There's just something about having robust and nicely engineered small appliances. Let's be honest, those are the ones that you tend to use almost every day. Who hasn't had a cheap blender or mixer b...
Not all coffee makers are alike, and let's be honest, we all need our caffeine fix, one way or the other. We've been using an espresso machine that works pretty well, but how about when you need somet...
Emily and I have had a microwave-free kitchen for nearly 8 years now (minus the short time we tested a microwave a little while ago), but we've discovered there's a kitchen appliance that better suits...
There is something extremely satisfying about a well-thought out design. Sometimes, it's the little things that make a difference. This is definitely true for this see-through toaster....
The weather here in Los Angeles is anything but autumn-like, but from what we've heard, most everywhere else is feeling the chill of fall. That means switching from iced tea to a nice cuppa of whate...
Ah, the freezer. It might just be our favorite piece of kitchen tech—keeping food fresh, cold and spoil-free. But there are ways to get more out of this household appliance (and spend less while...
Bosch has recently redesigned their iconic refrigerator. There is something quite marvelous about these appliances, especially if they look vintage. That's basically what this is: a new fridge that lo...
Not everyone wants to drink a whole coffee pot. In fact, most people barely have time to drink one cup of coffee before they have to go. We know that it's like that for us, so we suppose that a lot of...
Appliances are a large part of any kitchen. They use a lot of power and tend to be used quite a bit every day to make our lives easier. These nice-looking appliances are all part of Indesit's Prime ra...
Some range hoods vent to the exterior while some only recirculate air through a filter. The Nutid range hood from Ikea does the later, filtering unwanted smells and odors via a charcoal filter, in a...
At Unplggd, we love vacuum cleaners. Why? They keep our pads nice and clean. You know as well as we do that even though vacuum cleaners aren't made to work on all surfaces, you still use them to get r...
Essentially, dishwashers haven't changed in years. The only way that we've found to keep green while doing the dishes was to do them by hand, but this becomes unfeasible if there are a few people livi...
If you've ever wanted an upgrade from your trusty old Roomba, then the Furot from Samsung might be it. It's a given that vacuum cleaning isn't something that everyone likes to do. Also, homes get mess...
When you grab the cheapest toaster in the home good aisle, you know it's probably not going to last long. But some appliances we buy with investment in mind and the intention to keep them forever......
If you spend a lot of time over your stove, you might consider getting a dual fuel cooking range instead. Sure, stoves work well, but if you want something that will let you cook for more guests, with...
In modern and thoroughly industrialized cities, it can be hard to find fresh air. In order to clean up the air in your home from any allergens and particulates, it's always a good idea to have an air ...
Karim Rashid has always remained a divisive figure in design, bringing out extreme words of praise or dislike in almost equal amounts. We've loved and hated his designs in equal amounts throughout th...
When is a coffee maker more than a simple coffee machine? You can spend hundreds of dollars on the perfect coffee machine, espresso machines and whatnot, but if you are trying to find something simple...
We’ve been trying to cook more at home. It’s seems to be better for the environment and our belly. But what’s the best and most efficient cooking method – the conventional oven or the microwav...
We have a toaster in the cabinet above the refrigerator, a griddle in the built-in oven drawer and a mixer below the sink. Our appliances are strewn about the kitchen in an effort to hide the things w...
Cooking without appliances is one thing, but we never imagined using a coffeemaker for anything else but making coffee. But apparently you can do loads of things with it, like poaching chicken with co...
Have you been over to The Kitchn to see the $30 Kitchen Makeover (above)? What was once a dated 1950's kitchen is now retro-chic, thanks in no small part to a little bit of appliance paint......
Compact appliances are great for people who have less space in their kitchens. From compact fridges to compact dishwashers, there is a solution to everything. We've seen quite a few of counter top dis...
We know that a lot of homes have some strange smells. That's why air purifiers are so important. They also help if you are living in an area that's more polluted. With asthma sufferers on the rise, ha...
In any home, there is a certain amount of dirty dishes that is generated when people eat. For decades, it has always been the same routine. Either wash them by hand and let them dry or put them in the...
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