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THE ESTEVAN MERCURY, WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2010

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Recycled décors all the rage Beer bottle countertops now in vogue?

(NC)—Making a home more “green” or environmentally-friendly has taken on a whole new meaning over the last few years. It’s evolved from changing a few light bulbs and thermostats to choosing energy-efficient appliances, recycled material floors, carpets and even furniture.

In fact, there are even home and garden TV episodes dedicated to ecoconscious homeowners who strive to create entire recycled home decors using only renewable materials as alternatives to traditional interior design options.

This growing recycled décor craze has led manufacturers to develop some of the most unique and high performing environmentally-friendly home décor alternatives available today.

One such product that’s already made a huge impact with eco-conscious home owners and designers alike is Elements by Durcon, an extremely durable, silky smooth countertop surface made with, among other things, recycled beer bottles.

“Designers and architects agree that the product’s unique qualities and highly durable characteristics set it apart from the first generation eco-friendly surfaces currently available,” said

Mark Hanna, President of Leeza Distribution Inc., one of North America’s leading distributors of premium countertops such as Elements by Durcon.

Molded from a blend of fine quartz, epoxy resin, and recycled glass (clear beer bottles), the material is solid, non-porous, never requires sealing, and is homogenous in consistency.

Its unique manufacturing process produces an incredibly silky smooth and durable countertop surface.

It’s this distinct “hot silk” finish that makes these countertops so unique according to Hanna. “You just can’t help to touch and feel these countertops, they’re remarkably smooth.”

Designers are also impressed with Elements’ versatility. “Who knew beer bottle countertops could be so stylish and sleek,” said Nancy Soccio, designer of Dolce Design in Montreal. “They come in the latest pure solid colours or you can have them with trendy metallic flecks. They work beautifully in home designs from rustic to contemporary, with intriguing applications in virtually every room of the house.”

Unlike other ecofriendly countertop options, Soccio said Elements is an incredibly safe and durable countertop

surface ideal for kitchens as it is certified by NSF, is a very low VOC emitting material and boasts the highest heat resistance rating of any countertop surface available. More information on eco-friendly countertops is available at leezadistribution.com and elementsbydurcon.com.

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Gourmet barbecuing made easy (NC)—It’s barbecuing season and with the wide range of modern, versatile grills available today your menu does not have to be limited to hotdogs and burgers. Get creative and try some gourmet cooking with high-quality barbecues that combine stylish looks and superior technology to deliver professional cooking results every time.

Here are some modern barbecuing techniques to help you impress your guests with gourmet grilled delicacies – • For professionally cooked steaks and chops, opt for infrared burners that sear foods to perfection by transferring intense heat directly to foods, thus cooking faster than conventional burners.

• An infrared rotisserie can slow-grill a whole chicken, turkey, lamb leg and any other roast to perfection with added flavour. Get creative with crowd pleasers like whole roasted pineapples for desert!

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(NC)—Carson Arthur, host of HGTV’s Green Force andGlobal TV’s Room to Grow, shares his top tips for making the most of the warm weather and getting through those outdoor chores and projects safely and efficiently: 1. Set Priorities – Identify the most important projects, such as fixing the collapsing retaining wall in the garden. Anything that has a potential to become bigger and more destructive in the future should be first on the list.

2. Budget – Figure out your budget for your outdoor projects and chores and stick with it. This will also help you set your priorities.

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4. Safety First – Don’t take any risks. Wear safety glasses, steel toed-boots and gardening gloves to protect you from bodily injury. A hidden risk that many people don’t know about is tetanus. If you cut or injure yourself while working outdoors, there’s a chance of being exposed to tetanus bacteria. Tetanus doesn’t just lurk in rusty nails, it’s also in dirt, soil and dust.

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