Table of Contents FAQs About Portable Dishwashers Glossary & Terms to Know Factors to Consider While Shopping Installation and Maintenance Tips A countertop dishwasher, also referred to as a compact or portable dishwasher, is small dishwasher that sits on top … [Read more...]
Every homeowner has their favorite staple cleaning items to use around the home. Some people stick to their store-bought chemical cleaners while others have home-made favorites, both of which have their perks and faults. If you have not yet invested in baking soda as part of your staple items, then … [Read more...]
For many people, an outdoor kitchen represents the height of entertaining luxury. You may imagine yourself flipping burgers to the applause of your friends or sipping wine while a pizza bakes over a hot fire. Whether you are dreaming of a rustic outdoor pizza oven or a sleek line of stainless steel, … [Read more...]
Congratulations on your decision to hit the open road! Whether you have already secured your recreational vehicle or are still considering your options, chances are that it will take some work to make it feel like your own. Like home. Especially if you are traveling for long periods of time, you … [Read more...]
Washing and drying clothes is normally part of our daily or weekly routine. However, it is crucial to keep your clothes dryer in proper working condition to maintain the safety of your home and your family. Ensuring that you avoid these specific bad habits can help you avoid a potentially tragic … [Read more...]
For most families, hectic schedules can lead to cut corners when it comes to meal preparation. Frequent trips to restaurants and grocery store hauls of the cheapest and quickest dinner options can easily become the norm. To this kind of family, the frozen food aisle is a popular stop. While quick … [Read more...]
With the growing popularity of outdoor entertaining spaces, outdoor grills are becoming hot ticket items for outdoor kitchens. The options available for outdoor grilling seem to be limited only by your imagination and budget. From high-end, expensive models that boast all of the bells and … [Read more...]
What Should You Consider When Finding an RV Park? RVing offers people the chance to get out on the open road while still being comfortable. Over the last 100 years, the recreational vehicle (RV) has evolved from European-styled wagons to 40-foot luxury motor coaches, complete with all the … [Read more...]
I think it's a safe assumption that we can always use a bit of help in the kitchen, especially myself, but that's another story. No matter if you're a professional chef, been cooking for years or just trying to figure out a couple of easy meals to cook for your family, we can all benefit from … [Read more...]
No matter whether you live the “RV Life” or are taking a summer road trip around the country with your family, at some point, you're going to need to clean your clothes. Wearing the same clothes day after day will get pretty old, no matter how much you feel like roughing it. Luckily, there are … [Read more...]
Your refrigerator is one of those household appliances you usually don’t have much trouble with. The lifespan of a quality fridge can last for many years, which is why it's hard to tell when you need to call a repair technician and when you need to start looking into buying a new fridge. However, … [Read more...]
Most of us aren’t experienced repair technicians, especially when it comes to various laundry-related appliances. As such, the odds are great that most of us won’t know when our washing machine needs to be repaired, or simply needs to be replaced completely. Learn how to spot six warning signs of … [Read more...]
The modern recreational vehicle, otherwise known as the RV, has been around for over a century. In America, RVing has grown to become a highly popular hobby and lifestyle that offers freedom and adventure, without sacrificing any of the conveniences of home. In honor of this hobby, let’s take a look … [Read more...]
When you load your dishwasher with plates, cups, and silverware, you obviously want everything to come out spic-and-span. You also want your dishware to come out dry enough to put away, eat from, or store food in. But have you ever noticed that your plastic cups and bowls probably come out covered … [Read more...]
For many people, at least half of the utility bill goes to controlling the temperature of the air inside their home. Cooling in the heat of summer and pleasant indoor heat throughout winter's chill come at a cost that can certainly add up. And these cooling costs are almost out of sight on the power … [Read more...]
People often take their clothes dryers for granted, until something goes terribly wrong with it. Even though this common household appliance is used daily or several times a week, most people never give it a second thought until they have to. For example, wet laundry might be tossed into the … [Read more...]
Cleaning your microwave is one of those tedious tasks that nobody likes to do. But, you have to do it on a regular basis to help maintain the unit and ensure that your food tastes as it should. Whether you're using a countertop or built-in unit, here are eight different ways to thoroughly clean … [Read more...]
A mini-split system is an excellent heating and cooling solution for small areas in the home where running ductwork is not a practical solution. Whether the home has a non-ducted heating and cooling system or there are renovations where additional rooms or living space is being added, a mini-split … [Read more...]
Your freezer is a necessary appliance and probably one of the most useful. It keeps food fresh and can safely store items for future use. Frost on the walls inside of your freezer reduces its efficiency and increases your energy bill. Many newer freezer models have a self-defrosting feature, but … [Read more...]
Stainless steel is perhaps best known for its capacity to resist rust and corrosion, making it a popular choice in bathrooms and kitchens. However, if you own stainless steel appliances, then you probably know that they are hardly ever stainless. This is especially true if you have little ones … [Read more...]
Simply put a countertop dishwasher, which may sometimes be referred to as a portable dishwasher, is a smaller dishwasher designed to sit right on top of your counter-tops, or any other flat surface. Generally these compact units use a quick connect adapter to connect to a standard sink faucet … [Read more...]
