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Electrolux's Fridge-Freezer Combines Style & Efficiency

AEG-Electrolux has just released the full details of their latest fridge-freezer. While most refrigerators have an in-built freezer, naturally of varying size, this model's is quite large and sets i...

7 Sexy Cooktops
Roundup

We recently talked up the advantages of induction cooking. Induction uses half the energy of gas and less than half that of an electric stove top. With this post on our minds we decided to round up ...

Bodum Bistro Line: Kitchen Appliance Porn

The International Home+Housewares Show is going on right now in Chicago. We can only imagine all of the wonderful items that are being debuted and showcased during the show. We're especially pleas...

Are Luxury Priced Dishwashers Over $1000 Worth It?

One person's luxury is sometimes another person's necessity. As a person in a small apartment without the space for a dishwasher, the idea of spending $1000+ for a dishwasher with coveted brand names...

360 Degree Oven: Because We Like to Watch Our Food Bake

The latest advances we have seen in ovens tend to be in the form of touch screens, which while interesting are not exactly pearl clutching exciting. This new concept from Tony Lanzillo takes advances...

Meyer Prestige Toasters

We're talking about kitchens and bathrooms this month and we've been trying to pinpoint the appliances in our kitchen that we use the most. One that immediately came to mind was our really (and I me...

Storing a Stand Mixer, 4 Ways

Sometimes I wonder if I was adopted. All the ladies in my family are hardcore bakers and make goodies that could put Chef Duff to shame. That's why I've decided to fine tune my baking skills and sta...

Integrated Washers & Dryers Save Much Needed Space

While most people have both washers and dryers, it's really an interesting idea of having a single appliance to get your clothes clean. Think about how much space you're saving! We think that this o...

Look! KitchenAid's New Refrigerator Has Built in USB!

KitchenAid, always looking to be innovative in their products, like the Briva in-sink dishwasher, has added a new refrigerator to their appliance lineup. What makes this refrigerator innovative? It ...

Gorente Condenser Dryer Saves Power & Looks Good

Drying clothes is a must when things get really humid. The trouble is that dryers consume a lot of electricity. If you take the time to check your electricity meter while the dryer is going, you'll be...

The Space Saving Premia Countertop Compact Dishwasher

The 50lbs Premia 6 Place Setting Countertop Compact Dishwasher is just a fraction of the size of the smallest regular size dishwasher, but this countertop appliance can hold up to 6 standard place se...

The Ariete Compact Juicer

We've always wanted a juicer like the Breville Ikon Multi-Speed Juice Fountain that Sara Kate over at the Kitchn just tested, filling us with fantasies of nutrient rich beverages in the morning. But t...

Wow! Look at this Ikea Hack Latte Frother!

This device looks so über-professional, we'd never guess it was an Ikea Hack. Can you guess what pieces this high-design milk frother was crafted from?...

Clean Your Dishwasher Easily with Kool-Aid

Most of the mentions of Kool Aid on Unplggd are references to cult-like behaviors along the lines of "drinking the Apple Kool Aid." But who knew the popular drink mix could help with kitchen appliance...

Frigidaire's Four Door Refrigerator

We've seen a bunch of fridges, but this is the first one that we've seen that's got four doors. You heard right, four doors!...

Alejandro Sanchez Introduces One Gorgeous Cooktop

When we spotted this cooktop, we were stunned. Always on the lookout for great cooktops we were taken a back by the beauty, elegance, and sustainability of this appliance. Columbian designer Alejand...

The Best Times of Year to Buy Your Gadgets

We're sure many of you swapped up discounted goods at after-Christmas sales. But you may not know that each different kind of home tech gadget has an "off" season. Luckily, Lifehacker rounded 'em up f...

The Falmec Butterfly Range Is As Beautiful As it Sounds

This incredible-looking range will be the highlight of your modern kitchen. This hood actually lives up to its name, by having these great stow-away panels that fold away when not in use. Why didn't w...

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Espressos Made Easy With These Two Great New Machines

Espressos are an acquired taste, but once you start drinking them, it's hard to stop. There's no better way than making these at home. ...

Front-loading Washing Machines Susceptible to Mold?

Consumer Reports dropped news about a notable issue with the energy efficient front loading washers now all the rage in the home appliance department: problems with mold. We often smell the characteri...

Clean Fridge Coils Once to Save on Bills Year-Round

The microwave gets a spot in your everyday cleaning routine, mainly because you've got to look at at constantly. But a once-a-year cleaning for a different kitchen appliance could cut a chunk out of y...

The Technological Touch Screen Oven By Barazza

Touch screens are all the rage right. It seems that they will be also appearing on appliances. This latest oven by Barazza features one as well. Are they worth it?...

Walnut Pause Heater Uses IR To Heat & Comes MP3 Ready

You'd think that this is just a hunk of wood, but you'd be wrong. The Pause Heater looks amazing, but heating isn't the only thing it does. There is a lot more to this hunk of wood than just heat. ...

The LuxAir Stainless Steel & Glass Island Hood

With more and more kitchens using islands as they bases for cooking ranges, it's inevitable that hoods had to change as well. We can't really have garishly big hoods looming over svelte kitchen island...