You Should Consider a Heat Pump Dryer
Heat pump dryers are coming to the U.S. and they’re going to change the way we use dryers. Upsides: No more venting! You can put ‘em anywhere, and they’re much…
Here’s When Fixing Your Washing Machine Makes More Sense
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) Your parents are right: They don’t make appliances built to last anymore. So when your washing machine breaks down, or it becomes clear that it’s starting…
Don’t Make These Mistakes When Buying a New Dryer
When my wife and I bought our first house, the feature we were most excited about was the laundry. The machines in the house were ancient, but after years of…
The Easiest Ways to Dry Your Laundry Faster
Photo: Darryl Brooks (Shutterstock) You have better things to do than wait for your laundry to dry (like folding your laundry and remaking the bed and getting on with your…
Use a Hairdryer on Your Sheets This Winter
Photo: K-Angle (Shutterstock) Once again, I am here to advocate for something small that I believe in in a big way, and it is this: If you’re cold and you…
Why Your Washing Machine is Shaking, and How to Fix It
Photo: Eskymaks (Shutterstock) The first time you hear it, the noise can be jarring. Seemingly out of nowhere, it sounds like a helicopter is landing on your roof, or a…
How to Create a More Welcoming Laundry Area (Because You Deserve Such a Thing)
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) When you’re trying to wash, dry, and sort through pile after pile of your family’s laundry, an organized and functional workspace can make all the difference.…