Certain home maintenance matters are a given. But what about those not-so-obvious ones, and are they really worth it? Here is a quick breakdown of several home safety and prevention items so you can learn more about the protection they [...]

LG and Whirlpool each will roll out a model that incorporates heat-pump technology that condenses water out of the laundry and into a tank rather than venting the water as steam, as conventional dryers do. Heat pump technology can save [...]

Household appliances are designed to make our lives easier. They have come a long way from the old days of ice boxes and washboards. While we don’t repair small appliances like vacuum cleaners, we are always on the lookout for [...]

This has got to be one of the silliest, yet unsettling things I have come across lately. Meet Brad, the first toaster that comes with emotional baggage. A family member of Addicted Products, Brad is programmed to be painfully aware [...]

The EU recently banned the sales of vacuum cleaners with motors exceeding 1600 watts. The theory is that the lower the wattage, the less energy it uses. See article here: But it doesn’t stop there. According to a report published by [...]

Modern day appliances are a lot like modern day people, strong and resourceful, but needing a tender touch. Today’s appliances rely more on delicate electronics than brute force machinery. They are more efficient and reliable, but more expensive to repair. [...]

This would be funny if it weren’t so true. Modern day appliances, from microwaves to televisions to toasters make a myriad of sounds that could drive a person crazy. I came across this article and felt the need to [...]

Looking to save energy when you use the most common appliances in your kitchen? Here’s a complete collection of the best tips we’ve found. Most of them are low or no cost, to boot. Refrigerator/Freezer 1. Set your refrigerator temperature [...]

While drawer microwaves are fairly commonplace nowadays, drawer ovens still largely evade us. FirstBuild’s designers and engineers found this unacceptable and decided to spearhead the drawer-style oven-door movement. The team started with GE’s $1,899 Profile Series 30-inch Free-Standing Double Oven Range with [...]