Watch Out for Dryer Fires!

Man's hand removing dirty lint screen of dryer while doing laundry to prevent dryer fires.

When it comes to home fire hazards, you may think of electrical shorts or fireplace accidents. But home clothes dryers are the source of thousands of house fires each year. With more people at home, the washer and dryer are working overtime, making safe dryer operation more important than ever. How do dryer fires happen? […]

How Often Should You Wash Your Bed Sheets?

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Is there any place on earth cozier than your own bed? You collapse there at the end of a long day, eager to snuggle down and start stacking ZZZs. But if you’re not cleaning your covers often enough, there’s a lot of microscopic stuff in that bed with you. Here’s our guide to keeping bed […]

Let’s Go Shopping for a New Washing Machine

Dealing with dirty laundry is a lot of work, but the right washing machine can make this chore a lot easier. Newer models not only offer improved performance and convenient features, but they use less water and energy. Before you shop, consider these factors. Types. The two main types of washing machines are traditional agitators […]

Let’s Go Shopping for a Clothes Dryer

Shopping for a clothes dryer has never been more complicated. The choices can be overwhelming. Beyond capacity and color, consumers must decide whether they want any of a myriad of special features such as moisture sensors and steamers. Let’s go shopping and take a look at what’s available. Size/Capacity. The ideal machine dries your clothes […]