The garbage disposal is one of those appliances that has transformed the way we live our lives. And only when this appliance is broken do we realize just how important it really is. So how do you know when your garbage disposal has stopped working? What are the signs of […]
Your refrigerator is an integral part of your kitchen. Not only does it keep the food fresh for you to nourish your family, but it also holds all kinds of important things you don’t want to miss – your family’s schedule, your kid’s art work, your favorite memories in picture […]
They say the kitchen is the heart of the home and, for many, it is. Not only is it the place where your family gathers first thing in the morning but it is also where you come together again at the end of the day. Meals of nourishment are cooked […]
Have you ever prepped dinner to put in the oven, only to discover that your electric oven wasn’t heating up? Not only is it frustrating that your dinner plans are ruined, but the idea of having to replace an expensive appliance is downright scary. If this sounds all too familiar, […]
You see it happening in slow motion, but you can’t stop it. That thing that you told the kids to stop throwing goes hurling toward the oven and lands right in the middle of the glass door. The sound of the glass cracking sends a shiver down your spine. Whether […]
Oh no, the freezer is leaking water! Don’t panic just yet; the water at the bottom of a freezer doesn’t always mean there is something wrong. Some freezers can have a small bit of water pooling during defrost cycles before the water moves to the drain tube. The different methods […]
Many homeowners are do-it-yourselfers and try to save a dollar or two where possible. To be a responsible homeowner is to be fiscally responsible, after all. In some scenarios though, being a responsible homeowner means being a safe homeowner and leaving the dangerous work to trusted professionals. There are appliances […]
We’ve all been there. You’re ready for a soothing, warm shower and the water is frigid. You turn the knob further toward “hot,” and nothing changes. Your water heater is out of hot water, and you’ve got to choose between a cold shower or doing without a good scrub. If […]
Our washers and dryers are appliances we always seem to take for granted. We buy them, we use them, and we otherwise ignore them. We use them every single week, sometimes multiple times a week, and we don’t really think about maintenance because for the most part, they just… work. […]