500 only to realize you could’ve spent half of that for what you really needed. So, here are some useful hints:
1) First of all, decide on the size of your electric downdraft cooktop, depending on where you want to install it. Sizes between 26” and 40” exist, but most common ones are 30” and 36”. Also decide the color of your appliance if want it to match the rest of your kitchen and not stand out. Stuff like that might seem funny to you, but for something you are going to own and use for a long time, it is essential that even the smallest detail is carefully planned.
2) Write down everything you want your electric downdraft cooktop to have. Do you want it to be ceramic-glass, so that it is easier to clean? Do you want it to have 4 or 5 burners? Removable knobs? How about intelligent sensors with electronic touch control that can turn off the cooktop’s element if you just forgot it on? Perhaps a digital timer to let you know that cooking time is up?
These are all excellent extra options for every cooktop, but bear in mind that they come at a great extra cost too? It’s like buying a car, do you really need to buy the most luxurious edition? Just spend money you really have to.
3) And as a final word of advice, focus on the most recognizable brand on the market, like KitchenAid, GE, Wolf, Bosch, Whirlpool, Jennair, to make sure you get what you pay for. An electric downdraft cooktop is not something you want to be replacing every year, is it?
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“AtHome with Ventanas” is a weekly home buying / home renovation television show which covers the Las Cruces NM, El Paso Texas and southern New Mexico region. “At Home with Ventanas” features the areas best home builders, suppliers & developers. This segment features Builders Source Appliance Gallery.
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