Small Renovations to Update Your Home
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Renovating a home is one of the most exciting times for a homeowner. Our Appliance Educator team is here to give you some ideas on smaller renovations you can do to update your home!
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Different Ways to Lay Subway Tile
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One of the most common tiles found in home renovations is the subway tile. First seen in a subway station in New York in 1904, the subway tile has made its way into homes across the globe. The team at Appliance Educator has found a few different ways to transform the classic subway tile into nontraditional custom backsplashes for your kitchen!
Read MoreCaring For and Cleaning Induction Cooktops
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Induction Cooktops have truly changed the cooking experience and revolutionized it into an energy efficient and easy to use cooking surface. Since they use electromagnetic energy, induction cooktops emit little to no heat and use the cookware directly as part of the cooking system. This makes them incredibly fast to heat up and cool to the touch.
In addition to their stellar cooking and safety qualities, induction cooktops are among the easiest appliances to clean. However, they still require a bit of maintenance and care in order to nurture their longevity. Here are some beauty tips to keep your induction cooktop looking shiny as could be throughout its lifetime.
Read MoreTips for Surviving a Bathroom Remodel
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The most personal, secluded area in the home is the bathroom. This is the place where you start and end each day, and spend some relaxing time in after a long day. The idea of a bathroom remodel is stressful in itself; Even the thought of not having a bathroom for weeks or even months. But with a little time apart and a lot of hard work and preparation, a new beautiful bathroom will be well worth it! Follow these pro tips from the Appliance Educator team and your remodeling journey will be that much easier.
Read MoreBest Methods for Cleaning Black Stainless Steel
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The oh-so-popular black stainless steel is sure to look luxurious in your kitchen. All black stainless appliances are making their way up the totem pole and taking over modern kitchens. In order to keep them in mint condition and shining bright in your kitchen, there is a bit of maintenance required.
Read MoreThe Best ADA Compliant Range Hoods
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Searching for an ADA compliant range hood? You’ve come to the right place! Our team at Appliance Educator wants everyone to be able to find what they’re looking for with tips and recommendations from appliance experts, so you can have the best experience possible in the kitchen. Each kitchen should be catered towards what works the absolute best for the homeowner, including the most important part: it’s functionality!
Read MoreCleaning Marble Countertops
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Marble countertops will always be huge in the kitchen design trend world, as it is timeless and a true marvel of nature. Due to its naturally cool nature, most people in warmer climates and those who enjoy baking choose marble counters over any other material. Marble does come with its pros and cons, so it is important to understand the material in order to clean it and maintain it to last a lifetime.
While beautiful and easy to clean, marble is incredibly porous and soft, making it sensitive to acidic foods and solutions. These acidic products can leave irremovable stains and blemishes that will live in your countertops forever. Some of these include: vinegar, lemon juice (or fruit in general), tomato juice, and harsh cleaning products. So, how do you protect your marble countertops and keep them clean from daily cooking routines? We are here to break it down for you!
Read MoreBest Major Appliance Online Retailers
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As online shopping continues to be preferred rather than brick-and-mortar stores, shopping for larger items such as a new range or fridge can be quite daunting. Online shopping has widened options with much more variety in styles, finishes, features, and much more. Additionally, you can easily compare between brands to ensure you are getting the best deal. You want to ensure you are ordering from an overall well-rounded, trusted e-commerce website with accurate specifications, low pricing, product variety, and great customer service.
Read MoreKitchen Faucet Buyer's Guide
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From cleaning your daily dishes to filling up your water bottle before starting your day, it’s no doubt that the faucet is the most used kitchen appliance in the home. Although it is easily overlooked, it is extremely important for everyday use and can surprisingly make a huge difference in the aesthetics of the kitchen. It’s typical not to know where to start when on the market for a new faucet since it’s purchased for its longevity, so the Appliance Educator team has gathered all of the information needed to make the best decision for your home.
Read MoreTop Kitchen Appliance Brands to Look for in 2020
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Major kitchen appliances are big purchases for most people, as they are purchased for durability and longevity. Since appliances are seen as investments, reliability is a key factor in a consumer’s purchasing decision. Other important factors to consider are their aesthetics and features, as you want them to function right and look great while doing it! If you’re looking to invest in new luxurious, reliable, and overall fantastic kitchen appliances, look no further than the brands we have deemed as the top manufacturers to look for in 2020.
Read MoreKitchen Design Trends to Expect in 2020
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The New Year is best celebrated by refreshing all parts of life. The home is where the heart is, so what better place to start than there? Kitchen design trends change every year, however, many key aspects and similarities between them will always remain the same and stay trendy. If your new year’s resolution is “new year, new kitchen,” then you are in good hands! Our design team has weighed in on what trends will be the most popular in home kitchens for 2020.
Read MoreBest Methods for Cleaning Stainless Steel
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With purchasing major kitchen appliances, one thing homeowners tend to forget about is the maintenance and upkeep stainless steel finished products require. Stainless steel is a beautiful, shiny material that is the most popular and versatile finish for home appliances. However, it does tend to be very receptive to finger prints, water marks, and streaks from our daily use. We have gathered some of the best methods for cleaning stainless steel appliances – both at home and store bought – that will leave your appliances looking brand all the time.
Read MoreThe Different Types of Kitchen Backsplash
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Kitchen designs are a very personal matter; You see them from the minute you wake up for your morning cup of coffee, all through the day to that late-night dessert. A key focal point in the kitchen is the backsplash, since it is at eye-level and makes its way around the kitchen. It has to look good and fit the aesthetic that makes you feel at home.
Adding a backsplash is also one of the easiest, and most affordable ways to spruce up an existing or a brand-new kitchen. It not only protects the walls from spills and splatters, but it adds an appealing eye-catcher as well. Backsplashes have transformed from solely a protectant, to a decorative element that will either stand out or complement a color scheme.
Read MorePreparing Your Kitchen for the Holiday Season
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The holidays will be here before we know it, so prepping your kitchen space for family gatherings is of top priority. The holiday marathon between Thanksgiving and New Years means preparing meals for more people than usual, baking fresh apple pies, and entertaining family and friends. Is your kitchen holiday-ready?
You deserve to enjoy the holidays just as much as when you’re the host, so it is important to be prepared so you can entertain and enjoy the festivities stress-free! If you’re in need of a bit of prep work and tips to ensure it is smooth sailing for the holidays in your kitchen, follow these tips and tricks from the Appliance Educator.
Read MoreColor of the Year and Ways to Implement it in Your Kitchen
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As home and kitchen design are constantly evolving, homeowners are moving out of the trend of neutral color schemes and are becoming more bold with their color choices. But, sometimes it is difficult to make that drastic of a transition. Luckily, incorporating the color blue is the perfect solution. Blue is the color of the year and years to come simply because it bridges the gap between conservative and bold. You can use any shade of blue, such as a blue-grey periwinkle tone or pastel blue to work perfectly with neutral colors, or you can use an electric blue to really give your kitchen a bold pop of color. Every kitchen design should reflect the homeowners style or personality - and there is surely a way to implement blue in every shape and form!
Read MoreHow to Clean and Maintain Your Dishwasher
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Since a dishwasher is a place where your dishes go to get clean, most people don’t think to clean their dishwasher regularly. It is easy to assume your dishwasher will get cleaned alongside your dishes, but the reality is food, debris, and other deposits can easily build up over time. This can lead to underperformance and clogged drains, giving you a hassle of a cleaning experience in the long run.
It is important to regularly clean and maintain your dishwasher so that it can keep running smoothly and providing sparkling-clean dishes after every wash. Dishwashers are a mighty appliance, but they definitely aren’t maintenance-free. The Appliance Educator has a few easy-to-follow tips that will ensure your dishwasher is performing as its highest capacity.
Read MoreThe Ultimate Refrigerator Buyer's Guide
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Purchasing a fridge can be much more complicated and overwhelming than expected. After all, fridges just have one job of keeping your food cold and safe to eat, right? Like any kitchen appliance, there are many features that differentiate one item from the other that can completely change your opinion on it. There’s a vast selection of fridges with different installations, styles, features, and more - How can you know that you’re choosing the right one? It is important to determine which fridge you choose based off of what meets your standards for cosmetic appearance and style, what works for your kitchen design, and what is best suited for your household.
Read MorePreparing Your Outdoor Kitchen for Cold Weather
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Winter is coming, which means it will soon be too cold for cookouts and typical outdoor entertainment. You’ve invested time, money, and love into creating your perfect outdoor kitchen space, so protecting it when the temperature drops is critical.
If you neglect winterizing your kitchen, you risk facing broken water lines and damages to your appliances. Whether you are looking to make sure your kitchen survives the cold months while it isn’t in use, or you’re a determined to not let the winter keep you from cooking outdoors, these tips will keep your outdoor kitchen winter-friendly this season.
Read MoreTypes of Refrigerators to Consider
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Searching for the perfect fridge can be overwhelming, especially if you are in the midst of a remodel or renovation. Any research on a new appliance should be well-thought out, as all major appliances are purchased for their longevity. Our team at Appliance Educator wants to give you all of the necessary information to make this process an ease. The first step to finding the right fridge is picking out which style that works best for you and your household. It is important to consider all of the variables in this purchase, including your household’s current cooking habits and what would be the most convenient for your everyday interactions in the kitchen.
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Farmhouse Style Kitchens
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The first step to every kitchen remodel is nailing down and clearly defining your favorite style. This will help get your project off to a smooth start and shape the direction you, your designer and your contractor need to go in. If you are into rustic charm with a modern flare, the farmhouse kitchen style may be the right one for you.
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