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Fireplace Refresh 101

If your fireplace was built before 2000, it's likely got polished brass trim. While brass is having a moment, it's best on accents like hardware and light fixtures. Polished brass trim on a fireplace enclosure is a distraction, making your fireplace look outdated....

Gas appliances

CA is deep in discussions to ban gas appliances. NPR’s Jeff Brady wrote a well-researched story on Feb 4 2023 debunking myths on the danger of gas appliances and revealing that manufacturers have had a solution to this problem for 40 years!! In 1984, an infrared gas...

Grand Entrance

A large foyer makes a home feel grand. There are several tricks to keeping it from looking cavernous: Run tile or hardwood front to back drawing your eye to the opposite wall. Consider a decorative feature to offset the entry, making it feel special. In this case, we...

Refrigerator Features 101

by Elizabeth Aaron | Appliances 101

The average life span of a refrigerator ranges from 7-15+ years meaning most households have their frig longer than their car. Gone are the days when an external water & ice dispenser was your only option. Fact is, an external water & ice dispenser is the...

Refrigerator Capacity 101

by Elizabeth Aaron | Appliances 101

Which refrigerator/freezer configuration is best for you depends on how you eat at home. The old reliable Side by Side provides more freezer storage in general than a French door but a Side by Side can’t fit a full size frozen pizza. French Door models work well in...

Microwave 101

by Elizabeth Aaron | Appliances 101

Ya know how some microwaves burn popcorn while others don’t? Cheap off-the-shelf microwaves cook based on time and don’t have sensors so there’s no guarantee your food will be heated properly. Why do some microwaves cost $1k and others $2k? The difference is the cost...

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