‘Home Appliances’ Articles
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Home Appliances
Portable Fans for On-the-spot Cooling
(May 15th 2012 10:37AM) Do you have a place in your home or office that just doesn\'t have sufficient cooling air flow to keep you comfortable? Perhaps a cubicle that is blocked from an air conditioning vent, or a room that is at the end of an air duct that offers little ventilation? That\'s my particular problem -- the duct is well ...
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Kitchen & Dining, Home Appliances
Kitchen Electronics That Simplify Life
(May 3rd 2012 2:59PM) Saving any amount of time -- even if it\'s only a few minutes -- is a common goal among we busy, busy humans. Time, after all, is a precious and non-renewable source, so getting the most out of our day is key to our happiness, sanity and overall health. An easy way to save time in your day is with the help of ...
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Home Appliances
Fancy Ceiling Fans -- Remodel Options That Cut Your Cooling Costs
(Apr 18th 2012 11:37AM) Ceiling fans are a top-notch way to save on cooling costs in warmer times of the year because the evaporative cooling effects allow for decreased use of your air conditioning. And -- when the ceiling fans are both a mechanical marvel and a work of art, you get a twofer. For replacement, or remodeling, fans are a ...
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Home Appliances
Big-ticket Items -- Repair or Replace?
(Apr 10th 2012 10:43AM) When high-dollar items such as computers, cameras, or clothes washers and dryers bite the dust, the first thing that likely comes to mind is whether to get a repair guy to fix the appliance or electronic device or do some research to find a replacement. There are lots of factors to consider when making that ...
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Computers & Accessories, Office Products & Supplies, Home Appliances
Best Things to Buy in April: Electronics Edition
(Apr 6th 2012 3:30PM) The month of April, in general, is an excellent time to purchase electronic goods across the board. This is so for several reasons. First of all, April represents the end of the year\'s first quarter, so winter holiday-related electronic prices are often slashed. In addition, various consumer electronic shows ...
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Home Appliances
Steam Irons -- Not Your Grandmother's Iron
(Mar 27th 2012 12:51PM) With modern fabrics minimizing the amount of care being required to keep them presentable, a steam iron is hardly the most commonly used household accessory; there still are, of course, times when wrinkles get in the way and have to be removed. Modern steam irons are a far cry from the kind I used to own. It was ...
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Home Appliances
Home Water Filters -- from Simple to Sophisticated
(Mar 26th 2012 11:27AM) I\'m a big fan of water filters; even if I\'m content that the the water I drink has been thoroughly cleaned and tested, I like to take the extra step. And it\'s not hard, or expensive, to ensure that the water you and your family drink meets rigorous standards for purity. I took a look, recently, at some various ...
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Home Appliances
Clothes Dryers -- Take a Look at Three of Them
(Mar 26th 2012 9:26AM) I recently purchased a clothes washer -- after my old one gave up the ghost -- and my dryer is on its last legs, so I\'m in search of its replacement. I wanted one that balanced cost and performance options; these are 3 of the dryers I looked at. I began my search at the lower end of the pricing scale, with this ...
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Home Appliances
Air Purifiers -- Breathing Easier
(Mar 23rd 2012 9:13AM) With the advent of Spring comes the chance to open the windows and invite fresh outdoor air into your home; if you live in an area of the country that is rife with dust or pollen, however, you may have to wait until Spring storms wash the allergens from the trees and shrubs. And, if you\'re stuck indoors and need ...
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