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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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Utensils in the Dishwasher: Should They Actually Go Up or Down?
It’s a debate as old as time. (Or at least dishwashers.) Do you put your utensils up or down when loading the dishwasher? Here’s the straight up answer. No doubt…
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9 Microwave Problems You’ll Regret Ignoring
Unless you want to damage your microwave beyond repair or start a fire in your home, trust us on this—and take care of these issues ASAP. 1 / 10Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock When…
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13 Ways You’re Shortening the Life of Your Stove Top
Want to keep your stove top running for as long as possible? Avoid making these very common, very damaging mistakes. 1 / 14SeaRick1/Shutterstock These common mistakes will cost you If…
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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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