We spend a lot of time in our kitchens. That means we're constantly looking at our appliances, big and small. So when do we buy new appliances? And how many homeowners know where to get the best deal when buying appliances? One of your appliances fails and repair costs are so high that it makes …
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Appliance Recalls Happen: Here’s How to Check Before You Buy
When I first wrote this article, it was about the recall of a specific appliance and brand. What I've since realized is an equally important message for all homeowners. Appliance recalls happen and we can't prevent them. What we can do is minimize our risk of ending up with a lemon by doing research …
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3 Lessons Learned from a Bad Refrigerator Install
Yesterday turned out to be an exciting day at my son's house in Orlando, Florida. When I walked into the kitchen, I found the refrigerator sitting in the middle of the floor . It was obvious something wasn't, but I'd missed the discussion the night before. After my son, his wife and daughter were …
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Appliance Package Colors Reflect Kitchen Trends
I remember the first kitchen I really knew growing up. My parents customized a 50's ranch house - one of blocks of production homes built after World War 2, and home for baby boomers. And the kitchen was pink, with a full appliance package all in pink! Pink refrigerator, pink dishwasher, pink …
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Will the Slate Appliance Replace Stainless?
Appliance manufacturers have been riding the stainless appliance trend for over a decade, and recent attempts at other finishes have never taken off. That may be changing with the GE Slate Appliance finish. In the kitchen, gray topped the list of the fastest growing color schemes last year. …
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Refrigerator Styles & Buying a Refrigerator
When you move you expect to buy things like a new trash can and sink drain. You might have to buy a washing machine and dryer (we did) if the sellers take theirs with them. You rarely need a new refrigerator in a new home but we quickly discovered our refrigerators were not working properly. …
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