Washer repair professionals report that most of the washer problems are due to the many mistakes that people make when they are using their washing machines. Here are some of the most common washer mistakes and what you should do go about them: Maintenance mistakes How you take care of the washer has a great […]
Read moreDishwasher Repair: Common Dishwasher Problems And How To Fix Them
Just like any other appliance, the dishwasher develops problems that you should fix as fast as possible. Here are some of the most common dishwasher problems as given by dishwasher repair professionals: Failure of the dishwasher to clean properly A dishwasher is meant to clean the dishes; therefore, when it’s not doing it, you can’t […]
Read moreAppliance Repair Warranty: Understanding Your Coverage
Is there anything more frustrating than dealing with a broken-down appliance and not knowing if your warranty is going to cover repairs? When an appliance breaks, you should first look at your appliance warranties to see what they are likely to cover. You paid for this protection, and it only makes sense that you would […]
Read more5 Good Reasons to Consider Black Appliances for Your Kitchen
Let’s face it, we’ve been conditioned to restrict our choices to white as the default color for kitchen appliances. But, when you’re considering an upgrade, you may be surprised at the choices of styles, finishes, and colors that are available. This is particularly true when you look at black appliance colors for their aesthetic appeal […]
Read moreWasher Repair: 5 Ways You Are Hurting Your Washing Machine
While washing machines have been around for a long time, washer repair professionals report that many homeowners do a number of things to their machines that leads to them developing problems. Here are some of the things you might be doing wrong with your washing machine: You don’t check your pockets before you run your […]
Read moreWasher Repair: 7 Things That Can Destroy Your Washing Machine
A washing machine is an important household appliance. unfortunately, it tends to be destroyed by a number of items. Here are some of the things that can destroy your unit as given by washer repair professionals: Zippers Zippers have a number of ways in which they can destroy your washing machine. If they are large, […]
Read more2014 Kitchens – KAR
Here’s what has been trending in kitchen design: A little more than a decade ago appliance manufacturers called it white-on-white. White appliances with chrome trim had been de rigueur for years, so the early movement to solid white was a big deal in the beginning of the last decade. Kitchen cabinets, countertops, sinks and even […]
Read moreOur Top 3 LA Events for 2014 – KAR
Favorite Los Angeles Area events for 2014 Los Angeles Convention CenterLos Angeles, CAJune 20 – 22, 2014 Dwell on Design L.A. is touted as the largest design event in the U.S. It’s a unique three-day event featuring content from over 200 top minds in design, and exhibitions by more than 400 exhibitors, with exceptional educational […]
Read moreThe Best Way to Load and Unload Your New Dishwasher
Purchasing a dishwasher is a great way to make our lives easier and tackling dirty dishes in this way even saves water and energy. A dishwasher is a hard working appliance, but it won’t work efficiently if it’s loaded and unloaded incorrectly. Most people have their own techniques, but they don’t tend to think about […]
Read moreBeware of your Fabric Softener – KAR
Shared from Good Housekeeping Most of us think fabric softeners are good for ALL fabrics. Not so. Though we all know fabric softeners will…well, make fabrics soft. Perhaps, we’re not aware that fabric softener should not be used on all materials. Here’s a list from *Good Housekeeping: 1. Microfiber I just love microfiber, but I […]
Read moreCooktop Repair: 6 Ways To Clean Your Cooktops
For you to keep the cooktops in good condition, you need to clean them regularly. Cooktop repair professionals observe that there are plenty of ways in which you can clean the countertops. Some of these ways include: Ammonia Ammonia isn’t ideal for cleaning all types of countertops, but there is nothing better in the market […]
Read moreGreat Solutions for Small Kitchens – KAR
How to get by when you don’t have room. *Designer Joanna Simmons suggests that if you have a tiny kitchen space, blow out the ceiling to create some volume. A skylight like the one pictured below might also help. I also really like the idea of pull-outs such as a cutting board or a drop-down […]
Read moreWelcome to 2015 – KAR
What’s on tap for 2015? We’re all looking forward to 2015. It’s going to be a great year! Here are some interesting facts and trivia related to 2015 or MMXV as the Romans would have said. Did you know that 2015 has been proclaimed the International Year of Light? And of course, as we all […]
Read moreBlack Eyed Pea Salad for the New Year – KAR
A new recipe to get the New Year started right If you’re looking for fresh recipes to start out the New Year in 2015, try this tasty salad from Chef Chris Covelli. I first met Chris at The International Builder Show (IBS) in Orlando in 2006, worked with him at a number of events over […]
Read moreSmarter Appliances in 2015 – KAR
The Consumer Electronic Show (CES), and the Design and Construction Week (IBS + KBIS) are all being held this month in Las Vegas. New “smart” appliances are sure to be shown at each venue. What’s a “smart” appliance? Maybe not what you think. When the word “smart” is prepended to the word appliance, it usually […]
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