The Rise of the All-Electric Luxury Kitchen - The New York Times

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Induction cooking has evolved from a compromise into a driver of innovative, high-end luxury kitchen designs in the United States.

They Wanted to Upsize for Their Kids, but Could They Do It on the Upper West Side? - The New York Times
A couple with a $1.5 million budget searched for a larger Upper West Side apartment with extra bedrooms, office space, and a short commute to their children's school.
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How Home Builders Are Skimping on the Basics, From Flimsier Cabinets to Fewer Windows - WSJ
Home builders are cutting costs by using cheaper materials like particle-board cabinets and fewer windows to maintain profits in a stagnant housing market.
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