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Since the Nest “smart” thermostat was introduced four years ago, more than one million have been sold despite its relatively…
Does anyone love to iron? We sure don’t…especially the weird parts, like sleeves! We know you can buy special ironing…
If your favorite kitchen food-prep area isn't conveniently located near a waste bin, cooking can be a chore...all that back…
Of course, it’s not a secret that the modern world can be an overwhelming place. The average American is confronted…
Coffeemakers and washing machines are among the top “hot spots.” We all know that mold thrives in obvious places such…
Onions add a unique flavor to dishes…unfortunately they also have a stinky bite! But when we hold the onion from…
Bottom Line/Personal: How do you return a bottle of wine? Amy Dixon: You bring it back. You bring it back.…
Bottom Line/Personal: One of the interesting trends is that good traditional corks—bye-bye. And in fact, I’m seeing a lot of…
Bottom Line/Personal: The big rage in kitchen design seems to be to have a fancy wine refrigerator, but do you…
Bottom Line/Personal: This is a question we got, and it sounds like peer pressure, but I’ll ask it anyway. Is…
These terrific kitchen gadgets make cooking easier and more fun. They make great gifts, too! All are available on Amazon.com…
Bottom Line/Personal: For all the brides out there, how do they go about picking a wine and a Champagne for…
Bottom Line/Personal: What’s the best wine to pair with a vegetarian meal? Amy Dixon: I have a lot of vegetarian…
Bottom Line/Personal: There was a while there when Rosé was passé. How about now? Is Rosé socially acceptable? Amy Dixon:…
Bottom Line/Personal: Some people are concerned about sulfites…they have some allergies. What are some sulfite-free wines? Amy Dixon: There is…
