Appliances should be selected much earlier in a remodel or new home project than many homeowners expect. Waiting until the cabinets are installed can limit your choices, create expensive modifications and delay the project. Selecting appliances early gives the cabinetmaker, electrician, plumber, HVAC contractor and builder accurate information before their work is completed. You do…

Buying a kitchen appliance package involves more than choosing matching finishes. Each appliance needs to fit the space, support the way your household cooks and work with the utilities, cabinetry and ventilation planned for the kitchen. The best package is not necessarily the one with the most features—or even one made entirely by a single…

Gas, Electric, Induction or Dual Fuel? A practical guide to choosing the right range for the way you cook, the connections in your home, and the kitchen you’re planning. Range shopping gets much easier once you separate two decisions: how you want the cooktop to perform and how you want the oven to heat. Your…