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Washer/Dryer

Utilizing the Tops of Your Washer and Dryer

September 7, 2010

I’ve had a few inquiries lately about storing items on the tops of one’s washer and dryer: Is it safe to store items there?  Should one use them as a folding table?  How do you keep detergent from spilling all over them if it’s where one stores laundry detergent? (If this is what the top [...]

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July 4th Washer and Dryer Deals

July 4, 2010

I don’t often post washer & dryer deals, except on holidays.  In my experience, you’ll find the best appliance deals during holiday weekends – and this weekend is no exception!  Of these listed, the rock-bottom price is the Kenmore front-loader steam washer/dryer set at Sears.  It’s a steal! Best Buy: Best Buy is offering 15-25% [...]

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Washing Machines: Top-Loaders and Front-Loaders

April 16, 2010

So we’ve evaluated the pros and cons of regular top-loaders and today we’re going over the positives and negatives of front-loading washers. Remember in this analysis, we are only evaluating traditional top-loaders and high-efficiency front-loading washers. So let’s get to it… High-Efficiency Front Loading Washing Machines: Pros: No agitator! Arguably the best selling point of [...]

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Washing Machines: Top-Loaders versus Front-Loaders

April 15, 2010

Which is the better purchase? Believe it or not, people are extremely passionate about whether they love their top loader or front loader. And they cannot fathom why someone would choose the opposite of what they love. So what makes one type of washing machine better than the other? There are definite pros and cons [...]

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What’s Causing your Washing Machine to Sud?

April 1, 2010

If you have a front-loader, you know that there is a delicate balance to the amount of suds a washing machine can tolerate. My washing machine seems to be extra-sensitive to the SUD cycle.  The last thing I want to do is ruin my washer because I’ve done something to make it SUD one to [...]

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Christmas Gift Ideas: Laundry Toys!

December 18, 2009

Who knew there were so many great toys related to laundry?! Some are available for Prime Shipping on Amazon.  So if you order today, they will arrive on December 22.  Not bad! Here are some last minute ideas: This is a great bath toy!  Kiddos get to scrub off the “dirt” when in the tub.  [...]

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Christmas Gift Ideas: Washer & Dryer

December 17, 2009

Is the saying ‘Go big or go home?’ Well, this gift idea is definitely big…and they certainly carry a big price tag. If you are sick of doing your laundry at the laundrymat or just need to seriously update your equipment, then a new washer and dryer may be the best items to put on [...]

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Overdosing on Laundry Detergent

December 3, 2009

When it comes to laundry detergent: Less is more. How many times do we fill the laundry cap completely full?  Even when we are doing a smaller load? And why do we do that? I think it is because in America, we believe that a lot is great…and even more is better.  And that translates [...]

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