Tea, instant coffee, instant soup, or any other beverage requiring almost-boiling water can be as close as the kitchen sink -- with an instant hot water dispenser. For a busy family this accessory could prove to be a real time-saver. A hot-water dispenser can be installed into almost any sink. Some sinks can be purchased with the required number of holes, while others might need to be drilled with a hole to accommodate the new appliance. Installation is simple.

1) Mount the hot water tank to the cabinet beneath the sink.

2) Connect it to the cold-water supply line.

3) Plug it into a 110-volt electrical circuit.

4) Connect it to its own spout mounted alongside the existing kitchen faucet.

An instant hot water dispenser is not only convenient, it can also save energy and water.

And that's the On The House tip for today.