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Clothes Washer: Keep Your Washing Machine from Flooding the Laundry Room
Install an automatic washing machine shutoff valve to prevent floods Next Project› Family Handyman Install an automatic washing machine shutoff valve to prevent expensive flooding due to broken hoses, leaky…
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How to Repair a Windshield Washer
Diagnosis and repair are easy, cheap and fast. Family Handyman Next Project Introduction Windshield washers are fairly reliable. When they fail, it's usually the result of a clogged nozzle or…
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7 Reasons to Rethink Buying Appliances at Superstores
When you decide to buy a new washing machine, fridge or power tool, it may seem only natural to make your local superstore your first stop. But purchasing a complex…
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16 Things You Never Knew You Could Put in the Washing Machine
Stuffed animals and small toys? Sure. Yoga mats and baseball caps? Bring them on. 1 / 15istock/Christopher Ames Stuffed Animals Place each stuffed animal in its own mesh laundry bag…
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How to Stop a Freeze-Proof Faucet From Leaking
Nuisance stopper! Fix that drippy outdoor faucet. Next Project› Family Handyman A dripping freeze-proof faucet doesn't have to be replaced. Learn how to take it apart and replace the rubber…
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Fix a Leaking Frost-Proof Faucet
Check out these fixes for common faucet problems Family Handyman Next Project Introduction A leaking frost-proof faucet can waste a lot of water, but fixes are simple, whether the problem…
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How to Troubleshoot Windshield Washers
Restore washer fluid flow of your windshield washer in minutes with this how-to guide. Next Project› A windshield washer that doesn’t pump enough fluid is annoying and even hazardous. This…
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What Are Dryer Balls and How Do They Compare To Dryer Sheets?
These all-natural, hypoallergenic laundry helpers may be the products you never knew you needed in your life—until now. If it feels like you’re always doing laundry, that’s because you are.…
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How to Make Homemade Dryer Sheets With Stuff You Already Have in the House
How to Make Homemade Dryer Sheets With Stuff You Already Have in the House Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock Most of us do multiple loads of laundry each week without ever thinking…
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How to Clean a Front Load Washer
You may not realize you should clean your front load washer. But it’s important to do so once a month to keep it smelling fresh. Regular cleaning also helps prevent…
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