It’s summertime. Time to get out of the kitchen and give your kitchen appliances a much-needed rest. Ahhh..you can almost smell that barbecue, can’t you? Unfortunately, the reality of your gas grill may be less than appealing. When you open the cover of your gas grill and see nothing but built up grime from last […]
It’s summer and your fridge and freezer typically get a workout this time of the year. But if you have a sneaking suspicion that your fridge or freezer may not be working at its peak, the last thing you need is for all of your food to spoil. If you are seeing some of these […]
Household appliances are built to last. Most appliances for your home have long lifespans and have pretty good track records when it comes to breakdowns. But if you have an older appliance that has been giving you trouble, how do you know when to bite the bullet and just replace it instead of pouring more […]
If you’re in the market for a new range for your kitchen, you may be wondering which type or what style is the best, or which ones are the most popular on the market today. Keep in mind that a range is a combined appliance. It’s a stove and oven in one unit as opposed […]
Halogen ovens are a fairly new cooking contraption that promises quick, easy and healthy cooking, especially for those who live hectic lives and don’t want to spend a lot of time on a home cooked meal. It can be the solution for people who want to eat quickly but don’t want to always have to […]
It might seem like you’re saving money by using cheaper dish soap in a dishwasher instead of the more costly special dishwasher detergent. But the two aren’t interchangeable, even if you use a small amount of dish soap to combat the suds. Dish soap is designed to create a significant amount of suds which is […]
Today the availability of silver screen filters has eliminated the need to replace the older filters with new ones. Instead, the old, dirty filter can undergo a thorough cleaning. Ideally, that cleaning operation takes place at least once every year. Benefits enjoyed by those using kitchen after completion of filter’s cleaning In order to appreciate […]
The dishwasher cannot spin the dishes the way that a washer spins a load or clothes. Instead, it shoots hot water up from the center of the floor of the appliance’s interior section. The smart homemaker keeps that fact in mind, when placing bowls, glasses, utensils and plates on the dishwasher’s racks. What should be […]
Some cleaning products contain harsh chemicals. Still, nature has provided housekeepers with safe and effective ways to attack dirty oven racks. Details on three such methods have been shared with readers of the following paragraphs. 3 of the safest ways to get the job done Get your hands on some dryer sheets and dish washing […]
Seldom does the act of cleaning some spot qualify as a safety procedure. Yet the act of cleaning a dryer vent does work to ensure the safety of one home’s occupants. A clogged vent can act like a fire-starter. How to know when a vent should be cleaned The person doing the laundry notices that […]