Laundry soap, softener, bleach, laundry soaks, stain removers. There are so many options that it can be hard to choose the right one and, even worse, it can get pricey. One of the all-time best laundry products is plain old white vinegar. Vinegar is renowned for use in cleaning almost …
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Learning to clean your dryer’s lint trap properly will keep your dryer running at peak performance and prolong its life. After every load you should remove excess lint from the trap by hand. And every month you should also be checking the screen to make sure the holes aren’t clogged with residue …
Many stove repairs are best left to a professional. However, there are some easy fixes you can do yourself. Here are some simple stove repair tips. Electric Stove Burner Won’t Heat Up When one of the burners on your electric stove won’t heat up, the problem could be a bad burner, a bad connection …
The oven is one of the mainstays of today’s modern kitchen. Merriam-Webster defines an oven as “a chamber used for heating, baking, or drying”. We often use the terms “stove” and “range” when referring to an oven, but they actually refer to two different things. A “stove” (also called “cooktop”) is …
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The barbecuing season has finally arrived, and there's nothing like a juicy steak fresh off the grill. Sometimes all we need is a little salt and pepper for it to taste amazing. But at other times we might want some extra flavor, something new and bold for our taste buds, especially if we're …
It’s spring, and barbecue season is here at last. But before you throw on those steaks there’s something you need to do — clean your grill, especially if you didn’t quite get to a thorough cleaning when you put it away last fall. A clean grill makes the food taste better, prevents flare-ups from …
Sometimes you run across a kitchen item you know will make you smile every time you use it. Either it makes preparing food much easier, or makes you laugh and adds more enjoyment to kitchen routines. Check out the items below and see which ones should be on your kitchen fun list.1. Hard-Boiled …
Washers and dryers are the workhorses of our homes. But one day the unexpected happens — one of them stops working, or doesn’t do its job properly. Taking action sooner rather than later when these machines malfunction can save you money in the long run. Here is a list of common problems with …
Serveware is so appropriately named. It comes from the Latin servire (meaning “to serve”) and the Old English waru (meaning “something taken care of”). Essential serveware varies from family to family, depending on their lifestyles and entertainment needs. However, there are multi-purpose serving …
If you’re like most people, the first place you store your wine is in the fridge. Perhaps you even have a few bottles tucked away in a closet or cupboard. The truth is these are less than ideal storage places, especially if you plan on preserving and aging your wine. A much better choice would be a …
