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How Many Plates You Need (for Every Family Size & Scenario)

Plates are a household item we know we need, but the number of plates we need isn’t always obvious. With too few plates, you might run out of clean dishes, but the more plates you buy, the more money and shelving space you need. With a little bit of strategy, however, you can surely find […]

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How Much Cutlery You Need (For Every Family Size & Scenario)

Cutlery is one of those things that always seems to run out. I can’t count the number of times I’ve opened my kitchen drawer to find a fork, only to realize they’re all in the wash. It’s such a common problem that it might make you wonder, how many pieces of cutlery should you have? 

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Are Expensive Fridges Really Worth Buying?

Kitchens are the lifeblood of every home, and most homeowners want that “wow” factor that can complement their changing lifestyle. Getting a luxury fridge placed in the kitchen might seem enticing, but are they better than regular fridges? Are expensive fridges worth purchasing? Expensive fridges are worth buying. An expensive fridge is a good investment

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Is It Better To Have A Separate Fridge And Freezer?

If you’re like me, you probably didn’t know separate fridges and freezers were options available to you. That is unless you use freezers in your garage or outside. But having this option begs the question, is it better to have separated freezers and fridges, or the combined option? The combined fridge-freezer excels at initial cost

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How Long Does A Freezer Take To Defrost?

The time has come to defrost your freezer but it’s so long in between defrosting sessions, we need a refresher. The most pressing question might be, how long does it take to defrost a freezer? It can take anywhere between 4 hours for the ice in freezers to melt depending on the size of the

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Can You Use the Same Cutting Board for Meats and Vegetables?

Most of us have grown up being told not to use the same cutting board to chop vegetables on as we did to cut meats for the same meal, but do we really need to use a different cutting board, or at least wash the first? The answer is yes.  Cutting raw meats on a

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Why You Can’t Put A Freezer On Carpet

Freezers are immensely useful appliances in any household, but it can be a struggle to find a good place for one. For those who live in old homes or apartments, where carpet is everywhere except outside, one would like to know, is it okay to put a freezer or freezer cabinet on the carpeting? It

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Is A Chest Freezer Okay In The Garage?

The garage is a most convenient place to store a freezer for its easy access from your backyard with all of the necessary snacks and meats every BBQ, birthday party, and other major celebration is contained. However, not all freezers are made equal. Some won’t be able to withstand the conditions of many garages. Chest

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Can Chest Freezers Be Kept Outside?

It would be great to have your chest freezer outside with you during BBQs, the Fourth of July, birthday parties, baby showers, and other essential celebrations, where all of your popsicles and hamburger patties and hotdogs are with you and at the ready. But is it a good idea to keep your freezer outside? Chest

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What’s the Difference Between a Range Cooker & an Oven?

Choosing between a range cooker and an oven can be a challenging choice, especially if you’re not sure what the difference is between these two appliances. Standalone ovens can be an excellent space-saving option, and may be best for those who don’t cook very often. However, a range cooker allows the chef or home cook

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