Category: Appliances
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How To – Making Cable Tv Cables
Whether you are wiring your whole home or just making a custom cable that runs from your wall outlet to your television the steps and tools you need are the same. In this HowTo you will learn how to strip cable ends and use crimp connectors. Tools you will need RG-6 Crimping tool Utility knife or…
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Understanding Extended Service Plans
Most Manufacturers will offer some type of standard Warranty for their products. This may be a 1 year parts and labor coverage or a lifetime limited service plan. The difference depends on the product and the manufacturer. Understanding the coverage that you have and any additional plans offered by your contractor or retailer is important when…
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Sears Agrees to Refit all Ranges with Anti-Tip Bracket
In a class action lawsuit Sears one of America’s Largest retailers and on of the largest installers of home appliances has agreed to retrofit or install Anti-Tip brackets on their free standing ranges. The device is a small bracket that attaches to the floor under your range. When the Range is pushed back towards the wall…
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Range Hoods – Selection and Cleaning
There are three basic types of range hoods available for residential kitchens. Each type has its own advantages and features but whatever model you pick there are three main reasons you should get one. The first is Fire Protection– A range hood made out of stainless steel or enameled steel will act as a buffer in case…
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Gas and Electric Cooktops – Selection and Care
Your Stove is one of the most important parts of your kitchen and it should get proper care to last a long time. There are three different types of stove tops that we will cover. Electric with exposed elements Gas with exposed elements and Electric with Glass Surface Each type has its own specific features…