Even the cleanest house can develop mystery odors, often coming from the very appliances we use to keep things tidy. The nose twitches, then wrinkles; the brain asks, “Where is that smell coming from?” The normally malodorous gym socks are perfectly clean, but there’s still a stale gym locker aura in the laundry room. Or…
Biden’s Green Rules Mean Appliances Will Soon Cost More and Do Less, Experts Say
June 2, 2023
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News Analysis A pledge by the Biden administration in December 2022 to take “more than 100 actions” to impose significantly tighter environmental standards on consumer goods is now becoming reality, and consumer groups are predicting a future in which Americans pay more for products that do less, while manufacturers warn of shortages and supply chain…
Are You Loading Your Dishwasher Wrong?
By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution There are few things quite as frustrating about household chores as opening a dishwasher to discover still-dirty dishes. Trying to ascertain what went wrong with the wash can be perplexing, but it doesn’t have to be. Here is how to load a dishwasher the right way to ensure…
Ways to Use a FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer That Have Nothing to Do With Food
My vacuum sealing machine is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. I vacuum seal fresh fruit to extend the use by at least two weeks, often much longer. I vacuum seal meat before I freeze it to stave off freezer burn, which keeps it perfect for a year or longer. I could go on and…
Locate Your Kitchen Appliances for Best Convenience
Dear James: My old kitchen needs some remodeling both to look more modern and for more convenience. What is the best location for the major kitchen appliances, counters, etc.? — Kim L. Dear Kim: For most families, the kitchen is one of the most used and busy rooms in a house, particularly when entertaining. Often…
Ask Me Anything: Secured Cards, Nail Polish Stains and More
Every day, it seems, my virtual mailbag fills up with mail from my dear readers. Many messages include questions about everything you can imagine and some that are beyond imagination! Today, I’ve chosen to answer a small sampling of them. Dear Mary: I ruined my credit starting about 10 years ago, in the usual foolish…
Fridges Are Forever and Other Household Myths
In a society of continuous change, those things that remain constant give us the courage to boldly face the uncertainty of each new day. No matter what should befall us, we rest in the assurance that some things never change. The rising of the sun, the coming of spring, the levy of taxes — and…
Is It Dangerous to Microwave Nothing?
At one point or another, we’ve all put something in the microwave that we shouldn’t have, and it likely didn’t have a dire consequence. Maybe that pizza came out spongy or you melted an old repurposed cottage cheese container. But other things, should they be left to cook for long enough, can have monumental effects on your appliance,…
Most California Energy Savings Programs Backfire: UCLA Study
California has invested billions of dollars in programs to reduce energy consumption, however, many have had negligible or opposite results, according to a recent study by the University of California–Los Angeles (UCLA). The study found that most of California’s programs that subsidize the installation of energy-efficient appliances—like AC, washer and dryers, and light bulbs—have not…
Biden Wants to Regulate Everything—Even Your Air Conditioning
Commentary Once upon a time, the mantra of the libertarian Left was “keep the government out of the bedroom.” President Joe Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi want to regulate any gadget or appliance with an electric switch that turns on in your house or your driveway. New Department of Energy rules will dictate the…
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