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We're buying more home appliances and they're getting smarter. Do you remember the first refrigerator door ice and water dispenser? Now there are refrigerators with a built-in coffee maker.
Smarter usually means more expensive. That's why it's more important than ever, to do your homework before you buy new appliances. You'll also want to follow recommended maintenance to make sure they last a long time.
My Samsung refrigerator has been a problem since day 1 although it took me about two weeks to report the first problem. There was moisture along the side of the right door that didn't make sense, especially because the left door had no moisture. The dealer replaced that door due to a dent and forgot …
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Holiday weekends are for getting together with family and friends, to relax and enjoy an afternoon barbeque. These get togethers are more meaningful after the isolation that came with the pandemic, especially because we can visit outdoors. Retailers also take advantage of these holiday weekends ... …
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Cabinets, countertops and appliances are the biggest expenses when remodeling a kitchen. That's why most homeowners pick neutral colors that will look great for many years. A backsplash is the easiest way to add more color with paint, tile or stone. Manufacturers are now offering appliance finishes …
Growing up, I often remember my grandmother marveling at all the "newfangled appliances" that were available to make household chores easier. She would tell tales of using a ringer washing machine where she fed clothes through rollers one piece at a time. Appliance designs were simpler and many …
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Several years ago I did extensive research on how to buy a refrigerator. I wrote several articles to share what I learned with savvy homeowners. Imagine my surprise when I recently learned I missed a very important decision factor. I learned that advertised refrigerator sizes aren't what you think! …
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It's winter, we've had the house in Arizona for two years now so it was time to clean the dryer vent. What should have been an easy project has turned into a mess and I'm not happy about it. All I had planned to write about in this blog post was how to clean a dryer vent. Instead I feel like I'm …
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