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How I finally solved that deep machine funk — steps that actually worked

If you just moved into a place with an older top-loader and it smells like a swamp no matter how many cleaning tabs you...

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BasaltFinder924

4 1mo BasaltFinder924

Anyone prefer a flush-mount microwave over a full-sized one?

I’ve finally accepted that my tiny kitchen can’t handle a countertop microwave anymore, so I’m looking at moving everyt...

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RidgeFox

4 1mo RidgeFox

Is it actually safe to use drain cleaner in a front-load washer?

I’ve been dealing with a disgusting mildew smell in my old Kenmore front-loader for months now. I’ve tried everything t...

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Ash_Iron

4 1mo Ash_Iron

Just finished my first month with the TC5 and I'm never looking back

I spent months going back and forth on the Speed Queen TC5 becasue of those Consumer Reports ratings, but I finally pul...

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CrestArrow

3 1mo CrestArrow

Is it normal for a brand new washer to have black spots in the detergent tray?

We just got a brand new LG front load set delivered about two weeks ago, and I am already seeing something super weird....

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AnvilFox830

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Tips for maintaining those bulletproof Whirlpool top-loaders that nobody talks about

You honestly hit the jackpot with those machines. Most people think they need the fancy digital screens, but those old...

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Jake_Stone_1962

5 1mo Jake_Stone_1962

Is DIY board repair actually worth the risk on modern Whirlpool washers?

I’ve been reading alot about the common drain cycle glitch on newer Whirlpool units where the machine just gets stuck s...

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MakerEmber

5 1mo MakerEmber

How I finally solved the mystery of the ductless microwave fan — steps that actually worked

If you’ve got a microwave above your stove and notice air blowing right back into the kitchen from the top, you’re look...

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stone_runner

3 1mo stone_runner

End of an era for my trusty 1991 Whirlpool

I'm sitting here in a very quiet kitchen tonight because my 1991 Whirlpool finally gave up the ghost this afternoon. It...

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birch_echo

3 1mo birch_echo

Tips for hidden oven fire hazards that nobody talks about

Finding scorched subflooring or melted laminate under your range is a massive wake-up call. It usally points to a few s...

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PikeEli_1980

4 1mo PikeEli_1980

Tips for building a brick range alcove that nobody talks about

We just finished a project in Coral Gables where the owner wanted a massive brick alcove instead of a standard vent, an...

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FinderRidge

3 1mo FinderRidge

Is switching to an all-rigid dryer vent actually worth the hassle?

I recently spent a couple of hours messing with my dryer exhaust because I was tired of those flimsy silver foil tubes...

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DriftFlint_1953

3 1mo DriftFlint_1953

Thoughts on Smeg toasters vs. cheaper retro alternatives?

I’ve been eyeing the Smeg 2-slice toaster for ages becuase it looks so iconic on a countertop, but I’m starting to wond...

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forge_drift_1965

6 1mo forge_drift_1965

Tips for setting up your first heavy-duty laundry set that nobody talks about

I finally got my new matte black laundry pair hooked up and there are a few things I wish someone had mentioned before...

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FrostSage

4 1mo FrostSage

Finally learned the hard way why glass and air fry settings don't mix

I was doing a pork roast on the air fry setting the other night and about forty-five minutes in, I heard a sound like a...

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RavenRay46

6 1mo RavenRay46

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