It’s grilling season! Before you throw on those prime steaks and burgers, take the time to inspect and clean your grill so it works smoothly and safely. Spring Grill Readiness Checklist This is a general checklist for preparing and cleaning your grill in the spring. Consult your owner’s manual for specific care instructions for your Read More
Appliance Care
Getting the Most out of Your Brand-New Fridge
A brand-new refrigerator performs well and looks great. Caring for your fridge on a regular basis will help to keep your appliance running at its best. Here are a few tips and tricks to keep your new fridge operating in good condition for years to come. Refrigerator Clearance Keeping a bit of clearance behind your Read More
How to Keep Your Dishwasher Clean
When you think about it, it seems a funny idea that we need to clean our dishwashers. Aren’t they always cleaning themselves? Sadly, no. With use, the dishwasher can accumulate grease, bits of food, detergent that didn’t dissolve, and a build-up of minerals in the filters and on the interior surfaces of the dishwasher. This Read More
Can I Put This in the Dishwasher?
Dishwashers are unquestionably one of the great all-time inventions. They not only save you time, they save water too. Jonah Schein, technical coordinator in the Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program, calculates that: “In order to wash the same amount of dishes that can fit in a single load of a full size dishwasher and use Read More
Dishwashers — Portable or Built-In?
Dishwashers are now a standard convenience in most homes. They’re great time savers for families who cycle through many dishes each day, and for people with busy lifestyles. The U.S. Dept. of Energy estimates a dishwasher can save you more than 230 hours of personal time every year. And no one wants dirty dishes piled Read More
