Between smartphones, laptops, and digital tablets like the iPad and Kindle Fire, the world is quite literally at our fingertips. We all want information and we want it on-the-go; to keep you in the loop we have compiled a list of some of our favorite mobile apps and websites that focus on home remodeling, kitchen design, and interior design.

Steam ovens are one of the latest high-end kitchen innovations that are becoming popular among home chefs. Dedicated steam ovens operate (as their name suggests) by cooking food with steam, which is produced from water stored in a reservoir in the heater of the appliance; used in restaurants for years, they are now becoming more common in residential new constructions and kitchen remodels. The water tank is usually removable, although there are models that allow a water hook-up. Cooks cite the speed and health benefits as the top reasons to dedicate kitchen space to a steam oven.

Sometimes the difference between “maybe?” and “I’ll take it!” on a new appliance is in the bells-and-whistles. High-tech features and little extras can make a difference when you are choosing between units, or brands. Interesting features that set basic models against higher-end models can become the deal-breakers.