Washer and Dryer

These days, living without a washer and dryer set is almost unthinkable. Here’s what you need to know to buy the right ones and keep them working properly.

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22 Other Uses for Dryer Sheets At Home

Who knew dryer sheets had so many uses beyond making laundry smell fresh and feel soft? Here are 22 other...


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How to Clean a Washing Machine

Time to get this on your cleaning rotation!


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Outdoor vs. Indoor Dryer Vents: What to Know

When installing a dryer vent, which style should you choose? It depends on the type of machine and the location...


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8 Ways to Use Dryer Lint in Your Backyard and Garden

Dryer lint should be collected after each load of laundry to prevent a fire hazard. Here are some good uses...


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18 Small Laundry Room Storage Ideas

These small laundry room storage ideas make the most of every inch of space you have in your laundry or...


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How To Clean a Dryer Vent

A lack of routine maintenance could put your home at risk of having a fire if you don't know how...


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Where’s My Washing Machine Filter and Do I Really Need to Clean It?

Make sure your washing machine is operating at 100 percent with this little-known maintenance tip.


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How to Stop a Freeze-Proof Faucet From Leaking

Nuisance stopper! Fix that drippy outdoor faucet.

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How to Fix a Leaking Frost-Proof Faucet

Check out these fixes for common faucet problems


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16 Things You Never Knew You Could Put in the Washing Machine

Stuffed animals and small toys? Sure. Yoga mats and baseball caps? Bring them on.


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How to Repair a Windshield Washer

Diagnosis and repair are easy, cheap and fast.


10 Before and After Power Washing Photos That are So Satisfying

There's nothing quite like power washing a grimy surface and uncovering the beauty beneath.


How To Fix a Leaking Faucet in the Laundry Room

It's simple to troubleshoot and fix. Just follow our step-by-step instructions.


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A How-To Guide for Fence Restoration

Shabby to handsome in three easy steps


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How To Get Stains Out of a Mattress

You can't throw a mattress into the washer, so how do you clean mattress stains? Here's a few simple ways...


Stain Removal on Clothes Stained by Washer

Eliminate irritating clothes washer stains with a simple cleaning


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How To Make Your Own Washer and Dryer Pedestal

Save money by DIYing your washer and dryer pedestals. Here's how.

Dry Clothes Faster with a Dryer Duct Booster

Suck out damp dryer exhaust fast


DIY Washing Machine Repair: Easy Front Load Washer Fix

If you have a front-load washer, at least once a year you should take a few moments to do this...


11 Walk-In Closets to Die For

Who wouldn't want customized closet shelving, space for all of your shoes and boots, plus the added convenience of a...


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How to Clean a Washing Machine Inlet Screen

Faster flow for a slow-filling washer


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Replace a Broken Dryer Vent Cap

Install a new dryer vent cover in about 30 minutes


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How to Fix a Washing Machine That Won’t Drain

Washing machine not draining? Here's the fix!

Upgrade Washing Machine Hoses

Replace rubber washing machine hoses with no-burst woven metal hoses to avoid water leaks from the washing machine.


How to Stabilize a Washing Machine

Get those bad vibrations under control


Dryer Making a Loud Noise? Replace the Motor

Keep your dryer running for years longer


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Dryer Lint Cleaning Tips

Clean lint from the dryer exhaust duct quickly and easily


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DIY Washing Machine Repair

No experience necessary for these easy washing machine repair fixes


Fix a Stuck Washing Machine Hose

Solution for removing rusted hoses ends