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So, when we renovated our bootility room, just off the entrance hall, I decided to go all in. Inspired by this dog sink I’d ...

Contemporary washing machines can clean more than you might think, but if you need to launder these particular items, keep them out of your appliance.

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Avoid surprises when buying used appliances: know the product, test its functionality, and ask sellers about age, condition, and history.

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Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Your laundry is shedding more than just lint. Washing machine wastewater is one of the top sources of microplastics, with a single unit in a four-person household producing up to 500 grams a year as ...