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Signs that your microwave filter should be replaced include visible damage, such as cracks or breaks in the mesh or siding, a ...

Your dryer lint trap could be a ticking time bomb, and your washing machine might be growing dangerous mold right now.

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I'm a longtime reader of your column in the Daily Breeze, in Torrance, California, and I have a hint that I'd like to pass ...

I just read a reader who suggested wearing single-use “rubber” gloves to keep their fingernails clean when gardening.

White vinegar relaxes fabric fibers and reduces static electricity, helping lint detach from clothing during the wash. Add half a cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle. Don"t worry — the smell ...