How Much Does Appliance Noise Matter?
Only 8% of people use their range hood regularly–the rest can’t stand the noise. And plenty of...
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Michele Lerner is an award-winning freelance writer, editor, and author who writes about real estate, personal finance, and business.
Converting to All-Electric Comes with Challenges
As more people embrace an all-electric home and some jurisdictions ban natural gas in newly built...
Short Lived Appliances? Hard Water May Be the Culprit
Rapid corrosion, higher utility bills, stained tubs and sinks: These are just some of the reasons...
The Real Monster in Your House Skulks in Your Attic
What’s scarier than a monster in the house? How about shivering in your living room while your heat...
Get Out of Bed and Into a Better Home Office
More than one-third of remote workers routinely work from their bed, which may have something to do...
Quiet, Efficient, Green
Austin’s heat and the combined forces of allergies and her dogs are no match for the cooling...
It’s Time to Cook Like a Chef with Electric Induction
Professional chefs and expert home cooks have traditionally favored gas cooktops, but induction...
Take a Breath and Vent
Microwave exhaust fans are among the most commonly ignored features in today’s kitchens. Don’t put...
The Six Sensors Every Home Should Have
We all know about the importance of paying attention to all five senses, but for your safety and...
Are You Being Shelter Shamed?
Millennials have been the brunt of jokes about their love of avocado toast preventing them from...
How to Decorate Your Home to Fit Your Harry Potter Household
If you’re a Potterhead, chances are you already own a Gryffindor throw or a Golden Snitch clock....
Budget 411 For Your Fixer-Upper
So you’ve bought a fixer upper. Now what? Learn how to pick your projects and set your budget to...
Extended Warranties. Yes or No?
Should you buy an extended warranty on new appliances? The answer depends on the initial price—and...
