If you’re heading out for a vacation, give your appliance and electronics a vacation, too, while you’re away. You can safeguard your house from unexpected fire hazards, as well as save money on your energy bill, while you board your cruise or play in the theme parks! Let things heat up at home: Your furniture doesn’t … Read more
Your microwave is more than just a vessel in which to pop movie-night popcorn and reheat yesterday’s soup for lunch. In fact, there are loads of ways to make your microwave work for you! Here are five unusual uses for your microwave that’ll make cooking and snacking just a tad easier for you: 1. Cut … Read more
Okay, okay, so it’s still summer. But that doesn’t mean autumn isn’t just a few weeks and a few golden, fallen leaves away!It’s never too early, now that it’s August, to start thinking about preparing for beautiful autumn, and what better way to do so than with some eco-friendly preparation tips? Check for gaps around … Read more
Okay, so no one really likes doing chores, right? But then, who doesn’t like a nice and shiny, sparkling clean home? It’s not too hard to convince your kids (and yourself) that chores aren’t the end of the world; in fact, with a little creativity, chores can even be – dare I say it? – … Read more
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 … Read more
Ah, the refrigerator: the center of your household; the provider of daily sustenance; the… you get the the idea. But your refrigerator, if improperly organized, can also be the cause of many a headache in your household, especially when cluttered and bursting at the seams. If you can’t find the milk (and yes, you know … Read more
Chances are, there’s a lot of stuff in your kitchen. And we mean a lot. From food to storage bags to utensils to random supplies to ingredients to spices to… Well, you get the idea. But fret not, ye overwhelmed and disorganized masses, for we have the answer by way of these 10 totally genius … Read more
Consumer Reports has suggested that about half of all appliance-related fires are caused by misuse, whereas the other half are caused by the appliance themselves. Explains Dan DiClerico, senior editor at Consumer Reports, “We identified a variety of causes for these fires, including faulty refrigerator compressors and defective control boards in dishwashers. In some cases, … Read more
The good news? With a few simple, safe cleaning steps, you can get your disposal smelling fresh again—and keep it that way. Why Garbage Disposals Smell The design of a garbage disposal makes it prone to collecting debris. Tiny food scraps and grease can get lodged under the splash baffle (that rubber flap at the … Read more
It’s no secret that in today’s modern age, appliances are a crucial and ever-present part of the home. After all, this isn’t the stone age – and even then the Flintstones had their dino-powered appliances! That being said, appliances sure can use up a lot of energy, so it’s a good idea to be informed … Read more