Going green is one of the easiest ways to save money in your home (they don’t call it going green for nothing!) and as an added bonus, it’s also great for the environment and your community. One of the most popular and useful places in your home to “turn green” is your kitchen, aka one…
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10 Genius Organizing Tips For Your Kitchen
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…
3 Quick & Easy Tips To Deodorize Your Smelly Washing Machine
Day in and day out, your washing machine works hard to clean and deodorize your clothing, towels, linens and personal items. But sometimes your washer can, in turn, get a little stinky itself. Why not show it some TLC? If your washing machine is smelling a little worse for wear, you can try one of…
Does Your Dishwasher Slack Off? Kick It Into Shape With These Tips!
Do you have to wash your dishes more than once to get them clean? If so, your dishwasher may be slacking on its job, and there could be many possible reasons. Whether your old dishwasher just doesn’t clean like it used to, or you have a new dishwasher that doesn’t seem to have the cleaning…
Consumer Reports Fire Safety Tips For Your Appliances
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,…
Deodorizing A Stinky Garbage Disposal: Safe Cleaning Tips
Food particles and grease can often build up inside your garbage disposal, turning into an odorous gunk right under the rubber flap covering the drain hole, also called a splash baffle. This buildup can become smelly if left uncleaned for long periods of time, wafting up from your sink even if there are no dirty…
How Much Electricity Do Your Appliances Use?
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…
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…
National Electrical Safety Month: Prevent Electrical Surges From Damaging Your Appliances
The month of May is National Electrical Safety Month, and since most – if not all – of your home appliances run on electricity, we’ve compiled some sure ways to prevent electrical surges from damaging your appliances. Power surges or severe outages can impact the delicate electrical and computerized compartments and elements of your appliances, leading…
Five Surprising Out-Of-The-Box Uses For Your Dishwasher
Dirty dishes, cups, and silverware are just a few of the typical items people put into their dishwashers. But believe it or not, some folks have discovered that there is more than one way to utilize a dishwasher. And apparently, there are many other items that can get squeaky clean in your machine too, not…