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The 10 Best Appliances & Electronics to Make Cooking & Cleaning EasierDesign Ideas
A fancy three-in-one coffee station, AI-enabled robot vacuums, and much, much more!
Danielle Blundell
Sep 13, 2024
Dishwasher Not Draining? 5 Things to Try Before You Call a ProHome Projects
This might be an easy DIY fix.
Jennifer Prince
Aug 31, 2024
7 Countertop Ice Makers to Keep Your Drinks Cool This Summer
Shopping
Who has room in their freezer for those enormous bags of ice, anyway?
Sarah M. Vazquez
Aug 4, 2024
The One Thing Everyone Is Booking on TaskRabbit This SummerLife
Stay cool, y’all.
Lara Walsh
Jun 13, 2024
The Best Places to Buy a Washer and DryerCleaning
Shop our favorite appliance retailers today.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Mar 18, 2024
9 Colorful Refrigerators That Will Give Your Kitchen a Boost of “Dopamine Decor”Design Ideas
See you later, stainless steel!
Nina Derwin
Mar 15, 2024
The $89 Lightweight Checked Bag That’ll Solve Your Overpacking Problem (Plus 9 More Bags We Love!)Life
Upgrade your luggage for cheap.
Haley Lyndes
Feb 27, 2024
The Best Stackable Washer and Dryers You Can Buy Right Now
Shopping
These laundry systems are a small-space dream.
Sarah Rae Smith
Dec 13, 2023
3 Things to Know Before Buying a Space Heater, According to Pros
Projects & Improvements
Not all heaters work in the same way.
Melissa Epifano
Nov 30, 2023
9 Stylish Space Heaters That Won’t Clash With Your DecorHome Projects
Say goodbye to unsightly space heaters for good!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Oct 6, 2023
How to Tell if You Have a Gas or Electric Dryer HookupCleaning
According to appliance pros.
Ashley Abramson
Sep 6, 2023
The Home Depot Has Giant Labor Day Deals on Fridges, Washers, and More Small-Space Friendly Major AppliancesLife
Save big on your next upgrade this Labor Day.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Sep 1, 2023
Home Depot’s Fourth of July Sale Has the Best Deals on Appliances, Patio Furniture, and So Much MoreLife
Save big on your next home upgrade this holiday.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jun 26, 2023
Why You Should Ditch Liquid Dishwasher Detergent StatCleaning
It turns out, choosing to use a traditional liquid dish detergent or a tablet isn't simply a matter of personal preference.
Olivia Muenter
May 26, 2023
The 10 Best Memorial Day Deals You Can Get on AppliancesDesign Ideas
Save $90 on a KitchenAid stand mixer.
Nic Dobija-Nootens
May 26, 2023
10 Home Deals to Snag ASAP from Walmart’s Huge Memorial Day Sale
Shopping
Don't miss out on this sale!
Nic Dobija-Nootens
May 25, 2023
Clean This “Most-Used” Thing in Your Home for Instant Satisfaction
Organize & Clean
It definitely needs your attention.
Stephanie Nguyen
Apr 16, 2023
10 Table Fans That Are *Actually* Stylish
Shopping
You don't need to compromise on form or functionality with these great-looking picks.
Nicole Lund
Mar 21, 2023
The Simple (but Essential) Resolution Every Homeowner Should Make This YearHome Projects
This habit will help you save time and money in the short- and long-term.
Kelly Dawson
Jan 5, 2023
8 Stylish Humidifiers That’ll Solve All Your Winter Woes
Shopping
Say goodbye to dry skin and congestion.
Madelyn Simons
Jan 5, 2023
The Surprising 2-Ingredient Combo That Removes Sticky Residue Off AppliancesCleaning
And it makes a delicious salad dressing.
Zoe Pickburn
Nov 7, 2022
Netflix’s “The Watcher” Has Everyone Talking About DumbwaitersLife
The appliance has been receiving a lot of attention since "The Watcher" premiered earlier this month.
Inigo Del Castillo
Oct 24, 2022
Amazon Has Huge Deals on KitchenAid Mixers and Appliances Just in Time for the Holidays
Shopping
Your holiday baking marathons will be better than ever.
Alyssa Longobucco
Oct 11, 2022
A Magnet Damaged My $2,000 FridgeHome Projects
A cautionary tale.
Dana McMahan
Sep 8, 2022
The Home Depot’s Labor Day Sale Has Major Deals on Large Appliances for Small SpacesLife
Now's the time to buy.
Amy Gordon
Aug 25, 2022
Can You Stack Your Own Washer and Dryer?Cleaning
Here's what an appliance pro has to say.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Aug 13, 2022
Our Complete Guide to the Best July 4th Home Sales You Can Still Shop NowCleaning
Summer sales as hot as the season.
Kendall Cornish
Jul 5, 2022
8 Clever Tips for Storing Small Appliances, According to Pro OrganizersOrganizing
There's one cabinet that's actually the best for storing small appliances.
Rochelle Bilow
May 6, 2022
Drew Barrymore Just Released the Most Beautiful Stand Mixer Collection at WalmartDesign Ideas
And hand mixers too!
Erin Cavoto
Apr 6, 2022
Vitamix Is Having a Huge Sale on Two of Its Most Iconic Blenders
Shopping
It'll be a life-changer in the kitchen!
Erin Cavoto
Mar 1, 2022
Samsung Is Developing a Washing Machine That Helps Combat Microplastic WasteCleaning
Samsung says that the Patagonia collaboration is the latest in a long line of steps Samsung is taking to create long-lasting appliances that improve environmental sustainability.
Emma Kershaw
Jan 8, 2022
7 Macy’s Finds That Will Please Anyone on Your Gift List (and They’re on Sale!)Life
Nope, it's not too early for holiday shopping.
Shelby Deering
Oct 20, 2021
7 Useful Home Appliances That Are Tailor-Made For Small Spaces
Shopping
No matter the square footage, you'll definitely have room for these essentials.
Grace Cooper
Sep 22, 2021
Nordstrom’s Summer Sale Includes Huge Savings on Dyson, All-Clad, and More Major Brands
Shopping
Save big while you can!
Vanessa Spilios
Sep 8, 2021
KitchenAid’s Cordless Food Chopper Is a Meal Prep Superhero — and Currently 30% OffDesign Ideas
It's portable, powerful, rechargeable, and 30 percent off!
Phoebe Sklansky
Jul 20, 2021
This Tilted Washing Machine Wants To Save Your Back on Laundry DayCleaning
Instead of squatting or bending down to load and remove clothes, you simply have to open the tilting door and drop your laundry in.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jul 2, 2021
Vitamix Has Some Majorly Discounted Blenders on Sale Right Now for Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day 2021
Including a top-notch blender that's 50 percent off!
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Jun 22, 2021
This $50 Quiet Blender Lets You Make Smoothies Without Waking Up the Entire HouseDesign Ideas
"It's seriously so quiet!"
Ivy Ford
Jun 7, 2021
The One Thing You Should Never Put in Your Filing CabinetOrganizing
You can "declutter" it before it becomes clutter.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 6, 2021
I Had Rust Spots on My Fridge, But This $3 Cleaner Scrubbed 'Em AwayCleaning
So much for stainless steel!
Shifrah Combiths
May 11, 2021
Can't Splurge on a Miele Dishwasher? 25 Ways to Get Its FeaturesCleaning
My Miele dishwasher is the best I've ever had — but its best features are also things you can get in other models.
Sarah Garone
May 10, 2021
One Under-Appreciated Thing You Should Clean Before it Gets Really Hot
Weekend Projects
This weekend, grab a vacuum cleaner and a screwdriver and get to work.
Shifrah Combiths
May 7, 2021
I Tried the Dishwasher Cleaner that Amazon Shoppers Are Obsessed WithCleaning
The stuff has more than 2,000 five-star reviews on Amazon. Here's what we thought.
Lisa Freedman
Feb 27, 2021
5 Things That Seem To Always Break During the Holidays and How To Fix ThemHome Projects
Avoid these holiday headaches.
Alexandra Frost
Dec 17, 2020
6 Simple Steps to Make Your Dishwasher Work HarderCleaning
now that everyone’s eating at home so much more frequently, conquering those mountains of dishes—even with the help of a dedicated appliance—can get a little tedious. Take these simple steps to make your appliance work harder.
Ashley Abramson
Nov 20, 2020
Here’s Where to Find Great Tech & Appliance Deals Over Labor Day WeekendLife
This weekend is one of the best times of the year to upgrade your entire home—and we mean your *entire* home.
Nicole Lund
Sep 5, 2020
The Bottom Line: What It Really Costs to Buy & Install a Water HeaterHome Projects
Last month we asked how much readers spent buying and installing a new water heater in their home. And you told us! We hope this information gives a basic sense of how much this new appliance costs, and how much you can expect to pay when hiring someone. Keep in mind, this is general and prices most likely vary in cities versus more rural locations, etc…Although this gives you a rough idea, you should always seek multiple quotes for any work done in your home.
Dabney Frake
Jul 16, 2020
Tricks to Stacking Any Washer & Dryer to Save SpaceCleaning
When you don’t have a large kitchen or enough space for all of your appliances, it’s time to get creative. You’ll have to find space where you can salvage it, optimize your kitchen for maximum efficiency, so that it works, looks good, and still doesn’t feel cramped. The placement is also important, since you don’t want the washer and dryer column towering over your dinner table.
Range Govindan
Jul 16, 2020
This is One of the Best Weekends to Buy a Major Appliance—And These are the Best Deals to ShopLife
Whether you're shopping for a washer and dryer set, new refrigerator, or upgraded dishwasher.
Nicole Lund
May 21, 2020
This Weekend is a Surprisingly Great Time to Buy a Washer & Dryer Set, Thanks to This SaleLife
Save big on this major appliance.
Nicole Lund
May 8, 2020
This New Air Conditioning Unit Is Surprisingly BeautifulHome Projects
Designed by the people behind Away luggage.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
May 4, 2020
Here’s How the Sanitize Cycle Works to Kill Germs in a Dishwasher or Washing MachineCleaning
We asked two experts from GE Appliances to help us break down the science at work in their machines.
Caroline Biggs
Apr 2, 2020
10 Ways to Save Energy in the Laundry RoomCleaning
Washing and drying clothes uses a lot of energy and water in a typical house. Here are 10 ways you can reduce your consumption of water and energy while doing laundry.Move the dryer closer to an outside wall The farther exhaust air has to travel from your dryer to get outside, the more energy your dryer will use on every cycle. If you can, move the dryer as close to its exhaust port as possible. Can you reduce the number of elbow bends in the exhaust pipe?
Laurie McGinley
Feb 12, 2020
The Best Portable Space HeatersHome Projects
Here’s another way to save energy this winter: try using a portable space heater to heat just the room you’re in, and turn down the thermostat in the other rooms of your house. The New York Times recently tested 10 portable space heaters. Here are the Top 5:Shown above the jump, from left to right:Holmes Ultra Quiet Ceramic Heater ($82.99): At 15-inches high, this model from Holmes produced the hottest air and took only about 20 minutes to warm up the room by 10 degrees.
Cambria Bold
Jan 26, 2020
I Bought a $170 Vacuum From a Thrift Store for $20—And You (Probably) Can TooCleaning
These eight quick tests will tell you if a used vacuum works well, and if it had a rough past life.
Ashley Poskin
Jan 12, 2020
I Discovered a Wildly Simple Way to Get the Inside of Your Fridge Sparkling CleanCleaning
While it's definitely possible to clean out your fridge in about half an hour, the task can be pretty arduous. Until now.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 8, 2019
5 Things in the Kitchen (and Laundry Room) You Need to Clean More OftenCleaning
Cleaning routines are great, but when you're operating on autopilot, you can miss things that are plainly visible to anyone in a more present state of mind.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 2, 2019
7 Green Reasons to Use a Bread MachineLife
You might remember my argument for going back to the basics last year, which is why I fought the idea of a bread machine. But my boyfriend gave me one as a gift and in the last week I’ve been converted. Sure, you can accomplish some of this list by making bread the old-fashioned (or no-knead way), or by purchasing a fresh loaf at your local bakery.
Amber Byfield
May 9, 2019
10 Tips for Extending the Life of Your Washer and DryerHome Projects
The laundry area in my new home is much more compact than it was in my old rental, resulting in the purchase of a stackable washer/dryer unit. One thing I’ve encountered that I didn’t with the traditional side-by-side units is a persistent vibration during the spin cycle of the washer. After some research, I learned a few new things about proper care of my appliances that I thought were worth of sharing. 1.
Michelle Chin
May 7, 2019
Top 10 Hair Dryers for a Fast, Frizz-Free BlowoutLife
People who blow dry their hair tend to fall into two camps: Those who dry their hair every now and then and want something fast and cheap, and those who dry their hair every single day and rank their dryer among their top five possessions. Our roundup of best hair dryers has both camps covered. Choose a $400 Dyson, or a $22 Revlon, either way you’re going to get a great blowout. For less than 25 bucks, this sleek Revlon model comes with all the best features of a $200 version.
Katie Holdefehr
May 3, 2019
The Next Best Thing to a Pricey Retro-Style Fridge Is This Under $100 ApplianceDesign Ideas
I LOVE those retro-style refrigerators that come in an array of colors and look 1,000 times better than a regular fridge. But some of the ones available on the market today are on the pricey side out of the budget of many. And also maybe you rent and don’t have the ability to replace an entire fridge?! Thankfully there’s a smaller, more affordable and more mobile appliance alternative that is still cute but something you can take with you when you move.
Adrienne Breaux
May 3, 2019