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Has your refrigerator been properly installed and calibrated? The main compartment should maintain a steady temperature of 36 degrees, and the freezer should be consistently between 0 and 5 degrees.

Windows that are difficult to open can cause an extreme danger if a fire breaks out in the house and blocks the exit doors. If the windows refuse to budge, stick when open, or won't swing like they should, it's time to replace the windows in your home.

If your kitchen and bathroom are outdated, let us help you choose the type of appliances, cabinets, floors, and other needs. Whether your house is newly custom-built or historical, the remodeling process is easy with our professionals.

Many dishwashing detergents contain anti-foaming agents since foam can interfere with the washing action. A low viscosity and the ability to spread rapidly on foamy surfaces with ease, breaking down the structure of foam bubbles, characterizes these chemicals.

When it comes to the appearance of old wooden windows, there are many restoration services available. These include glass replacement, sash painting or revarnishing, rebuilding damaged sashes, and stop and sill painting.

It's important to consider your budget when remodeling your kitchen or bathroom. Make sure you can get financing to pay for the improvements. Of course, the more extensive the remodel is, the more expensive the project will be in the end.

Icemakers and water dispensers are two of the most popular features in modern refrigerators. To ensure these built-in components work properly, the installer will run water lines from the water supply source to the unit.

Low-sheen exterior paints give wood trim extra protection from potential water damage such as cracking. Meanwhile, metal benefits from a semi-gloss sheen, as this covering makes it abrasion resistant.

Dishwashers didn’t become commercially successful until the 1950s, where they became a luxury in wealthier homes. Initially standalone, the devices soon became integrated into kitchen counters. By the 1970s, most households in the developed world owned a dishwasher.

Older window glass was often made using the Fourcault process. This method put a leader into molten glass, which was then pulled up rollers to create a large sheet of glass. The resulting glass had inconsistent thickness, and could cause distortions.

While modern appliances must meet certain energy performance standards, everything else is open to interpretation. That means appliance dimensions and installation specifications vary widely by model, make and manufacturer.

Ovens most commonly heat food from below during baking or roasting. Some ovens can also heat from above, which is called broiling in the United States. Fan ovens distribute heat around for more even temperatures.

Double-glazed insulated windows were invented in the 1930s, and became widely available in the 1950s. Today, most windows are double-glazed. These more efficient windows are made from two sheets of glass, or glazes, with insulating space between them.