Tom
Tom
Initially being an engineering specialist, Tom has never stopped learning and acquiring other knowledge and skills. Now he’s involved in technical support for a well-known household appliances manufacturer, so no wonder he knows everything about almost everything you buy for your home.

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Should You Put Banana Peels in a Garbage Disposal?
If you go through bananas faster and more than a primate, you may have a problem in your hands waiting to be solved. And if you don't have compost in the garden, then the problem may be even bigger and this involves how to dispose of the peels. However, the good news is that there are so many ways to bell this cat: ...
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Is It Safe to Put Lemon in a Garbage Disposal?
What's the right answer? Well, lemon in a garbage disposal can have several effects on your garbage disposal and plumbing network. The reason some say no is because putting lemon rinds in the garbage disposal can make it get stuck if the right procedure isn't followed. Meanwhile, the reason some say it's a good idea ...
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The Best Meat for Your Smoker, No Matter Your Skill Level
Smoking is a cooking process where long exposure to heat and smoke adds flavor and tenderizes meat and fish. This process has been used for thousands of years to preserve and provide antibacterial properties to meat. Nowadays, smoking is prized for its flavor, texture, and ability to convert even tough, cheaper cuts ...
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Putting Potato Peels in a Garbage Disposal: Is It Safe?
A garbage disposal unit (also known as a waste disposal unit, garbage disposer, garburator etc.) is a device, usually electrically powered, installed under a kitchen sink between the sink's drain and the trap. make discarding food and other organics easy. It helps you prevent kitchen waste from the dirty internal ...
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Should You Put Orange Peels Down Your Garbage Disposal?
The garbage disposal is a practical kitchen appliance that removes food debris and makes cleaning a little easier. But not all food scraps can be thrown away. Some foods will harm it. Other foods may wash out well, but they could end up clogging or ...
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Can you Put Coffee Grounds Down Your Garbage Disposal?
Anyone who brews their coffee automatically produces coffee grounds. The question is how best to dispose of coffee and coffee grounds. If you're not a hobby farmer who can take advantage of the used coffee grounds in compost, it's left for you to factor out how to dispose of them. Oftentimes, we've seen coffee in the ...
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How to Clean a Scotsman Ice Machine: In-Detail Guide
There are plenty of advantages to knowing how to clean a Scotsman ice machine. For example, when you clean the machine properly when needed, you can prevent any future maintenance issues. You will also ensure that you can shut down the machine for extended periods without any problems. By cleaning it often, you can ...
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A Comprehensive Guide to Long Arm Quilting
At some point in human history, quilting by hand was the only way to quilt anything. However, times have surely changed. There is now technology that allows quilters to work more. Today, you can use your sewing machine to sew quilts together, or you could just use a longarm machine. There is not a lot of ...
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Serger vs Sewing Machine: Do You Really Need Them Both?
The serger vs sewing machine comparison doesn't seem to be ending soon. And with the recent popularization of the former, there's no better time to come clear about these machines. You already know that these are two completely different machines. The sewing machine apparently is for sewing. And the serger is for ...
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How to Calculate and Lower Dehumidifier Running Costs
Breathing, washing the floors, washing machine, baths and showers, humid environment (coastal city, near a lake), etc; there are many sources of water vapor and therefore humidity. Moreover, we are producers of water vapor. A family of four can produce up to 42 pints per day! To counteract this influx and maintain a ...