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5 Best Ways to Prevent Freezer Burn
January 1, 2021
Storing food in the freezer can be a convenient way to make things last longer. This can make it even more frustrating when the food that was supposed to stay preserved ends up pale and tasteless. This un-wanted freezing of food is called freezer burn and can happen when food is not stored properly in …
Solving Your Oven Baking Problems
December 15, 2020
Q. My oven isn’t baking properly, how can I tell whether I am doing something wrong or if it is my oven that is faulty? There are many factors that can affect your baking results. Here are the top 5 reasons your oven isn’t baking properly. #1. Pan Finish Dark pans absorb heat, which results …
5 Holiday Cooking Hacks to Save You Time in the Kitchen this Christmas
December 1, 2020
Christmas has always been the best time of the year to invite your family and friends over for social gatherings, but this can become a stressful process when you also must cook for the entire group. In times like these, your first instinct is to hop online and find the best holiday cooking hacks to …
Why is My Dryer Not Turning Off?
November 2, 2020
A dryer that doesn’t stop running can have multiple possibilities, including overloading with too many wet clothes. But when one check of this long cycle reveals every item is already dry, a dryer malfunction is more likely. We’ll troubleshoot common reasons for a dryer not turning off, like a broken timer or cycling thermostat, and …
What to Do When Your Front Load Washer Smells Moldy
October 1, 2020
Front load washers have several benefits compared to their top-loading counterparts, specifically lower energy and water usage and even cleaner clothes. But if you own a front load washer long enough, you’ll discover one of it’s biggest drawbacks: moldy odor. We’ll detail how to clean the tub and gasket when your front load washer smells …
Kitchen FAQ: How to Remove Rust From Cast Iron Skillet
September 1, 2020
Did your cast iron skillet maintenance fall by the wayside? Perhaps you inherited an old pan that’s seen better days? Don’t think that rust is a reason to toss your cast iron aside! Our step-by-step guide details how to remove rust from cast iron skillet with basic supplies and simple methods to save your pan. …
Try This if Your Dishwasher Smells Bad
August 1, 2020
Bad smells in the kitchen are almost never a good thing, and a dirty dishwasher’s odor can be particularly offensive. But what can you do when your dishwasher smells bad enough to overpower even the best home cooking? We’ll provide cleaning tips for the dishwasher tub, spray arms, and filter that dispel the smell. Dishwasher …
Refrigerator Ice Maker Not Working? Here Are 5 Reasons Why
July 1, 2020
Of all the times you need your ice maker, summer can be the most demanding. But what if you find your refrigerator ice maker not making ice when the summer sun is at its hottest? We’ll review the 5 most likely causes for this common problem from a high freezer temperature to low water pressure. …
5 Troubleshooting Tips For a Bosch Refrigerator Not Cooling
June 1, 2020
Opening the door to find your refrigerator isn’t cold is alarming enough to make you call for a repair. But before you reach for the phone, a Bosch refrigerator not cooling can have simple solutions. From power source problems to incorrect temperature settings, we’ll troubleshoot some easy DIY fixes. Bosch Refrigerator Not Cooling? Here’s How …
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Clean Dryer Vents
May 1, 2020
While spring cleaning usually includes organizing closets and washing windows, adding dryer vent cleaning to the to-do list is a good idea. We’ll review how to clean dryer vent components like the lint trap, lint trap vent, and vent tubing quickly and easily. We’ll also discuss why this often neglected task is so important.