-- I like a clean, well organized garage. Is that a guy thing? At Whirlpool they've developed a very cool garage organization system. First you mount a couple of unobtrusive racks on the wall, and with that simple beginng you can hang everything from cabinets to tool holders. I have several neighbors whose garages are so full of gear they can't pull their cars in. The trend I see here is that most American use their garage to store the junk they can't quite get rid of. Whirlpool is smart to tap into this large market.

-- At Viking they are moving the kitchen completely outdoors. Certainly this trend has been going on for years. But Viking is taking it to another level-- with outdoor ovens and even infrared grills. These grills are sharp, using electricity to quickly sear meats.