Do you find yourself begging for winter as July approaches? After all, it’s not like you can take your air conditioning outside of your car and home, so when you’re out there having all that summer fun, you’re stuck feeling the summer heat, too. Luckily, we’ve got a handful of cool summer hacks up our…
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5 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Put In Your Washing Machine
T-shirts. Bedding. And yes, those sure-to-go-missing pairs of socks, too. These are all things that you put in the wash. But did you know you can also pop baseball caps in your washing machine? What about yoga mats? In fact, there are dozens of surprising things you can wash in the washing machine! That said,…
Five Unusual Uses For Your Extra Dryer Sheets
Most people use fabric-softener dryer sheets to eliminate static cling and to keep their clothes soft after drying. But did you know you can also use dryer sheets to repel annoying insects? And that’s just the beginning of their unusual usefulness! Check out these five totally weird but totally useful, unusual uses for your dryer…
Quirky-Cute Holiday Decorating Idea For Your Fridge
Looking for a quirky-cute way to add a little holiday cheer to you home appliances? For a quick and simple decorating idea that will surprise your friends, family, and neighbors, add cute peel-off decals to your fridge, washer, dryer, and/or dishwasher. You can decorate your larger white appliances to look look sweet snowmen – complete…
Ecooking Design Is First Fully-Functional Vertical Kitchen Unit
Imagine a future where space is limited due to overpopulation. While it sounds like the premise for a new science fiction film, it’s also a very possible reality that is slowly sneaking up on us. On the bright side, there are a few designers and innovators who seem to have us covered on the issue…
Electrolux Design Lab: High Tech Appliance Concepts Of The Future
Every day, innovative forward-thinkers are imagining, inventing, and engineering the appliances and machines of tomorrow. It’s highly likely that someday – in the not-too-distant future – our homes will be equipped with singular machines that wash, dry, press, and fold our laundry for us, or intuitive ovens that can cook our favorite recipes entirely at…
Top Five Ways To Run An Energy-Efficient, Eco-Friendly Kitchen
Running A Cost-Effective, Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Kitchen In most houses, the kitchen is inarguably the hub of the home. While the living room may be the room designated for relaxing and socializing, it is usually the kitchen that sees the most traffic throughout the day. After all, at least three times a day (breakfast, lunch, and…
History of Home Appliances: Inventors, Inventions, and Advancements
History of Home Appliances It would seem that in a fast-paced world, home appliances are what keep our lives running smoothly. A cold fridge, a sturdy washing machine, and a glitch-free dishwasher can oftentimes be what separate us from daily disaster. Can you imagine your kitchen sans fridge? Hundreds of years ago, people would have…