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A Good Match
Match the size of the pan to to your stovetop heating element; more heat will get to the pan and less will be lost to the ... |
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Air Dry
Let your dishes air dry; if you don't have an automatic air-dry switch, turn off the control knob after the final rinse and ... |
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Applying Caulk
Applying caulk can get messy. Here's how to ensure a smooth, clean finished appearance:
- Choose the right caulk for your ... |
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Blue Flame
In gas appliances, look for blue flames; yellow flames indicate the gas is burning inefficiently and an adjustment may be needed. |
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Budget Kitchen Remodeling Ideas
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
If your kitchen’s begging for a facelift but your budget begs to differ, try ... |
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Butcher Block Table
A butcher block table can help make your kitchen much more efficient: Built to take a beating, butcher block doubles as a ... |
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Child Proof House
There are simple things you can do to safeguard your home for your children. Install safety latches on drawers and cabinets. ... |
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Child Safety
It's important to remember that small children and home improvement projects don't mix. Keep your kids safe by keeeping ... |
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Choosing Kitchen Countertops: The Maintenance Factor
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
To help you wade through the sea of choices for new kitchen countertops, take a ... |
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Choosing Tile
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com.
Choosing your tile is not as easy as walking into a showroom and picking the ... |
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Choosing Your Kitchen Sink
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com.
Kitchen sinks have come a long way from the wash basins of yesteryear. With so ... |
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Clean Burners
Keep range-top burners and reflectors clean; they will reflect the heat better, and you will save energy. |
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Clean Coils
Move your refrigerator out from the wall and vacuum its condenser coils once a year unless you have a no-clean condenser ... |
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Clothes Washer Features
When shopping for a clothes washer, look for the following design features that help clothes washers cut water usage: water ... |
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Cold Storage
When the weather gets cold, take advantage of the situation. Free up space in your refrigerator by storing your canned goods ... |
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Cooking Small
Use a toaster oven to cook small meals. A toaster oven uses a third to a half as much energy as a full-size oven. |
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Covered Food
Cover liquids and wrap foods stored in the refrigerator. Uncovered foods release moisture and make the compressor work harder. |
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Defrosting Freezer
After defrosting a freezer, wipe the interior with glycerin. Next time you defrost it, the ice will be easier to remove, ... |
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Dish Chips
Promptly repair cut or chipped plastic coating on racks to prevent rusting. Repair kits are available. |
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Dishwasher Efficiency
Remember that dishwashers use less water than washing dishes by hand, about 6 gallons less per load; dishwashers also use ... |
