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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 Polished brass trim on a fireplace enclosure is a distraction, making your fireplace look outdated....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...
Oven Cleaning 101

Oven Cleaning 101

To self-clean or not to self-clean? That is the question. Ovens have had a self-cleaning function for decades. The process involves heating the oven to a sweltering 900 degrees for three hours to incinerate debris. The result is a clean oven but at the expense of...

Gas vs Electric Ovens

Gas vs Electric Ovens

There is a debate as to which source bakes better: gas or electric. Gas maintains humidity so is preferred by bakers but has a 10-15 degree temp swing. Premium brands offer two convection fans for accurate temp. Electric has better temp management but requires a 40...

Specialty Ovens 101

Specialty Ovens 101

Speed Ovens If you’ve got kids, you know they go from zero to hangry in a flash. You don’t have 12 minutes to wait for a conventional oven to preheat and you can’t microwave chicken nuggets or they’ll be soggy. A speed oven heats to 300 in 4-1/2 minutes. Problem...

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