Mariette Mifflin has been covering housewares and appliances for About.com since 2005.

Experience:

With a background in energy management, Mariette also has decades of practical domestic experience with housewares and appliances. She knows product functionality and has a keen interest in innovative designs and new product development. She has been featured in HomeLife and House & Garden magazines.

From Mariette Mifflin:

My goal is not only to give you sound, practical buying advice, but also provide tips on how to use and maintain your housewares and appliances so your home can operate more efficiently - even after the purchase. .