Rebekah Lowin

If last night’s chicken dinner is already looking sad and slightly spoiled, odds are that you’ve got a refrigerator issue on your hands. But how do you know if you really need to replace your fridge or if it just needs a little TLC? Try looking out for the following tell-tale signs of fridge problems, then have a heart-to-heart chat with yourself about whether it’s really time to let go or not. If your fridge is sweating, something’s likely not right.

If you’re looking to purchase a new fridge, you’re probably a bit perplexed about where to start — especially if you’ve never gone through this before. Well, we’ve got you covered with a few of the most vital need-to-know items. Read on and you’ll be sure to stay savvy as you navigate the fridge market.

After all the research, shopping, and deliberating, you might think your fridge-related work is done by the time it arrives at your doorstep. Well, not quite. There are a few things you should do when your fridge arrives. We spoke with Christian Boscherini, of Smeg USA, to help you prepare for that fateful delivery day. Just like with any major delivery, you’ll want to be certain you don’t have any missing pieces or issues before signing for the delivery.

Some combination of baking soda, lemon, and vinegar will almost always do the trick when it comes to cleaning the kitchen and all the stuff in it. But for those of us who just don’t have the time (or the desire!) to make our own cleaning supplies, there are plenty of good-for-the-planet options to buy. Here are some of our favorites. Get shopping — and then get cleaning!