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Affordable Alternatives for Luxury Must-Haves
Luxury home components are just dreamy diversions for many. But there are ways to bring these great-living concepts home. Here ... |
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Blue Flame
In gas appliances, look for blue flames; yellow flames indicate the gas is burning inefficiently and an adjustment may be needed. |
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Clean Burners
Keep range-top burners and reflectors clean; they will reflect the heat better, and you will save energy. |
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Cooking Small
Use a toaster oven to cook small meals. A toaster oven uses a third to a half as much energy as a full-size oven. |
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Electric Ignition Oven
If you need to purchase a gas oven or range, look for one with an automatic, electric ignition system. An electric ignition ... |
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Fixing a Convection Oven
Microwaves weren't the first cook-it-fast devices. Convection ovens have been around many years. If yours doesn't work, fix it! |
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Fixing Electric Ovens
Electric ovens make cooking faster and easier—if they work. If not, call the Fix-It Club! |
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Fixing Toaster Ovens
A toaster oven is simply a heating element with a timer and is easy to repair. |
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Indoor Air Quality: Kitchen Remodels
Before starting your kitchen remodel or conversion project you should understand and address the various air quality factors ... |
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Kitchen Future
If you are like most of us and not getting any younger, consider adding features to your kitchen that will ease the transition ... |
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Microwave Savings
Whenever possible, use your microwave instead of the oven. Microwaves use less than half the power of a conventional oven and ... |
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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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Recycling Broken Stuff
Things that just can't be fixed can be recycled or reused. |
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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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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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Special Series: Appliances: Energy-Saving Home Appliances
By selecting green appliances, you’ll not only protect the Earth but save money on your energy bills. Here's how to ... |
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Special Series: Appliances: Maintenance and Repair of New Appliances
Today’s high-tech appliances require special care and cleaning to keep them running optimally. With proper maintenance, your ... |
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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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Testing Heating Elements
Heating elements are found in many home appliances so knowing how to test them can save you time and money. |
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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 ... |
