A rice cooker is a piece of electrically powered kitchen equipment that makes it quick and easy to cook rice to exactly the specifications you want. As with any piece of electrical equipment, it should be cleaned and maintained with care. When it is time to clean and care for your rice cooker, the … [Read more...]
There are so many things to love about summer – visits to the beach, having a BBQ in the backyard with the family, heading to the closest swimming hole. People mostly have positive associations with summer. But, then there’s the heat. The heat of summer can be nice when you’re out for a day of … [Read more...]
Food dehydrators are extremely useful appliances, unassuming but extremely versatile to own. These durable machines can cut the drying time of a whole array foods down from a few days to a matter of hours. Needless to say, if you find yourself drying a lot of different foods as a part of your … [Read more...]
Table of Contents Types of Toasters Factors to Consider While Shopping Customer Reviews of Popular Brands You’ve heard the mantra that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Many people feel that the quality of their first meal has an influence on how the … [Read more...]
Tiny house living is a popular movement that sees homeowners casting aside their large homes for something a little, or a lot, smaller. Those involved in the tiny house movement often strive to live in an environmentally-friendly and frugal way, which is why they choose to scale back so much. If … [Read more...]
Table of Contents Benefits of Range Hoods Most Common Types of Range Hoods Factors to Consider While Shopping Popular Brands of Range Hoods When you’re building or remodeling a kitchen, one important appliance to consider is the range hood. If your kitchen … [Read more...]
HVAC Troubleshooting: How to Identify, Eliminate & Control HVAC Odors The HVAC unit in your home is one of the most-used appliances, and it’s inconvenient and uncomfortable when it isn’t working. Fortunately, it's pretty good about giving signs when it needs servicing. One of the key things that … [Read more...]
HVAC Troubleshooting: Why Your Indoor AC Unit is Leaking Your HVAC unit is something that should be maintained in order to prevent costly repairs. Any leaking or pooling water around an indoor AC unit should be attended to right away. As soon as you discover a leak, be sure to turn off your air … [Read more...]
Table of Contents Types of Hand Dryers Factors to Consider While Shopping Popular Brands of Hand Dryers If you own a store, restaurant, or any sort of commercial establishment that offers bathrooms to customers, then you know how quickly people can go through … [Read more...]
When I started cooking regularly on the Kamado Grill, it was about one thing — Flavor. Having grown up cooking on gas grills, I am accustomed to how grilling food makes meat, vegetables, and even desserts taste wonderfully different than using the stovetop or oven. But it was a charcoal grill I … [Read more...]
Table of Contents Types of Stackable Washer/Dryers Factors to Consider While Shopping Popular Brands for Stackable Washer/Dryers When space is a premium, large appliances like washers and dryers feel like a luxury. Yet no one likes spending their day off at a … [Read more...]
HVAC Troubleshooting: Why Your AC Unit is Not Cooling When you have a running compressor, but your air conditioning unit is not producing cool air, there are potentially a number of things that could be causing this problem. The first areas that should be checked and cleared can be completed … [Read more...]
Table of Contents Types of Commercial Fryers Factors to Consider While Shopping Popular Brands for Commercial Fryers People love fried food. That’s not a controversial statement. Just think about how many of the most popular appetizers and sides are fried – French … [Read more...]
Summer is officially here. And as the temperature continues to climb from somewhat bearable to sweltering, you're probably looking for a way to keep your home cool and comfortable. If you're anything like me, you may be a bit reluctant to use your air conditioner any more than you have too. The … [Read more...]
You don't have to wait until the work week to get stuff done! With more and more of our time being devoted to work during the week, we are left with very little time to clean and maintain our homes. This leads to disorganization and mess and an all-around unhappy home. By getting off of the couch … [Read more...]
Why You Need A Programmable Thermostat In Your Home Recently, programmable thermostats have become more standard in homes across the nation. Many homeowners are finding that making a simple change from a manual thermostat to a programmable one offers many benefits to your wallet, your home and … [Read more...]
HVAC Troubleshooting: How to Fix Loud & Strange Noises Coming From Your AC Unit A healthy, well maintained HVAC unit will typically run quietly, buzzing to itself in the background. Unusual or unexpected noises coming from your outdoor unit is a sign that your unit may be in some need of … [Read more...]
Table of Contents How Does A PTAC Work? Why You Should Use A PTAC Unit Factors to Consider While Shopping Installation Tips & Maintenance Brand Similarities & Differences Often abbreviated as PTAC, packaged terminal air conditioner units are energy efficient solutions to … [Read more...]
When you’re on the road, your RV is your home. Since it’s usually on-the-go or parked temporarily at a campground, you might not have considered revamping the space in the same way that you would a traditional home. But you’d be amazed at home much difference a few changes can make. Many people … [Read more...]
HVAC Troubleshooting: How to Fix An HVAC Compressor That Won't Turn On If your air conditioner is not working, the problem can often be pinpointed to the HVAC compressor. This is not necessarily a death sentence for your HVAC unit. Many small, inexpensive and easily replaceable parts are prone to … [Read more...]
Table of Contents Types of Commercial Griddles Factors to Consider While Shopping Popular Brands for Commercial Griddles How many items on your menu require heat before they’re ready to be served? Other than the occasional salad or frozen dessert, probably all of … [Read more...]
