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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 6 754

My old Kitchen Aid mixer is on its last legs. 8 LuckyLib Dec 2024 Sep 30 1 2649

Do you keep mustard in the refrigerator? 6 raccoon Aug 2025 Sep 21 2 961

Project Farm: 14 Tarps Are Tested For One Year 1 TheBlackAdder Aug 2025 Aug 2025 8 808

Toilet malfunction in our half bath downstairs, sometimes... 23 CTyankee Jul 2025 Jul 2025 7 1698

What will get rid of these in my tree ? 10 Beachnutt Jun 2023 Jul 2025 3 7154

Garbage disposal rusted out from lack of use, 4 years in. Are they necessary? 21 mahina Feb 2025 Mar 2025 2 4142

How do you dispose of batteries? 7 no_hypocrisy Jan 2025 Feb 2025 1 2157

An appropriate forum for my question may not exist. 13 Susan Calvin Jan 2025 Jan 2025 5 2784

I can't find laundry detergent in powdered form. 16 no_hypocrisy Dec 2023 Jan 2025 2 7732

Haven't had any water for a couple of days. 6 multigraincracker Jan 2025 Jan 2025 8 2087

So many fabrics (clothes, mattress pad) are 0 cbabe Jan 2025 Jan 2025 1 1714

How often do you replace pillows? I've read 8 raccoon Oct 2023 Nov 2024 0 4724

Looking for a tall, skinny kitchen trash can 8" wide 19 Beartracks Oct 2024 Oct 2024 2 3889

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 3777

Wrapping individual uncooked hamburger patties to be frozen until you're ready to cook them. 6 raccoon Sep 2024 Sep 2024 0 2335

Dirty water after mainline water break 8 Beartracks Sep 2024 Sep 2024 0 2286

filling out governement forms and other applications 0 AllaN01Bear Aug 2024 Aug 2024 3 1621

Anyone know about weep holes in windows? 6 Takket Jul 2024 Jul 2024 2 2505

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 3023

a while ago i couldnt find my giant magnifing glass to read small print on labels . 5 AllaN01Bear Apr 2024 Jun 2024 7 3114

surplus plastic grocery bags . 17 AllaN01Bear May 2024 May 2024 12 3932

Everyday Home Repairs: The Most Innovative Outlet You've Never Seen -- Full Load Testing 2 TheBlackAdder Apr 2024 Apr 2024 3 3042

learnd a trick for cleaning really messed up skillits and so fourth, 13 AllaN01Bear Apr 2024 Apr 2024 3 4019

Does anyone one have a gentle method of removing glass stoppers? 11 Marthe48 Apr 2023 Mar 2024 1 6237

De-cluttering 7 no_hypocrisy Jul 2023 Mar 2024 15 3580

Today, it's "for real". That is, I must do more than de-clutter. 7 no_hypocrisy Jan 2024 Mar 2024 12 3782

Before and after pictures using Barkeepers Friend. 14 Croney Mar 2024 Mar 2024 16 4712

Any materials scientists around who can explain something? 17 intrepidity Feb 2024 Feb 2024 0 4262

So I want to wash three bed pillows before donating to a charity. 10 Grasswire2 Feb 2024 Feb 2024 0 4279

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I want to reduce kitchen plastics. Need suggestions. 18 jmbar2 Feb 2024 Feb 2024 6 4487

Project Farm: Best Trash Bag? Let's Find Out! 2 TheBlackAdder Feb 2024 Feb 2024 2 3186

Downsizing, dejunking, cleanouts on the horizon 6 bucolic_frolic Dec 2023 Feb 2024 1 3764

AITA I think I am getting ripped off but I'd like another opinion. 3 Maraya1969 Jan 2024 Jan 2024 1 3637

in-wall bathroom heater, supposedly controlled by knob, doesn't always turn off. 8 Grasswire2 Jan 2024 Jan 2024 1 3631

Strange sound, like a smoke alarm detector 17 SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2024 Jan 2024 1 4480

Oven cleaner paste. Best brand? 6 cbabe Dec 2023 Dec 2023 1 3397

here is something a friend taught me recently. 9 AllaN01Bear Dec 2023 Dec 2023 14 4461

a helphul kink for y all 1 AllaN01Bear Dec 2023 Dec 2023 2 2668

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 12985

Choosing normal wash cycle over sensor wash cycle on a dishwasher? 4 Shermann Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 4031

Rinsing Dishes Before they go into DW (NY Times test) 12 NJCher Oct 2023 Oct 2023 1 4323

Your old soap bar is worn down to a nub. What is the best way you 8 raccoon Sep 2023 Sep 2023 2 5838

This was the closest to an appropriate place to put this 4 cyclonefence Sep 2023 Sep 2023 3 4602

Holy Crap, DON'T DO THIS: 7 no_hypocrisy Jul 2023 Aug 2023 9 5679

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 7881

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 7837

Looking for a good wall clock 4 Beatlelvr Jun 2023 Jun 2023 1 4064

Need advice on buying replacement windows. I am interested in "medium grade" windows. 9 3Hotdogs Apr 2023 May 2023 0 6684

So I was perusing composting bins on Amazon 7 Shermann Apr 2023 Apr 2023 1 4279

How do I get an ink stain to stay in my clothes? 10 raccoon Oct 2022 Mar 2023 2 6075

Baking potatoes. Should I keep them in the refrigerator before using, or not? Nt 9 raccoon Oct 2022 Mar 2023 0 8357

Here's Why You Should Never Kill A Spider 14 multigraincracker Aug 2022 Mar 2023 11 8424

Spot cleaning carpet tip 1 Marthe48 Oct 2022 Oct 2022 3 2885

Can you fine folks tell me the best way to use Murphy Oil Soap? 4 Paper Roses Sep 2022 Sep 2022 4 5035

Does anyone have a favorite DIY solution for Bissell Little Green & Big Green carpet machines? 3 RamblingRose Aug 2022 Aug 2022 0 6441

Smile you're on candid camera 2 Elliot Waves Aug 2022 Aug 2022 3 4016

I wear long sleeved tees a lot in cold weather. 21 raccoon Dec 2020 Jul 2022 0 15473

I wanted to share a tip 4 Marthe48 Jul 2022 Jul 2022 3 4128

(Sorry for superficial topic on important day!) Seeking help with jute rug 4 cilla4progress Jun 2022 Jun 2022 0 5460

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Appliances Made to BREAK! What Should You Buy Built to LAST? 4 TheBlackAdder Jun 2022 Jun 2022 12 4914

Weeds 20 question everything May 2022 Jun 2022 2 4626

My refrigerator broke over last weekend... 6 TreasonousBastard Jun 2022 Jun 2022 2 5035

This message was self-deleted by its author 0 TreasonousBastard Jun 2022 Jun 2022 0 3384

Weird problem with roof leak. It leaks when there is no rain. Fixed! 12 alfredo Mar 2022 May 2022 2 6392

Advice wanted: Pest control company is being a pest 12 Wicked Blue Apr 2022 Apr 2022 4 5769

Oh how I hate insurance companies 9 Chainfire Apr 2022 Apr 2022 9 4971

Nest Thermostat Question.... 2 global1 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 1 2505

So I got the latest CoViD tests delivered today. Carefully opened the HUGE bubblewrap 6 niyad Mar 2022 Mar 2022 9 4966

The FlyLady cleaning method is huge on TikTok. What is it? 11 Jilly_in_VA Mar 2022 Mar 2022 5 11057

Where does dust come from? Where does so much dust come from? 12 bucolic_frolic Dec 2021 Feb 2022 4 7047

Water Heater Question 15 Mme. Defarge Nov 2020 Feb 2022 1 6580

How to remove pieces of old, hard rubber bands from other things? 11 raccoon Nov 2021 Feb 2022 0 5555

DIY Acid-washed jeans? 7 bucolic_frolic Jan 2022 Jan 2022 0 3358

Give Houseplants New Life With DIY Kokedama Moss Balls 3 Sherman A1 Jan 2022 Jan 2022 7 4953

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 10038

kitchen sink: Double, Single or Asymmetrical? (Poll) 21 RamblingRose Nov 2021 Nov 2021 1 8279

Best Flannel Sheets 17 Tomconroy Oct 2021 Oct 2021 6 5946

Is Your Oven Stuck on 350 Degrees? It's Not Broken, It's in Sabbath Mode. 2 question everything Aug 2021 Aug 2021 1 10487

Pandemic milk preparedness 9 Shermann Jul 2021 Jul 2021 3 5278

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