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Replacing your old refrigerator with a new one is a smart choice for the environment and your wallet. According to Energy Star, by purchasing a new, more efficient model you can save anywhere from $200 to $1,000 on energy costs over the course of a refrigerator's lifetime, which is generally around 14 years. But before you go out and splurge on a brand new fridge, take some time to think about your needs now and in the future. 

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I have been looking for a website like this for a long time. I live in a small NYC apartment and want to renovate my galley kitchen. It's difficult to find information about this topic online. Thank you for this website. It's great!

You do not know small kitchens! I live in a patio home in SC and my kitchen is: 10 x 9 with variations not including breakfast area. What pictures can you show me?!

I disagree, the writer seems to know quite a lot about kitchens of all types. Perhaps you could try reading instead of just looking at the pictures.

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