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ANYTHING That sucks heat and humidity out of a room is a great thing in southern Alabama! This concept alone is enough to sell me on the heat pump--especially since I'm planning to install the unit in a bathroom... Lawrence, I will definitely talk to the power company. My buddy at APCO is on...

Used Speed Queen Hi Ken, What model 2015 Speed Queens did you buy? Thanks, Sarah

Nicer tasting water... Never! The water from my grandparents' well is the best tasting water on the planet when the system is getting a lot of usage. It tastes too "limey" when we haven't been down in a while. Otherwise, it's wonderful. So, I have mixed feelings about a water softener...

Then again, maybe not brand new! I just priced new Speed Queen FL and dryer. Ouch! Over 4K for a washer & dryer pair. Advice on purchasing used please. Are all Speed Queen models good? Are there some to seek or avoid? Thanks, Sarah

@bradfordwhite My younger son and I stayed in several motels that look like the one in your picture when we were touring colleges. Even though they were old and not updated, they all had PTAC units.

Nesco on the porch On really hot days, I use our large Nesco roaster on the front porch with different items in each container. It's a great way to keep the heat down in the house on our lovely 99 degree days. Sarah

I keep forgetting to mention that the water comes from a limestone aquifer and is very alkaline. Scale builds up on/in plumbing fixtures especially when water sits, like the toilets when we haven't been down there in a while. As far as I can remember, my grandmother's washing machines were...

Great info, all John, I've never heard of a heat pump water heater. I'm a little confused--are heat pump water heaters electric? Do they require gas? When you say pure electric are you making a distinction between electric heat pump vs pure electric? Currently, I have an electric tank water...

Then again… Would a machine with electronic or partial electronic controls be a better choice? John, the Speed Queens sound interesting. Would current models be a better choice than the older ones? You opened my mind to front loaders. I respect your opinion. Sarah

I figured there are no new machines mechanical controls, but one can hope. Does anyone know of a somewhat recent machine that might fit the bill? The last new machine I bought was an all mechanical TL in 2005. It was a Whirlpool. I loved it. Alas, my younger son, three at the time, was...

I'm considering a tankless water heater for the country house. I like the idea of it taking up less space. The rest I'm not sure about. Electric vs gas? If I go with gas, I'll install it during the restoration but keep using the electric tank until we move here permanenty and get natural gas...

Hi Y'all, I'm looking for recommendations for full sized front loading washer and dryer that can be stacked. I would like: All mechanical Enough water usage that I don't see my laundry sloshing around in three inches of grey sludge Long life Low maintenance (I don't want something so vintage...

Facebook? If you use Facebook, join Vintage Steel Kitchens and post your Youngstown electric sink there. Sarah

Fedders Weather Wheel Like the one that was stolen from my grandparents' house. Preferably 220 and 13,000 BTU or better. Here she is:

Welcome Washgirl! Hi, Whatever interest brought you here, you will likely find more reasons to stay! Sarah

Horrifying carpeted bathrooms We had those here in the US as well. Ugh!

Thanks, y'all He has been doing laundry since elementary school, cares about his clothes and even does some hand washing. I'll pass on your advice and send pictures when he gets there. Sarah

Gorgeous Waring! But I prefer Sunbeam/Osters because the blade assembly screws off. It makes for easy cleaning, you don't have to replace the jar (or stand on your head trying to fix) if it starts to leak. Also, the blade assembly fits a standard mason jar. I use a mason jar to make diet shakes...

My younger son is entering college this fall. He will be living in a dorm and using dorm laundry facilities. What do y'all recommend he use and do to get the best result possible? Thanks, Sarah

Oh, my, pee and bathrooms Yep, even when men don't miss, there is still splatter. I tried to train my crew to put the seat and lid down every time they finish. Everyone, men and women, has to put the lid down. No women who forget to look fall in or end up sitting on the rim. (And for those...