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Are you still tossing out machines rather than repairing them? Can you be forgiven for hanging onto the outdated notion that nonfunctioning machines and household appliances must be tossed and replaced? The concept of throwaway culture belongs in the waste bin of history. No longer is it necessary to toss out every washer, A/C, vacuum, […]

The appliances take a lot of space at your home, and they thus should be able to provide you with the features in return for the money and space. We saw how washing machines now let its users know when the cycle gets finished. It was, but, in the cooking section that nothing of that […]

leaking washing machine can spell disaster in many households. Not only can it make your laundry time longer than usual, but it can also roll up your electricity and water bills. That’s why it’s crucial that you know the cause of leaks and how to fix them to avoid getting these problems. There are parts of […]

What do those symbols on plastic bottles mean? And why are they different from the ones on the box your latest online purchase came in? Here, the cheat sheet you need properly dispose of recyclables. By ALLISON INGRAM When did lending a hand to Mother Earth become Hieroglyphics 101? We’ll admit—the chasing arrows and reuse […]

Take steps to prevent and act fast should disaster―big or small―strike. Power outlet 1 of 9 Frances Janisch Power Outage Don’t overload the circuit. Limit the number of appliances plugged into any outlet. When you lose power in one part of the house, it’s probably because your food processor, toaster, and microwave are sharing the […]

  Double Ovens Double ovens not only look cool in your kitchen, they provide a main oven you can use without bending over and a secondary oven for plate warming and additional baking. Separating the ovens from the burners also lets you install a cool cooktop in a kitchen island or elsewhere, opening up new floor-plan possibilities. […]

Don’t be afraid to string workflows together. Let’s say you tried using Belkin WeMo but switched to a Wink, and still have some devices on an older Vera. Now you can have IFTTT link them all together. But keep things simple. For example, don’t daisy chain workflows together. Instead try to link them all directly […]

When the weather is sunny and warm outside, there are few things more enjoyable than firing up your gas grill to cook dinner. In order to keep this essential appliance working at maximum efficiency, you’ll need to clean it regularly. Not only will investing a little time and elbow grease make your grill look better, it will […]