what are your opinions of IKEA kitchen cabinets and appliances?

we are planning to remodel our kitchen with Ikea cabinets and appliances and would love any advice and opinions on them, Thank you.
Also I would like to ask if anyone that has used them has children? Sometimes this can make a difference.

Is there a good cleaner for stainless steel appliances?

All the appliances in my kitchen are stainless steel, and I hate how they look becuase every time I wash them they are full of streaks. Is there a good cleaner made for stainless steel that won’t leave streaks?

Which household appliances and electronics use the most electricity?

I live in the New Haven area of Connecticut and our electric bills have absolutely skyrocketed in the past year. What are some good ways to conserve electricity on a daily basis? Which household electronics and appliances use the most electricity?
Which will cost more on the electric bill-
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How important is it that brand names of appliances match in a kitchen if they are the same color?

I have to buy a new frige and stove for my new house. There is already a stainless steel dishwasher in there. So I am getting a stainless frige and stove. The appliances will all be lined up along the same wall. Should I try to get the frige and Read more

When remodeling a kitchen, should you tile under the cabinets and appliances?

I am tearing out all of the cabinets and removing all of the appliances from the room regardless. I have seen people set the cabinets on the subfloor and tile up to them as well as tile underneath before setting the cabinets. Same with appliances. Which is the proper way, Read more

What color appliances should I buy?

I just painted my cabinets a cream/bisque color. I am adding stainless hardware. I am putting in a teak wood floor and granite counters that are black with cream/rust. I am deciding between stainless or cream. I am afraid the cream will be too much but I have a small Read more

Can plugging appliances into a power chord save energy & reduce a utility bill?

I saw a news story a couple days ago about this and would like some more info. Does this only apply to appliances not in use, like a TV or microwave?

What style/color cabinets look good with black appliances and medium gray ceramic tile floor?

I am purchasing a foreclosure property. The kitchen has almost new black appliances and new medium gray 10 x 10 ceramic floor tile. It is 12 x 9, with the range, d/w and sink, plus all of the cabinets on one 12 foot wall; the fridge is on a wall Read more

How do you get rust off of appliances?

I have quite a few appliances that are rusted and don’t know how to get it off. Any advice?

I have US bought appliances and am moving to the UK. Will using an adapter harm my appliances after time?

I have a nice vacuum, espresso maker, computer monitor and DVD player that I want to take with me. I am worried that even though I use an adapter I will eventually burn out or harm the appliances. Am I better off buying new?

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