The first time you hear it, the noise can be jarring. Seemingly out of nowhere, it sounds like a helicopter is landing on your roof, or a freight train is about to come barreling through your wall and ...

Your parents are right: They don’t make appliances built to last anymore. So when your washing machine breaks down, or it becomes clear that it’s starting to fail, you’re faced with a decision: Should ...

If you’re like me, you probably use your washing machine more frequently than any appliance besides your refrigerator! If you ...

Dear Heloise: I read with interest the person who wrote about rust spots being on their clothing when it was taken out of the dryer. This prompted me to think that it probably wasn’t the dryer, but ...