Have you ever gotten yourself into a position where you had to live with a bad decision for a long, long time? I’m not necessarily talking about a relative, more like an appliance you have to use every day and you kick yourself every time you use it. You really need...
Cast iron skillets are great cooking tools and they’re easy to clean too. The best way to clean a cast-iron skillet is to scrub it with hot water and a sponge right after use. Soaking it in the sink isn’t a good idea because it will promote rust. Avoid using...
All-white kitchens have been very popular with homeowners recently. They may be a hot trend right now, but they’re timeless and classic at the same time. They bring a clean, elegant look to the kitchen. Plus, it’s easy to mix and match accent colors with white. You’ve...
Have you noticed that your convection oven doesn’t cook foods as evenly as it once did? This can be frustrating when you pull out a loaf of freshly baked sourdough bread or some blueberry muffins and they look perfectly cooked on the outside but are still doughy on...
The Pantone Color Institute held a webinar on December 9, 2014, to announce the 2015 Color of the Year. Laurie Pressman, Vice President of Fashion, Home and Interiors at Pantone, was the moderator. After extensively searching lifestyle trends, the professionals at...
Appliances are expensive, so you want them to last a long time. A little maintenance can go a long way. Not only can it help keep your appliances in tip-top condition, but can help them to run smoother and more efficiently. Here are some easy maintenance tips that you...
When working with a kitchen designer during a remodel or redesign, you’ll notice they’ll refer you to an appliance retailer to select the appliances that will be installed in your new kitchen. Contrary to what you might have thought, they don’t pick out the appliances...
Remodels in any home can be a challenge. But when you deal with the kitchen the complications mount, so consider these two important keys, in the beginning, to save time and money in the end. First, start with renderings and detailed plans. Detailed, professionally...
The Kitchen Master Series was created when Friedman’s Appliances collaborated with Dawn Steimer from Master Custom Home Remodeling. Dawn is also well known for her Saturday morning radio talk show on 98.7 FM, Around the House. Kitchen remodeling is a huge undertaking...
Did you know you may have a hidden danger, an unexpected fire hazard, lurking in your home? It’s a pesky little thing you don’t think about much. Can you guess what it is? It’s lint. It’s true, lint is a huge fire hazard. Lint can travel anywhere and builds up very...
It’s easy to pay attention to the biggest spaces of your home like the living room and the kitchen. But the smallest spaces in your home can make the biggest statements. We’ve found some truly inspired ideas to get you started in the spaces that are easily overlooked:...
Grease fires can cause a lot of damage in very little time, so it’s important to know what to do if you ever have one. Here are some tips on how to prevent them. Most grease fires are caused because a hot pan was left unattended, so make sure you keep watch over your...