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Top Home Products This Christmas

Written by Greg Drusch | Nov 18, 2013 6:00:00 AM

Still looking for that perfect Christmas gift? Every year it seems to get more difficult to find that special present for everyone on your list. What’s a better gift than one for your home? A gift for the home is a great idea, especially for those who are home owners. This Old House has released their annual Top 100 Best New Homes Products in 2013. We have gone through the list and picked out some of our favorite products that would make great gifts and added a few of our own:

  • Food Processor – A food processor can come in handy in the kitchen. If you or someone you know loves making fresh homemade salsa this would make the perfect gift. Kitchen Aid has a variety of food processors to choose from and they are of great quality.
  • 800 Plus Series Dishwasher SHX7PT55UC, by Bosch – Forget washing the dishes by hand or using that out of date dishwasher, it’s time to upgrade. This speedy dishwasher by Bosch can cut a washing cycle by 30 minutes when using the SpeedPerfect mode, which boosts the temperature of the water and spins the spray arm faster. Ultimately giving you sparkling clean dishes! Now who doesn’t want that?
  • Easy-Reach FOUR-Slice Toaster Oven, by Hamilton Beach – This convent toaster oven can help you in countless ways in the kitchen, while saving space. Toast, bake, broil, or roast food in this neat little toaster oven.
  • Winbot 7 window-cleaning robot, by Ecovacs robotics – Cleaning windows, who has time for that? This Christmas give the gift of time with the Winbot 7. No more spending hours trying to get a streak free window, with the Winbot 7 you simply turn it on, place it on the window, and watch the Winbot go to work cleaning your windows while you sit back and relax.
  • Kevo deadbolt – Forget fumbling to find your keys, with the Kevo deadbolt your smartphone is now your key. Simply touch your phone to the face of the deadbolt to lock or unlock your house. Kevo has multiple versions of their deadbolts so there is plenty of a variety to choose from.
  • Four-Door Refrigerator With Automatic Sparkling Water Dispenser, by Samsung – Enjoy sparkling water and flavored sodas directly from your water/ice dispenser. This innovative refrigerator by Samsung also has the latest in cooling technology, Twin Cooling Plus, so it will be sure to keep your fruits and vegetables fresher longer.
  • Zoe single-lever kitchen faucet, by KWC america – Looking to update the look of your kitchen? The Zoe single-lever faucet blends quality and durability with elegance and style.
  • LG Smart TV’s – Enjoy one touch access to YouTube, Netflix, and iTunes from your TV. While offering an easy to use platform, the LG Smart TV has a truly remarkable picture too.
  • T-Fal OptiGrill – Say goodbye to over or under cooking your food. This electric grill automatically adjusts to the right temperature for the thickness of any food type.
  • OneTouch Showerhead FH220, by Levaqua – It’s time to take your shower experience to the next level with the OneTouch Digital Handheld Shower. This shower head offers 9 settings and digital control buttons. In addition conserve water with the EcoSpray. Levaqua offers a line a different shower heads that can fit just about everyone’s needs.
  • RoboReel Power Cord System, by Great Stuff – Forget the hassle of dealing with tangled extension cords. The RoboReel offers 50 ft of 12 gauge electrical cord that winds the cord neatly every time.
  • Iris Smart Kit, by Lowes – This self-monitored home management system allows you to manage your house from a smartphone or tablet. The kit includes; keypad, thermostat, smart plug, contact sensors, motion sensor, range extender and wireless hub. The Iris Smart Kit is only available at Lowe’s.
  • Keurig – A Keurig is on every coffee lovers wish list this Christmas! There is nothing better than brewing your own fresh cup of coffee and with over 200 different varieties there is bound to be a flavor for everyone.
  • Netatmo Urban Weather Station: The Netatmo Weather Station is one of the first weather stations that connects to your smart phone. Monitor the outside and inside weather with the Netatmo.
  • Skybar Wine Preservation System – The Skybar Wine System allows wine to last up to 10 without chemicals or a clumsy hand pump. It offers 3 unique features that include, pour, preserve, and chill.

When in a stump trying to figure out what to get always remember to think of items for the home. A home can always use something new whether it be electronics, appliances, new gadgets and much more. It’s always a good idea to get someone something that they actually need and are going to use. So this year fill underneath your tree with gifts for the home and put a smile on a loved ones face!