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I've gone to a local laundromat a number of times and my experiences is that I almost never see any machine loaded to much more than 1/2 its capacity. Note this is a laundromat that is smart enough to not mess with top loading machines. The majority are all hard mount Dexter's. I routinely see...

This isn't a ban on Gas Stoves This is a ban on all gas in new construction. While the culture warriors are quick to talk about gas stove bans, has anyone ANYWHERE ever actually proposed banning gas stoves?? Such mock outrage

Wow that is quite the change there... I'm not sure I could see it as a daily driver but it would be fun to drive one, especially on the track! Interesting they add a 0-60 timer in the instrument cluster. Somehow that strikes me as a potential liability issue. Years ago when I bought my 750...

I want one, but $$ I've been watching them on and off for a few years but as stated they are priced like they are gold. I don't have any significant need for a sewing machine, but a Featherweight (the one that John has from our Aunt) was the first sewing machine I ever used so nostalgia in my...

I've had good luck with the liquid version of Barkeepers Friend. I do all I can to avoid using harsh abrasives on any ceramics or porcelain. Once you get a bunch of micro scratches in the surface it gets dirty so much faster. This is especially common with bathroom sinks and fixtures. Choose a...

I prepare my dishes for the dishwasher by using them and getting them dirty... They go into the machine with no rinsing. Being single I typically run my DW only once a week. I rarely ever see anything not come completely clean even after sitting like that. I want to see my 20+ year old machine...

Every appliance in my home in Minnesota came from Beltsville. I suppose I have some sort of connection... None of them are "vintage" but they all have experience and all still work.

Lithium battery failures do often hit the news, but the real question is how significant is the ACTUAL risk?? It certainly isn't anything I'd ever consider not using a Lithium battery for. It is wise to be careful, but silly to be paranoid. And it is also important not to lump all Lithium...

Honeywell Way Hopefully that doesn't mean they are loaded with ball bearings and high explosives

The Water Heater Rescue Forums are likely the best place for water heater information on the Internet. https://waterheaterrescue.com/ Armed with the information on this site and with the use of a titanium wire powered anode vs a sacrificial anode, it is possible to extend the life of a...

There is a reason that double boilers exist, and that is due to having to cook over a flame. A gas burner can never have it's temperature reduced, they always remain at about 2100F, but yes the heat output can be reduced. Resistance electric can be throttled for both element temp and and...

Many years ago I had a buddy that liked to argue how his gas stove was faster than my electric resistance model. Granted this was decades ago before they started up-rating the burner output of the premium gas models today. Back then the comparison was a 10,000BTU gas burner against a 2,600 watt...

Design and QC are entirely different things

Matt, be conscious of infrared energy skewing the readings of a thermocouple in the oven cavity. There isn't much thermal inertia in a bead type thermocouple and when the elements radiate it can have quite an effect. I have a data logging meter that I tested my oven with and the recorded...

I'll wear a pair of jeans a number of times unless it gets more dirty than usual. I don't see the point in shortening the life needlessly. All other clothing is single use. Towels I will go a few days and they are always hung to dry quickly. I place more concern over my use of resources then...

I came here to mention John's point that heating the garage above freezing will hasten rust and corrosion. Living in MN I could see the utility of having heat in a garage if you need to work out there, but I would never heat the garage constantly. Even as a occasional use heat source I'd seek...

While the Citric Acid might be effective at removing possible build up, it would require a decent amount to really build enough acidity to do anything, a cup doesn't sound unreasonable. There isn't anything inside your machine that would be harmed by that. Baking Soda on the other hand seems...

I can't imagine settling for the mediocrity of a simple mechanical timer today. Giving up the advantages of sensors and control capability based on some notion that they will last longer seems short sighted. I'll take the electronic controls over a timer for longevity today anytime. My...

While the idea of controlled water temp might be good for only cooking an egg to a set degree, you aren't going to have a lot of success peeling the shell from that egg. Eggs cooked slowly have the most tenacious shell/membrane as the white just doesn't set fast enough. For me the best...

I saw this tweet a while back and it made me chuckle. I kept a few HP InkJet printers alive LONG after they should have been history. Every other year they came apart and we’re basically washed in the sink. The large format model was the last to go. Got 18 years out of it! Once Win 7 came out I...