Single Cup Coffee Push Back

by ryw | Sep 14, 2011 | Appliances, Blog, Miscellaneous Appliances

It’s nice to see some companies taking a stance against the single cup (AKA K-Cup) brewing craze that is sweeping the nation. I lived in a house with a single cup brewing machine for two years, and never have I felt more wasteful. Jura is hoping to tap into that...

Appliance Life Expectancy

by ryw | Oct 25, 2010 | Appliances, Blog, Miscellaneous Appliances

This summer, when I was visiting my parents, my mom was having our kitchen renovated. One Thursday, repairmen ripped out our stove cooktop, oven, and dishwasher — appliances that we’d had since before I was born. As we watched, my dad said,...

The Hidden Costs of a Cup of Joe

by ryw | Feb 19, 2010 | Appliances, Blog, Miscellaneous Appliances

Since taking my first sip of coffee in high school my habitual consumption of the stuff has been inconsistent at best. There have been stretches when I’ve done three to four cups a day (way to much for me) and there have been stretches when I’ve given it...

Freeze!

by ryw | Aug 11, 2009 | Appliances, Blog, Miscellaneous Appliances

Having a dedicated freezer in the home allows homeowners to save money by buying in bulk. That’s the driving force behind the recent increase in freezer sales while purchases of all other appliances declined last year. If you are in the market for a new freezer,...

They Don’t Make ‘Em Like They Used To

by ryw | Jun 11, 2009 | Appliances, Blog, Miscellaneous Appliances

The statistics are sobering. When it comes to big appliances such as gas ranges, dishwashers and washing machines, 20% of the ones sold between 2003-2006 broke within three years. And 37% of side-by-side refrigerators broke within the same span. Now, according to this...

Home Improvement on the Cheap

by ryw | Apr 7, 2008 | Appliances, Blog, Miscellaneous Appliances

With all signs now pointing at a downturn in the economy, CNN Money has 11 home improvement tips that can spruce up your home on the cheap. The list: