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The Kitchn On Ovens

During this week of Kitchen & Bath Month 2010, we've been talking about ovens! Here's some of what we had to say. • Price ranges, high to low, for new ovens • What's better - wall or s...

Buying a New Oven? A Price Range

During this week of Kitchen & Bath Month we've been talking ovens! Now let's get down to brass tacks: If you need (or want) to buy a new oven, there is a range of prices for this major kitchen p...

Survey: Is Your Oven In the Wall or Under the Stove?

Apart from the gas/electric question, placement is perhaps the biggest factor to consider when choosing a new oven. We've used both freestanding stove/oven units, and standalone wall ovens. Which do y...

What Is a Convection Oven, and How Does It Work?

What is a convection oven, and what does it do? Is it really that helpful in the kitchen? It's very simple, really: It's all about the fan. ...

How Do I Calibrate My Oven?
Good Questions

Q: How do you calibrate an oven? We got a new one when we moved into our apartment, and when I got an oven thermometer, it turned out it was about 50 degrees off. Thoughts on the best way to addres...

Are You Using Too Much Dish Soap? Probably!

We still had dishwashers on the brain when we spotted an article in the New York Times over the weekend giving some stern advice for using our dishwashers more efficiently. Think you know how to wash ...

Survey: Is Your Oven Gas or Electric?

We've baked in both gas and electric ovens, and we may be imagining it, but we feel like there can be major differences between the two types. What do you think? Do you have a gas or an electric oven?...

Paranoid? How to Remember Turning Off the Oven

We can't count the number of times we've merrily left the house only to be struck an hour or two later with the sudden thought, "Did the oven get turned off?" The worry that we left it on plagues us u...

The Kitchn On Dishwashers
Kitchen & Bath Month 2010

During this week of Kitchen & Bath Month, The Kitchn has been talking dishwashers. Here's some of what we had to say. • Shopping guide: High-end, top-brand dishwashers • Shopping guide...

Five Budget Dishwashers Under $500

We talked about high-end, premium brand dishwashers (i.e., expensive ones) earlier this week. But what if you're looking for a budget option? You could get a used one off Craigslist, but if you want...

Kitchen Gear: What to Buy, Borrow or Improvise

It was quite a kick to learn this week that we had been nominated for one of Saveur Magazine's Best Food Blog awards. Seems they like our coverage of kitchen gear (thank you, Saveur!) so I thought I m...

LG Dishwashers Are the Most "Repair-Prone" of Any Brand

Consumer Reports says on their blog that LG has finally beat out Fisher-Paykel as the most "repair-prone" of dishwasher brands. So, just to put it in plain words: That means they break a lot? ...

Resources and Helpful Advice on Installing a Dishwasher

We have been talking dishwashers during this second week of Kitchen & Bath Month, and we wanted to stop and talk about installation for a minute. Dishwasher installation looks complicated and scar...

Need a Cheap (or Free) Dishwasher? Try Craigslist

We love Craiglist: The free online classifieds network is so great for selling used furniture, and finding local treasures. But it's good for a lot more than just Danish armchairs and side tables. Did...

Miele to Bosch: Are Dishwashers Over $1000 Worth It?

Dishwashers are not among the most expensive of kitchen appliances (refrigerators seem to qualify for that honor) but they can still get very pricey, especially when you are looking at the high-end ...

Do You Have a Dishwasher in Your Kitchen?
Kitchen & Bath Month 2010

We've talked about the relative merits of handwashing as opposed to using a dishwasher, and we've also talked about how to get the most out of your dishwasher. But we realized that we've never asked y...

High To Low: 10 Small, Cool Apartment-Sized Refrigerators

This week we have been talking about refrigerators! Earlier this week we rounded up some models of the very popular French-door style of refrigerator. But a lot of you aren't looking for a 28 cubic ...

Video: Brian Regan on Refrigerator Shopping

"This one also has a crisper for... ...crispy things."...

Survey: What Kind of Refrigerator Do You Have?

This week of the Kitchen Cure is all about cleaning out your pantry and refrigerator. Given that it is also Kitchen & Bath Month across our network, and that we are discussing kitchen hardware, ap...

Why Can't You Put Metal in the Microwave?

If you've ever accidentally left a fork on the plate of food you're heating up, you know that metal and microwaves don't play so nicely together. Mini-lightening bolts are pretty, to be sure, but a bi...

Help! My Dishwasher Leaves a White Residue on My Dishes
Good Questions

Q: Hi - I desperately need some dishwasher help. I took the advice offered in the holiday dishwasher post about using vinegar and keeping the dishwasher clean. I prefer to use eco-alternative or n...

Can I Also Store Food in My Wine Refrigerator?
Good Questions

Q: My partner and I live in a small NYC apartment. One thing we couldn't part from when we moved here was our 50-bottle wine refrigerator. It keeps a temperature of around 45-47 degrees. Half of it is...

What Is the Best Way To: Shop for a New Appliance?

From range hoods to dishwashers, and food processors to stand mixers, kitchen purchases can be daunting. Whether you're in the market for a $300 mixer or a $2000 refrigerator, it can be nervewracking ...

Filling the Dishwasher: Do You Have a Strategy?

Our discussion the other day about the best way to wash dishes made us think about the strategy that also goes into filling the dishwasher - not to mention the tetris skills! To our mind, a well-packe...

What Are the Pros and Cons of Downdraft Ventilation?
Good Questions

Q: Are downdrafts as effective as range hoods? I've considered buying one instead of the conventional range hood, in order to maximize space in the kitchen and also to create a more modern, minimal l...

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