Top-Freezer vs Bottom-Freezer Fridge: Price, Energy and Reliability
A top-freezer fridge usually costs less and uses less electricity than a bottom-freezer of similar size. Compare reliability, layout and who each suits.
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Garage Refrigerator in Winter: Cold Limits and Garage-Ready Fridges
A standard refrigerator in a cold garage can let the freezer warm and food spoil. Here is how garage-ready ratings work and what to check.
Convection vs Conventional Oven: Settings and Conversions
Use convection for roasting and sheet-pan baking, and conventional bake for cakes and custards. Lower the temperature 25°F (15°C) and check early.
Refrigerators
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How to Make Room in the Fridge for Holiday Cooking: What to Move Out
Make room in the fridge for holiday cooking by moving drinks and sturdy produce to a cooler or the counter. See what is safe out and for how long.
Why Do Stainless Steel Refrigerators Dent So Easily? Causes and Prevention
Stainless steel refrigerators dent easily because the doors use a thin steel skin over foam insulation. See what causes dents, which doors resist them and how to prevent them.
Refrigerator Buzzing Stops When the Door Opens: Causes and Fixes
A fridge buzz that stops when the door opens usually comes from the evaporator fan. See how to check for ice, a worn motor or a bad door switch and fix it.
Garbage Disposals
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What Not to Put Down the Garbage Disposal on Thanksgiving
Keep turkey grease, potato peels, bones, celery and stuffing out of the garbage disposal on Thanksgiving. See what to do instead and how to fix a clog.
Can You Put Bread in a Garbage Disposal? What Happens and What to Do
A few bread crumbs are fine in a garbage disposal, but slices and crusts swell into a paste that clogs drains. What to do instead and how to clear a clog.
What Not to Put in a Garbage Disposal: The Real List
The answer depends partly on your disposal. Grease is a hard no for everyone; for bones and fibrous scraps, it comes down to the model.
Dishwashers
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Can You Put Cast Iron in the Dishwasher? What to Hand-Wash
Cast iron and good knives should be hand-washed, and roasting pans depend on the material. Here is what is safe in the dishwasher and why.
Why Your Dishwasher Smells Bad and How to Get Rid of It
Rotten-food smells, sewer smells and burning smells mean different things. Here's how to find the source and fix it.
How to Remove Hard Water Stains in a Dishwasher (and Keep Them Away)
Cloudy glasses and chalky tub walls are mineral deposits, and they're usually easy to remove. Here's how, plus how to tell film from permanent etching.
Air Fryers
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5 Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes, Plus a Times Chart for Everyday Veg
Cut evenly, use a little oil, do not crowd the basket. Five easy vegetable sides and a chart of starting times.
Air Fryer vs Convection Oven: Same Idea, Different Strengths
Both use a fan and hot air. The differences are chamber size, airflow, capacity and how much you cook at once.
Can You Put Aluminum Foil in an Air Fryer? Foil and Parchment Safety
Foil and parchment can save cleanup, but loose liners, blocked airflow and acidic foods cause problems. Here is how to use them safely.
Appliance News
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DiversiTech Becomes Exclusive North American Seller of CO/PRO Shutoff Switch
DiversiTech is the exclusive North American distributor of the Respiro CO/PRO, a switch that cuts power to a furnace or water heater when CO is detected.
Samsung and LG Cut 65-Inch OLED TV Prices Up to 50% Before Black Friday
Samsung's 65-inch S90H OLED sells for $1,398 and LG's C6 for $1,350 ahead of Black Friday. Here are the discounts, market figures and profit pressures.
Whirlpool Raises Appliance Prices About 7% Starting in December
Whirlpool will raise U.S. appliance prices by an average of 7% in early December. Here is why, what rivals are doing and which November deals run first.
Design Ideas
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Small Bathroom Ideas: 17 Photos and How to Copy Each Look
Floating vanities, wall-hung toilets, niches and smart tile choices in real small bathrooms, with a practical tip under every photo.
Kitchen Backsplash Ideas: 18 Photos and How to Copy Each Look
Subway, patterned, mosaic and stone-look backsplashes in real kitchens, with a practical tip under every photo on how to recreate the look.
Open Shelving Kitchen Ideas: 17 Photos and How to Copy Each Look
Seventeen kitchens with open shelves, from full walls without uppers to small bracket shelves, each with one idea you can copy.