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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 […]

Black stainless is the next big thing, or so appliance manufacturers say. It adds warmth to a kitchen, and smudges and fingerprints aren’t supposed to be a problem. That might not sound like a big deal, but it is if you’ve lived with a kitchen full of stainless appliances. Over the past five years, stainless steel […]

Dishwasher is a real time saver for those who have busy lives – nobody knows that better than someone who does not have a functioning dishwasher in their home – other than their two hands.. It is a very important decision – buying a dishwasher and that is why you have to think it through, […]