Basics: Your Guide to Refrigerators

From side-by-side to built in, here's everything you need to know to pick the right refrigerator for your home.

This closed two-door refrigerator has easy access, but narrow shelves.
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Popular two- or three-door, side-by-side refrigerator/freezers permit easy visibility and access to food, but their relatively narrow shelves make it difficult to store bulky items. Their opposing door swings can block countertop access on both sides.

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