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5 Inspirational Small Space Laundry Rooms

It's no small thing.

Small "City" Laundry Rooms are of abundance in Chicago and most of us gladly give up the space for the amazing location. But, what if your laundry room could be so organized that you actually wanted to spend time in it? Scroll on for some major small space organization & motivation.

{Ask us about Bosch or Asko Brands who specialize in a compact size for your small space.}

Small laundry room with glass mosaic backsplash, built In cabinets/drawers, grey floor tiles.

Small Laundry Room with Baskets, Bulletin Boards, hooks Beautifully Organized Washer/Dryer Front Load combo.

White Subway Tile with Grey Grout, Hanging Single Shelves, Grey Washer/Dryer Front Load Combo.

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purewow.com

Built-In Metal Shelving, Wire Baskets, Cute Decal and Front Load Grey Washer/Dryer Combo.

One KinDesign.com

One KinDesign.com

Washer and dryer hidden in closet with beautiful dark wooden doors.

Hope you enjoyed these 5 small space inspirational Laundry Rooms. Which one is your favorite?

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9 Best Laundry Tips You Need to Know

We offer wholesale prices on all Kitchen and Laundry appliances and here are 9 of the best laundry tricks that will change your laundry life forever.

1. Know your laundry symbols:

9 Best Laundry Tips You Need to Know

2. If your towels have already seen better days... use vinegar and baking soda instead of detergent.

9 Best Laundry Tips You Need to Know

Boost towel absorbency and get rid of the towel stank for good. It takes two machine washes in hot water; the first with vinegar, and the second with baking soda.

3. If you have a top Load Washer leave the lid open between washes.

Who knew? This tip we got from our friends at SpeedQueen. After a load of wash, leave the washer's lid open to allow the inside to dry out after use and avoid musty smells.

4. Skip the dryer sheets and use long-lasting dryer balls instead. HEDGEHOGS!

Photo from Bed Bath and Beyond

Photo from Bed Bath and Beyond

Hedgehog dryer buddies soften fabric naturally, controls dryer static, hypoallergenic and reusable. Makes your laundry soft and fluffy without the waste or expense and they are cute little Hedgehogs!

5. Know your water temps.

Just good to know! Print this out and tape above your washer or write on a cute chalkboard sign.

 

6. Use a stain stick:

 OxiClean Gel Stick (seriously works miracles) you can find it at Target or Amazon.

7. Stinky jeans need to chill. To keep them in good condition skip the washing machine and keep them in the freezer between wears.

9 Best Laundry Tips

The cold will apparently kill bacteria that causes odor. Just remember to get them out to defrost an hour or so before wearing.

8. To prevent the loud sneaker bang buy a sneaker bag.

Amazon

Amazon

9. To prevent color fading: Toss your clothes in the wash with a teaspoon of salt.

Etsy

Etsy

Hope you enjoyed the 9 Best Laundry tips you need to know! After you try them, let us know what you think!

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How to make the Best Chocolate Covered Matzoh

 
Made in a Bosch HGI8054UC Gas Range

Made in a Bosch HGI8054UC Gas Range

Enjoy Grandma's Famous...! At Cole's Appliance & Furniture Co., family is everything. So, we thought it would be appropriate to share one of Grandma's famous family recipe's for you to enjoy over the Passover holiday. It's so easy and so yummy! Enjoy!

Grandma's Famous Chocolate Covered Matzoh

Ingredients:

  • 4-6 unsalted matzohs (Find at Wholefoods)
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 bag of Toll House semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
  • Sea Salt
Samsung WF45H6300AG

Samsung WF45H6300AG

Cooking Directions:

This recipe makes two of the "plate portion" in the photo above.

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Line 2 cookie sheets with foil. Layer on top of the foil with baking parchment. (It gets sticky when baking)
  3. Line the cookie sheet evenly with the matzohs (you might need to break some pieces to fit small spaces.)
  4. In a 3-quart saucepan, combine the butter and the brown sugar.
  5. Cook over medium heat, stir continuously until the mixture comes to a boil. Let boil for 3 minutes and keep stirring.
  6. Remove from the heat and pour over the matzoh, cover it completely.
  7. Place the baking sheet in the oven reduce the heat to 350°. Bake for 15 minutes. Check every few minutes to make sure it's not burning. If it's browning too fast, remove the pan from the oven, lower the heat to 325°, and replace the pan.
  8. Remove from the oven and sprinkle immediately with the chocolate chips. Let stand for a 2 minutes, then spread the melted chocolate over the matzoh and sprinkle the sea salt.
  9. Let cool a bit, while still warm, break into smaller pieces.
  10. Put in refrigerator to chill for 1 hour or until chocolate is hardened. Best served chilled (although might be a matter of opinion, some like room temp as well)

ENJOY!


 
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Healthy recipes from one family to another.

Cole's Appliance & Furniture Co. has been in the same Chicago location and family owned and operated since 1946.

Family togetherness is a Krasney priority so we are thrilled to bring you a family-inspired recipe from Subzero/Wolf.


Good fresh, delicious foods are key ingredients in a healthy life. So start with one: one simple meal a week. Maybe the next week it’s two. The act of cooking is powerful. What’s more, eating at home has proven to bring families closer together.
— http://www.reclaimthekitchen.com/

Cuban Black Beans

Manny Rodriguez, professional food photographer, shares his go-to recipe. This Cuban classic is adapted from a family secret. Watch this short video to see the secret and story behind this recipe and more.


Directions:

Sauté onions, garlic, and peppers until onions are transparent.
Add black beans and cook accordingly.
Then place one or two cups of black beans in blender and puree.
Add pureed beans back to the pan along with bay leaves.
Cook on low heat for two hours, leave overnight.
Add 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, remove bay leaves and serve.

Black Bean Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 2 green bell peppers, chopped

  • 6 bay leaves

  • 6 cloves of garlic, minced

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

  • 3-4 cans black beans

  • 1/2 cup olive oil

  • 1/2 tablespoon of salt

  • Pinch cumin

  • Fresh cracked black pepper to taste

  • Salt to taste

 

 


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