Outdoor Kitchens – Perfect for Calgary There is no doubt about it, we Albertans covet our summers.  After enduring what can be 6 solid months

If you are like most homeowners, you may be looking for ways to save money when it comes to keeping the major appliances in your

The History of the Dishwasher I know some people who don’t have a dishwasher and sometimes I wonder how do they function? Being in appliance

Whether tis nobler to repair what may have cost you an outrageous fortune or to take arms against compressor troubles and by calling the Junk

Anatomy of a Refrigerator Philosopher and scientist, Francis Bacon, said, “Knowledge is power”.You may be wondering what this statement has to do with appliances. Since

Part 1 of a 5 part series of water in your home. Water is just water, right?  Not true!  You may be surprised to learn

Natural Bleaches If you would like to keep your laundry room as free as possible from chemicals, there are several natural alternatives you can try.

Whiter than White Mary had a little lamb, little lamb, little lamb. Mary had a little lamb whose fleece was white because she bathed him

Homemade Soap There is a sub-culture rising up around us that is taking its place in the mainstream. Thanks to the internet, reality television and

Laundry Balls – Are You Being Taken to the Cleaners? Part 4 of this series “Doing Laundry Au Naturel” focused on several types of laundry

Washing Machine Gizmos & Gimmicks They come in various shapes and sizes. Sometimes they look a bit like a mutant puppy toy, a grotesque baby

Not Using a Dishwasher is a Health Hazard If you think only lazy people need a dishwasher, think again. A good dishwasher can be a

The Demise of the Dryer They are militant and they may be waging war in your quiet suburban neighbourhood. Government executives, federal legislators and housing

As was discussed in Part 1 of this series, “Doing Laundry Au Naturel”, there is a movement afoot aggressively promoting the use of clotheslines instead

What to do with household appliances in the event of a flood? There really is no safe way to rehabilitate a dishwasher, range/stove/oven, fridge, freezer,

As was discussed in Parts 2 and 3 of this “Packing & Moving” series, even if you are hiring a professional to do your packing

As was discussed in Part 2, “Packing & Moving: Range & Dishwasher”, even if you are hiring a professional to do your packing and moving,

Packing and Moving Part 2 – Stove and Dishwasher Even if you are hiring a professional to do your packing and moving, many of the