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In a big, fancy kitchen, a silver kettle and small soup pot sit on each of the burners. The backsplash and counters are tan, and the cupboards are teal. Dry pasta and spices in various containers flank the stove itself.
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Same household appliance, new uses: Your stove

When you hear the word “stove”, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many, the word is “dinner”, or “kitchen”.

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A Dusting Conundrum: Ceiling Fans

Ceiling fans—can’t live without them, don’t want to clean them. They should just spin off the dust anyway… right? It's sad to say, but ceiling fans are not self-cleaning, so they tend to get… Read More

10 Things You Should Never Flush Down Your Toilet

Your home’s plumbing system is one of life’s most essential modern-day conveniences, but when it’s used incorrectly, it can cause major malfunctions that are expensive to fix. If you want to keep… Read More

What Is a Home Warranty and Do You Need One?

If you’re reading an article about home warranties, there’s a good chance you either own a home and are considering getting a home warranty, or your home came with one and you want to learn more… Read More

FREEZE! Or Better Yet, Keep Your Ice Machine Working

Ah, ice. If you’re lucky, you no longer have to fill trays with water, carry them to the freezer (without spilling) and wait for them to harden. You have a built-in icemaker working day and night to… Read More

How to Support Local Contractors for Small Business Saturday

2020 has been a tough year for many small businesses. With Small Business Saturday arriving November 28th, America’s Preferred Home Warranty (APHW) wanted to show our support for the small business… Read More

Happy Thanks… giving? A Kitchen Tale

Imagine this… “HAPPY THANKS—” John started coughing and couldn’t quite finish his festive greeting. That was definitely not the holiday aroma he’d been hoping for. When John could breathe again he… Read More

Do You Have the Right Tools?

Whether you're an expert handyman or a rookie DIYer, having the right tools for the job is important. But what tools are the most essential? See what Home Depot recommends adding to your toolbox so… Read More

A Tale of Saving Time, Money, and Stress

I have to get to work! Jerry’s mind raced with stress as he struggled to open his garage door. The garage door opener wasn’t working, and he just didn’t have the time right now. Finally, he got it… Read More
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