Recent content by dustin92

So much misinformation here... Literally anything can be canned in a water bath, which provided the temp and time are correct, your sauce is perfectly fine. US and European canning times are different (for whatever reason). US time for anything containing meat would be 3 hours at a rolling boil...

If it comes out under $50 count me in! I have a built in dishwasher but sometimes have a few extra items that won't fit in a load. I could throw them in this at the same time the built in unit is running, never have to hand wash another dish. Needs to have some type of filtration though so it's...

I'm allergic to them and hate the things. Last summer I ended up with a basketball sized nest of yellow jackets up in a tree behind the garage, they were super territorial and chased me inside a couple times. Couldn't see the nest until the leaves fell. This summer no large nests that I've seen...

I feel like Samsung is hit or miss. I had a Samsung dryer a few years back and had constant issues with it. Replaced drum rollers and belt tensioner several times within 4-5 years and gave up on it. Never dried very well and always tangled everything. On the other hand, my client (caregiver) has...

I had a similar issue with my 2006 Speed Queen- What I gathered happened was the tub brake was no longer engaging properly, which caused the tub to index/rotate with each agitation stroke, and the clothes were barely being turned over.. More like rotated in soapy water. Towels and wash cloths...

Another spot to check and clean is the gap between the toilet bowl and floor, that can hold some nasties. I use an old toothbrush (or a steam cleaner before it stopped working). depending on the type of flooring, you may also consider using a urine eliminator spray (for pet urine) on the floor...

I don't like to sweat when the a/c is on! We don't have central air but I run 3 window units, 10k and 5k downstairs, and 7800 btu upstairs. I generally shoot for 68-69 during the day (except between 2-7 pm, energy saving hours I go as warm as we can be comfortable, usually no more than 73)... I...

We bought a 17.8 c.f. bottom freezer model in November when we bought this house (Somehow the massive Samsung side by side that was supposed to be included got sold) and I have commented several times how nice it is to -not- have room.. For things to get pushed to the back, forgotten about, and...

We got a new Hisense bottom freezer (17-18cf I think, it's a counter depth model) in September when we bought this house, and it's very quiet. Barely audible standing next to it. Came with a 2 year warranty and we got the 5 year extended warranty so it's good for 7 years at least.. I think it...

Hmm.. Maytag.. I have a (much older, 1997 I believe) Maytag portable and it had leaked rinse aid between the door panels, which leaked down on the wires and turned them to mush, which eventually shorted out. I had a parts machine with a good wiring harness (pretty much every wire coming out the...

I've become a huge fan of Member's Mark Spring Flowers fabric softener from Sam's Club. It smells similar to one of the older versions of April Fresh Downy (packaging colors are even similar) with a light slightly sweet floral scent. It softens nicely without feeling heavy or greasy, and the...

Figured I would post this here since some of our members have a certain affinity for these machines.. I have a 5000 series Neptune front load washer (2001 model I believe) FREE to anyone that can pick up within the next couple weeks.. Located in Jackson Michigan. It does however need new...

Oof. Now I'm considering just getting something cheap off marketplace to leave in this house and taking our GE. It still seems to work about as well as it ever has, we do have to adjust the temps colder in the summer, but it always stays cold. It did have an ice maker for the first 10 years of...

My mom and I are moving within the next few months, and will be purchasing a new refrigerator for the new house. Budget around $1200. Looking for a side by side or bottom freezer unit, most likely in white. No water hookup will be available so no ice/water. Does not need to fit in a specific...

I have a Whirlpool dishwasher (model wdt710paym6) which I had posted a while back about overheating after replacing the heating element.. I found out I had the wrong one installed, but after installing the correct element, still overheats occasionally (melting plastics in the lower rack) so I...