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Recent Efficient Appliances Articles


Behold! The huge drum of Kevin's new dryer. Photo by Kevin Stevens.

The Advantages of Buying a Used Laundry Dryer

Posted by Kevin Stevens | Oct 18, 2012

My old clothes dryer was a GE and it lasted close to 18 years. So when it came time to get a replacement I was looking for another GE model or one of the big name brands. I stopped...


An on demand water heater. Photo by s.e. smith for Networx.

Considerations When Choosing a Water Heater

Posted by s.e. smith | Oct 10, 2012

When choosing a water heater for your home, you may want to consider the number of appliances you have, size of the household, environmental concerns, and economic factors before making...


EcoExcel windows by Andersen Corporation.

Top 6 Energy Saving Features to Look for in a New Home

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Aug 06, 2012

So maybe you’re thinking about jumping on these record low interest rates, taking the plunge, and buying a new home? Congratulations! It’s exciting, and there’s so...


The ENERGY STAR certified Active Smart Refrigerator by Fisher & Paykel (photo used with permission from Fisher & Paykel Imagebank)

Getting the Most from Your ENERGY STAR Appliances

Posted by Carl Seville | Mar 22, 2012

ENERGY STAR is one of the most recognized brands in America, but you may be wondering what exactly is it and how can it help you. ENERGY STAR was developed in 1992 by the US Environmental...


This is the Laundry Pod. We got the photo from their website. As you can see, it's like a salad spinner for your clothes.

Countertop Washing Machines

Posted by Adam Verwymeren | Nov 04, 2011

For apartment dwellers, the long hike to the laundromat with a heavy sack of dirty clothes or a cumbersome cart is one of the most dreaded parts of the week. While it would be great...


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5 Ways to Make Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Machine

Posted by Philip Schmidt | Jul 28, 2011

When we were kids, ice cream was ice cream. It was all good. It didn't matter if it came out of a giant plastic tub, a cardboard block or a paper cup with a tiny wooden spoon that tasted...


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Choosing Between a Toaster and a Toaster Oven

Posted by Cris Carl | Jun 08, 2011

Buying a new toaster is deceptively simple -- it seems like a non-issue, right? Who needs to read an entire article about how to buy a toaster? We don't take you to be simpletoms....


Meat Freezers for Manly, Meaty People

Posted by Steve Graham | Oct 19, 2010

The local food movement is all the rage, but you will need an extra freezer to be a true “locavore” and enjoy a good steak. You can grow your own vegetables and even chickens in...