I Bought an Improvements Ice Machine Off TV (Was It Worth It?)
I impulse-bought an Improvements ice machine after watching a late-night HSN pitch. Here is the brutal truth about its performance, manual, and daily use.
I Burned Out 3 Portables Before Buying Small Commercial Ice Machines
Tired of burning out cheap portables? I tested the best small commercial ice machines to see if a compact commercial ice machine is worth the upgrade.
Why I Gave Up on My Fridge Dispenser for Dedicated Maker Ice
After my refrigerator dispenser broke again, I tested domestic ice machines to see if dedicated maker ice is worth the counter space. Here is the verdict.
Why I Abandoned My Fridge Icemaker Hookup for a Portable Unit
Thinking about tackling a DIY refrigerator icemaker hookup? I tried it, almost flooded my kitchen, and discovered why portable models are vastly superior.
The 50-Pound Problem With Buying a Table That Holds Ice
A table that holds ice sounds like the ultimate backyard hack, until you try to fill it. Here is how I keep my party ice folding table stocked all weekend.
I Drove All Over for an Ice Machine Charlotte NC. It Was a Trap.
Trying to find a built-in ice machine Charlotte NC dealers actually have in stock? I wasted days driving around before realizing a portable unit is better.
I Ruined Two Blenders Before Switching to Half Cube Ice
Tired of giant freezer blocks destroying your blender? Here is why switching to a half cube ice machine saved my appliances and upgraded my daily drinks.
I Lost the Manual: How Does Frigidaire Ice Maker Work?
Bought a used machine or just lost the manual? I spent a weekend testing buttons to figure out exactly how does frigidaire ice maker work for daily use.
Does a Nugget Ice Maker Under $150 Actually Make Good Ice?
I assumed real sonic ice cost $500. Here is what happened when I tested a nugget ice maker under $150 (and why a nugget ice maker under $200 might be safer).