How to Transform Your Kitchen into a Happy, Healthy Space
1. USE YOUR VENT You want air impurities and grease out. Use the vent proactively, especially if you have a gas range, and not just when the smoke alarm sounds. New models from Broan and Miele have intuitive sensors to flip on as needed. 2. TRY ECO-FRIENDLY FLOORS If you're taking the plunge on a new floor, cork and bamboo make planet-friendly picks. Another option: engineered wood, a natural veneer over plywood. Available in myriad species, it lasts up to 25 years. 3. CHOOSE EFFICIENT REFRIGERATORS Refrigerators can eat up a lot of electricity. At minimum, always choose an Energy Star-rated...