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Author Elyse Moody Last modified August 2, 2021 Share this Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the R-word keeps coming up: remodeling. We do it for a million different, fundamental reasons. Maybe your family dynamics (and daily needs) have changed: Your elderly in-laws moved in, or your toddlers grew up into hungry, hungry teenagers—or you’re picturing how… Continue reading Imagine Your Dream Kitchen

Author Elyse Moody Last modified August 2, 2021 Share this A kitchen remodel is more than a home improvement project, it’s a life event. Most of us only redo a kitchen once or twice. If you’ve been through a renovation before, you probably know it can rank right up there with wedding planning and childbirth… Continue reading How to Plan Your Kitchen Remodel

Author Elyse Moody Last modified June 10, 2021 Share this What is the best gift for Father’s Day, you ask? In our resident dads’ opinion, it’s something practical and fun. We rounded up five Father’s Day gift ideas he’ll actually use. Each is as practical as a nice new pair of socks, but far more… Continue reading Father’s Day Gifts: 5 Best Father’s Day Gift Ideas 2021

Author Elyse Moody Last modified July 31, 2021 Share this Your microwave and corn on the cob are a match made in convenience heaven. There’s simply no faster way to cook it. Plus, since you don’t have to boil any water or fire up the grill—just pop it in and hit the buttons—you definitely won’t… Continue reading 4 Steps to Microwave the Juiciest Corn on the Cob

Author Elyse Moody Last modified September 3, 2021 Share this Frigidaire dishwashers get your glasses, plates, pots, and pans consistently clean, and look good while they’re at it. The legacy American company’s dishwashers come equipped with the features you need to wash dishes and without a lot of unnecessary frills. Frigidaire focuses on keeping costs… Continue reading 2021 Frigidaire Dishwashers Reviewed

Author Elyse Moody Last modified July 1, 2021 Share this By this point in the summer, we’ve had our fill of the usual chicken, salmon, and corn, and are looking for the best new grill recipes. That’s why Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich’s new book, Chasing Smoke: Cooking Over Fire Around the Levant (Pavilion/Rizzoli), couldn’t… Continue reading 6 Easy Grilling Ideas That’ll Take You on a Flavor Vacation

Author Elyse Moody Last modified August 2, 2021 Share this The perfect range hood may not be at the top of your new kitchen or remodel wish list, but it should be. We’d argue that a good ventilation system belongs right up there along with the usual statement maker appliances like ranges and refrigerators. For… Continue reading Range Hood Basics You Need to Know

Author Elyse Moody Last modified July 15, 2021 Share this Kitchens are meant to be lived in. And that means stains—in all their messy, drippy, splatter-y glory—are simply bound to happen. Different countertops are more susceptible to different stains, and each material has its own best spot-removal methodology. Read on to learn which stains are… Continue reading Stains, Be Gone: How to Remove 6 Common Countertop Stains

Author Elyse Moody Last modified August 26, 2021 Share this Beautiful countertops set your kitchen’s style in stone. While there are dozens of materials you can choose from—our countertop beginner’s guide lays them all out—most mid- to high-end kitchens use either all-natural granite or manmade quartz. No pressure, but it’s a crucial decision. Think about… Continue reading Granite vs Quartz Countertops: Which Is Best?

Author Elyse Moody Last modified July 26, 2021 Share this Making the leap from Instagram to reality is hard, especially when you’re remodeling your kitchen. Most of us don’t have the time or know-how to DIY such a big project—or the budget to hire the celebrity designers whose work we see everywhere. And the truth… Continue reading Kitchen Design Ideas 2021: Top 6 Trends in Real Kitchens