Cooking Holiday Dishes in One Oven: Rack Positions, Timing and Temps
One oven can handle most holiday dishes if you pick a shared temperature, stagger the timing and use racks well. Here is how to plan rack positions and times.
Rhode Island Heat Pump Owners Overpay $902 a Year, Report Says
A report says Rhode Island heat pump households overpay about $902 a year. What regulators ordered instead, the utility study and credits due in 2027.
Where to Put Carbon Monoxide Detectors Near a Furnace or Gas Range
Put carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms and on every level, a few feet away from furnaces, water heaters and gas ranges. Distances and spots to avoid.
Refrigerators
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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.
Loud Fridge? Diagnose It by the Sound and Where It Comes From
A fridge makes many normal noises. Learn which ones are expected and which ones point to a fan, the ice maker, the compressor or a loose part.
Garbage Disposals
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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.
How to Reset a Garbage Disposal (and What to Check if It Trips Again)
Where the reset button is, how to press it properly, and why it keeps popping out on some disposals.
Garbage Disposal Horsepower Guide: 1/3 vs 1/2 vs 3/4 vs 1 HP
More horsepower generally means fewer jams and a wider range of scraps, but also a bigger, heavier unit. Here is how to match the spec to your kitchen.
Dishwashers
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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.
How to Drain a Dishwasher With Standing Water (Step by Step)
Most standing water comes from a clogged filter or a blocked drain path, not a dead pump. Here's how to empty the tub safely and find the blockage.
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.
Design Ideas
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Home Office Nook Ideas: 17 Photos and How to Copy Each Look
Seventeen home office nooks, from built-in niches with LED strips to window-ledge desks, with a note on how to copy each one.
Kitchen Island Lighting Ideas: 17 Photos and How to Copy Each Look
Seventeen kitchen islands lit with domes, glass globes, lanterns, rattan and bare bulbs, with a note on how to copy each look.
Two-Tone Kitchen Cabinet Ideas: 14 Photos and How to Copy Each Look
Fourteen kitchens that pair two cabinet finishes, with what each photo shows and how to recreate the color split at home.
Kitchen
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Best Cleaner for Kitchen Cabinets Without Residue: Soap, Rinse, Dry
The best cleaner for kitchen cabinets without residue is a weak dish soap solution, then a clean-water rinse and a dry cloth. Ratios, finishes and fixes.
How to Remove Grease From Kitchen Cabinets (By Cabinet Finish)
That sticky film above the stove is cooking grease mixed with dust. Dish soap handles most of it; the trick is using as little water and scrubbing as possible.
What Is the Best Kitchen Sink to Buy? Materials and Mounting Compared
There is no single best sink, but there is a best fit for your counter, cabinet and habits. Here's how the main materials and mounting styles compare.