Kitchenland cares about the safety of your family, home and personal belongings. Appliances make our lives easier, but also pose significant electrical and fire hazards if not used and maintained properly. Here’s a list of safety tips for some of the most common kitchen appliances. Oven and Stove Tops Cooking equipment is the leading cause…
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Tile floors are a beautiful and extremely practical addition to any home. According to the National Association of Home Builders, ceramic tile floors can last between 75 to 100 years, whereas granite and marble can last over 100 years. Below are 12 tips and tricks to help you make your tile floor last a lifetime….
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Energy costs rise over the winter months and homeowners everywhere spend their season seeking ways to reduce monthly utility costs. Replacing outdated furnaces, water heaters and appliances with newer, energy-efficient models can offer high returns on your investment over time, but even the smallest changes can earn you big savings right now. Kitchenland cares about…
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Are you having trouble picking the perfect cabinets for your kitchen? Kitchenland can help! We recognize that cabinets are more than just a place for storing plates, pots and pans. Cabinets are the design focal point for any kitchen and should complement the personality of every homeowner. That’s why Kitchenland has created this guide to…
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Nothing adds flair and functionality to a kitchen more than an island. These bodies of land located in the central point of a kitchen offer refuge for cooking, cleaning and counter space. If a kitchen remodel is on your horizon, set sail for an island retreat in your home. Space Is Not An Issue! Kitchen…
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Has this ever happened to you? You’re in the process of preparing dinner when you realize you don’t have a crucial spice for one of the dishes. Don’t despair! This chart of spice substitutions can help you get by “in a pinch.” Spice Substitution Allspice Cinnamon or a dash of nutmeg or cloves Aniseed Fennel seed…
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Dips are an absolute essential at any picnic, dinner party or family movie night. Fun to make and even more fun to munch! RealSimple.com shares these dipping delights for your next get-together. Spinach-Artichoke Dip 1 10-ounce box frozen cut or chopped spinach, thawed 1 12-ounce jar artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped ½ cup whipped…
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As a homeowner, has the following scenario ever happen to you? You receive an unexpected knock at the door from an individual claiming to be a contractor who just finished up a home improvement project in your neighborhood. It just so happens this “contractor” has leftover materials and is offering significant discounts to other homeowners…
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Spring is the perfect time of year to start firing up the grill for family and friends. Opening up your “Backyard Bistro” to others is a great way to entertain, but only if you make it a safe establishment to visit. Between 2005 and 2009, U.S. fire departments responded to an average 8,200 home fires…
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What would we ever do without microwave ovens? These convenient cookers have become such an integral part of our daily lives, which makes it easy to overlook the risks. If not properly maintained or used, they can be just as dangerous as traditional gas or electric ovens. A potential hidden hazard is the leakage of…
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