"Never thought of that." Handyman reveals simple hack to boost your clothes dryer's efficiency: 'That's a brilliant idea' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Most of us think of doing laundry as a pretty simple chore. But there are some laundry mistakes that most of us are guilty of. While mistakes like leaving wet clothes in the washer or overloading the ...

Thousands of tumble dryers in the UK have been labelled a fire hazard in a warning issued by the government. The alert affects more than 80,000 tumble dryers, which are in urgent need of repair.

Few things are more frustrating than battling persistent stains throughout your property. While many householders turn to chemical-based products, alternative approaches are available. Chantel Mila, ...

If you’re looking for a deal on a new washer & dryer, Home Depot is a sure bet to find a big discount. Not only is Home Depot offering price drops up to $900 off (or more) on washers & dryers, but you ...

In the bracing morning air, workers leave their homes in the outer suburbs and hurry toward the industrial buildings lining the Guatemalan capital’s highways. Some go by foot. Others by motorcycle; ...

Why Is My Dryer Not Drying? Dryers rely on a combination of airflow, heat, and time to get the job done. When one of these factors isn’t performing properly, your clothes stay wet. But a dryer that ...

Dear Heloise: Saved greeting cards are cluttering up my closets -- Christmas cards, birthday cards, and Mother’s Day cards! I have shoeboxes full of them, but some of them I can part with. So, I cut ...

A new washer or dryer represents a significant investment—and one you don’t want to end up regretting a few months or years down the road.

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