The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to most of us making a lot of changes. We’re doing our part – practising social distancing, washing our hands, using hand sanitizer to an almost excessive degree, and making sure clients know that they can reschedule...
It is one of the most frequently used home appliances and also one that brings families together during dinner times and special occasions. Just think of holidays like Thanksgiving and other festive holidays – all the grilling and baking of mouth-watering...
You open your fridge to grab some food and a gross smell hits your nose. You start rifling through the fridge trying to find the source. Well, there are probably a bunch of reasons why your fridge is emitting a foul smell. The first and most obvious things to look for...
If your dishwasher smells like rotten eggs or rancid fish, it’s calling out to you for some serious cleaning. Thoroughly cleaning the dishwasher not only gets rid of bad odours but also optimizes performance, prolonging the appliance’s life. Our reputable...
Given their lower cost of installation, ease of use, and even cooking temperatures, electric ovens are popular kitchen appliances. But like any other electric appliance, the electric oven will at some point require repairs and maintenance. As a rule of thumb...
Although landlords aren’t legally required to provide appliances for their tenants, to gain a competitive edge, many do so anyway. Of course for you as a landlord, installing appliances in rental units comes at a cost but a worthy one by making your amenity...
Does your dryer seem to take forever to dry clothes? Assuming that you’re not overloading the washer, an average load should take between 30 and 45 minutes to dry. It could even take less time for lighter fabrics. Items such as towels and areas like the seams and...
Whether it’s a light haze or dark plumes of smoke emanating from the oven, a smoky oven can be a cause for alarm. But while you should not ignore smoke coming from your oven, not all oven smoke spells danger. For you to tell the difference, you need a walk-through on...
Microwaves are considered part of a modern-day kitchen VIP (Very Important Piece of equipment). Not only have they revolutionized how we warm our food, but also enabled us-the microwave generation-whip up decent meals in a matter of minutes. With all the comfort and...
Are you building, or perhaps renovating your kitchen and just wondering whether to install a built-in refrigerator or purchase a freestanding unit? Built-in refrigerators are popular among homeowners who love a sophisticated look in their high-end kitchens. These...
Coming third after toilet cleaning and doing dishes, doing laundry is one of those chores that most people love to hate. If Alva J. Fisher was alive, the brains behind the electric washer, even I would thank him. When purchasing a washing machine, there’s more beyond...
If you are living in a modern house, high chances are that you use a heater to meet your hot water household needs. But, how well do you know your water heater? How do you ensure that it functions with maximum efficiency? What types of water heaters are there? What...
Dryer fires are one of the most overlooked fire hazards in households. Proper Installation by a licensed technician is the first step to making sure you don’t fall victim of appliance fires. This is because technicians who have some years of experience are familiar...
There’s an ancient saying that wood warms you twice: when burning it, and when chopping it. Perhaps, it’s old ancient saying that has made wood burning stoves gain popularity in the modern world. The wood burning stove was an invention of Europe in the 16th...
Home appliances were made to make our lives easier. If you have a considerable number of them, it’s imminent that the figure on your power bill will rise. Good thing is, the battle to reduce your home’s electricity usage can be won through taking some simple measures....
A week ago, Megan got home from a week’s travel and she needed to reawaken some taste buds with a couple of radishes from her refrigerator. While at it, she noticed that her self-cleaning, remote controlled fridge that she just bought not so long ago was sweating like...
If you keep finding food stains and streaks of dirty water after a dishwasher session, the problem is your dishwasher detergent. Dishwasher detergents can come in gel, tabs or powder. If you find yourself frozen in your local store aisle trying to figure out the...
That glorious machine in your kitchen that saves you the hassle of having to deal with high piles of dirty dishes, does in fact need to be cleaned itself. With continued use, grease, food debris, and soap scum accumulate in dishwashers causing a build-up of germs,...
Ever found yourself staring at your dishwasher control panel feeling so confused on which option to use. If you don’t understand some of the cycles on your dishwasher, two things may be of help; one is perusing through your manual, and the other is going to the...
The microwave was discovered through a 1946 accidental invention when Percy Spencer, an engineer, was testing an electric whistle that produces vibrating electromagnetic waves. While he was at it, he noticed that a peanut butter cluster bar that was in his pocket had...