(MaryTDebs, Getty Images/pixelshot) Hour 1 In Hour 1, learn how to extend your washing machine’s lifespan, remove white stains from brick, drain standing water from your yard and more. How to Make Your Washer Last Longer Regular maintenance can keep your washer running longer.(stevepb/pixabay) The average lifespan of a washing machine is only 10-15 years … Read more
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Water conservation is fast becoming a priority for many homeowners. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that leaks account for 9,400 gallons of water wasted each year. That’s about the amount of water needed to wash more than 300 loads of laundry. Whether your reason for conserving water is mandated because of a drought or to … Read more
Simple lifestyle changes can conserve water, one of our most precious resources, and save money. (aristotoo, Getty Images Signature) Water conservation is fast becoming a priority for many homeowners. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that leaks account for 9,400 gallons of water wasted each year. That’s about the amount of water needed to wash more … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. You’ve probably been there — your dryer completes a cycle, and as you begin pulling the warm garments out, you find that they’re covered in irksome white fluff. To … Read more
Samsung’s new Smart Dial Front Load washer has a huge drum and can clean an eight-pound load in less than half an hour. (Photo via The Home Depot) The new Samsung Smart Dial Washer makes your laundry routine faster and more efficient. With an AI-Powered Smart Dial, Samsung’s simple-to-use Smart Washer learns and recommends your … Read more
Samsung’s new smart washer has a huge drum and can clean an eight-pound load in less than half an hour. (Photo via The Home Depot) The new Samsung Smart Washer makes your laundry routine more efficient and faster. With an AI-Powered Smart Dial, Samsung’s simple-to-use Smart Washer learns and recommends your favorite wash cycles and … Read more