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Rinse Hold
Avoid using the "rinse hold" on your dishwasher for just a few soiled dishes. It uses 3 to 7 gallons of hot water each time ... |
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Scribing
When installing counter tops, scribe the the new splash guard to the wall with a compass. This will transfer an exact copy of ... |
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Small Appliance Savings
Use small electric pans or toaster ovens for small meals rather than your large stove or oven. A toaster oven uses a third to ... |
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Solid-Surface Countertops
Solid-surface counters come in a wide range of colors and textures, and offer homeowners sophisticated, long-lasting, ... |
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Special Series: Appliances: Driven by Design
Today’s appliances feature bold colors and make chores such as loading the dishwasher easier than ever. |
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Stainless Steel and Copper Countertops
Stainless steel has stepped out of the restaurant and into the home as a professional-looking, antibacterial, and contemporary ... |
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Stock Up
A full refrigerator uses less energy to operate than an empty one. |
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Stone Countertop Repair
The naturally porous surface of stone needs to be regularly sealed to repel water-and oil-based stains. Soapstone is soft and ... |
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Stone Countertops
A stone kitchen countertop suggests a special sort of luxury and lasting quality, but care must be taken to select the right ... |
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Successful Kitchen Planning
A successful kitchen plan considers family habits, activities and traffic patterns; available finances and financing options; ... |
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Task Lighting
Use task lighting; instead of brightly lighting an entire room, focus the light where you need it. For example, use ... |
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Temperature Check
To check refrigerator temperature, place an appliance thermometer in a glass of water in the center of the refrigerator. Read ... |
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Testing Appliance Fuses
By design, the first thing to go in an appliance is the fuse so it should be the first thing you check. |
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The Kitchen Backsplash
An upgrade to the kitchen backsplash can transform this utilitarian kitchen feature from a background afterthought to the ... |
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Tile Countertops
The right tile countertop can personalize a kitchen; stand up to spills, heat and oils; and create a unique, personalized look ... |
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Tile Trends
Refresh your most hardworking spaces with fashion-forward and durable tile. With its many uses—on a tray ceiling, in custom ... |
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Too Cold
Don't keep your refrigerator or freezer too cold. Recommended temperatures are 37° to 40°F for the fresh food compartment of ... |
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Trends in Bathroom and Kitchen Faucets
Today’s faucets do much more than simply deliver water. The right faucet can help you save water without compromising water ... |
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Vacation Savings
When you take a vacation, don't forget to give your appliances a rest too. Turn off and unplug everything you can, set your ... |
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Wasteful Vents
Use kitchen, bath, and other ventilating fans wisely. Turn these fans off as soon as they are no longer needed. In about 1 ... |
