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The holidays are over, and now it's time to whip those appliances back into shape. Here are some things you may want to check:

1) Range/Stove/Oven - Burned on gravy spills are difficult, sometimes impossible, to get off burners and drip pans. Consider replacing yours with new ones to make your stove look new again.

2) Refrigerator - If you're like most people, a quick peek in your refrigerator shows exactly what you served for holiday dinners - even after you've tossed the leftovers. Perhaps a smidge of pumpkin pie remains caked on the door seal or some cranberry sauce dripped onto a shelf. Regardless of the story your refrigerator tells, now's a good time to clean it before anything leaks into the insulation and causes a bad odor. A little soapy water will do the trick, and use a toothbrush to get at all the nooks and crannies of the door seal. If the seal looks dry and cracked, you might want to replace it to ensure continued cooling efficiency.  read more »

With warm temperatures here, it's time to take your cooking outdoors! Here are some tips to prepare your grill and prep your food for great grilling results.

Preparing your grill:

• Before you begin grilling, wipe off excess dirt and clean wire grates by removing burnt residue.
• Turn on the grill and let heat on high (500ºF) for five to ten minutes before cooking.
• Let wire grates cool, then “season” grill to prevent sticking by brushing grates with oil (ideally, peanut oil – which doesn’t burn easily).