If you’re lucky enough to have the time to plan out when you’d like to purchase a new household appliance, you can find great deals by shopping a specific time of the year. According to moneycrashers.com, there are certain times of the year that are…
Welcome to part two of “what’s the life expectancy of these 5 appliances”. We covered the first 5 appliances in part 1 here. With the help of my new favorite magazine, HGTV, we’ll touch on a few others that get quite a bit of use…
If you’re like me, your day to day activities are so rushed and tied to the clock that you probably don’t stop to think – “When did I purchase this washing machine (that I seem to stand in front of every day of the week)”. With the…
Drying your clothing correctly is just as important as washing them correctly. There are ways to get less wrinkles, shorter drying times, and safer drying. Before you just toss your wet clothing into the dryer, follow these drying steps to improve your look and protect…
Between family camping trips and school camps this time of year, we’re guessing your sleeping bags are getting a lot of use. And a lot of washing! Here’s the best way to wash your sleeping bags in a top loading washing machine: First, check the…
It’s hard to pin point the exact life span of the average bath towel. It depends on how often they are used, laundered, and dried in between uses. Multiple washes and not drying them properly can cause two things to happen. It’s time to replace your towels…
June is National Safety Month. It had us thinking about our laundry practices at home. We’ve talked extensively about never leaving an appliance on when you leave your home and the danger of your dryer catching on fire, but here are tips regarding your laundry…
With Memorial Day Weekend on the horizon, some of us are putting the final touches on our summer vacation plans. We’re making packing lists and “to do” lists so as not to forget the essentials for a successful trip. Preparing for a vacation doesn’t only…
We’re all busy and multi-tasking helps us cram much into our packed schedules. Who hasn’t left for work after throwing the laundry in the dryer? Or, programed the dishwasher to run after everyone has gone to bed? What about starting a load of laundry while…
Do you have a few towels with what looks like “bleach stains”? What about discoloration under the arms, or on the collars and cuffs of your dress shirt? If you’re noticing spots, holes and fading on your clothing and linens, it could be from your clothing coming into contact…