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Appliance Life Spans, Shortest to Longest

Trash Compactor: 6 years Dishwasher: 9 years Microwave: 9 years Clothes Washer: 10 years Ceiling Exhaust Fan: 10 years Freezer: 11 years Sink Disposal: 12 years Clothes Dryer: 13 years Refrigerator: 13 years Range, electric: 13 years Range/oven hood: 14 years Range, gas: 15 years When and Where to Recycle One person’s ceiling is another […]

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The Definitive Guide to Repair, Replace, and Recycle

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 Can you be forgiven for hanging onto the outdated notion that nonfunctioning machines and household appliances must be tossed and replaced?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, […]

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Oven timer not working? Here’s what to do

oven is an important part of your kitchen and one of the most useful appliances in the house. It fulfils our cooking needs and requirements and makes things quite simpler and less time consuming. However in some cases, it may become difficult to use the oven and one of such situations is when the oven […]

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Home appliances care and maintenance tips

Home appliance have made our lives so much easier. We cannot deny the comfort and convenience these appliances provide us. A day without these helping hands is quite annoying and troublesome.  But these man made machine can break down or go out of function if not taken care off properly. A good care and correct […]

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4 Spring Cleaning hacks

With spring approaching quickly, it is the time where people open their windows for the fresh air and begin the yearly remodel of their cleaning habits. Although the task of cleaning your entire home may seem daunting, AIS has 4 spring cleaning hacks that will help minimize some of your cleaning time. 1. The Pillow […]

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24 Essentials Every Toolbox Should Have

Don’t forget the safety glasses! No matter if you just bought your first home or are retired and looking to downsize to a smaller place, no home is complete without a well-stocked tool kit. Even if you don’t like to tackle home repairs, or power tools seem a little bit scary (no judgment here), you’ll […]

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5 Financial Goals You Must Reach Before 30

When you’re in your 20s, you go through a lot of changes. You will graduate from college and start your first job. You may move onto a second job and work your way up the career ladder. You may return to graduate school to get a Masters degree. You may get married and start a family. It is difficult to […]

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Buying a TV? Here Are 11 Things You Should Know

Quick Tips If you’re in a hurry, here are the most important things to consider before you buy a television. We explain each of these points in greater detail in the text below: Don’t buy a TV with less than 4K resolution (i.e., avoid 1080p sets) if you want a future-proof set. Expect to pay about $500 for […]

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Christmas Home Repairs

Christmas Home Repairs Christmas Home Repairs – When the holiday season comes around, I tend to have my shopping list completed by Thanksgiving, my decorating scheme planned, and have selected favorites from my bulging file folder full of holiday recipes. But in the midst of all that planning, I’ve sometimes missed exterior home repairs that […]

5 Best Smart Home Devices On Amazon

Looking to make your home just a little smarter? While still in its infancy, the number of smart home products—devices that let you control your lighting, thermostat, or even your crock pot from your smartphone—is rapidly growing. From GE to Belkin to Home Depot, tons of products and whole ecosystems want to help you control your home via a […]