Appliances
Clean the Toaster
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Electric toasters with slots in the top for the bread all have one thing in common: they collect bread crumbs and dust, and need to be cleaned regularly.
Cleaning an electric toaster is not merely good sanitation. It is also fire prevention.
Using Charcoal Grills / Hibachis Indoors
Tags: Appliances | Safety
There are about 25 deaths each year from the use of charcoal grills and hibachis indoors.
Never use charcoal grills or charcoal hibachis inside homes, trailers, truck-caps, or tents. Carbon monoxide from burning and smoldering charcoal can kill you if you use it indoors for cooking or heating.
Before You Buy a Carbon Monoxide Detector
Tags: Appliances | Safety
More than 200 people die each year in the US from carbon monoxide poisoning, and more than 7,000 people each year land in the hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning. A carbon monoxide detector can prevent poisoning by alerting you to high levels of carbon monoxide (CO) before you, your family, or your pets become ill.
Before You Buy a Kitchen Range
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Ranges have been getting better recently, as more of us have become aware of what a really good range can do. Dual-fuel ranges, touch-pad controls, self-cleaning ovens, convection ovens and true simmer burners are just a few of the features available now. Consider your style of cooking - what foods you cook, how much, and who you cook with and for. Then consider the relative advantages of a big oven or a hot burner, fuel efficiency, appearance, durability, versatility and ease of operation.
Clean and Maintain Humidifiers
Tags: Appliances | Healthy House | HVAC
Proper cleaning and maintenance of home humidifiers
Humidifiers are commonly used in homes to relieve the physical discomforts of dry nose, throat, lips, and skin. The moisture they add to dry air also helps alleviate common nuisances brought on by winter heating, such as static electricity, peeling wallpaper, and cracks in paint and furniture. However, excess moisture can encourage the growth of biological organisms in the home.Service a Window Air Conditioner
Tags: Appliances | HVAC | Spring
1. Pull the Air Conditioner
First, you need to pull your air conditioner out of the window. There are two ways to do this. In the first, you remove the working components of the air conditioner from its case (cover) while the unit is still in the window:
Garbage Disposal Quick Tips
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Garbage disposals -- sometimes called garbage disposal units, or garbage disposers -- have become fairly common in today's kitchens. They are a great convenience when they're working right and smelling good. When they're not, here are some things you can do:
