Kitchen Appliance Guides


Coffee Makers - How to Choose a Coffee Maker

Coffee Makers & Grinder Guide
APR
15
2009
Bryan-Carey
Houston, TX
— BREWING CAPACITY — Among the different factors that influence the buying decision, the brewing capacity is going to rank near the top of the list. Coffee makers can brew anywhere from a single cup to thirty or more cups in a single cycle, with most coffee makers offering a standard size that ranges between eight and twelve cups of coffee. At the low end of the range are single cup … read more

Dishwasher - Consumer Guide to Dishwashers

Dishwasher Guide
MAR
20
2009
RudiXeno
Boca Raton, FL
Chances are that when you purchased your present residence there was a dishwasher there. You may have lived in your house decades or only a few short months, but it's a certainty that at some point in time you'll need to replace your appliances - like the dishwasher. When I make a major appliance purchase I tend to use the same technique, modified only by whatever special considerations that speci… read more

How to Buy a Food Processor

Food Processor Guide
DEC
29
2008
TheBard
Aurora, IL
As any seasoned cook knows chopping and dicing is a project.  All of that chopping and dicing can be time consuming not to mention tear inducing if one is chopping onions.  And there are times when uniformity and timeliness are key, or when certain ingredients need to be combined just so, or bread dough needs to be mixed.  And space... oh, the space. Now enters the food processor. A… read more

Cooktops - Choosing a Cooktop

Kitchen Cooktop Guide
APR
15
2009
RudiXeno
Boca Raton, FL
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING YOUR NEW COOKTOP — — In planning an improvement to your kitchen, some realistic self-understanding goes a long way and can save you substantial dollars and countless hours of research.  Ask yourself the following questions throughout your cooktop decision-making process: — How serious a cook are you, or do you aspire to be?  —… read more

Ranges - Finding the Right Kitchen Range

Kitchen Range Guide
DEC
16
2008
Bryan-Carey
Houston, TX
No kitchen is complete without certain appliances and one appliance that is found in most every home in America is a kitchen range - or stove. Stoves combine cooktops with an oven and they rank with refrigerators as a must-have appliance for every kitchen. — While ranges are nearly ubiquitous, they vary widely in features and in price. There are basic kitchen ranges without the extras, offe… read more

Ovens - The Guide to Buying an Oven

Oven Guide
MAR
20
2009
TheBard
Aurora, IL
As any seasoned chef will attest a quality oven oven can make or break a meal.  Questions about how to choose the right oven abound. This guide will help answer your questions about ovens. — OVENS - THE BASICS — Most shoppers have some idea for what they are looking for before choosing their ideal oven. Regardless of what you want and need, there is an oven out there with your nam… read more

Refrigerator - Keep Your Cool and Find the Right Refrigerator

Refrigerator Guide
MAR
20
2009
LoveisJoy
Chicagoland, IL
A refrigerator is an easy appliance to take for granted. That is, until it stops functioning and your ice bin turns your kitchen floor into a small pond. When it's time to buy a new refrigerator, you'll face a vast array of choices, styles, features, and price points that can feel daunting. — — Yes, there are tons of burning questions when it comes to buying a refrigerator, but the t… read more