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The Secret Counter in Your Washing Machine Bosch, Siemens series 4 & 6 How long do they last? 4 TheBlackAdder Oct 13 Oct 13 6 557

My old Kitchen Aid mixer is on its last legs. 8 LuckyLib Dec 2024 Sep 30 1 2495

Do you keep mustard in the refrigerator? 6 raccoon Aug 27 Sep 21 2 832

Project Farm: 14 Tarps Are Tested For One Year 1 TheBlackAdder Aug 31 Aug 31 8 692

Toilet malfunction in our half bath downstairs, sometimes... 23 CTyankee Jul 2025 Jul 2025 7 1475

What will get rid of these in my tree ? 10 Beachnutt Jun 2023 Jul 2025 3 6971

Garbage disposal rusted out from lack of use, 4 years in. Are they necessary? 21 mahina Feb 2025 Mar 2025 2 3863

How do you dispose of batteries? 7 no_hypocrisy Jan 2025 Feb 2025 1 2043

An appropriate forum for my question may not exist. 13 Susan Calvin Jan 2025 Jan 2025 5 2566

I can't find laundry detergent in powdered form. 16 no_hypocrisy Dec 2023 Jan 2025 2 7496

Haven't had any water for a couple of days. 6 multigraincracker Jan 2025 Jan 2025 8 1948

So many fabrics (clothes, mattress pad) are 0 cbabe Jan 2025 Jan 2025 1 1623

How often do you replace pillows? I've read 8 raccoon Oct 2023 Nov 2024 0 4572

Looking for a tall, skinny kitchen trash can 8" wide 19 Beartracks Oct 2024 Oct 2024 2 3540

If you've washed a humongous load of towels, is it more energy efficient to put maybe half 17 raccoon Aug 2024 Sep 2024 0 3507

Wrapping individual uncooked hamburger patties to be frozen until you're ready to cook them. 6 raccoon Sep 2024 Sep 2024 0 2206

Dirty water after mainline water break 8 Beartracks Sep 2024 Sep 2024 0 2141

filling out governement forms and other applications 0 AllaN01Bear Aug 2024 Aug 2024 3 1513

Anyone know about weep holes in windows? 6 Takket Jul 2024 Jul 2024 2 2352

Are the salad dressings found in the produce area of a grocery storebetter than the ones on the condiments aisle? 6 raccoon May 2024 Jul 2024 2 2877

a while ago i couldnt find my giant magnifing glass to read small print on labels . 5 AllaN01Bear Apr 2024 Jun 2024 7 2992

surplus plastic grocery bags . 17 AllaN01Bear May 2024 May 2024 12 3723

Everyday Home Repairs: The Most Innovative Outlet You've Never Seen -- Full Load Testing 2 TheBlackAdder Apr 2024 Apr 2024 3 2933

learnd a trick for cleaning really messed up skillits and so fourth, 13 AllaN01Bear Apr 2024 Apr 2024 3 3842

Does anyone one have a gentle method of removing glass stoppers? 11 Marthe48 Apr 2023 Mar 2024 1 6017

De-cluttering 7 no_hypocrisy Jul 2023 Mar 2024 15 3427

Today, it's "for real". That is, I must do more than de-clutter. 7 no_hypocrisy Jan 2024 Mar 2024 12 3642

Before and after pictures using Barkeepers Friend. 14 Croney Mar 2024 Mar 2024 16 4518

Any materials scientists around who can explain something? 17 intrepidity Feb 2024 Feb 2024 0 4019

So I want to wash three bed pillows before donating to a charity. 10 Grasswire2 Feb 2024 Feb 2024 0 4090

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I want to reduce kitchen plastics. Need suggestions. 18 jmbar2 Feb 2024 Feb 2024 6 4194

Project Farm: Best Trash Bag? Let's Find Out! 2 TheBlackAdder Feb 2024 Feb 2024 2 3071

Downsizing, dejunking, cleanouts on the horizon 6 bucolic_frolic Dec 2023 Feb 2024 1 3619

AITA I think I am getting ripped off but I'd like another opinion. 3 Maraya1969 Jan 2024 Jan 2024 1 3534

in-wall bathroom heater, supposedly controlled by knob, doesn't always turn off. 8 Grasswire2 Jan 2024 Jan 2024 1 3494

Strange sound, like a smoke alarm detector 17 SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2024 Jan 2024 1 4233

Oven cleaner paste. Best brand? 6 cbabe Dec 2023 Dec 2023 1 3252

here is something a friend taught me recently. 9 AllaN01Bear Dec 2023 Dec 2023 14 4305

a helphul kink for y all 1 AllaN01Bear Dec 2023 Dec 2023 2 2569

We're remodeling our kitchen & will need new appliances. I'm in a dilemma on what to replace the 29 RamblingRose Nov 2022 Nov 2023 1 12642

Choosing normal wash cycle over sensor wash cycle on a dishwasher? 4 Shermann Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 3919

Rinsing Dishes Before they go into DW (NY Times test) 12 NJCher Oct 2023 Oct 2023 1 4098

Your old soap bar is worn down to a nub. What is the best way you 8 raccoon Sep 2023 Sep 2023 2 5618

This was the closest to an appropriate place to put this 4 cyclonefence Sep 2023 Sep 2023 3 4501

Holy Crap, DON'T DO THIS: 7 no_hypocrisy Jul 2023 Aug 2023 9 5491

I was given 2 containers of 'Tide Pods" and am confused as to how you use them. 11 Paper Roses Apr 2023 Aug 2023 3 7659

I've had a surgery recently and not allowed to wash my hair. What have you found the best way to 6 raccoon Aug 2023 Aug 2023 2 7684

Looking for a good wall clock 4 Beatlelvr Jun 2023 Jun 2023 1 3889

Need advice on buying replacement windows. I am interested in "medium grade" windows. 9 3Hotdogs Apr 2023 May 2023 0 6521

So I was perusing composting bins on Amazon 7 Shermann Apr 2023 Apr 2023 1 4110

How do I get an ink stain to stay in my clothes? 10 raccoon Oct 2022 Mar 2023 2 5853

Baking potatoes. Should I keep them in the refrigerator before using, or not? Nt 9 raccoon Oct 2022 Mar 2023 0 8174

Here's Why You Should Never Kill A Spider 14 multigraincracker Aug 2022 Mar 2023 11 8209

Spot cleaning carpet tip 1 Marthe48 Oct 2022 Oct 2022 3 2768

Can you fine folks tell me the best way to use Murphy Oil Soap? 4 Paper Roses Sep 2022 Sep 2022 4 4946

Does anyone have a favorite DIY solution for Bissell Little Green & Big Green carpet machines? 3 RamblingRose Aug 2022 Aug 2022 0 6333

Smile you're on candid camera 2 Elliot Waves Aug 2022 Aug 2022 3 3902

I wear long sleeved tees a lot in cold weather. 21 raccoon Dec 2020 Jul 2022 0 15040

I wanted to share a tip 4 Marthe48 Jul 2022 Jul 2022 3 3997

(Sorry for superficial topic on important day!) Seeking help with jute rug 4 cilla4progress Jun 2022 Jun 2022 0 5330

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Appliances Made to BREAK! What Should You Buy Built to LAST? 4 TheBlackAdder Jun 2022 Jun 2022 12 4800

Weeds 20 question everything May 2022 Jun 2022 2 4303

My refrigerator broke over last weekend... 6 TreasonousBastard Jun 2022 Jun 2022 2 4896

This message was self-deleted by its author 0 TreasonousBastard Jun 2022 Jun 2022 0 3310

Weird problem with roof leak. It leaks when there is no rain. Fixed! 12 alfredo Mar 2022 May 2022 2 6191

Advice wanted: Pest control company is being a pest 12 Wicked Blue Apr 2022 Apr 2022 4 5582

Oh how I hate insurance companies 9 Chainfire Apr 2022 Apr 2022 9 4814

Nest Thermostat Question.... 2 global1 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 1 2406

So I got the latest CoViD tests delivered today. Carefully opened the HUGE bubblewrap 6 niyad Mar 2022 Mar 2022 9 4817

The FlyLady cleaning method is huge on TikTok. What is it? 11 Jilly_in_VA Mar 2022 Mar 2022 5 10708

Where does dust come from? Where does so much dust come from? 12 bucolic_frolic Dec 2021 Feb 2022 4 6858

Water Heater Question 15 Mme. Defarge Nov 2020 Feb 2022 1 6318

How to remove pieces of old, hard rubber bands from other things? 11 raccoon Nov 2021 Feb 2022 0 5371

DIY Acid-washed jeans? 7 bucolic_frolic Jan 2022 Jan 2022 0 3182

Give Houseplants New Life With DIY Kokedama Moss Balls 3 Sherman A1 Jan 2022 Jan 2022 7 4818

Any ideas? I just had 2 boards replaced on my outside stairs. The new boards are pressure treated. 6 Paper Roses Sep 2020 Dec 2021 1 9886

kitchen sink: Double, Single or Asymmetrical? (Poll) 21 RamblingRose Nov 2021 Nov 2021 1 7961

Best Flannel Sheets 17 Tomconroy Oct 2021 Oct 2021 6 5702

Is Your Oven Stuck on 350 Degrees? It's Not Broken, It's in Sabbath Mode. 2 question everything Aug 2021 Aug 2021 1 10369

Pandemic milk preparedness 9 Shermann Jul 2021 Jul 2021 3 5130

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