Wine & Home Bar
Best Thermoelectric Wine Cooler: Quiet Picks Compared
The Koolatron 20-bottle is the best thermoelectric wine cooler for quiet storage. The Ivation, BLACK+DECKER and small Koolatron fit a counter or tight spot.
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Restaurant-grade cooking, at home
In-depth guides to the gear serious home cooks use to eat like they're at their favorite bistro: espresso, pizza, knives, cookware, baking and wine.
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Thermoelectric vs Compressor Wine Cooler: Pick by Room
Thermoelectric vs compressor wine cooler: thermoelectric is nearly silent but cools only 20-25°F below the room; a compressor reaches 41°F in warm rooms.
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Best Undercounter Wine Fridge: 15 and 24 Inch Picks
The Yeego 24-inch dual zone is our best undercounter wine fridge for most kitchens; two 15-inch dual-zone models fit narrow gaps. Vents and owners compared.
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Can You Put a Freestanding Wine Fridge Under a Counter?
Can you put a freestanding wine fridge under a counter? Usually not in a closed cutout: rear-vent units need airflow. See the clearances and what to buy.
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Front Vent vs Rear Vent Wine Fridge: Which Fits a Cabinet
Front vent vs rear vent wine fridge: why built-in models breathe through a front grille, what boxing in a rear-vent unit does, and how to read a spec sheet.
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How Cold Does a Wine Cooler Get? Fridge Limits by Room
How cold does a wine cooler get? Thermoelectric units cool about 20-25°F below the room, down to roughly 46°F; compressor fridges reach about 41°F.
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Common Wine Cooler Problems: Not Cooling and Fixes
Common wine cooler problems and fixes: not cooling in a warm room, fan noise, condensation, door seal, wrong display, power faults, and when to replace.
Pizza Ovens & Tools
How to Reheat Pizza in an Oven: Best Way to Stay Crisp
How to reheat pizza in an oven so the crust stays crisp: 375-425°F on a preheated sheet pan, 8-10 minutes, plus stone, foil and whole-pie tips.
Pizza Ovens & Tools
How to Clean a Pizza Stone Without Ruining It
How to clean a pizza stone without soap: let it cool, scrape, brush, and let heat burn off the rest. Works for home ovens and outdoor pizza ovens.
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What Should I Put My Outdoor Pizza Oven On? Stand Ideas
What should I put my outdoor pizza oven on? A steel stand, stone counter or the maker's cart. Skip wood and plastic. Heights, weight, gaps and rain cover.