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		<title>Technology and Home Appliances</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:09:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pat, Home Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Technology affects our everyday lives in a wide variety of different ways. Not only has technology affected the way that we live and interact with the world, it has also changed the way we think about home appliances]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/refrigerator_6277samsrsg309aars.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3945" title="Refrigerator" src="http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/refrigerator_6277samsrsg309aars.jpg" alt="Get a refrigerator with the latest technology." width="149" height="281" /></a>There is no doubt that we live in a technologically advanced society. Technology affects our everyday lives in a wide variety of different ways. Not only has technology affected the way that we live and interact with the world, it has also changed the way we think about <a title="home appliances" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/appliances.aspx" target="_blank">home appliances</a>. We now have things that we use daily in our homes that are extremely technologically advanced.</p>
<h3>Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators, and Stoves&#8230; Oh My!</h3>
<p>Just imagine what people 30 years ago would have thought if you would have told them that in the future there would be <a title="stoves" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/discount-stoves.aspx" target="_blank">stoves</a> that you could turn on to preheat while you are on your way home from work. Think about the look that they would have given you if you would have told them that in the future, there would be an appliance that could wash and dry your clothes. There is even a <a title="refrigerator" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/refrigerators.aspx" target="_blank">refrigerator</a> that keeps a constant inventory of the items that you have inside and creates a grocery list for you.</p>
<h3>Is it Worth the Price?</h3>
<p>While all of these technologically advanced appliances are awesome and quite amazing, many will cost you a pretty penny to acquire. It is up to you to decide whether the advanced features are worth the extra money or if you would prefer to stick with more simple versions.</p>
<p>It is completely possible to believe that in the future we will have a home that is completely operated by some type of technology or computer system. Some of the items for the home of today are way beyond anything we ever imagined could happen.</p>
<p>When you need home <a title="appliances" href="../../appliances-v3.aspx" target="_blank">appliances</a> and other home accessories, <a title="DirectBuy" href="../../" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> has a wonderful selection for you to choose from, and to fit in any budget. You can purchase most everything you need for home improvement at prices that can save up to 50% off retail.</p>
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		<title>4 Ways to Make Doing Laundry More Tolerable</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:43:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pat, Home Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Laundry will probably always feel like a chore to many of us.  But having updated laundry appliances and an organized laundry area can make the chore much more bearable.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/laundry1.jpeg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2650" title="laundry room" src="http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/laundry1.jpeg" alt="organize your laundry room for functionality" width="285" height="215" /></a>I really don’t know of many people who are in love with the idea of doing laundry.  For most of us, it is simply another household chore we must endure.  However, there are several things we can do to make this chore more tolerable.</p>
<p><strong>1.    Update your washer and dryer </strong>– Today’s <a title="washers and dryers" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/washers-dryers.aspx" target="_blank">washers and dryers</a> are amazing.  They can do almost everything with the exception of loading themselves.  You can also reduce your energy consumption with newer energy-efficient machines.</p>
<p><strong>2.    Organize your laundry room</strong> – Install shelving to hold laundry items or extra household items.  Invest in laundry baskets to keep laundry separated until ready for washing.</p>
<p><strong>3.    Incorporate a drying and folding area</strong> – You can dry your clothes to oblivion at times.  Alternate full drying cycles with partial drying cycles.  Dry clothes for a few moments and then utilize a drying rack or line to finish air drying the clothes.  If you have room, add a folding or stationary table for folding clothes.</p>
<p><strong>4.    Put away laundry immediately</strong> – The more you let clean laundry pile up, the longer it takes you to put it away.  Help keep your laundry area neat by immediately putting away clothes once they have been laundered.</p>
<p>Laundry will probably always feel like a chore to many of us.  But having updated laundry appliances and an organized laundry area can make the chore much more bearable.</p>
<p>When it’s time for a home improvement project of any kind, remember <a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> offers a wide range of brand-name products for every room in your home at savings up to 50% off retail on <a href="../../home-furnishings.aspx">furniture</a>, <a href="../../appliances-v3.aspx">appliances</a>, <a href="../../kitchen-remodeling.aspx">kitchen remodeling</a> and much more.</p>
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		<title>Letting Go of the Laundromat</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:37:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pat, Home Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stackable washer and dryer units have continued to improve over the last several years.  The drum capacity is larger in both units and the technology rivals any full-sized set.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Stackable-Washer-and-Dryer1.jpeg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2327" title="Stackable Washer and Dryer" src="http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Stackable-Washer-and-Dryer1.jpeg" alt="Stackable Washers and Dryers Save Space" width="286" height="298" /></a>Maybe you’ve purchased that great older home or perhaps you have a small home but no real options for a full-sized washer and dryer.  You don’t have to continue going to the laundromat or to the wash and fold service.  You should look at an available closet space in your home which can accommodate a stackable washer and dryer.</p>
<h3>Stackable Washer and Dryer Units Have Come a Long Way</h3>
<p>Stackable <a title="washer and dryer" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/washers-dryers.aspx" target="_blank">washer and dryer</a> units have continued to improve over the last several years.  The drum capacity is larger in both units and the technology rivals any full-sized set.  The stacking unit will need to be close to a water source, perhaps near a bathroom.  You will also need to be able to vent the dryer out from the closet.  Going to laundromat is no longer a cheap alternative.  What used to cost fifty cents to wash now costs $1.50.  Save up your change and find a spare closet for a new stackable washer and dryer.</p>
<p>When you need home appliances, <a title="DirectBuy" href="../../" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> has a wonderful selection for you to choose from. You can purchase <a title="brand-name appliances" href="../../appliances.aspx" target="_blank">brand-name appliances</a> at prices that can save up to 50% off retail.</p>
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		<title>Colorful Laundry Appliances Brighten Up Your Laundry and Your Laundry Room</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:19:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pat, Home Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Not only are today’s laundry appliances more efficient than ever, they are more colorful too.  If you have to spend time in the laundry room, you might as well have something colorful to look at.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/red-washing-machine.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2113" title="red washing machine" src="http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/red-washing-machine.jpg" alt="Colorful Appliances for Your Home" width="250" height="334" /></a>Not only are today’s laundry appliances more efficient than ever, they are more colorful too.  If you have to spend time in the laundry room, you might as well have something colorful to look at.</p>
<h3>Front Load and Top Load Washers and Dryers</h3>
<p>It doesn’t matter whether you choose top loading or front loading <a title="washers and dryers" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/washers-dryers.aspx" target="_blank">washers and dryers</a> ; they are now available in more color options than ever.  There is still your standard white or ivory machines but you now can choose among those that are blue, red, green, and even orange.  Brighten up your laundry room by adding a colorful new washer and dryer.</p>
<p><a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> offers a wide selection of <a title="name-brand appliances" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/appliances.aspx" target="_blank">name-brand appliances</a> and home improvement products at savings up to 50% off retail. Be good to your budget and discover the many ways to save with DirectBuy.</p>
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		<title>The Perfect Washer and Dryer for the Laundry-Less Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:40:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pat, Home Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Going to the laundromat is a drag unless you have the luxury of them doing it all for you.  Some older homes didn’t include a laundry room or had them out in the garage.  Now, who wants to keep traipsing back and forth to the garage to wash and dry their clothes?  Enter the stackable washer and dryer  to help solve your problems when it comes to laundry.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1734" title="washer" src="http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/washer.jpg" alt="washer" width="252" height="360" />Going to the laundromat is a drag unless you have the luxury of them doing it all for you.  Some older homes didn’t include a laundry room or had them out in the garage.  Now, who wants to keep traipsing back and forth to the garage to wash and dry their clothes?  Enter the stackable <a title="washer and dryer" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/dishwashers.aspx" target="_blank">washer and dryer</a> to help solve your problems when it comes to laundry.</p>
<h3>Energy Efficiency and Space Savings</h3>
<p>A stackable washer/dryer combination can save on space you might have available.  These units can normally fit in a standard-sized closet meaning you don’t have to add on a room or take up an existing room just to house a washer and dryer.  You can get stackable units with large capacities and even get front loading washers.  Stop dragging the clothes basket to the laundromat or garage.  Get a space saving, energy-efficient stackable washer and dryer unit.</p>
<p><a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> offers a wide selection of <a title="brand-name appliances" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/appliances.aspx" target="_blank">brand-name appliances</a> , <a title="dishwashers" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/dishwashers.aspx" target="_blank">dishwashers</a> , <a title="washers and dryers" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/washers-dryers.aspx" target="_blank">washers and dryers</a> and more to make your home functional and stylish – all at manufacturer-direct wholesale prices.</p>
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		<title>Make Your Laundry Room Sparkle with Colorful Appliances</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 18:39:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pat, Home Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Front loading washers are quite trendy these days too. Let’s face it, everyone has to do laundry, but with the wide variety of styles and options available today, the job can be done much easier.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-736" style="margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" title="waher_dryer" src="http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/waher_dryer.jpg" alt="" width="148" height="148" />Today’s washers and dryers are not what they used to be. You can find washers and dryers in a wide array of colorful styles with all the bells and whistles to make laundry a not-so-boring task.</p>
<p>Front loading washers are quite trendy these days too. Let’s face it, everyone has to do laundry, but with the wide variety of styles and options available today, the job can be done much easier.</p>
<p>Stainless, black, red and other colors in matching washer and dryers sets are waiting for you to decide just which one will give your laundry room the look and convenience you want.</p>
<p>Energy star appliances are also a smart choice to save money and energy through the years of use.</p>
<p>So, if you’re using that same old washer and dryer that you’ve been using for ten years or more, you will be amazed at the options available in today’s more modern and energy saving appliances.</p>
<p><a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> offers an extensive selection of <a title="brand-name washers and dryers " href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/appliances.aspx" target="_blank">brand-name washers and dryers </a>to give you years of durable use with a little pizazz, and you&#8217;ll save up to 50% off retail prices.</p>
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		<title>Stackable Washers and Dryers Can Fit Just About Anywhere</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:12:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pat, Home Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stackable washers and dryers offer a great option for those with limited space and today's stackables provide many optional features for convenience and efficiency that were not available in models of the past.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-415" style="margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" title="stacked-washer-dryer" src="http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/stacked-dryer.jpg" alt="" width="147" height="156" />A lot of homeowners are finding themselves downsizing their homes.  Perhaps it is due to economic times, children having left the nest, or you’ve just found that great place to live.</p>
<p>Many homes don’t have dedicated laundry rooms – especially smaller ones.  Most are contained in a closed off area in another room of the house such as the kitchen.  Finding yourself short on laundry space might require looking for other options besides the regular full-sized <a title="washer and dryer" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/appliances.aspx" target="_blank">washer and dryer</a>.</p>
<p>A great option available, other than tearing down walls, is to purchase a stackable washer and dryer unit.  Technology in this area has improved vastly over the last several years.  There are many units which are larger capacity, energy efficient, and have many of the bells and whistles of their full size counterparts.</p>
<p>If honesty prevails, most of us would admit we hate the chore of doing laundry.  Consider a stackable washer/dryer unit if you need to place it in a smaller area such as a closet. Finding a great stackable unit just might make the chore of doing laundry more palatable.</p>
<p>For <a title="top quality brand-name appliances" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/appliances.aspx" target="_blank">top quality brand-name appliances</a>, <a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> has a wide selection for you to choose from. You’ll find washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators and more – all at prices up to 50% off retail.</p>
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		<title>Purchasing a Washing Machine Isn’t What it Used to Be</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:17:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pat, Home Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new washing machine is an important purchase for any family. Not only do you want great value and efficiency, today's homeowner wants style as well. You'll find just what you need at DirectBuy - great selection, great style and great savings.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you of the age where you can remember going to the appliance store in town and having a choice among <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-402" style="margin: 8px;" title="washer_dryer2" src="http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/waher_dryer2.jpg" alt="" width="148" height="148" />three brands of washing machines, all with the same start/stop button and the same three cycles, wash, rinse, and spin?  Purchasing a washing machine today seems to require an engineering degree.</p>
<p>Nowadays, washing machines have a multitude of buttons, sensors, and washing options.  You don’t even have to wash delicates by hands anymore; the washer can do that too.  There are choices for clothing types, agitation times, and self-feeding dispensers for everything from detergents to fabric softeners; you even have the option for steaming at the end of the wash cycle!</p>
<p>There are many types of washers available to suit any type of need.  Washing machines on the market today are designed to wash clothes thoroughly, yet efficiently, and to do so in a way as to extend the life of our clothing.  Make sure you do your homework before you purchase a new washing machine.  Having a little knowledge before you purchase will help you make an informed decision based on what you need.</p>
<p>For <a title="brand-name home appliances" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/appliances.aspx" target="_blank">brand-name home appliances</a> of all types – washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators and more – <a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> has what you need at prices up to 50% off retail.</p>
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