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  • Assorted small kitchen appliances

    Skip Buying These Specialty Kitchen Appliances, Borrow Them Instead

    Some kitchen appliances are amazing to have, but not necessary to own. If you need them for a quick project, try and borrow them from these sources.

    By Julia Mullaney 5 hours ago Read More
  • A block of butter is on a plate with loaves of bread arranged around the frame.

    Here's How Long Butter Can Sit Out On The Counter Before It Becomes A Safety Concern

    Who doesn't love having soft, spreadable butter on hand? Find out how long butter can safely sit at room temperature and how to keep it fresh.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 1 day ago Read More
  • Close up of slow cooker with stew in it

    10 Best Crock-Pot Slow Cookers Under $100 On Amazon

    Crock-Pot makes a wide range of slow cookers that won't break the bank, and these versatile, top-rated models all cost less than $100 on Amazon.

    By Jennifer Magid 1 day ago Read More
  • Sliced tenderloin on a wooden board.

    How To Cut Beef Tenderloin Into Filets Like A Pro

    Instead of overpaying for precut steaks at the butcher, try cutting them yourself for a fraction of the price. Here's exactly how to tackle beef tenderloin.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 1 day ago Read More
  • A person's hand is seen reaching into a home freezer.

    Here's The Best Temperature To Keep Your Freezer At

    You may wonder what temperature to keep your freezer at. Anything below 32 degrees Fahrenheit should work, right? Wrong; the best temperature is much lower.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 2 days ago Read More
  • Stacks of salted and unsalted butter in their box packaging

    What's The Average Shelf Life Of Unsalted Butter Vs Salted Butter?

    Butter can last for months in the refrigerator with the proper storage techniques, but one extra ingredient can extend its shelf life when it matters.

    By Macy Sandel 2 days ago Read More
  • Rows of kitchen appliances inside a Costco

    13 Kitchenware Brands To Look For At Costco In 2026

    Costco packs many kitchenware brands on its shelves, so it can be hard to know which are worth it. Wonder no more; these are the brands to look for in 2026.

    By Jennifer Magid 2 days ago Read More
  • Fresh rice in a bowl being held by chopsticks.

    No Rice Cooker? No Problem — All You Need For Fluffy Rice Is This Kitchen Tool

    You don't need a rice cooker to make rice at home without all of it sticking to the bottom of the pot in the process. Here's an easy way to cook it.

    By Jennifer Magid 2 days ago Read More
  • Rows of brand new fridges in a store

    Which Of Consumer Reports' Highest-Rated Frigidaire Refrigerators Should You Buy? The Key Differences To Know

    Frigidaire offers a range of refrigerators, but if you're trying to decide between two of Consumer Reports' top-rated models, here's what you should know.

    By Macy Sandel 2 days ago Read More
  • red stand mixer on a wooden counter

    Keep Your Mixer Off The Counter With A Hidden Storage Solution

    Stand mixers are must-have kitchen tools, whether you bake or not, but they're hard to store. This solution totally changes the game.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 3 days ago Read More
  • classic hot dogs paired with potato chips

    Air Fryer Hot Dog Chips Are The Dippable Snack That Comes Together In Minutes

    Slapping a hot dog into a bun is all well and good, but you should be using your air fryer to make the classic sausage into a meaty snack perfect for dips.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 3 days ago Read More
  • Hot dog on a bun with mustard on a napkin on a wooden table

    What's The Average Shelf Life Of Mustard?

    If that bottle of mustard has been sitting in your fridge for who-knows-how-long, it's time to learn the average shelf life of this ubiquitous condiment.

    By Amanda Berkey 4 days ago Read More
  • Front view of stylish interior design in kitchen. White furniture, tiled wall, built-in appliances, blue retro refrigerator in apartment. Kitchenware and home decor on wooden countertop

    This Retro GE Refrigerator Was Low-Key Genius, Why Don't We Make Them Like This Anymore?

    This '50s fridge from GE was inspired, but they only sold it for a year. Find out why it's not around despite being what the kids called "supermurgatroid."

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 4 days ago Read More
  • Open jars of preserves on a countertop alongside bread topped with preserves and fruit

    What's The Average Shelf Life Of Jam? How Long A Jar Lasts Opened Vs Unopened

    Not sure if that open jar of jam in your fridge is still good to eat? Wondering how long is too long to keep unopened jars in your pantry? Here's what to know.

    By Amanda Berkey 4 days ago Read More
  • George Foreman using a George Foreman grill in a product demo

    8 '90s Food Infomercials Millennials Still Know By Heart

    Infomercials have long been more entertaining than they should be, but '90s infomercials were something else. Do you remember these classic kitchen tool ads?

    By Amanda Berkey 5 days ago Read More
  • Crock-Pot filled soapy water

    Can You Wash Your Crock-Pot In The Dishwasher?

    Can you wash your Crock-Pot in the dishwasher, or is it a wash-by-hand-only kind of appliance? Here's what to know about cleaning a slow cooker safely.

    By Amanda Berkey 5 days ago Read More
  • Red strawberries in plastic containers.

    Avoid This Red Flag Next Time You Buy Strawberries At The Grocery Store

    The trick to strawberries that last long begins right at the store. A box that looks like this might mean the fruits are soft, mushy, and may spoil faster.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 6 days ago Read More
  • A variety of kitchen appliances sitting on a kitchen counter

    13 GE Kitchen Appliances With Deep Discounts In July 2026

    GE makes mean kitchen appliances, but they can often be out of reach, pricewise. This July may be your lucky month, though, with considerable discounts.

    By Macy Sandel 6 days ago Read More
  • A person's hand is seen opening a vintage refrigerator door.

    The Once Popular Refrigerator Feature Younger Home Cooks May Never See

    Younger home cooks may never see a fridge that comes with this feature. Its heyday was around the 1950s to the 1970s; then it pretty much vanished.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 6 days ago Read More
  • An assortment of vintage trinkets and glassware displayed on a thrift store shelf

    The Rare Pyrex Bowl You Should Always Grab If You Spot It At A Thrift Store

    This rare Pyrex bowl has a pattern the company only made for one year, so if you spot it at a thrift store, don't wait. Grab it before it's gone!

    By Macy Sandel 8 days ago Read More
  • Haphazardly stacked cake pans in a cabinet

    Save Your Cabinet Space: Stack Cake Pans This Way For Easier Access And More Room

    Cake pans can be a major pain to stack because they're all different shapes and sizes. Here is how to store them for easier access and more cabinet space.

    By Macy Sandel 8 days ago Read More
  • Cluttered kitchen appliances on a countertop

    13 Kitchen Appliances There Are Simply No Need For In 2026

    Though their convenience may seem appealing at first, there are several countertop kitchen appliances that we truly don't need to hold onto anymore.

    By Sara Klimek 8 days ago Read More
  • person struggling with multiple grocery bags

    The Genius Solution For Lugging Grocery Bags Up Your Apartment Stairs (Makes It 10x Easier)

    We've all tried to carry more shopping bags than we should have, just to spill our food everywhere. This tool makes that fear a thing of the past.

    By Amy Andrews 8 days ago Read More
  • Cocoa powder in a wooden bowl surrounded by cacao beans and chocolate

    What's The Average Shelf Life Of Cocoa Powder?

    Cocoa powder may not spoil in the way that some perishable foods do, but its quality can certainly degrade over time. For the best flavor, use it by this mark.

    By Amanda Berkey 8 days ago Read More
  • A row of KitchenAid mixers from various years and in different colors on display.

    Here's What The World's First KitchenAid Mixer Looked Like In 1919

    The now-iconic design of modern KitchenAid mixers didn't come into place until the 1930s. Before that, the first KitchenAid mixer looked very different.

    By Brianna Gunter 8 days ago Read More
  • A person cleaning a pan with scorch marks and food debris using a sponge

    Don't Settle For Burnt Cookware. Here's The Best Way To Remove Pesky Scorch Marks

    Wondering how to clean burnt cookware? An expert shares the best materials and methods to tackle scorch marks on your favorite pots and pans.

    By Macy Sandel 9 days ago Read More
  • An individual cleaning an oven door.

    Never Clean Your Oven? Here's The Gross Reality Of That Choice

    It might be tempting to skip cleaning your oven, but the reality is, it will get pretty nasty and potentially develop serious problems if you keep ignoring it.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 9 days ago Read More
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