Recent content by francy

Thanks so much for your speedy replies. Although there are many restorers in my area, they are all waaaaaay beyond my price range. So, the stove I buy is the stove I'm going to be living with. I've found an O'Keefe with all the A-F items suggested above in good working order. And the outside...

Hi all, Well, I have read just about every website devoted to vintage stoves. And I've looked at sooooo many stoves for sale in my local area. But those web sites are more about selling very pricey items, and I need some "technical" info. Can anyone help? 1. The griddle. Typically the chrome...

thank you so much for your helpful replies. it sounds like it probably wouldn't be a good choice for us. with our 2 small children, we try to keep the water heater at a lower setting (safety issues). i also tend to go through a lot of large-type cookware most days (big pots, long cookie sheets)...

hi all, i'm restoring an old kitchen, and have started looking at vintage appliances. i came across a ge dishwasher from 1953. apparently it has never been used (owner's manuel and receipt still tucked inside). my husband insists that dishwasher performance has improved dramatically in the past...