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Your appliances are at the heart of your kitchen, so choose them wisely. Find out how to select the right refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher for your cooking needs and style, plus get the latest on new appliances and features. Click any article below for helpful remodeling tips from RenovatorsPlace.

• Keep Your Air Conditioning in Good Working Condition

  During the cooler months, you might not give a single thought to your air conditioning unit--but at the first warm gust of wind heralding the summer months, many of us run straight to the air conditioner.

• Kitchen Remodeling: Choosing the Right Appliances

  Shopping for new appliances is an important part of any kitchen remodeling project. Here are some appliance shopping strategies that will help you make the most of your remodeling budget.

• What to Look for in Kitchen Appliances and Cabinets

  Shopping for kitchen appliances and cabinets? Here's what to look for to ensure you get the best products.

• Common Kitchen Appliance Questions

  If you've looked at kitchen appliances lately, you probably have plenty of questions about which to buy. Here's a look at some common appliance questions -- and answers.

• Think Function When Buying Kitchen Appliances

  Considering replacing your kitchen appliances? Here’s how to find appliances that fit your needs.

• The Lifespan of Home Appliances

  As you prepare food for a family gathering, the wall oven starts to spurt and sputter. Soon it heaves its last breath and stops working. It's only 20 years old, how can this happen?

• Try These Coffee Makers

  Check out this selection of coffee makers from leading manufacturers. Click through and buy them now!

• Save Money With Your Old Appliances

  No need to buy new appliances to save on your water and energy bill. Try these tips first.

• A Look at Warming Drawers

  Wondering how to keep dinner warm when everyone in the family keeps a different schedule? A warming drawer might be the answer.

• Add Some Color to Your Appliances

  A red fridge. A blue dishwasher. You don't have to settle for white, almond and black anymore. Here's how to add some color to your kitchen.

• What's Your Refrigerator Style?

  Are you a side-by-side person or one who prefers the freezer on top? Here are some things to consider when trying to decide between the two.

• A Look at New Appliances

  Here's a sampling of new appliances on the market today.

• Cooking with Convection

  Tired of burning the bottom tray of cookies? Take a look at what convection can do.

• A Guide to Selecting Appliances

  Looking for appliances? Here are a few things to consider.

• Selecting an Appliance Color

  White? Black? Almond? Stainless? How to decide. Here are some tips for selecting the right color for your taste and kitchen design.

• The Latest in High Tech Appliances

  Most high tech appliances are being designed to accommodate Internet access as manufacturers look toward the future of house automation. While the full blown "smart" kitchen with appliances linked together through the Internet is still a few years away, these features are emerging in some form in most appliances.

• A Look at Commercial Appliances

  Wondering how the real chef's prepare meals. Here's a look at commercial appliances.