Ovens take a lot of abuse. They’re expected to heat evenly, producing searing hot air but zero smoke. To keep your oven heating effectively and avoid unevenly cooked food, it’s necessary to clean out the baked-on gunk that accumulates with use. A good cleaning also lessens the likelihood your oven will smoke, catch fire or make food taste burnt. So, how can you clean your oven … [Read more...] about Easy ways to clean your oven
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Tips to maintain your fridge and freezer
Your refrigerator and freezer are some of the most important appliances in your home and can benefit greatly from consistent maintenance. Performing these key care tips once or twice a year adds to the life of your fridge, which is usually cooling $100 or more of food at any given time. Empty The Water Pan Under your refrigerator is a pan that catches condensation … [Read more...] about Tips to maintain your fridge and freezer
Organizing Your Fridge for the Holidays
Planning for the holidays is both exciting and stressful, especially when you are hosting friends and family at your home. Whenever you host a holiday gathering, preparation is key to ensuring a smooth event. Organizing your fridge may seem inconsequential but can be a big help when it comes to preparing, serving and storing food. With a few simple tips, you can get your fridge … [Read more...] about Organizing Your Fridge for the Holidays
Thanksgiving cooking safety tips (part 2)
While Thanksgiving is a time to reflect and be thankful for what we have, it is also a time to practice good safety habits to protect you, your guests, and your property from harm. We’ve discussed Thanksgiving cooking safety tips in terms of proper food preparation to prevent illness and ensure good times. Now, let’s explore some tips to keep everyone safe this holiday season … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving cooking safety tips (part 2)
3 easy washer maintenance tips
Washing machine problems seem to come at the most inopportune times. Most frustrating are the slow-growing problems where the washer just doesn’t seem to work as well. Your washer can also go kaput mid-cycle, leaving your clothes in stagnating water. If you’re lucky, you can avoid a big puddle of water and suds in your laundry room floor. Some washing machine issues are … [Read more...] about 3 easy washer maintenance tips