Amenities & Outdoors

Below are some of the hot new products from the 2004 International Builders' Show. Click here for more products from this year's show.

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Eaton Electrical—
Cutler-Hammer backup generator
The Eaton-Cutler-Hammer home generator monitors your home's electrical system and cuts in with emergency power within seconds of a blackout.

Eaton Electrical
Website: www.eatonelectrical.com

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Put-In-Cups—plastic decorative inserts for metal chain fences
Add privacy and a decorative touch to chain link fences with colorful plastic Put-In-Cups.

Put-In-Cups
129 Kortney Drive
Weatherford, TX 76087
Toll-free: 800-506-7891
E-mail: info@putincups.com
Website: www.putincups.com

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Suntuf, Inc.—Master Grow greenhouse kit
Suntuf's new Master Grow Greenhouse kit features tough construction and can be assembled in less than four hours.

Suntuf, Inc.
Arcadia West Industrial Park
9735 Commerce Circle
Kuztown, PA 19530
Phone: 610-285-9918 Ext. 227
Toll-free: 800-999-9459
E-mail: Mscheiner@suntuf.com
Website: www.suntuf.com

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Off-site: Home by Design/Susanka Studios
The Home by Design illustrates 27 principles for turning a house into a home and features durable, cost-effective materials.

Home By Design
Website: www.homebydesignshowhouse.com

Susanka Studios
Website: www.sarahsusanka.com

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Jakob Inc.—trellis systems
Metal trellis systems from Jakob Inc. turn plant supports into works of art.

Jakob Inc.
E-mail: info@jakobstainlesssteel.com
Website: www.jakobstainlesssteel.com

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Miele America—built-in appliances
Miele's Nespresso machine brews up fresh cappuccino or espresso using small coffee "capsules" available in nine flavors. The steamer can serve up an order of broccoli in three minutes.

Miele America
Website: www.miele.com

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LG Electronics—iris recognition security system
Forget the keys. The LG iris recognition security system brings high-tech security to your door.

LG Electronics
1095 Cranbury South River Rd., Suite #1
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
Phone: 609-819-4707
E-mail: djohnston@lgiris.com
Website: www.lgiris.com

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Off-site: Next Generation Home
The Next Generation Home is a vision of where the American home is heading. This year's emphasis was on mobile connectivity to a home, including the ability to control a home's heating and cooling system remotely.

Next Generation Home
Website: www.nextgen04.com

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Hearth and Home Technologies—Heatilator fireplace and air filter system
The Heatilator venting system for gas fireplaces recovers heat from the fireplace and pumps it back into the room while sending exhaust outside.

Hearth and Home Technologies
1915 West Saunders St.
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
Toll-free: 800-927-6841
Website: www.airventilators.com

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Rain Drain—coiled drainpipe extender
The Rain Drain automatically extends to drain water away from your home's foundation.

Rain Drain
Phone: 262-554-1445
Website: www.raindrain.net

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Broan-Nutone—recessed light/fan combo
Broan-Nutone's light and fan fixture combines the design flexibility of recessed lighting with inconspicuous ventilation.

Broan-Nutone
Toll-free: 800-558-1711
E-mail: kcollins@broan.com
Website: www.broan.com

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Heat-N-Glo—outdoor fireplace pit
Heat-n-Glo's fireplace pit uses natural gas or propane and has a hidden storage area for the propane tank.

Heat-N-Glo
Website: www.fireplaces.com

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Dupont—Kevlar-lined storm safety room
The Dupont StormRoom concept provides a shelter from violent weather with walls made up of plywood, Kevlar, Styrofoam and steel. The StormRoom is intended for installation in new construction but can also be added to an existing garage with a concrete slab floor.

Dupont
PO Box 27001
Richmond, VA 23261
Phone: 804-383-2849
E-mail: Jeffrey.a.hanks@usa.dupont.com
Website: www.dupont.com/kevlar/stormroom
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See All Industries—Swinger suspended retractable mirror system
The Swinger mirror is spring-loaded for neutral buoyancy so it stays at the desired level. Just a gentle push retracts it out of the way.

See All Industries
Toll-free: 800-873-1313
E-mail: joe@seaall.com
Website: www.swingermirrors.com

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Ad Notam—system for showing video on mirrors
The Ad Notam system delivers moving images with sound on mirror and glass surfaces.

Ad Notam
Phone: 212-281-0484
Website: www.ad-notam.com

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Access Industries—stair lift system
Access Industries Flow stairway lift can be fitted to a spiral or any other type of stairway and is very unobtrusive.

Access Industries
4001 East 138th Street
Grandview, MO 64030-2837
Phone: 816-767-5423
E-mail: bkoch@accessind.com
Website: www.accessind.com
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Off-site: Ultimate Family Home
This $7 million, 5,000-square-foot home was developed with the aid of a focus group that included children. It combines the latest technology with energy efficient systems and thoughtful design touches.

Pardee Homes
Website: www.pardeehomes.com

Bassenian/Lagoni Architects
Website: www.bassenianlagoni.com

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Solar Shading Systems—VisionArt cover for plasma televisions
VisionArt's remote controlled art screen system conceals a flat-screen plasma monitor behind the artwork of your choice.

Solar Shading Systems
222 21st Street, PO Box 2789
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Toll-free: 800-432-7526 ext 35
E-mail: davef@solarshadingsystems.com
Website: www.solarshadingsystems.com

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Fireplace Xtraordinair—Bed & Breakfast wall-mounted gas fireplace
The Bed & Breakfast is a small fireplace designed for wall mounting. Options include a gas front that turns into a mirror when the fire is off.

Travis Industries
Fireplace Xtraordinair
4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW
Mukilteo, Washington 98275
Phone: 425-609-2500
E-mail: stoveinfo@travis-inc.com
Website: www.fireplacextrordinair.com

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Mison Concepts—glass stairs
Mison Concepts' glass stairs are available in a variety of colors and styles and feature textured non-slip surfaces.

Mison Concepts, Inc.
485-33 South Broadway
Hicksville, NY 11801
Phone: 516-933-8000
E-mail: joe@mison.com
Website: www.mison.com