Glossary

Definition of alternative energy; alternative energy use and common types

Definition of anodized and why anodized aluminum is used in cookware.

Bagless Vacuum - Definition and why this is a common type of vacuum

Bisphenol A also known simply as BPA - what it is and why there are concerns about it in plastics. BPA concerns have prompted a shift to safe drinking bottles

Blender - definition of a kitchen blender

Definition of a stick, hand or immersion blender and common uses

Do you know the difference between a food processor and blender? They have some similarities but are different appliances.

The definition of a bolster in relation to a cutlery knife.

Bread Maker - What a bread machine is and common uses

What a Clean Air Delivery Rate is, who certifies the product and what it means.

What a canner is and the types that are used in home preserving of foods.

canning; definition of canning; understanding what canning is; learn about home canning

Definition and use of a canning, mason, sealing or preserving jar.

Active Carbon filter for water, why use a carbon filter for water, what is a carbon filter or carbon filtration

What a carpet cleaner is and common uses

Learn the CEE Energy Efficiency Rating and what it means for an appliance

Definition of a clinker in relation to burning wood in heat stoves and fireplaces.

Learn about convection cooking and why some love this modern type of cooking/baking technology

What an electric cooker is, benefits and common uses

Cookie Press - definition and use of a cookie press

What a Cool Mist Humidifier is and what it does; what is a cool mist humidifier?

Definition and use of a slow cooker; about the Crock-Pot brand

What a dehumidifier is and common uses for one; dehumidifier - definition and use

Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioners - definition; how a ductless mini-split air conditioner works; mini-split coolers, ductless split systems

Earth Day, what it is and how you can participate; be challenged on Earth Day to help your environment

Definition of an Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) and what it means in relation to an air conditioner.

The definition of encapsulated and how it is used in relation to cookware.

Definition of energy and how it relates to the average home

Understand an appliance's EnergyGuide label and what it means

The definition of Energy Star® and what it means in relation to appliances.

Frappe - Definition of a Frappe? What a frappe icy drink is; what makes an icy drink a frappe?

Definition and use of this home kitchen appliance

Freezer burn - What it is and how it occurs; what causes freezer burn on freezer foods; is freezer burnt food safe to eat?

What the term Granton means and why a Granton edge is a popular knife feature.

Green energy sources and why green energy is increasing in demand

Learn how to tell a griddle from a grill

Learn about HE detergents, what it is and when to use it

Definition of he; what high efficiency means in relation to a washer or laundry team; what an HE washer is, HE

The definition of HEPA filtration and common uses today to remove airborne particles from the air we breathe.

What a humidifier is, definition of humidifier, why a home humidifier is important, benefits of a humidifier, how a humidifier can improve the air, why buy a humidifier, humidifier buying tips

The benefits and process of an evaporative humidifier

What an ultrasonic humidifier is and how it works

What a whole house console humidifier is

What a whole house flow-through humidifier is including benefits

The definition of hygrometer and how it can help to monitor the air quality in your home.

Definition of a humidistat, how a humidistat helps to control moisture, what a humidifier humidistat does, definition of humidistat, humidifier buying tips

Learn the difference between a hygrometer and humidistat

Find out why so many cooks love induction cooking

Definition of hygrostat, what a hygrostat does, why a hygrostat is the best humidifier feature, humidifier hygrostat and what it does, how to buy a humidifier

Definition of ionizer - enhanced air cleaner feature

Iron - What a clothing iron is and what it is used for.

Ironing Board - Definition and best use of an ironing board

Kettle - Definition, types and use in terms of a kitchen kettle

Learn what a knife bevel is and its purpose

What a jar lifter is and why it's an important canning tool

Definition of a knife steel and why it's an essential knife accessory

Manual Defrost Freezer - Definition; what a manual defrost freezer is and how it differs from a self-defrost model

Material Safety Data Sheets - why they matter and what you need to know

What melamine dinnerware is, its risks and common uses

Microwave Oven - definition and use

Definition of a hand mixer; electric hand mixer and common uses

Definition of nano-silver technology and use in appliances.

Definition of a Partoku Knife

What it is and why this old style of appliance is still popular today

Phantom Power

Definition of a pink ribbon product and the benefits of buying a pink ribbon item.

Pizza Cutter or wheel is the best for slicing a pizza; definition of a pizza cutter

Learn what a plate charger is and when it is appropriate to use one

What a polarized plug is and why appliances should have a cord with this kind of end.

Potable Water - definition of potable water and when water is deemed not to be potable or safe drinking water

Learn about food preservation; preserving foods at home - what it means; about preserving food

What a pressure canner is and how it is used in home canning

A pressure cooker is a convenient piece of cookware and cooking under pressure has great benefits. Learn what a pressure cooker is.

Regifting - definition and common use

Definition of renewable energy; what renewable energy is

Reverse Osmosis - definition and use

Definition and use of a rice cooker

Rotary Cutter - definition and use

The definition of Santoku and what it means as a cutlery knife.

Self-defrost freezer - definition and explanation of how a self-defrost freezer operates

The difference between shears and scissors

What pinking shears are and what they are used for

Definition of utility shears and what they are used for

Slow cooker - definition and use of a slow cooker, Crock-Pot

What a smart meter is and why they are in use; understanding smart electricity meters

Smoothie - What's a Smoothie? Definition of a smoothie

Definition of solar energy; solar energy as an alternative renewable energy source

Definition and use of a household steam cleaner

Definition and use of a steam mop

The definition and purpose of a cutlery knife tang.

Time of use electricity rates are usually tied into smart meter programs. Learn about time of use (TOU) hydro rates; time of use electricity rates - what they are

Learn how three methods of heating technology are used in some ovens

What the UL mark means and what Underwriters Laboratories does; learn about product safety and buying certified products and appliances

What UV is and why it's important in water filtration systems; definition of UV ultraviolet light when used in water filtration.

Warm Mist Humidifier - what it is; definition of a warm mist humidifier

Differences and uses

What a waffle maker is and what you can do with one

What a washer steam feature is and how it works

Water boiler and dispenser - definition and use

Definition and use of a water cooler

Definition and use of a water dispenser

Water Distiller - definition and common use of a water distiller; distilled water

Water Filtration

Water purifier - definition and use

Learn what a waterbath canner is and how it is used.

Definition of wind energy and common application; about wind energy

What a vacuum powerhead or nozzle is and how it is helpful for cleaning carpets

Zone heaters - What they are and when zone heaters are likely to be used.