Alina Bradford

1 week ago | cnet.com | Alina Bradford

You know that mysterious drawer under your oven? The one currently crammed with rogue baking sheets, mismatched lids, and the sandwich press you swore you'd use? Seems like the perfect hideaway for kitchen chaos, right? But hold onto your spatulas --because that drawer might not be the storage savior you think it is. In many ovens, that drawer is actually designed to keep food warm. In others, it moonlights as a mini broiler. And yes, some are just good old storage.

1 week ago | cnet.com | Alina Bradford |Arielle Burton

I've always known it's important to shower regularly, but for some reason, I never gave much thought to how often I should be washing my towels. It's one of those habits that just sort of happens: toss it in the laundry when it feels dirty. But I started wondering if I was actually doing it enough. We all know that it's important to bathe or take a shower often, but that habitual mindset doesn't always translate when determining how often we should be washing our towels.

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Alina Bradford

Summer is almost here bringing warm days, shorter nights and a rising electricity bill as you try to stay cool while it's scorching outside. Last summer we saw record-breaking temperatures, making it the hottest summer on record and that directly translates into higher electricity bills from running fans and air conditioners. When dealing with sweltering temperatures, you need an air conditioner that can keep your home cool.

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Alina Bradford

The extra space under the oven is one of those quietly understood, socially accepted rules for storing big pots and pans that don't have a space in other cabinets. But what is the true purpose of that space below your oven? Did the designer really consider our storage needs, or was the creation for something greater? If you're left curious about what that drawer under your oven is really used for, read on to learn more about the type of drawer you may have in your kitchen.

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Alina Bradford

Keeping your kitchen clean is a regular chore, and there's one spot that always seems to collect grime no matter how careful you are. That narrow gap between your stove and counter is basically a magnet for crumbs, grease splatter and everything else you don't want piling up. And since it's tough to reach without pulling out the stove, most people just leave it, which means that mess keeps building up.