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"Alexa, pre-heat the oven to three-fifty. Alexa, set freezer temperature to -3 degrees." The future is upon us. Products such as Amazon's Echo allow homeowners to interact with an ever-increasing amount of WiFi enabled devices through voice-activated commands. Echo is a smart speaker that responds to the name Alexa. Play music, create to-do lists, set alarms, stream podcasts, play audiobooks, provide weather, traffic and other real time information are just some of the things Echo …

Check your Owner's Manual to find out if your refrigerator is designed to work properly inside your garage. Refrigerators are designed to operate best between ambient temperatures of 67 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Within this ambient temperature range your refrigerator should keep your freezer between -4 to 4 degrees Fahrenheit and your fresh food compartment between 34 to 38 degrees.  As the ambient temperature increases to over 90 degrees your refrigerator becomes less efficient, …

If you're thinking about purchasing a dryer you might want to give some extra thought as to whether you should choose gas or electricity as your fuel source. Typically, gas dryers will cost between $50 to $150 more upon initial purchase plus if your laundry area is not set up for gas running a new gas line will cost additional money. However running a gas dryer can save you up to 50% in energy costs. Locate your dryer in a heated space. Putting it in a cold or damp basement or …

You know its time. Your washer sounds like it belongs in a jungle not your laundry room. It's been good to you for so long you can't bare the thought of parting with it but you know you must. Your dryer is also getting up there in age but seems to be humming along just fine. No need to replace it, or so you think. It's important to remember when replacing an old washer to choose a size that matches your dryer. Not just dimensionally but by the volume of clothes it holds. I …

Do you sniff, morph into Sherlock Holmes and start looking for clues each time you open your refrigerator door? Maybe it's time to take ownership of your fridge. Here are some questions to ask yourself. Is your fridge keeping the correct temperatures? An inexpensive freestanding appliance thermometer is an excellent tool that will help you get to know your fridge. Place it in several spots such as the top, middle and bottom shelves, door bins, fresh food compartments and …