We take so many things for granted in life, particularly those of us living in relative comfort in the West: Clean air, freshwater, safe roads, the electricity that works when you need it, and far more. These things have been around for most of our lives, so we seldom give them a moment’s thought, but …
Like drinking a glass of freshly-squeezed orange juice or sitting down with a good book and an even better bourbon, simple pleasures can be quickly ruined by melting ice turning your drink into slush. It seems that no matter how many ice cubes you can get into the glass, they always melt faster than you …
For many of us, fortunate enough to live in a world of Wifi, electricity, and the usual mod-cons found in the west, a refrigerator is one of the most important items on the checklist when we move into our first home. Then, barring catastrophes, we will never be without one again. Most people have a …
Kitchen sinks are often overpriced. They are marked up so high that homeowners often have to think twice before purchasing a new one. Kitchen Sinks are so expensive because of the material quality and the size of the sink. Double bowl sinks are more expensive than single bowl sinks. Extra water attachments can also increase …
Unfamiliar sounds can be disheartening, if not alarming, coming from appliances. This even more true when the sound comes from your stove. That’s why we are here to tell you why your stove keeps clicking. The most common reason your stove will click is likely because the electric ignition is attempting to ignite the gas. …
With the advent of smartphones, smart TVs, and even smart homes, it was always on the cards that that stalwart of the kitchen, the refrigerator, would ‘wise up and join the smart crowd. Using Wifi, all of the above items can function at the click of a button- or a thumb-slide on a touch screen- …
You’re late for work and head for the kitchen planning on a quick cup of coffee before you rush the kids off to school but instead walk into a cacophony of complaints. The kids’ lunch-boxes are incomplete because the lettuce and tomato salad has frozen solid in the refrigerator, there are icicles in the milk, …
Finding the right refrigerator can be tricky, especially if you want a high-quality yet affordable brand made in the United States of America. So which refrigerators are made in the USA? Despite popular belief, many brands of refrigerators are manufactured in the USA. Amongst the most well-known are Whirlpool, General Electric, Viking Refrigerators, Thermador, and …
You’re watching the game on TV with your family and friends, and at the break, someone suggests that icy drinks are required to challenge the heat. You walk into the kitchen, open the refrigerator and toss a few ice cubes into a jug of fresh lemonade. Hey, you might even have the ice dispensed through …
Kitchen sinks are easily one of, if not the most, used plumbing fixtures in a home. From cleaning food to washing dishes, kitchen sinks are prone to damage due to either incorrect usage or simply from wear-and-there. Some of these damages can cause gurgling noises, which is usually a sign that part of your water …