'Home Maintenance' Category

The most effective tool for cleaning an oven is also the most damaging. Strong abrasive cleaners and scrubbing pads can quickly scratch the surface. A safer alternative is a nylon scouring pad which is available at most grocery and hardware stores. [...] Read More

If the flame of a gas burner is weak or uneven, it may be clogged with spilled food. Gas burners vary from model to model so it is important to check your owner's manual before cleaning. To service most burners, you must first lift the range top and prop it open. [...] Read More

Keeping a cooktop and stove clean are important to their maintenance. Spilled grease or food can prevent a gas burner from working properly. Baked food in the oven can give the kitchen and other nearby rooms an unpleasant smell. [...] Read More

A furnace is a central unit core to a traditional forced air heating system responsible for the careful regulation of air temperature and pressure throughout your home. By leveraging a series of meters the furnace is able to leverage combustion in a controlled environment called a firebox, which allows for the efficient burn of one of two sources; oil or gas. [...] Read More

Range hoods are venting devices designed to remove cooking odors, moisture, grease and smoke from the kitchen area. Most range hoods have a light and a fan that sucks up air and carries it out of the house and through a duct. Non-circulating range hoods, often used in apartment buildings, filter out odors and moisture but don't vent used air outdoors. [...] Read More

Conventional Burner - An aluminum ring or cylinder is set into a large opening in the cooktop. A rack for heating rests on top. [...] Read More

There are many types of cooking appliances today. A traditional freestanding range combines the cooktop and oven into one unit. Standard models are 30 inches wide, although you can find them ranging from 20 to 40 inches wide. [...] Read More

A lengthy power outage can spoil frozen foods. If the contents of your refrigerator are in jeopardy then keep the following in mind. [...] Read More

To cool foods quickly before freezing like a casserole for instance, set the warm pan in ice water for a few minutes. Be sure you use freezer-to-oven bakeware that can withstand drastic changes in temperature. [...] Read More

Making the most of your freezer can make a real difference in your family's food budget. by freezing leftovers, soup stock, fruits and vegetables from your garden, and stocking up when frozen foods are on sale, you feed your family well for less. Here's how to prepare and monitor frozen items. [...] Read More