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Coffee & Beverage Tech

Self-Cleaning Coffee Makers: Do They Really Clean Themselves?

automatic cleaning coffee machines

Lurking behind their self-cleaning features, these coffee makers may seem maintenance-free, but discover what they really need to stay in top shape.

TheSmartSous Team
January 29, 2026

How To Fix Sticky Door Locks With A Find From Lowe's (Hint: It's Not WD-40)

Guides & How-To

How To Fix Sticky Door Locks With A Find From Lowe’s (Hint: It’s Not WD-40)

A Hunker writer reports that 3-IN-ONE Dry Lock Lube from Lowe's quickly eased a sticky…

TheSmartSous Team
November 8, 2026

Making AI An Advantage In The Independent Channel

Trends & Innovations

Making AI An Advantage In The Independent Channel

A North American Hardware and Paint Association webinar examined how independent…

TheSmartSous Team
November 8, 2026

24 Of The Very Best Pendant Lights You Can Buy Now

General

24 Of The Very Best Pendant Lights You Can Buy Now

Livingetc has published a 24-piece pendant-light shopping edit, spanning affordable…

TheSmartSous Team
November 8, 2026

Next Time You Make Chicken Noodle Soup, Don’t Skip Emily Blunt’s Upgrade

Food Science & Technique

Next Time You Make Chicken Noodle Soup, Don’t Skip Emily Blunt’s Upgrade

A Kitchn reviewer tested Emily Blunt’s chicken noodle soup, which simmers roasted…

TheSmartSous Team
November 8, 2026