Remember the first time you looked under your new couch and realized that there’s fabric covering the springs — and an emerging nation of dust bunnies making themselves at home under there? Getting up close and personal with the products you own, or plan on owning, is a good idea. That way, there’ll be fewer …
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Remember the first time you looked under your new couch and realized that there’s fabric covering the springs — and an emerging nation of dust bunnies making themselves at home under there? Getting up close and personal with the products you own, or plan on owning, is a good idea. That way, there’ll be fewer …
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When I unwrapped the multi-function food processor, which was as sleek as a thoroughbred and as stalwart as a Clydesdale, I caught a glimpse of my culinary future. Stationed at the kitchen island, I could simply push the processor’s buttons to turn pecans into paste and potatoes into puree. I would never again attempt to …
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When I unwrapped the multi-function food processor, which was as sleek as a thoroughbred and as stalwart as a Clydesdale, I caught a glimpse of my culinary future. Stationed at the kitchen island, I could simply push the processor’s buttons to turn pecans into paste and potatoes into puree. I would never again attempt to …
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Fashion can be fickle, but also cyclical. Home design in particular is difficult — we’d like to choose a style that’s fashionable this year but won’t be at risk of looking dated next year. One way to skirt this problem is to find a design that’s already “dated” yet endures the test of time. Kitchen …
Fashion can be fickle, but also cyclical. Home design in particular is difficult — we’d like to choose a style that’s fashionable this year but won’t be at risk of looking dated next year. One way to skirt this problem is to find a design that’s already “dated” yet endures the test of time. Kitchen …
Electricity may seem like the cheap, green way to go, but natural gas is also a popular choice for energizing many common indoor and outdoor appliances. And with good reason, too — this fossil fuel is efficient, reliable, economical and environmentally friendly. In fact, it may surprise you to learn that natural gas is actually …
Electricity may seem like the cheap, green way to go, but natural gas is also a popular choice for energizing many common indoor and outdoor appliances. And with good reason, too — this fossil fuel is efficient, reliable, economical and environmentally friendly. In fact, it may surprise you to learn that natural gas is actually …
As the Earth’s average temperature continue to rise, those of us in already-warm climates may find ourselves increasingly tempted to crank up the A/C. But traditional air conditioners are huge consumers of energy: According to the U.S. Department of Energy, residential air conditioning accounts for 16 percent of all household electricity use in the United …
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As the Earth’s average temperature continue to rise, those of us in already-warm climates may find ourselves increasingly tempted to crank up the A/C. But traditional air conditioners are huge consumers of energy: According to the U.S. Department of Energy, residential air conditioning accounts for 16 percent of all household electricity use in the United …
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The electric vs. gas stove debate is always spirited. But, when you’re whipping up your famous beef Bourguignon or paella, the thought of saving money and energy costs probably isn’t at the front of your mind. Yet you could be saving money every single time you cook these recipes–or any other dish–if you have an …
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The electric vs. gas stove debate is always spirited. But, when you’re whipping up your famous beef Bourguignon or paella, the thought of saving money and energy costs probably isn’t at the front of your mind. Yet you could be saving money every single time you cook these recipes–or any other dish–if you have an …
Electric vs. Gas Stove: Which Is Really More Efficient? Read More »
For the last few years, consumer technology conferences like CES have shown countless examples of appliances that promised to turn your kitchen into a futuristic playground. You’d never have to worry about running low on milk or having all the ingredients for your favorite meal, because your refrigerator would give you the lowdown. Cooking dinner …
For the last few years, consumer technology conferences like CES have shown countless examples of appliances that promised to turn your kitchen into a futuristic playground. You’d never have to worry about running low on milk or having all the ingredients for your favorite meal, because your refrigerator would give you the lowdown. Cooking dinner …
The lights in portable bathrooms can now be powered with pee, a transformation that has far-reaching implications for sanitation in developing countries with limited electricity. The development could also advance safety in refugee camps, where a nightly walk to the bathroom can be dangerous in the dark. Spanish researchers at the University of the West …
The lights in portable bathrooms can now be powered with pee, a transformation that has far-reaching implications for sanitation in developing countries with limited electricity. The development could also advance safety in refugee camps, where a nightly walk to the bathroom can be dangerous in the dark. Spanish researchers at the University of the West …