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No Rinse Plates
Scrape, don't rinse, off large food pieces and bones. Soaking or prewashing is generally only recommended in cases of ... |
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On Demand Hot Water
On demand electric water heaters are installed under a kitchen or bathroom sink to provide instant hot water only when needed. ... |
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Pantry Solutions
When taming an unruly kitchen, a pantry can be a big help. Whether you have a cabinet, a closet, or a room to dedicate to ... |
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Plug Precautions
When working near a sink or bathtub always put the plug in. This will prevent any dropped screws from entering the hole. |
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Putting a Remodeled Kitchen to the Test
A redesigned kitchen is judged by how well it holds up to the holiday rush. With good planning, the homeowners expect good ... |
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Quartz Countertops
Quartz countertops are the new worry-free alternative to high-maintenance granite. They are stronger than granite, require no ... |
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Radiant Floor Heating and Cooling Systems
Radiant floor heating has been used for centuries. The Romans channeled hot air under the floors of their villas. The Koreans ... |
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Range Hoods and Kitchen Ventilation
A kitchen ventilation system and range hood impact the home’s indoor air quality and décor, so when building or remodeling, ... |
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Reducing Lead in Your Drinking Water
Lead, a metal found in natural deposits, is commonly used in household plumbing materials and water service lines. The ... |
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Refacing Kitchen Cabinets
Refacing kitchen cabinets costs half of what you’d spend for new cabinets and leaves you with a kitchen that looks and feels ... |
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Refrigerator Choices
Refrigerators with the freezer on top are more efficient than those with freezers on the side.
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Refrigerator Position
Position your refrigerator away from sunny windows, hot water heaters, warm air from heating ducts, radiators, stoves and ... |
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Refrigerator Rust
If a freezer or refrigerator is prone to condinsation on the outside, protect the outer surface by rubbing it with silicone ... |
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Refrigerator Scratches
Cover a scratch on a refrigerator or freezer door with enamel paint. First, clean with detergent and wipe dry with a clean ... |
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Refrigerator Seals
Replacing the seals on your refrigerator is not hard and can make a big improvement in the aplliances efficiency (and ... |
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Repairing a Food Blender
A blender is a handy electrical gadget that makes chopping and mixing food easier–when it works. If it doesn't, fix it! |
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Repairing a Small Cooking Appliance
Electric waffle irons, frying pans, sandwich makers, skillits, and woks all work on the same principles. Here's how to ... |
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Repairing Tile
Floor, counter, and wall tile can easily be maintained and repaired with these instructions. |
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Replacing Refrigerators
If your refrigerator is more than 10 years old, consider replacing it. New refrigerators today use half the energy of ... |
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Retro Kitchens
Manufacturers offer great options for period-type appliances, cabinets and other kitchen materials to create a retro kitchen. ... |
