Appliances

Thinking of getting an Instant Pot? It really is a life-changer in the kitchen, and here, I discuss how it helps me change my cooking routines.

  As far back as the Ancient Romans there is evidence of air-conditioned homes. Water from the aqueducts were circulated through their walls of to cool them. However, the first electrical air conditioner was invented by Willis Carrier in 1902. He invented it not for comfort, but for a publishing company to keep down the temperature and humidity so the paper did not expand or contract. Since then air conditioning has become one of the most significant engineering achievements of the last century and has impacted the economy and the world in many ways. If you think comfort is the only reason you need air conditioning in your home, think again as there are many other benefits.

Trying to decide between a neck fan and a wearable air conditioner? Compare features to find the best personal cooling device this summer.

Keeping your floors clean can be a struggle, especially in a busy home. Let's talk about how to buy a robot vacuum for your home to reduce your chore load.

KitchenAid has a new espresso machine and you have a chance to win one, and their new Burr Grinder, in this contest from Best Buy.

Good Chinese food or Chinese takeout can be hard to come by. So what to do when you get a craving for Chinese food but you don’t know where to order from? You can jump online and hit up Yelp or other review sites, looking for a recommendation. Or, you can do what I finally started to do – make it yourself. Creating Chinese food at home isn’t hard at all, and if you have the right tools it’s a fast, easy way to get your Chinese food fix. Here are a few of my favourite make-at-home Chinese food recipes:

Looking for a new large appliance for the home, or a small appliance for a gift? Here's everything you need to help you choose.

The smart and powerful technology of Tineco Floor One S5 cordless, wet and dry vacuum helps you vacuum, mop, and dry your floors in no time.

How do you stock a kitchen? It's easy when you have the ultimate list of kitchen essentials. I've listed everything from whisks to ovens.

If you're like me and love to entertain through summer, these small appliances are worth adding to your summer BBQ prep wish list this year.