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Whirlpool Settles Dishwasher Fire Lawsuit With Offer of Rebates and Repairs
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Why Chronic Insomnia and Other Sleep Problems Get Ignored
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This Year's Highly Effective Flu Shot Is a Must for Kids and Adults
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How to Iron Your Very Best Clothes
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How to Stop Water Hammer Some washing machines are noisy, and you learn to live with it. But when the plumbing pipes connected to the washer shake and rattle—known as water hammer—you can’t just tune...
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Curtain Cleaning Made Easy
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Best Washers For $800 or Less | Washing Machine Reviews - Consumer Reports
Best Washers For $800 or Less | Washing Machine Reviews - Consumer Reports How much should you spend on a washer? You don’t have to pay $1,500 to get a washer that cleans well. Expensive washers offer...
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How to Clean Your Small Appliances
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How to Properly Stow Your Snow Blower
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The Big Appeal of Compact Washing Machines
The Big Appeal of Compact Washing Machines Compact washing machines are big on promises, including being able to wash up to 18 towels in one load. And our readers have been posting comments on...
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How to Allergy-Proof Your Home
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Appliances Shrink to Fit Smaller Kitchens
Appliances Shrink to Fit Smaller Kitchens Small appliance manufacturers gathering in Chicago earlier this week for the International Home + Housewares show definitely got the memo about the surge in...
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Spiralizers Are the Perfect Gadget for Picky Eaters
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Sleep Deprivation May Cause Weight Gain
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The Best Matching Washers and Dryers - Consumer Reports
The Best Matching Washers and Dryers - Consumer Reports Matching washer and dryer pairs are a popular choice although some don't make a great couple. Their coordinating style makes a statement, but...
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Consumer Reports Zeros in on Pressure Washer Safety
Consumer Reports Zeros in on Pressure Washer Safety When Consumer Reports recently issued a safety warning about the pinpoint spray nozzle available on most residential pressure washers, we hoped we...
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