Kitchen & Bath
by Dave
HolbrookUpwardly Mobile.
This Epicure
Out-door Grill Cart resists the elements with heavy-duty
stainless steel construction. Concealed rotating and locking
casters provide full patio mobility, while two drawers and two
side shelves offer generous storage space. A preinstalled
warming oven (120-volt service required) comes standard in
model OGCW52 for a retail cost of $3,200. The EOG52 grill is
not included in the price of the cart; it's sold separately for
an additional $4,230. Dacor, 800/793-0093,
www.dacor.com
Multi-Fuel Cooking.
Propane or
charcoal? Settle the argument once and for all with a unit that
uses both — and then some. The Vidalia Grill Model 628 is
one of four models designed to burn not only charcoal and
propane, but also natural gas and wood. A 31-inch-by-24-inch
grid covers directly and indirectly heated cooking surfaces to
allow grilling as well as smoking, baking, broiling, and
frying. Available in freestanding and built-in formats, the 628
retails for $1,650. Vidalia Outdoor Products, 800/453-1668,
www.vidaliagrill.com
Shipshape Storage.
Solid,
3/4-inch-thick marine-grade polymer Wer/Ever cabinets endure
permanent outdoor installation without warping, swelling,
cracking, or discoloring. Base and wall cabinets come in five
different colors with several door styles, and are sized in
3-inch increments from 12 to 30 inches at standard 24-inch and
14-inch depths. Base cabinets have adjustable legs. Pricing
runs about $330 per linear foot, but varies based on size,
style, and options. Wer/Ever Outdoor Products, 888/324-3837,
www.werever.com
Toilets & Bidets
Gray-Water Flush.
Here's a novel
solution for a tiny powder room, as well as a way to conserve
fresh water: Replace the existing tank top of virtually any
standard toilet with a Toilet Lid Sink. Water that fills the
tank for flushing is first routed through the faucet for
hand-washing. According to the maker, installation is simple.
The white plastic unit contains a built-in soap dish and shuts
off automatically. It sells for $90. Real Goods, 800/919-2400,
www.realgoods.com
Hang It.
Because its tank and
carrier system install within the stud cavity, the space-saving
Kimera In-Wall Mounted Toilet projects only 211/2 inches from a
2x6-framed wall. Features include a wall-mounted actuator for
flushing and a rim height of 15 to 19 inches above the floor.
The basic system lists at $995. Porcher, 800/359-3261,
www.porcher-us.com
Hygienic Stomper.
Incident studies
show that every year an average 7.3 million squeamish Americans
fall, sometimes fatally, while trying to flush the toilet with
their foot. Okay, there's no such study. Nonetheless, the Foot
Flush pedal, which converts almost any standard toilet to
hands-free operation, should please unsteady germophobes
everywhere. Installing the device entails removing the tank lid
and attaching the operating cable to the stopper's pull-chain.
You can outfit your next bathroom project with this sanitary
enhancement for $30. Foot Flush International, 866/237-2882,
www.footflush.com
Clean Finish.
With its heated seat,
slow-close lid, internal water heater, and optional warm-air
drier, the Feel Fresh Bidet N Wash Hygiene System is replacing
the regular seat on many a domestic toilet. An included
tee-fitting picks up the water supply, and a regular 120-volt
outlet provides the heating action. Regular and elongated
toilet shapes are available; prices range from $430 to $650,
depending on the model and options chosen. Hometech Industries,
888/557-6888, www.hometechind.com