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Consumer Reports: How to Make Pricey Appliances Last
The cost of maintaining a home and appliances is often a major deterrent for those debating whether to rent or purchase a home. The unexpected expense of fixing leaky gutters and broken dishwashers can be budget breaking if it comes at the wrong time of month. Not to mention it's a huge pain.
Casa Quickie: Warm Up Your Kitchen With Red Appliances
Not ready to take the plunge and invest in an all red kitchen? Then create a big impact with minimal color investment by using a red stove or refrigerator in your kitchen. You can paint the rest of the kitchen with more neutral colors, or, as in this Amsterdam kitchen, you can choose gorgeous natural wooden cabinets.
Reader Tip: Keep Your Appliances in Their Best Shape
Dishing out extra dough to fix pricey appliances is a real pain so it's in your best interest to keep them in tip-top shape. Consumer Reports recently put out a helpful guide to making appliances last, but washing machines didn't make the list. Thank goodness for the Thrifty Tips — Getting The Most Out of Life group in the SavvySugar Community.
Off to Market: Ice Cream Maker
Inspired by articles in the current issues of Everyday Food and Everyday With Rachael Ray — both feature homemade ice cream — I've decided it's time to get an ice cream maker. Although I already own one, it's the ancient kind that requires ice and rock salt. Since this can be a hassle, I'm ready for an upgrade.
Does Your Dishwasher Match Your Cabinets?
At my house, the kitchen cabinets, fridge, and dishwasher all have the same facing. What's it like at your home?
Does Your Dishwasher Match Your Cabinets?
Casa Quickie: Energy Star and Affordable
Think you can't afford energy-efficient appliances? Try this tactic: through Energy Star's website, you can locate rebates for appliances or technologies, such as solar panels, that you want to add to your home. Just type in your zip code, click the upgraded appliances you're looking for, and the search tool will locate rebates on these products.
What Color Is Your KitchenAid?
What Color Is Your KitchenAid?
Red
Blue
Green
Pink
White
Black
Silver
Other (tell me what color it is below).
Boo.
Do You Have Stainless Steel Appliances?
Back in the '70s, avocado was the color of choice for kitchen appliances. Thankfully, we've moved on to a more neutral shade. In her new home that she shares with her boyfriend, Su Casa member Lovely_1 has stainless steel appliances.
Off to Market Recap: Immersion Blender
The immersion blender is a great kitchen gadget that's especially useful in cooler months when soup making is a frequent activity. Although I have an immersion blender I love, DearSugar does not.
I asked you to help me find her the perfect immersion blender.
Off to Market: Immersion Blender
The immersion blender is one of my favorite kitchen gadgets. It quickly and easily purees soups and sauces without dirtying another bowl. It's especially useful in cooler months when soup making is a frequent activity.
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