Posts tagged appliances
The Skinny on Energy Star Certified Homes :: a Guide for Home Improvements?
0October 18, 2012
The federal government's Energy Star program offers certification to green home builders, giving homeowners the reassurance that they are purchasing a home designed to conform to strict energy-efficiency guidelines. Energy Star-certified homes (as they are called) are inspected independently by a certified rater and will be certified with the Energy Star logo, which is placed on the home's breaker box as well as placed on documents provided to the homeowner. [...]
Seven Home Appliances Offer Convenience: Helping You Carve More “Me” Time From Your Day
0September 5, 2012
It feels particularly unfair to deal with housekeeping and home chores, especially when we're working 40-plus hours per week ... at our job, for someone else. The personal time we have away from work, we literally want to be away from work ... instead engaged in recreation or relaxation time. For this reason, we often feel entitled to purchase the latest gadget, technology or machine with brand-new, "time-saving features" ... just so we can squeeze out every last precious minute of me-time. [...]
Neutral Colors in the Kitchen? :: Kitchen Appliances & Accent Color
5March 28, 2012
... Can't decide on a color? White and stainless would be my choices for appliance colors for the kitchen. There are so many other ways to add color to your room that I really don't think highlighting an appliance is the way to go. [...]
Repair or Replace Broken Appliances? [Interactive Infographic]
0November 2, 2011
Appliances have become household items most of us can't live without. When our fridge temperature is too warm, we panic. If our stove top won't heat, we start frantically brainstorming how we can plan a week's worth of meals using a microwave. Replacing appliances can be costly, and that is usually the first thought that arises when we realize our appliances aren't working properly. However, most symptoms can be fixed with a few repairs. [ . . . ]
Like a Tornado (Warning) of Awesome :: The Dream Team Stormed Kentucky & the GE Monogram Experience
15August 12, 2011
I wanted to give a nod to some of what these other super-talented folk had to say. And yeah, I know it is now August, but my take on the 21C Museum Hotel (Red Penguins!) will have to wait, the "Tornado of Awesome" turned "Tornado Warning in the Shower" will have to wait, and so will the . . . GE Appliances' (its own zip code) Monogram Line; it will have to wait . . . probably yet another month, or maybe soon, or maybe never and uggg! I missed my window. But nonetheless, it is always fun to revisit, and please enjoy these other postings: [ . . . ]
