As the weather turns warmer, people's thoughts turn toward grilling. In this timely piece, Consumer Reports found five CR Best Buy grills for $500 or less. They are: Fiesta Blue Ember FG50069-U409, $450. Char-Broil Red 463250509, $450 Kenmore 16641, $350 Char-Broil...
Which is better for the environment: washing dishes by hand or using a dishwasher? So far the conventional wisdom has been it's better to use a dishwasher, but Treehugger investigated and found the answer is a little more complicated. The average dishwasher uses six...
One of the items we're checking out at the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference is the new GE Monogram Grills for outdoor cooking. These grills come equipped with halogen lights for cooking at night and a system to ensure even heat distribution and reduce...
Scrounging around for laundromat quarters was the single biggest downside of apartment living for me. I wish I had the Wonder Wash then. The Wonder Wash is a portable washing machine that fits on your countertop. Its tank is capable of holding 7 to 8 dress shirts, 30...
We are being bowled over by the energy-efficient products being introduced at the International Builders' Show, including the new Eco Kitchen line from Whirlpool. Most impressive of the collection was the Resource Saver™ refrigerator, the most energy-efficient...
I hope I make it to the average life expectancy for an average American male. I exercise, I don’t smoke, I do occasionally have too much to drink or eat while watching a sporting event or at a party, but overall I believe I am doing well. I also get regular wellness...
Keeping your utility bills low involves more than making sure your refrigerator door is shut. ConsumerReports.com has eight simple tips to follow to make sure your refrigerator is functioning well: Clean the compressor coils. Clean gaskets on the doors with detergent...
One of the most difficult appliance breakdowns to deal with is when your refrigerator goes out. My family’s diet completely changed for the whole week when ours was undergoing maintenance. There are some precautionary steps you can take to avoid a breakdown, however....
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Wolf Appliance Inc., announced on September 3rd a voluntary recall of about 24,000 Wolf Appliance Gas Ranges Delayed ignition of gas in the 18-inch oven can cause a flash of flames to be projected at a...
Do you have stinky pants? It might be your washer if Smelly Washer is to be believed. Apparently, detergents and fabric softeners can build up in the washer and create a foul odor. I didn't believe it until I asked around the office and a co-worker reported that it...
