Archive for Maintenance & Repairs

Is cast iron cookware safe to use after having been through a house fire?

Mitech | April 15, 2010 | 6 Comments

Andy… asked: My mother’s vintage home burned recently… it had solid pine car siding on the interior walls and ceilings. Anything that wasn’t consumed by the fire was left coated with a mixture of black soot and pine oil that cooked out of the car siding. It was a particularly hot fire since [...]

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what’s the best way to clean old silverware?

Mitech | April 11, 2010 | 6 Comments

Elle asked: I have a set of flatware that belonged to my dad…it needs cleaning…is there an easy way?

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how do i clean out the cast iron burner for my barbeque?

Mitech | April 6, 2010 | 5 Comments

twoandahalfinchjim asked: i’m looking for some kind of solvent solution to imerse my burner to get rid of rust and clean out all of the holes to allow the propane to flow freely

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If the heat reflectors on a barbeque are warped are they still ok?

Mitech | March 30, 2010 | 0 Comments

rvx290 asked: Do they just look ugly but still work, or will they lose heat making them inefficient?

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What’s the fuss about titanium cookware?

Mitech | March 28, 2010 | 2 Comments

Diana asked: Yesterday, I saw this commercial about titanium cookware. I can’t remember the brand name. Did anyone use those? They claim to never burn your food, never stick and they say they cook without water or oil. Is any of this true? I mean seriously who would pay $220 for a small saucepan???

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I have cookware made in China when over heated black stuff is in the bottom of pan. Is it safe to use?

Mitech | March 6, 2010 | 2 Comments

lilsheep asked: My stainless steel cookware made in China has black stuff in the bottom of it when over heated. Is it really stainless steel, and is it safe to use for cooking?

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Should I be using metal, or silicone utensils on my stainless steel cookware?

Mitech | February 3, 2010 | 4 Comments

Jenny N asked: I just switched to stainless steel cookware from teflon. The teflon was flaking off & getting in our food- yuck!! But now it seems, no matter what I use- the food sticks ALOT to the bottom of the stainless. I never had this probmel before- help! Any advise [...]

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Copper Bottomed Revere Cookware: Stainless Steel or Aluminum?

Mitech | January 31, 2010 | 2 Comments

Benny asked: I have an old set of copper bottomed Revere cookware frying pans and kettles. They are all labelled with something like this on the bottom: 1801 REVERE WARE 12 in.-85 CLINTON, ILL. U.S.A.
Is there a possibility that these may be aluminum and not stainless steel.

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What type of contractor can help me connect my natural gas barbeque to the gas stub connected to my house?

Mitech | January 30, 2010 | 10 Comments

Eric0100 asked: I have a natural gas barbeque and a gas line already built coming out of the back of my house. I need someone to connect the barbeque to the gas line but I can’t seem to find any contractor who does this type of thing.

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what is 12 element stainless steel cookware?

Mitech | January 26, 2010 | 1 Comments

Barrbsie asked: not sure on the quality, does 12 element construction add to cookware durability or value?

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