This page contains money saving tips and advice for buying and maintaining your kitchen appliances.
Replacement Parts for George Foreman GrillsTo keep these popular appliances working properly you may need a new part. This page is about replacement parts for George Foreman grills.
Painting AppliancesThis is a page about painting appliances. You can paint an appliance either to repair damage to the finish or to change your kitchen's decor.
Refinishing an Old RefrigeratorThis is a page about refinishing an old refrigerator. There are numerous ways to make an old fridge look good again. You can wallpaper it with a fun design or just painting it a new color.
Converting Appliances to Stainless Steel?This is a page about converting appliances to stainless steel. If you want stainless steel appliances but can't afford to buy new appliances, you may be able to convert them.
Putting a Microwave on a Washing Machine?I have a small sized kitchen. I wish to know whether it is safe to keep microwave oven on top of front-load washing machine? I intend to use only one appliance at one time.
Refrigerator Drip Pan Fills with Water?Your refrigerator has a drip pan to catch any internal condensation run off. If this pan is constantly full or overflowing, you may need to have your refrigerator serviced. This is a page about refrigerator drip pan fills with water.
Microwave Trips Breaker?There can be numerous causes for a microwave to trip a breaker. If the circuit is being overloaded it could be due to other appliances on the same circuit drawing too much power.
Unplug Kitchen Appliances After UseAppliances draw electricity even when they are not in use. For safety and savings turn off machines when not needed. This page is about unplug kitchen appliances after use.
How to Use and Maintain a Garbage DisposalGarbage disposals are useful tools for getting rid of food waste. However, if used improperly or not well maintained they can fail. This is a page about how to use and maintain a garbage disposal.
What Color Kitchen Appliances Should I Get?This is a page about what color kitchen appliances should I get? Whether you are moving into a new home or updating your kitchen, you will want your appliances to compliment your paint, floor and cabinet choices.
Replacing a Countertop Stove?This is a page about replacing a countertop stove. A cooktop range that fits into your countertop will need to be replaced if it is not working properly.
Buying a Counter Top Dishwasher?An option for an older home or a kitchen without the space for a built-in dishwasher, is a counter top model. This is a page about buying a counter top dishwasher.
Choosing Energy Efficient Kitchen AppliancesThis is a page about choosing energy efficient kitchen appliances. One of the considerations when shopping for kitchen appliances is energy efficiency.
Replacing a Dishwasher?Replacing a dishwasher is a big chore but you can do it yourself. User these helpful tips to make replacing your dishwasher as smooth a process as possible. This is a page about replacing a dishwasher.
Money Saving Refrigerator TipsThis is a page about money saving refrigerator tips. Keeping your refrigerator running smoothly will extend it's life and help it run more efficiently. Refrigerator maintenance and repair can get expensive though.
Saving Money on a RefrigeratorThis is a page about saving money on a refrigerator. Buying a refrigerator is a necessary but expensive investment. There are a lot of options to consider when making your purchase.
Installing a Microwave Oven Over the Range?How do I install a new over the range microwave oven (GE Profile Spacemaker) without an upper cabinet. A shelf will not work as there is a light and filter underneath.
Using a Stove Outside?I have an old donated professional Garland gas stove. I have a small partially enclosed room on the ground level of my house, and am thinking of having the stove piped there.
Advice for Choosing Appliance Colors?I am remodeling my kitchen with off-white glazed cabinets and a farm sink. I am going for the look in the attached photo. I have a white fridge, white dishwasher, and a black stove top.
Over the Range Microwave Venting?I am installing a new over the range microwave which says to use only 6 inch vent. The vent from the old range hood in the ceiling is smaller. Do I have to use 6 inch or can I use 6 inch out of microwave and convert to smaller to fit in ceiling opening?
Alternatives to Painting a Refrigerator?I just updated my kitchen countertops with black granite. Now my refrigerator looks so sad. What ideas are out there besides painting, to change the appearance of my frig?
Converting Built In Dishwasher To Be Portable?My DH (bless his heart), got a dishwasher for me from a friend, unfortunately, it is a built in. I need a portable one. Is there any possible way to convert this into a portable that I can roll up to my sink and hook the hose up to my faucet so I can use this? Any advise is greatly appreciated. Thank You in advance!
Greasing Garbage Disposal Wheel?My garbage disposal won't turn. The motor is not burnt out and there are no obstructions. If I take the bottom plate off, is there somewhere I can grease or WD-40 to make wheel turn freely when wall switch is turned on?
How Do French Door Refrigerators Compare To Side By Sides?I was just wondering if the cubic footage in a side by side refrigerator/freezer does not have to be as large in a French door style refrigerator (freezer on the bottom), because the latter has easier access to the products.
Water Filters in Refrigerators?Water filters in refrigerators: Is there anything you like or dislike about the location of the water filter and filter replacements? Mine has one that requires the fridge to be pulled out from the wall all the way, wrenches and big muscles.
French Door Refrigerators?French door refrigerator owners: Is there any thing you would change about your fridge?
Chemical Smell in a Refrigerator?How do I get rid of a chemical smell (like coolant) in my refrigerator? The fridge was moved (not turned off) and this smell started after that.
Replacing a Built-in Dishwasher With a Portable?My built in dishwasher quit and I have access to a portable. Is it possible and practical and fairly easy to replace the built in with a portable.
Dishwasher Not Drying Dishes?I bought a dishwasher at Lowe's last year. For some reason, even when I put on the heated dry, I still have wet dishes. I mean cups and stuff that are hanging to where they should have dried. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can do?
Reversible Panels on Your Dishwasher?When moving into a new home and the dishwasher is not the color of your other appliances, unscrew the front panel to see what is on the other side. Most newer dishwashers have reversible panels in black and white.
Pit Marks on Stainless Steel Stovetop?Does anyone know how to get rid of pit marks on a stainless steel oven (stove) top?
Frost in my Frost-Free Freezer?I have a frost free freezer only about 5 or 6 years old and lately I have been getting frost in it on the top. I thought maybe I was getting left open so I put a piece of velcro on it to secure the door shut, but still there is frost. What could be happening here?
Is it Worth Buying a Small Freezer?I am thinking of buying a table-top freezer so that I can freeze down things and then transfer them to the big freezer. I'm hoping that the big one won't get so frosted up. Does anyone else do this and if so, does it work?
Would you Buy a French Door Refrigerator?I am interested in buying a new french door refrigerator. I am older and tired of bending down to clean lower refrigerator. These have bottom freezers and we enjoyed a similar one years ago.
Canning on a Solid Top Electric Stove?I have an electric stove in my new house. I understand that it is impossible to use a pressure canner for canning foods. Any suggestions?
Painting a Refrigerator?Is there a way to paint a white refrigerator red?
Removing a Small Light Bulb in Stove Hood?I have a very small light bulb stuck in my stove hood that I cannot remove. It is hard for me to get any kind of a grip on it because it isn't sticking out very far. Please help.
Painting an Appliance with Epoxy Paint?When using an epoxy paint on a refrigerator what kind of roller should I use?