The refrigerator is not just a closet for your food—it’s a high-tech device that helps store all your food in order to maximize how long you can use it. But, the question is: do you know how to use it? How do you arrange the food in your fridge—for convenience or for...
One of the best and most practical ways to brighten your kitchen is to plant an herb garden. Herbs are very easy to grow and they add a special, fresh touch to your cooking. Typically, one or two plants on an herb yield a healthy harvest for every day cooks. There are...
It’s no secret that maintaining your appliances is necessary to prolong their life and keep them in good working condition. The start of a new year is a great time to take care of some of these maintenance needs. After all, your appliances have recently been through...
It’s a new year and, if a new kitchen is in your future, we have some great ideas to fit your home. Incorporating some of the current trends can add longevity to your kitchen upgrade. Plus if you are planning to sell in the next few years, you’ll want to know what...
If one of your new year's resolutions is to get a new look in your kitchen, we have some ideas for any size budget. You may not need to rip everything out of your kitchen in order to get a fresh start. From small budgets to large, check out these ideas: Change Up...
In the 20th year of watching and predicting color trends, Pantone has announced a return to simpler and happier times with Living Coral as the Color of the Year. According to Pantone, “Vibrant, yet mellow PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral embraces us with warmth and...
When it’s time to buy a new dishwasher, the number of options can be overwhelming. How do you know which features are important? Which features are worth paying a little extra for? Which ones can I afford? This last question is probably the first question. Before you...
It’s the peak of the growing season, and hopefully, your kitchen is overflowing with nature’s bounty. Whether it’s from your backyard, your favorite CSA, or the local grocery store, we’ve gathered some of our favorite tips for storing fruits and vegetables. Start...
If you know that your kitchen needs an update, but a complete cabinet overhaul isn’t in the budget, painting the cabinets a new color can give your kitchen the lift that it needs. If your cabinets are strong and in good shape, this is a great option. It’s also a...
Let's face it. Ice is cool, and it really adds a special touch to your chilled beverages. The best mixologists can produce great cocktails, but if the ice is soft, watery, or off-tasting, their skill is for naught. High-quality ice takes your drinks to another level....
It just takes a little TLC to keep your washing machine and dryer running efficiently and effectively. Washing Machines It may seem strange that a machine designed to clean needs to be cleaned, but sometimes the inside can get stained and odors can...
Appliance finishes have long evolved to meet current home design trends. Remember the Harvest Gold and Avocado Green appliances of the 1970s (with the wall-to-wall shag carpet to match)? The experience of those once-hot-but-now-not colors made appliance companies...