Kitchen & Appliances

Range Hood Ducting: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know
3 months ago

Range Hood Ducting: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know

You’ve probably spent a good amount of time picking out the perfect range hood for your kitchen. Maybe you went with a...

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Why Your Refrigerator Is Making Strange Noises (And What to Do Before You Call for Repairs)
1 week ago

Why Your Refrigerator Is Making Strange Noises (And What to Do Before You Call for Repairs)

There you are, sitting in your kitchen with a cup of coffee, when you hear it: a low hum, a clicking sound, or maybe som...

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How to Replace Your Kitchen Faucet: A Step-by-Step Guide for Homeowners
4 months ago

How to Replace Your Kitchen Faucet: A Step-by-Step Guide for Homeowners

So your kitchen faucet has seen better days. Maybe it’s dripping constantly, leaving that annoying stain in the sink, ...

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You Don’t Need a Knife for Everything: Getting the Most Out of Your Mandoline Slicer
4 months ago

You Don’t Need a Knife for Everything: Getting the Most Out of Your Mandoline Slicer

Let’s be honest. That shiny, slightly intimidating mandoline slicer you got as a wedding gift or bought on a whim duri...

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The Art of Matching Glassware to Your Drink
3 months ago

The Art of Matching Glassware to Your Drink

You might not think twice about which glass you grab from the cabinet when you pour yourself a cold one after a long day...

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Give Your Washing Machine a Deep Clean: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
2 months ago

Give Your Washing Machine a Deep Clean: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

You might think your washing machine is the one thing in your home that stays clean on its own. After all, it gets a ste...

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Why Your Dryer Takes Forever to Dry Clothes (And How to Fix It)
2 weeks ago

Why Your Dryer Takes Forever to Dry Clothes (And How to Fix It)

There’s nothing quite as frustrating as pulling a load of laundry out of the dryer after a full cycle only to find tha...

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How to Replace a Kitchen Faucet Without Calling a Plumber
4 months ago

How to Replace a Kitchen Faucet Without Calling a Plumber

You have finally had it with that old, crusty kitchen faucet. Maybe it drips no matter how hard you tighten the handle, ...

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Why Your Coffee Maker Needs a Deep Clean and How to Do It
3 months ago

Why Your Coffee Maker Needs a Deep Clean and How to Do It

If your morning cup of joe has started tasting a little off, or you’ve noticed your coffee maker taking longer to brew...

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How to Fix a Leaky Kitchen Faucet: A Step-by-Step Guide for Homeowners
3 months ago

How to Fix a Leaky Kitchen Faucet: A Step-by-Step Guide for Homeowners

Let’s be honest. That drip, drip, drip from your kitchen faucet is one of the most annoying sounds in a home. It keeps...

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Why Your Refrigerator Isn’t Cooling and How to Troubleshoot It Yourself
2 months ago

Why Your Refrigerator Isn’t Cooling and How to Troubleshoot It Yourself

You open the fridge to grab milk for your morning coffee, and something feels off. The air isn’t that crisp, cold blas...

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Why Your Blender Smells Like Burning (And How to Fix It Yourself)
3 months ago

Why Your Blender Smells Like Burning (And How to Fix It Yourself)

You pulled out your blender to whip up a quick smoothie after work, pressed the button, and got a smell that stopped you...

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How to Repair a Chipped Bowl: A Simple Guide for Your Favorite Kitchen Dishes
3 months ago

How to Repair a Chipped Bowl: A Simple Guide for Your Favorite Kitchen Dishes

You know that feeling when you pull out your favorite ceramic mixing bowl or that decorative stoneware piece you got as ...

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How to Replace a Refrigerator Door Gasket: A DIY Guide
1 week ago

How to Replace a Refrigerator Door Gasket: A DIY Guide

If your refrigerator door isn’t sealing like it used to, you might notice frost building up in the freezer or your mil...

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How to Stop Your Washing Machine from Walking Across the Floor
2 weeks ago

How to Stop Your Washing Machine from Walking Across the Floor

Your washing machine shouldn’t be doing a tap dance during the spin cycle. But if it’s shaking, shuddering, and slow...

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Why Your Washing Machine is Shaking and How to Fix It
3 months ago

Why Your Washing Machine is Shaking and How to Fix It

If you’ve ever stood in your laundry room and watched your washing machine dance across the floor during the spin cycl...

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Why Your Dryer Takes Forever to Dry (and How to Fix It)
2 months ago

Why Your Dryer Takes Forever to Dry (and How to Fix It)

There’s nothing quite as frustrating as pulling a load of laundry out of the dryer only to find it still damp, while t...

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How to Deep Clean Your Washing Machine
4 months ago

How to Deep Clean Your Washing Machine

You might not think about it often, but your washing machine works hard for you every week, scrubbing dirt, sweat, and g...

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Why Is My Refrigerator Running but Not Cold? A Homeowner’s Guide
1 week ago

Why Is My Refrigerator Running but Not Cold? A Homeowner’s Guide

You know that sinking feeling when you open the fridge and the milk feels a little less than cold, or the lettuce looks ...

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Your Blender Motor Is Overheating: Causes and Simple Repairs
3 months ago

Your Blender Motor Is Overheating: Causes and Simple Repairs

You’re in the middle of making a smoothie or crushing ice for a cocktail, and suddenly your blender slows down, starts...

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Why Your Refrigerator Never Seems to Take a Break
1 week ago

Why Your Refrigerator Never Seems to Take a Break

If you have ever wandered into your kitchen late at night and heard that low, constant hum coming from your refrigerator...

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How to Season a Cast Iron Skillet Like a Pro
3 months ago

How to Season a Cast Iron Skillet Like a Pro

If you’ve ever picked up a cast iron skillet and wondered why it feels rough, looks rusty, or makes your eggs stick li...

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Why Your Dishwasher Isn’t Drying Dishes (And How to Fix It)
3 months ago

Why Your Dishwasher Isn’t Drying Dishes (And How to Fix It)

Hey there, fellow homeowner. You load up the dishwasher after a big family dinner, add the detergent, press start, and h...

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The Simple Way to Give Your Toaster Oven a New Life
5 days ago

The Simple Way to Give Your Toaster Oven a New Life

Let’s be honest for a second. That toaster oven sitting on your counter has probably seen better days. You know the on...

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How to Fix a Chipped Plate at Home
3 months ago

How to Fix a Chipped Plate at Home

There’s a special kind of disappointment that comes when you pull your favorite dinner plate out of the cupboard and n...

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The Hidden Danger of Dull Knives: Why Sharpening Is a Homeowner’s Best Friend
3 months ago

The Hidden Danger of Dull Knives: Why Sharpening Is a Homeowner’s Best Friend

If you’re like most homeowners, your kitchen knife drawer probably contains a collection of blades that have seen bett...

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Why Your Refrigerator Isn’t Keeping Food Cold Enough
1 week ago

Why Your Refrigerator Isn’t Keeping Food Cold Enough

You open the door, reach for the milk, and something feels off. The carton isn’t as cold as it should be, and your ice...

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How to Calibrate Your Kitchen Scale for Accurate Baking
3 months ago

How to Calibrate Your Kitchen Scale for Accurate Baking

If you’ve ever pulled a loaf of bread out of the oven only to find it dense as a brick, or watched a batch of cookies ...

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Refrigerator Water Dispenser Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It Yourself
1 week ago

Refrigerator Water Dispenser Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It Yourself

There you are, glass in hand, ready for a cool drink on a hot afternoon. You press the little paddle on your refrigerato...

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Why Your Fridge Feels Warm and What to Do About It
1 week ago

Why Your Fridge Feels Warm and What to Do About It

There’s a moment every homeowner knows too well. You reach for the milk and the carton feels slightly warmer than it s...

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How to Clean Your Range Hood Filter and Why It Matters
3 months ago

How to Clean Your Range Hood Filter and Why It Matters

If your kitchen range hood has started making more noise than usual, or you notice that cooking smells aren’t being wh...

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How to Fix a Washing Machine That Won’t Drain
2 weeks ago

How to Fix a Washing Machine That Won’t Drain

There’s nothing quite like the sinking feeling of watching your washing machine finish its cycle, only to realize the ...

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Why You Only Need a 5-Piece Kitchen Utensil Set (and the Rest is Junk)
4 months ago

Why You Only Need a 5-Piece Kitchen Utensil Set (and the Rest is Junk)

If you walk into any big box store or scroll through an online marketplace, you will be greeted by towering displays of ...

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How to Keep Your Dishwasher Running Smoothly for Years
3 months ago

How to Keep Your Dishwasher Running Smoothly for Years

You might not think about your dishwasher much until it stops working, and then suddenly you’re staring at a mountain ...

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Why Your Coffee Maker Is Leaking and How to Fix It
3 months ago

Why Your Coffee Maker Is Leaking and How to Fix It

If you’ve ever poured your morning coffee only to find a puddle spreading across the counter, you know the frustration...

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Turning a Basic Table into a Multi-Functional Kitchen Island
3 months ago

Turning a Basic Table into a Multi-Functional Kitchen Island

If your kitchen feels cramped and your counter space is always covered with mail, groceries, or that slow cooker you use...

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FAQ

Find answers to the most common questions about kitchen & appliances.

Kitchen & Appliances

Beverage coolers are designed specifically for drinks (with adjustable shelving for bottles/cans), while mini fridges can store both food and beverages but may not chill as efficiently for drinks.

Yes! Adjust the thermostat to warmer settings (for drinks) and add custom shelving for cans/bottles.

Check the condenser coils (clean dust), ensure the door seal is tight, and verify the thermostat settings.

Possibly, if it can maintain 50-65°F. Add a temperature controller if needed, and store bottles horizontally to keep corks moist.

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