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The kitchen may be the only room in the house where it can sometimes feel like you can spend as much time cleaning as cooking. Yet keeping a clean kitchen is as much about the kitchen design as it is the efforts of the chef. Kitchen design trends tend to run on a twenty-year cycle, …
I'm shopping for a new dishwasher and am curious: What's the benefit of …
Would you know how to get “blueish” stains out of linoleum? I …
Burn injuries continue to be one of the leading causes of unintentional death …
Does your garbage disposal smell like last night’s dinner? Here’s a recipe to kill odors and keep your disposal …
Want to get cold, hard cash for your old refrigerator? Before tossing your old unit, call your area’s utility company and …
Is your ‘fridge on the fritz? If so, you should check out your washing machine, too. If you are calling a professional to …
A simple test will show if your refigerator is cool enough. The temperature dials in your refrigerator and freezer are probably …
The only thing worse than a broken appliance is discovering the repair is not covered by the warranty. When you buy an …
Some natural materials make great countertops, and some don’t. Wood adds warmth and natural beauty to a kitchen, but is …
Food particles and other debris can raise a stink in your refrigerator’s drain. To keep debris from clogging the drain …
Water with high iron content can easily stain the inside of your dishwasher. However, it is easy to get it looking sparkling …
Creaky joints? Worn out frame? Does the face need tightening? No, not you, but your kitchen cabinets! Well-built cabinets …
Small kitchens might be cozy but opening them up might not involve a whole lot of expense. For small kitchens, add a skylight …
Do you love the look of natural stone countertops, but not their price tags? Those high prices aren’t exactly written in …
When it comes to your hot water dispenser, the difference between a drip and a leak is the key to knowing if a flood is in your …
Your stove’s vent hood is there for every cooking adventure, but doesn’t get much credit. Show your appreciation by …
You can save cold hard cash on your utility bills by actually putting a dollar bill in your refrigerator. It’s essential …
In the market for new kitchen cabinets? You really can’t tell a cabinet by its cover. No matter how attractive the …
If your dishwasher isn’t getting the job done, it may not be getting enough water. The water-inlet valve, which brings …
We’re gearing up for a kitchen remodel, and feel pretty confident about every aspect except lighting. What should we be …
We're planning a kitchen remodel this fall and have been having a hard time locating a contractor we are totally …
My husband and I live in an old brick home that was built in 1950. I love this old house but we have a lot of fixing up to do …
I’ve just moved into an 81-year-old house with 10-foot ceilings. The previous owners upgraded the kitchen, but to get to …
InSinkErator's Evolution Series brings technological advances and amazing capabilities to food waste disposal with quiet, …
Need help refreshing the look of your bathroom? Check out our Stylish Bathroom Faucets to refresh your bathroom's look quickly …
Find out how to be energy efficient when using home electronics large and small, including cell phone chargers, televisions, and …
Learn how to check your oven thermostats to make sure it is working properly. Oven thermostats that don't work can result in …
