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In 1990, the United States passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We owe modern design of dishwashers to this law including doing away with cumbersome or unwieldy features like levers. These days ADA compliant dishwashers refer to the height of the product itself. ADA-compliant dishwashers are approximately 32 inches tall (mind you the legs can be adjusted to a degree based on the chosen model) as opposed to the 33-34 inch height that’s standard on most other dishwashers. This can be a problem if your previous cabinets and flooring were installed around a standard dishwasher, and you now require an ADA height dishwasher instead. But if you have lower counters or raised floors already, an ADA height unit will...

When you are installing a new kitchen, you will no doubt be aiming for the three principles of modern functionality and design - clean, open, and minimal. If you aiming for a seamless flow in your kitchen, you might be interested to learn more about panel ready dishwashers. Panel ready dishwashers allow you to seamlessly blend your appliance in with your new cabinetry - without that obvious stainless steel look and a device protruding out from your cabinets. These dishwashers come ready for you to apply your own front 3/4-inch or 1/2-inch panel in the same material as the rest of your cabinets, and you can also customize the type of handle that is best for you. Design Styles for...

If you’ve done any research into the world of cooking appliances, you’ve likely heard the phrases “convection oven” and “conventional oven” used in relation to one another. Some people even refer to conventional ovens as "standard or regular" ovens. But what exactly is a convection oven, and how does it differ from a conventional one? There’s really one main difference between a convection oven and a conventional oven—a fan, or in the case of higher-end models, multiple fans. Both oven types use heating elements to heat up the interior of your oven (and the food inside), but a convection oven also uses a built-in interior fan system that keeps the hot air constantly circulating throughout the oven cavity while cooking....

If you are shopping for a high-end stove, chances are your research has led to comparing two major brands; Wolf Range and Viking Range. Often a statement piece in open concept, entertaining and family-focused kitchens, both have earned a top reputation as stalwarts of home cooks everywhere. Today, the range is considered the most versatile and evolved kitchen appliance. We’ve seen design features hit the market that speak to our current lifestyle; gathering in the kitchen as a family or to entertain our friends, preparing the freshest foods out there, our enjoyment of trying out new recipes or the need to prepare meals for different lifestyle choices. The range, as the center of our homes, deserves all the consideration we...

While stoves are a popular choice in many kitchens, high-end homes are frequently opting for separate cooktops and built-in convection wall ovens that blend seamlessly with the kitchen and give a more custom look to your home. In the world of appliances we call convection ovens simply as "wall ovens" although they are installed in kitchen cabinets rather than in a cavity carved in your wall. These ovens typically measure 24-inch, 27-inch, or 30-inch in width. You can get them as a single or double-oven configurations. Most convection ovens feature a drop down door. However, recently the french-door and side-swing door options have become popular. But how do you choose the right convection wall oven for your existing kitchen, remodel,...