Nothing says “weekend hero” like pouring draft beer from your very own keg. If you have an extra fridge in the garage or basement, you’re already halfway there. Follow along to learn how to safely turn a standard refrigerator into a simple, door-mounted “kegerator.”...
Use & Care
How Often Should I Change My Refrigerator Water Filter?
Is your refrigerator's water tasting a bit off lately? That forgotten filter might be the culprit! Replacing your fridge water filter on schedule is important not just for having fresh, clean-tasting water, but also for keeping your refrigerator running well and...
What Is the Proper Way to Clean and Sanitize Your Refrigerator?
Let's face it. We've all opened our fridges to find that mysterious sticky spot or forgotten container of leftovers that's now growing its own ecosystem. Regular cleaning isn't just about keeping things looking nice; it's about preventing harmful bacteria from making...
Laundry Hacks for Busy Families: Back-to-School Edition
The familiar rhythm of the school year brings with it the perpetual challenge of keeping up with laundry. As backpacks fill with permission slips and lunch boxes with sandwiches, laundry baskets seem to multiply overnight. If it feels like you’re stuck in the...
Chill and Be Chilled: Creative Ice Cube Tray Hacks
This summer’s high temperatures call for some cooling off and using ice cube trays you probably already have can help you hack the heat and save time on recipes. Although these trays probably live in many of our freezers, it’s not often they hold anything except for...
How to Best Clean Grill Grates (and Keep ‘Em Clean)
It’s grilling season, baby! If you’re hoping to impress everyone with your skills, start with clean grill grates. When you don’t regularly clean your grill grates the right way, you allow unsavory and unsafe gunk to build up and coat your otherwise perfectly cooked...
Forget Energy Efficiency. Repair Your Appliances to Protect the Earth.
Earth Day is that one day reminding us we need to do more for our environment. If you have appliances you think might be on their last legs, think again. Before wishing your refrigerator, dishwasher, or oven farewell to the landfills, you might want to look into...
10 Home Hacks for Your Appliances
For many, the kitchen is where the magic happens at home. And your appliances are the backbone of said magic. They help us cook, clean, and keep groceries fresh. But did you know that there are more ways you can put your appliances to work? Read on to discover clever...
Winterize Your Appliances for the Coming Winter
This winter, while you’re inside keeping warm, some of your appliances are outside toughing the cold and snow. If you don’t want to pay up to $70,000 in the spring to repair frozen pipes, you should plan to winterize your appliances soon. Whether you have a full...
5 Tips on How to Not Ruin Your Popcorn or Your Microwave
If you think microwaving popcorn is as simple as pressing a button, you might be in for a surprise. Do it wrong, and you could not only ruin your popcorn but break your microwave as well. 1. Use a second plate The purpose of a microwave plate is to rotate food so it...
