Home Appliance Guides
Air Purifier Guide
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN PURCHASING AN AIR PURIFIERFirst of all, donʼt buy just to buy. — Try to determine if the air your home is unhealthy. There are several indicators of poor indoor air quality: stale, stuffy air; lingering odors (again, my old roommate comes to mind); eye, nose or throat irritation; relative humidity levels below 30% or over 60%; excessive dust; and pet dander. If t…
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Dehumidifier Guide
TYPES OF DEHUMIDIFIERS — —
A whole house dehumidifier will eliminate humidity throughout the home and is attached to your furnace system. Some are fully automatic and many come with gages similar to those for your furnace and air conditioning system mounted on your wall. If you are interested in a whole house dehumidifier, it is best to consult several professional contractors. It i…
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Dryer Guide
Choosing the best clothes dryer for your home begins with research and preparation. Ask yourself some basic questions before you begin shopping for a clothes dryer. Are you looking for a matching dryer for an existing washer? Do you have limited space that requires a stackable dryer? Is your utility hookup geared toward an electric dryer or a gas dryer? Are you most interested in a tumble dryer, a…
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Heater Guide
An electric space heater can be an economical way to heat a room. Choosing the right space heater is important for both your wallet and your safety. In order for a space heater to be a money-saver, it should be used to heat only one room, rather than a larger space. The whole point in using one is to keep yourself warm in a more economical way than by turning up the heat for the entire house.I'm g…
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Sewing Machine Guide
The conventional wisdom among seasoned seamstresses, tailors, quilters, and textile artists is that buying a sewing machine is a lot like buying a car. Imagine a showroom with an assortment of manufacturers, tons of model numbers, and a dizzying array of available features and upgrades. There are sticker prices ranging from a few hundred dollars for beginner sewing machines, up to thousands of …
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Vacuum Guide
Racing against time to restore functionality to a malfunctioning vacuum cleaner can be a most stressful experience. It is very important to have a vacuum cleaner that you can depend upon. For many years, I seemed to find the vacuum cleaners that were enough to drive anyone crazy, especially when company was coming and the vacuum stopped working correctly. Through my years of such torture was b…
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