Faulty or unsafe dryer vents are in the top 10 causes of annual home-based fires. By following these simple, affordable tips, you can avoid clothes dryer danger and a potential fire hazard. And remember, if you’re dryer isn’t operating properly, has a strange smell, is overheating, or is making a strange noise, don’t hesitate to…
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Why You Shouldn’t Self Diagnose Appliance Issues
When you get sick, you go see a doctor. When your car breaks down, you take it to a mechanic. When your appliance malfunctions, it’s important to exercise the same sense of reasoning and have a professional diagnose your problem. Why? Let’s break it down, below: 1. Tutorials can be misleading If your first instinct…
How to Clean Your Clothing Dryer: Stain Targeting Tips
Pennies. Credit cards. Pens. At some point in your life, you’ve probably suffered one sort of dryer related disaster or anything, whether a rogue ballpoint pen burst all over your favorite blouse, or something plastic melted onto the tub, or a stringy wad of gum got stuck to the spin basket. Stains inside your clothes…
Do You Know What a Warming Drawer Is?
Isn’t it great that you can store those extra pans and pots under your oven? You know, in that pull-out drawer? Well, surprise! That drawer is technically not for storage—though you can use it that way. In fact, though most people may not realize it, the compartment built into the bottom of most ovens is…
What You Need to Know When Calling For Appliance Repair Service
So, your refrigerator isn’t running, or maybe your oven isn’t getting hot. It’s time to call to schedule appliance repair, but if you’re not used to working with a company, never called for service before or haven’t needed it in a long time, there are a few things you should know before picking up the…
How to Clean Your Dishwasher in 4 Easy Steps
Your dishwasher is meant to get all your dishware, cutlery and cooking utensils clean. But what happens what the machine itself starts to get musty and caked with food and other spills? Your dishwasher needs a good cleaning every now and then. Below, find out how to get your dishwasher clean the simple and easy…
Have a Merry Green-Friendly Christmas: How to Minimize Waste During the Holidays
Amid the merriment and cheer, Christmas often ends up being a time for excess, especially when it comes to waste. However, you can certainly put emphasis on the GREEN part of the holiday’s typical red and green motif by focusing on simple efforts to minimize your waste output. Below, find five impactful yet convenient ways…
5 Tips For Hosting a Stress Free Holiday Party in Your Home
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but even holiday cheer comes with its fair share of stress. From last-minute shopping to crazy traffic, a person can go mad preparing for Christmas and the holiday season, especially if you’re hosting a party at your home. Below, find out 5 surefire tips to ensure a…
Don’t Get Scammed! How to Tell If an Appliance Repairman Is Legit
Whether it’s accepting a check made out in the technician’s name (and not the company’s), or trying to use a generic part of a brand appliance instead of a a factory part, there are many ways consumers may get scammed or tricked by people purporting to be qualified appliance technicians. With the Internet, it’s easier…
Don’t Spoil Your Appetite: FDA-Approved Thanksgiving Leftover Tips
One of the best things about Thanksgiving is, arguably, the leftovers. Once your family is done feasting (and napping afterwards, of course), it’s time to go back for Round 2! And is there anything better than food served the next day? Whether you’re going to make a turkey soup, a turkey and cranberry sandwich or…