What's the Best Refrigerator for that new Home?

What's the Best Refrigerator for that New Home?  

Many Home Buyers will find that it is not uncommon for a newly purchased home to come with almost all of the appliances except the frig.  Why?  Refrigerators have become one of those highly-personalized, chic items that some people don't want to leave behind.  So what makes THAT refirgerator so special? 

Well, that depends... space, size, type and how you use it.

The Four Types of Refrigerators

1. The Plain Jane, Top Freezer Model.  Makes a great second frig for the garage or when limited on space
2. The Bottom Freezer Model. Larger than Top Freezer models, they make it easier to reach frozen foods, but still pretty basic models.
3. Side-by-Side Models.  Great at saving space, these models also require much less clearance to open the doors, making them ideal for narrow kitchens.
4. French Door Models.  Highly popular, a huge variety in style, color and ability to be built in, these are some of the most expensive models on the market.

How Big of a Frig do I really need?

It varies, but a general rule of thumb is  (Click here to read the whole story).