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Dishwashers Reviews Even if you've purchased a dishwasher as recently as five or 10 years ago, you may still be surprised at how cleaning performance has improved, energy and water efficiency has increased and exceedingly quiet operation has become a given. Dishes that previously required significant pre-rinsing can now be dropped right into the dishwasher, even if they have gooey or baked-on food. Sensors, once available only at the very high end, are now prevalent throughout the middle and even lower price range, automatically adjusting the cycle to deliver just the right cleaning power with no water or electricity waste. Still, all this innovation comes with some challenges, as models are launched and garner a significant body of expert and user reviews, only to be discontinued and replaced with even newer lines. There are two basic types of dishwashers -- built-in and portable. Built-in dishwashers run from about $300 to as much as $2,000.

Technology Review: The Authority on the Future of Technology How to Buy a Refrigerator The best refrigerator has A convenient layout. A refrigerator should have the ability to store wide and/or tall items and no hard-to-reach or hidden spots. Useful features. Know before you go Measure your space carefully. Don't assume that bigger is better. Think about how you will use the refrigerator. Consider your noise tolerance. Weigh extra features carefully. Value expectations: The dollars and cents of it The lifetime cost of a fridge includes not just the price you pay upfront, but also the cost of the energy it uses. Buying tactics and strategies Don't hesitate to haggle. What's to come The latest addition to the refrigerator family is the four-door fridge.

53 Of The Best Tech Blogs Out There On Twitter yesterday, I asked my followers for some of their favorite blogs. I got some great answers, which I’ll share, but what was more interesting to me was how many people were in my situation: liking reading blogs, and finding it harder and harder to find new good ones. I’ve also realized that, for most people, blogs are still a totally foreign concept. We don’t know how to find good ones, how to use those to find others, or how to connect to this whole crazy blogging world. I think that’s why the reactions to my lists of great business blogs and great blogs for foodies were hits. Let’s be honest: my thing is tech. (A disclaimer: I’ve written, or still write, for a number of these blogs. Last updated: 8/2/2012 Tech News and Analysis TechCrunch – LOTS of news. VentureBeat – A firehose of news about startups, innovation, and cool products coming in the tech world. GigaOm – Some news, but mostly really smart analysis of the tech world. ReadWriteWeb– Ditto above. Tech and Web Design

Dishwashers, Dishwasher Ratings from Consumer Reports Tougher new rules have slashed the energy and water dishwashers can use to get the government's Energy Star seal. But our latest tests show that you don't have to live with dirty dishes or endure even longer cycles. Better yet, some of the biggest energy misers are also easy on your wallet. Dishwashers built since January 2012 must use about 9 percent less electricity and 27 percent less water to meet the federal EPA's voluntary Energy Star standard. Energy Star standards for dishwashers could add a wash-performance component as soon as January 2014. We slathered plates with egg yolks, peanut butter, raspberry jam, and other stubborn goo to see which diswashers made our clean-plate club. Energy Star standards for dishwashers could add a wash...

Kitchens .com - Kitchen Design, Photos, Pictures, Remodeling, Videos, Products, Decorating and Ideas Kitchen Design Ideas - Kitchen Floor Plans, Design Plans for Kitchen Remodeling com - The Three Main Styles of Refrigerator Running all day and night, refrigerators use a great deal of energy and take a beating from every member of the family. That's why refrigerator trends point toward more energy-efficient models with plenty of storage space. Attractive options such as French doors and counter-depth styling have become available on freestanding as well as built-in refrigerators, while features such as slide-out shelves and temperature-controlled compartments are more often standard amenities rather than upgrades. Although it is possible to purchase an all-refrigerator model, most household refrigeration units have both a refrigerator and a freezer compartment. Top-Freezer Refrigerators (also called Top-Mount Refrigerators)This is what most of us grew up with: a smaller freezer compartment on top of a larger refrigerator compartment, each with its own door. Pros Give you the most bang for your buck when it comes to space.Often the most reasonably priced of all models.Easy to reach the freezer. Cons Pros Pros

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