2011 Herald and News
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Table of Contents Replacement Experts
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Selecting Meat
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Prepare For a Funeral
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Choose the Right Materials for Your Deck
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Why You Should Shop a Thrift Store
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Choose A Real Estate Professional
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Choose A Heating & Air Conditioning System 14 8 Misconceptions about Hospice
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Measure Your Kitchen for New Cabinets
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Sell Your Jewelry
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Your Experts in Appliances and Electronics
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Selecting Meat
temperature of 135 degrees F (57 C) for legs and 140 degrees F (60 C) for ribs.
There are really only two cuts of
meat: tough and tender. Tough cuts of meat contain the muscle, which requires braising or stewing to become tender; tender cuts demand quick cooking to retain their texture and seal in their flavor. Look for high-quality cuts of whatever type of meat you are buying.
  Choose a Grade of Meat  
Beef is divided into five grades based on fat content, marbling and quality. Look for select (the least amount of fat; sold in grocery stores), choice (fattier than select, leaner than prime), and prime (the well-marbled cuts high-end restaurants serve, fattier but also more flavorful). The lowest two grades of inferior meat, commercial and utility, aren't typically sold in grocery stores, and home cooks and aspiring chefs should avoid them. Choose beef with minimal outer fat. The fat should be creamy in color, and bones should be soft-looking with a reddish color. The meat should be firm, fine-textured and a light cherry red. Cook it to an internal temperature of 130 degrees F (54 C) for rare and 140 degrees F (60 C) for medium.
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Lamb is usually sold as choice in grocery stores and has a purple U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection stamp to signify that it came from a healthy animal. Look for lamb that's been butchered at five to seven months or younger. It has a more delicate flavor and texture than older lamb or mutton, which takes on a rich gamy flavor. Meat from highquality young lambs is fine-textured, firm and lean. It's pink in color, and the cross sections of bones are red, moist and porous. The external fat should be firm, white and not too thick. Cook lamb to an internal
Pork is graded as "USDA government inspected." Select pork that's pinkish-white to pink in color (loin meat is whiter than shoulder meat) and firm to the touch. Well-marbled pork produces tenderer results. Cook pork to an internal temperature of 150 degrees F (65 C). Veal is graded either prime (milk fed for 60 days before slaughter) or choice, which is found at many grocery stores. Ask for prime-quality veal, with almost white to very light pink, firm, velvety and moist flesh. Veal is butchered young, so most of its meat is tender. Bones should be bright red, small and fairly soft to the touch. The fat covering the meat should be slight and whitish in color. Cook veal to an internal temperature of 175 degrees F (80 C). Large cuts of meat will generally keep in the refrigerator four to five days. Overall Warnings: Avoid beef with yellowish or gray fat, absolutely no marbling, a deep red color, two-tone coloration, coarse texture or excessive moisture. You'll be able to tell excess moisture by a mushy or wet-looking piece of meat, or if the shrink-wrap is filled with condensation.
How to Pick a Steak To choose the best steak for your money (and it can be a lot of money), pay attention to the type of cut and the grade - as well as a few things that are not so obvious. Here's what to keep in mind if you want a classic steak to grill, broil or pan fry. Get to know the cuts, which are sold under many different names. Tenderloin, also known as filet, is boneless and is the most expensive; Strip, also known as New York, is boneless and has real beef flavor; T-bone and Porterhouse, which are similar, have a large bone; Rib Steak (with a bone) and Rib Eye (boneless) are fattier, with rich flavor; and Top Sirloin is leaner and less expensive.
Determine how tender you like your steak. The most tender cuts come from the part of the animal that gets the least exercise. From most tender to least tender: tenderloin, strip, porterhouse and T-bone, rib, top sirloin. Use the U.S. Department of Agriculture's grades as a basic guide to quality. Prime beef has the most marbling, or fat within the meat, but is found mainly in restaurants, rarely in grocery stores. Choice, with good levels of marbling, is juicy and tender, and the most widely available. Select tends to be leaner and less flavorful, and dries out more easily. Check with your butcher to find out if the meat has been aged, which tenderizes and mellows the flavor. Allow at least 4 oz. of steak per serving - double or triple that for hungry eaters, or if the steak contains a bone. Tips: The more marbling, or flecks of fat, the more flavorful the steak. Be sure that the marbling is evenly distributed. Look for meat with a smooth, tight grain. A general rule of toughness: The closer the meat is to a hoof or horn, the tougher the meat will be. The porterhouse is also known as the sweetheart steak because it is actually two steaks, providing two servings in one. When purchasing rib eye steak, ask specifically for cuts from the small end, which are closest to the tenderloin, contain the least fat and are best for grilling.
How to Choose Poultry Fly away from flavorless plasticwrapped birds and head for the free range. Uncaged, organic chickens are more flavorful than traditional chicks. Buy your bird either whole for roasting or cut into legs, thighs, wings and breasts. Removing the skin before cooking decreases the fat by 25 to 30 percent, but also decreases the flavor.
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Prepare For a Funeral
Step 1 Meet with the other principal mourners to discuss their wishes and preferences. Find out if the deceased left any instructions regarding the funeral. Discuss religious preferences and how much money the family is willing to spend.
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Preparing for a funeral is not a topic that most people like to speak of, however, it is an important matter that needs to be addressed. The following information aims to give you a better understanding of what’s involved in making funeral arrangements. This will help you make a more informed choice when the time comes.
Consult with a religious leader or a funeral home if you would like help with any of the details, including location of a burial site or disposition of ashes, casket or cremation container selection, transportation, legal issues, flowers and music.
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Step 8 Choose flowers for the service. What is appropriate depends on the family’s wishes and the amount of money it wishes to spend.
Step 9 Place an obituary in the local newspaper announcing the date, time and place of the funeral.
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Select someone to conduct the service. This could be a religious leader, funeral home personnel or a friend of the family.
Buy a guest book for guests to sign as they arrive, if one is not provided.
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Coordinate all of the above with the funeral home, which will arrange to transport the coffin to the funeral, remove the coffin to the burial site, or take care of other details as requested.
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Consider including music in the service. Choose a piece with special meaning for the family, perhaps having a family friend be a vocalist or instrumentalist.
Choose the site where the funeral will take place. This is most often a church or temple, but it could also be a funeral home or at the graveside. (You may also decide on a more informal memorial service).
Appoint pallbearers if you are having a formal funeral. Pallbearers can include special friends or business associates of the deceased, though the funeral home can usually provide them if there are no preferences.
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Assign someone to give the eulogy. Typically, the family will choose a family member, religious leader or close friend. Contact the person who will give the eulogy as soon as possible to give him or her time to talk with the family and organize notes for the service.
Consult the funeral home about having printed programs for the funeral service. Get input from the family regarding their design.
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Choose the Right Materials for Your Deck
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There is no single best deck material. Best is defined as how well a decking material fits individual homeowners’ needs.
Decks add both functional
beauty and value to homes and have become a popular home improvement project. To ensure lasting enjoyment, homeowners should carefully select the decking material used to construct their deck. Durability, maintenance and aesthetics should all be considered when choosing decking materials.
When it comes to building a deck there is a wide choice of materials to build it with. Each one has its advantages and disadvantages. If the lowest initial price is the most important factor then a wood deck would be your choice. If overall durability and low maintenance is important than a composite material would be the best choice. Woods decks can be built with several types of wood. Fir or pine are the least expensive, but they require a sealer or paint to keep them from rotting. The next step up in price would be pressure treated lumber. It is treated with a preservative that allows it to withstand rotting. Treated lumber can be very durable and is the best choice for the
structural part of the deck, such as posts and floor joists. Redwood and cedar cost a little more, but generally make the best looking decks and can last a very long time with regular maintenance including a good sealer or stain. Composite decking costs more than wood decks initially but over time their durability and low maintenance make them a great value. Composite decking offers a variety of colors and can be made to look like several species of wood. Many people are familiar with some of the biggest suppliers such as Trex and TimberTech which both offer a large assortment of handrails and additional features including the ability to install using hidden fasteners meaning you do not see screw heads in the boards. Choosing the best composite for your deck comes down to what is available in your area and the color and style you like best.
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Why You Should Shop a Thrift Store
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clothing, expensive collectibles, and items that have never been used hiding in thrift stores.
It’s environmentally friendly and supports a good cause
It’s cheap and fun Thrift stores are inexpensive and prices are usually only a fraction of the cost you would pay for the same item new at a retail store. You may pay $4 for a barely used coffee maker or $20 for a brand new leather jacket. There is typically a huge variety of merchandise, some of which is unique and interesting. Don’t be shy about digging if you really want to find a great bargain or collectible.
Items are often in good condition You can often find items with the price tags still on them or only worn once. You would be surprised by the amount of barely used brand-name
You can save something, like an awesome jacket, from being thrown away. If people did not have thrift stores to donate their unwanted stuff to, most of it would likely end up in a landfill. Thrift stores are often non-profit organizations that support very worthy causes. By purchasing something at these types of thrift stores, you are helping the environment and others in your community at the same time! If you really feel compelled by the cause, ask if they need volunteers. By being a volunteer, you get to see all the best bargains first.
You’ll find things there you can’t find anywhere else From vintage jewelry to designer name brand clothing, books, fun trinkets and unusual decorations, it’s all in one place. Wedding dresses, collectible dolls, Cabela’s boots, Harley Davidson accessories, DVDs and CDs– these are just some examples of the items you may find at a thrift store.
Donations are tax deductible Items donated are tax deductible for those who drop them off at a non-profit thrift store and obtain a receipt.
You can take advantage of sales and clearance At thrift stores, sales and clearance items make things even less expensive. Often you can find 50% to 75% off sales and even bag sales where everything you can fit into your bag is one low price- usually just a few dollars.
Stretch you dollar and find some amazing things! From school clothes shopping to the perfect outfit for that party, these are just a few reasons why you should be shopping at a thrift store!
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3. How long have you been in residential real estate sales, Is it your full-time job? While experience is no guarantee of skill, real estate, like many other professions, is mostly learned on the job. Part-time agents cannot devote full-time service to sell your home.
Selecting a qualified real estate
professional to sell your home can be difficult and stressful. However, it is the most important decision to make when selling your home. There are many agents to choose from and not all real estate professionals are equal. Remember that agents are not paid for their time but rather paid for the results generated during that time.
Here are 10 questions to ask when interviewing a prospective agent. 1. What types of specific marketing systems and approaches will you use to sell my home? You don’t want someone who is going to put a for sale sign in the yard and hope for the best. Look for someone who has aggressive and innovative approaches, and knows how to market your property competitively both locally and regionally. Specific marketing options to look for are; weekly/monthly advertising, print media options, internet options & distribution partners, social media usage, search rankings and open houses. 2. How do you and your company compare to others in the market? The real estate professional you interview should have these facts on hand, and be able to present a wide selection of market statistics from the local MLS to provide a comparison.
4. Can you recommend service providers who can help me obtain a mortgage, make home repairs, and help with other things I need done? Because real estate professionals are immersed in the industry, they’re wonderful resources as you seek lenders, home improvement companies, and other home service providers. Agents should generally recommend more than one provider and let you know if they have any special relationship with or receive compensation from any of the providers. 5. What type of support and supervision does your brokerage office provide to you? Having resources such as highly experienced principal brokers, in-house support staff, marketing and technology assistance can help an agent sell your home more effectively. 6. How knowledgeable are you about the current market and real estate trends? Having an agent that understands, researches and adapts to the current market and real estate trends is beneficial as they know what they need to do to sell your home quickly and for the most money possible. 7. What is your preferred method of communication and how frequently will you keep me informed? Each agent, just like each home seller, prefers to communicate differently. Email, phone, texting, voicemail and face-to-face communication are all available.
Find out how often they will update you on the process; once a week or only if there is a solid prospect on your home. Be sure to find an agent who communicates in a method you prefer. 8. What is your availability, can I call any time? Agents should strive to be available when you need to talk to them. However there are times when they cannot answer the call, such as when they are with another client. When this happens be sure to find out how long their response time will be to return the call. Some agents will also hold regular office hours, knowing these hours will also make it easier to access them when needed. 9. Could you please give me the names and phone numbers of your three most recent clients? Ask recent clients if they would work with this real estate professional again. Find out whether they were pleased with the communication style, follow-up, and work ethic of the agent. 10. What designations do you hold? Designations such as GRI, ABR and CRS, require that agents take additional, specialized real estate training. This extra training provides the real estate professional with extra skills to sell your home quickly and for more money. Coldwell Banker Holman Premier Realty celebrates eleven years as the number one residential real estate company in Klamath County. If you are ready to interview agents to sell your home, Holman Premier Realty is the first place to start. (541) 8841343. www.CBHolmanPremier.com Coldwell Banker Holman Premier Realty. Locally Owned, Nationally Known.
Choose A Heating & Air Conditioning System
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you select has a satisfactory rating. The regional office should be listed in the business white pages in your local telephone directory. The contractor you select should complete a cooling load analysis, and a humidity load analysis. In addition, the contractor should provide service after the installation and a Heating/ AC operation manual. How do I Choose a Heating/Air Conditioning System? Selecting a furnace is an important decision, since the furnace is a home’s largest energy user. The right heating/AC system makes a home comfortable and efficient. The wrong one can cause discomfort, humidity and maintenance problems and increase your utility bills. Purchasing a Heating/AC unit is one of the largest investments, both at purchase and in operating costs, that homeowners can make in their own property. As with any major purchase, the more information you have the better decisions you can make. What Should I Know Before Looking? Making an informed equipment choice means: • Selecting a reliable heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) contractor. • Getting a thorough load calculation completed on your home. • Purchasing an efficient and properly sized Heating/AC system. • Choosing a thermostat that provides comfort and encourages efficient energy use.
What Should the Calculation Consider? Heat passes through the walls, roof, windows and doors and is generated by people in the home. The load calculation should consider all of the following heating and humidity factors: • Surface area of the walls, attic, windows and doors. • Type and thickness of the insulation in the walls, attic and floors. • Construction of the walls, floors and roof. • Type, size, orientation and number of windows. • Orientation of house. • Permanent exterior shading. • Occupant activities. • Kitchen, bath and laundry equipment. • Ventilation needs. • Outdoor air infiltration. • People capacity of the home (using two persons per bedroom). Many other factors can increase a home’s humidity. Cooking, extra people in the house, lighting and moisture from the bath, house plants, kitchen or laundry contribute to indoor moisture and increase the home’s cooling load.
How Do I Select an HVAC Contractor?
How is Equipment Sized For a Home?
When searching for a conscientious, licensed, bonded contractor always contact your regional Better Business Bureau to make sure the contractor
Heating/Air conditioning equipment is available in many different sizes for different types of homes. The term “size” refers to the combined
cooling capacity. a cooling load analysis gives the required size of the Heating/AC unit based on the largest expected heat gain of the house. Heating/Cooling load and equipment size is expressed by BTUH (British Thermal Units per Hour) or TONS; one TON of Heating/AC equals 12,000 BTUH. Many contractors simply add 25 to 30 percent to the cooling load analysis to account for humidity. In many homes this shortcut can actually increase humidity levels reaching 30 to 50 percent of the total cooling analysis. In humid areas, it is important to have a cooling load analysis that gives the humidity gain including moisture from outdoor air, cooking, showers and washing. How Can I Use the Analysis to Select a Unit? Once the cooling load analysis is completed, the heat and moisture gain should be compared to the heat and humidity removal capacities of other models on the market. Different models and brands of Heating/AC equipment, rated at the same overall capacity, can have varying moisture removal capacities. So check both heat and moisture removal and compare to your contractor’s calculations.
What you should know… Purchasing a Heating/AC unit is one of the largest investments homeowners can make in their property. Contact your regional Better Business Bureau to help you make a decision on a HVAC contractor. Air conditioning equipment is available in many different sizes for different types of homes.
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time, depending upon the course of the illness. There is no fixed limit on the amount of time a patient may continue to receive hospice services.
1) Hospice is where you go when there’s nothing more a doctor can do. Hospice is care designed for patients with a life-limiting illness. Hospice is not where you go to die, rather hospice professionals are trained to assist patients in living their lives fully, completely, and without pain until the end of their lives. A hospice patient can revoke hospice services at anytime to pursue further treatments or be discharged if their condition improves. 2) To be eligible for hospice, I have to be in the final stages of dying. Hospice patients and families receive care for an unlimited amount of
3) Hospice care is very expensive. Medicare beneficiaries pay little or nothing for hospice. For those ineligible for Medicare, most insurance plans cover hospice care. Most hospices provide hospice services regardless of a patient’s financial situation. 4) If I choose hospice care, I have to leave my home. Hospice care is provided wherever the patient may be: in their own home or a family member’s, a nursing home, or an assisted living facility. 5) Families are not able to care for loved ones when they are on hospice. Family members are directly involved in their loved one’s plan of care. They are encouraged, supported, and trained by hospice professionals to
care for their loved ones. Hospice staff is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help family and friends care for their loved ones. 6) Hospice is just for the elderly. Hospice is for anyone facing a lifelimiting illness, regardless of age. 7) After the patient’s death, hospice care ends. Bereavement services and grief support are available to family members for at least one year after the death of a patient. 8) Only a doctor can refer someone to hospice. Anybody can refer anyone to hospice. You or your loved one can talk to your physician about hospice or you can call a hospice directly to request services. In either case, the hospice staff will contact the person’s primary physician and coordinate care with them.
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any kitchen remodeling project. Measuring is the single most important step of this project so take your time and check your measurements not once but twice. A designer or installer will confirm all measurements prior to ordering your cabinets, but having the correct measurements beforehand can help give you a better estimate of cost and allow you to start designing the kitchen of your dreams.
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• Measure appliances, windows and doors.
• Mark what is beyond each wall, such as a closet, bedroom, outside, etc.
• Ceiling Height: Height from floor to ceiling. Measure this in multiple locations to determine if your floor to ceiling height varies.
Other important measurements:
• List all dimensions in inches, measuring to the nearest 1/8”. • Starting from one corner, measure along the wall (disregard existing cabinets).
• Door Height: Height from floor to top of the door trim. This is usually not critical.
• Measure distance from center line of sink and range to the nearest wall.
• Floor to Sill: Height from the floor to the bottom of the windowsill trim. This can be important if cabinets will be located below windows.
• Individual measurements should add up to total wall measurements.
• Sill to Trim: Height from the bottom of the windowsill trim to the top of windowsill trim.
• Measure the width of the doors & windows, including moulding.
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Measure Your Kitchen for New Cabinets
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• Start by drawing a simple map of your kitchen space. This doesn’t have to look perfect; just a neat floor plan with accurate measurements.
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Sell Your Jewelry
One thing to remember when selling Gold & Silver is that the market price is referring to PURE Gold, Silver and other precious metals. There is a different purchase price based on the amount of other metals in the alloy.
Since opening Main Street Jewelers in 1988, Owner/ Founder Pat Bowlby has seen many changes in the jewelry industry. One of the biggest changes is the buying and selling of used jewelry brought on by the skyrocketing price of gold and other precious
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metals.
Pure gold is 24 karat, and because it is soft it is usually mixed with other metals (alloyed) to make it harder and more durable for jewelry. The metals used and the proportions of these metals will affect the karat, the color and the hardness. 18 karat is 75% gold, 14k is 58.5% gold, 10k is 41.6% gold; copper, silver and small portions of other metals are alloyed to make yellow, pink and green gold. White gold is usually alloyed with nickel. Sterling Silver is 92.5%, fine silver is 99%, Platinum jewelry is generally 90% or 95% pure.
The best way to find out what your pieces are worth is by visiting with your local jeweler for a proper appraisal. It’s generally not a good idea to sell your gold to the many gold-buying companies that have sprung up since the price of gold has risen. These companies are not regulated, so a consumer cannot determine if they are getting a fair price. It is better to sell your old jewelry and precious metals to a local jeweler you can trust, or have them turn your gold into something you love.
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Experts in Appliances and Electronics
Merit’s stocks large varieties of parts and accessories to complete each job professionally the first time. Add to that professional installation on appliances and TV’s, and no one makes your life easier than Merit’s Home Center. Answers to commonly asked questions: Technology changes so fast, and sometimes I just can’t keep up with it all. How can I make sure that I’m making the right decisions? Merit’s Home Center is blessed to have a sales and service staff that has been in the industry for years. In fact, Merits has twelve employees with an average time in the industry of over 16 years! With that much experience, you are sure to find the answers to your questions. Whether you need to know how high efficiency washers work better with less water and energy, how 3D TV’s work, or how your television can have internet capabilities, we have the answers to help you make the right choices for your needs.
A poor quality cable can create a lot of interference or lose the signal altogether. Drop outs can occur frequently while trying to enjoy your favorite show. Solution-Merits has “Cables for Life” free upgrade options available. As technology changes and improves over time, we will upgrade the eligible cables in your system.
I have heard that soap can actually damage my washing machine? Is that true and, if so, what kind of soap should I be using? It is true. Regular store bought soaps can cause a number of detrimental issues. Regular soaps, particularly when used in a high efficiency washer, can have a granular effect that can score rear drum bearings and cause catastrophic service issues. The soaps are also filled with many chemicals, fillers, perfumes and additives that can create other problems like skin allergies. Additionally, as soap suds collect in the washer, they begin to cultivate bacteria that create unpleasant smells in the machine. It is very common, especially in a front loader, for unpleasant odors to occur. In most cases, people believe this to mean a machine failure. But the truth is that the poor quality of the detergent combined with the quantity of soap being used are most often creating the machine issues. There are some excellent earth friendly, machine friendly and clothes friendly soaps on the market.
These soaps require much less soap per load, eliminate odors in the machine, and lower the risk of service issues. Stop in to Merit’s Home Center today to see our selection of quality detergents that will help your machine last.
How can I boil water in 90 seconds? Is the technology that creates that ability affordable? Induction is a fantastic technology that uses magnetics to create heat. The advantages with electric induction cooking are many. First and foremost: safety. When an induction-compatible pan is removed from a burner, it does not heat. Also, with induction cooking, the pan literally becomes the element, which means the cook top itself retains less heat than with standard radiant glass top cooking. This allows for immediate clean up of spills so they don’t fry onto the cook top surface. Plus, when a burner is turned down, your food does not continue to boil like a regular glass top. And the kicker, induction is the faster way to cook while being 70% more efficient than gas. You can boil water in 90 seconds, or you can delicately melt chocolate or butter without scorching it to the pan. The price of induction has been declining, and with the added savings you’ll enjoy with the efficiency of induction, it is very affordable.
My dishwasher always leaves white splotches on the glasses. Is my brand new dishwasher defective? As in the case of washing machines, soap plays a part in this, as well as some other factors. Poor quality detergent, lower amounts of water in machines and mineral and sediment deposits tend to result in cloudy glasses, water spots, and in some cases, etching. Many soaps contain added bleach that actually enhance the “cloudy glass look”. But again, there are some good quality soaps and rinse aids that will improve washability, eliminate cloudiness and water spots, and are more environmentally friendly. Merit’s carries a fine selection of quality soap products and rinse aids to keep your glasses sparkling!
DID YOU KNOW?
A FRIGIDAIRE® KITCHEN RUNS ON
36¢ PER DAY
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Frigidaire appliances for every budget. Ranges Dishwashes Refrigerators Freezers Washers Dryers Individually or Complete Kitchens. Now at Merits.
Visit your local dealer and save with the following Frigidaire® APPLIANCES Frigidaire Professional® Refrigerators Running on just 15¢ per day and $56.50 per year, a Frigidaire Professional‰ Refrigerator uses less energy than a 60 watt incandescent light bulb.
Merit’s offers 12 Months No Down Payment No Interest Financing!
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Qualifying Models: FPUS2686LF, FPUS2698LF, FPUI2188LF, FPUI1888LF
Frigidaire Professional® Dishwasher Using only 3.68 gallons per cycle, a Frigidaire Professional‰ Dishwasher costs only 15¢ per load and $31 per year to run on average.
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Qualifying Model: FPHD2481KF
Frigidaire Professional® Induction Hybrid Ranges A Frigidaire Professional‰ Induction Hybrid Range features induction cooking which is approximately 70% more efficient than gas and 20% more efficient than electric. Qualifying Models: FPCF3091LF, FPCS3085LF
Frigidaire Professional® Microwaves A Frigidaire Professional‰ Microwave features Sensor Cooking which automatically adjusts power levels and cooking times to cook a variety of items, effortlessly and efficiently. Qualifying Models: FPBM189KF, FPMV189KF, FPMO209KF
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