Appliances

If you are feeling your wallet hurting from the impending prices of home espresso machines, not to fear! There are a number of budget home espresso machines on the market that will give you more bang for your buck at a lower cost, but you do need to know what to look for...

1. Saeco Nina Bar Espresso Machine: This is a compact little steal of an espresso machine at $300, and it also lets you use prepackaged espresso pods if you don't feel like freshly grinding your espresso beans. This espresso machine has a user-friendly display, and it also offers an automatic frothing feature that you can use to quickly create custom espresso beverages, like cappuccinos.Read more

If you are ready to move beyond the realm of your average coffee maker, then there is one simple machine available to you in the Krups KM7000 Grind and Brew Coffee Maker. However, don't be fooled by this seemingly humble machine because it really is a powerhouse that operates as two machines in one!

The main benefit to purchasing the Krups KM7000 Grind and Brew Coffee Maker is that it literally is two machines for the price of one. This machine is going to both grind and brew your coffee, as the name suggests, and it even offers you control over the grind levels and strength of your coffee brew. Pretty much, you can view this coffee machine as your own personal barista because it will take your orders and brew up your cup of Joe just the way you like it. There are three different strengths of coffee brewing available, as well as five different grind settings. Read more

The name of this machine may sound like a mouthful, but I promise you that the only mouthful you will be enjoying is in sipping a rich and wonderful espresso! Many people feel daunted by the task of brewing espresso themselves at home, which is probably why you can normally find a 20 minute line at the drive-through of Starbucks any day of the week. However, an excellent choice for home espresso brewing technologies is definitely in the La Pavoni Europiccola Espresso Machine, and let me tell you why.

First of all, this machine is $749.99. If that seems a little steep, you have to take into consideration how much you are spending on your five dollar cappuccino from Starbucks every single day. It's starting to make a little more sense, isn't it? When you do the math, that is the equivalent of about five months of an average Starbucks addiction. When you purchase this machine and begin to use it for years on end, it will easily repay itself and save you even more money in the long run! A very small investment to make, if you ask me. Now let's get down to the fun stuff!Read more

Yes, that name is definitely a mouthful, but the BUNN CDBCF-APS DV Coffee Brewer will give you amazing opportunities in your home coffee usage, starting with the simple fact that your coffee is directly brewed into an airtight airpot, which actually will work to seal your freshly brewed coffee so that it tastes better for a longer period of time. Many restaurants actually preferred these airpots, simply because they are so easily transportable, so you can move them to a banquet room or server station to have fresh coffee on hand. Meaning, if you want a professional coffee maker for home use, then you can brew directly into the airpots, and then transport them to your living room to serve coffee to your guests, just as fresh as if it was brewed directly into their cup!

I don't know about you, but I am all about convenience and taste in coffee brewing, which is why I am totally partial to BUNN Coffee Makers because they always give you that little bit of extra with professional quality. Who says that you have to go to a restaurant or coffee house to have expert coffee when you can get that same fine coffee maker for your home? This machine will work with a single touch pad control panel to make operation incredibly simple, and it also has a hot water spout if you want a cup of instant soup or hot chocolate at any time. Just as an FYI, this machine can also brew 15% more coffee than regular models because it has a patented Power Boost feature to make it brew faster and stronger. I'm liking the sound of that!Read more

I don't know about you, but I definitely am tired of waiting in the long Starbucks drive-through line, while simultaneously making myself late for work, just to get a venti white chocolate mocha to make it through the day. As sad as that is, that was pretty much a daily occurrence, until I invested in the luxurious La Pavoni Stradivari Espresso Machine. Pretty much, this means that I get to be my own expert barista at home, meaning that I am saving money on my daily Starbucks run, making it totally worthwhile to invest the $859.99. If you actually do the math, then I will soon be making money by no longer going out for a five dollar coffee every single day because I can make it expertly at home.Read more

If you are a true coffee fanatic, like myself, then I'm sure that you are looking for an advanced machine to take your coffee drinking to the next level. Am I right? The best one I can recommend to you by far is the Briel 10-Cup Multi-Pro Coffee/Espresso Machine if you want a coffee brewing device that is 2-in-1. And seriously, who doesn't want a machine that will give you twice what you bargained for? The good thing about this machine is that you are going to be able to brew fresh coffee and espresso without having to buy two separate machines, totally saving you from cluttering up your kitchen counter or maxing out your budget!

The benefits that this 2-in-1 brewing palace has are truly impressive as well since it also happens to be ESE adaptable for coffee pods, so you can either use that or ground coffee. This makes your brewing experience incredibly convenient if you want less mess to clean up. There is also an automatic self-priming pump, so that when you are making espresso, there is no startup delay. If you are a big fan of cappuccinos, then you will love the Turbo Jet Frother that you can snap on to give a professional steam flow for frothing. To keep your machine clean and looking fine, there is a patented AquaStop®™ No-Drip System, which will prevent messy dripping during your brewing and will also keep you from having to drain excess water after you are done.Read more

With technology constantly evolving, it was just a matter of time before Jetsons-like digital gadgets made their way into the kitchen – the place often considered the nerve center of the home.

Today, you can find all kinds of tech-savvy appliances that will keep your kitchen humming. Take the digital toaster by Krups, which has an LCD display that offers nine levels of browning and counts down the seconds to the end of the toasting cycle. Or check out the Nutri-Weigh Scale by Salter. The scale weighs your food and also lets you punch in information that analyzes its nutritional value, including its calories, carbohydrates, fat, sodium and cholesterol.

The latest high-tech appliances include an oven that allows you to start dinner before you ever leave the office; a technology center that allows you to call up recipes while playing your favorite songs; and a refrigerator that serves up the local weather forecast as well as your favorite TV shows in high definition. Read more

Many Americans are finding themselves looking for ways to save money. The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) has come up with a list of five appliances that may already be in your home, which can help you save money.

1. Coffeemakers—Save on pricey coffeehouse blends by brewing your morning cup at home. Resisting a three dollar cup of coffee will save you nearly $1,000 per year!

2. Freezers—Stock up on frozen foods when they are on sale. In 2008, shipments of home freezers were up five percent as consumers started to realize the savings in stocking up on frozen sale items. Also, remember to shop for an ENERGY STAR freezer to save even more on energy costs. Read more