Home appliances, reviews, and how-tos.
So you went to turn on your oven only to find that the heating element inside your oven has broken into two. You might find yourself wondering if you have to replace your whole oven and how it happened in the first place. Luckily, replacing the element itself is fairly straightforward. Over time, heating elements … Read more
Your kitchen is the busy heart of your home and you have found yourself with a cracked or broken oven door. Whether you dropped something on it or it was hit by an object, you might be wondering if your oven is still safe to use with broken door glass. It is not recommended to … Read more
Bosch is easily one of the most common brands of appliances in North America, with their dishwashers consistently ranking among the better-performing and more reliable units on the market. The overall performance of a dishwasher depends on a variety of factors, but without a doubt one of the most important aspects to consider is the … Read more
The refrigerator is unquestionably the most vital device in a kitchen, but it is also the one that takes up the most space. Believe it or not, there’s actually some science behind fridge placement. Allow me to show you where to put the fridge in small kitchen spaces. 1. Place Where the Fridge Doors Will … Read more
The days of having multiple appliances to conduct different kitchen tasks are falling behind us with the innovation of appliances like the convection microwave oven that combines the functions of two appliances into one. A convection microwave oven offers the features of both a standard microwave and a classic convection oven and when shopping for … Read more
Dehumidifiers are a great investment with many benefits to keep the air in your home cool and allergen-free. They are commonly used in summer when the air is more likely to be warm and humid. Now that the seasons are changing, you might be wondering if you should run your dehumidifier in the winter as … Read more
Any appliance freezing up in the summer seems unlikely, especially when it comes to your “heat pump” in your HVAC system. However, during the hot summer months, it’s not uncommon that this odd problem occurs, putting your HVAC system on hold and requiring a little maintenance. So, why does the heat pump freeze up in … Read more
It’s pretty common knowledge that great-tasting coffee requires clean, quality water. Most avid coffee drinkers make the extra effort to use filtered water for their daily brew even if their tap water is considered clean and safe to drink. Whether or not you pour pre-filtered water into your Keurig, you might be wondering about the … Read more
For some coffee lovers, the benefits of a Keurig Coffee Maker are irresistible. It’s the ultimate timesaver, it accommodates all the different coffee flavor preferences cup-per-cup, and you don’t ever have to worry about having a half-pot of cold, undrunk coffee that ends up going down the drain. However, because the Keurig can brew only … Read more
Stainless steel is a wonderful material for many common items these days. Whether it be appliances, sinks, kitchen gadgets, or bathroom fixtures, stainless steel is everywhere! However, stainless steel can still rust, despite its name, and it is important to know when and why this occurs. So how long does it take for stainless steel … Read more