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My mom used Spic and Span--remember in the 70s clearly it had two types of granules mixed---a green spray-dried granule (doubtless the surfactant/fragrance/color) and a needle-like crystal (pretty evidently the TSP). I think later on when they went to a non-phosphate formula the difference in...

I don't think Gold Medallion/Total Electric was much of a thing in the desert. SoCal Gas was a big proponent of "balanced energy" which meant that they had gas pipes laid into subdivisions/homes and hooked up heating/water to that. Condo complexes are sometimes total electric in Palm Springs...

Remember, "going for long term care costs" entails a sale (either when the owner moves in to LTC or passes away). Given your interest in Florida, make triple sure that you're looking at the most updated FEMA flooding maps (they have been updated in the last 18 months) even if you're looking...

It's been quite cool and pleasant out here in Palm Springs---it touched 90 a couple days last week, and is supposed to hit 90 tomorrow for a several day stretch. Nowhere near 100 yet which is unusual. We are heading back to MI tomorrow not having used the air conditioning once (also unusual).

So weird to see this post---was just yesterday at a neighborhood yard sale in Palm Springs and one seller had 3 of the bigger trays (albeit not as big as these) from various generations of Salton...

As I recall, the 1967 Consumer Reports had both epochs of Kelvinator washers represented---the "big tub" Gibson/Coronado/Wizard/... and the "solid tub Xcentric". Suspect the solid tub came from a Michigan factory and the "big tub" from Fort Dodge, IA.

unfortunately I believe the sites are for 120 markets, but they do mention and have pictures of Aussie units. You do need to pull the bread out (at least on mine) with some vigor to reset the carriage (it won't lower if the carriage hasn't reset).

There are some websites out there with Sunbeam Radiant toaster guidance and information. They're really well made and such an interesting use of technology. I grew up with similar Toastmaster toasters that had a motor for self-lowering...these are silent and use leverage and springs to do the...

Was leafing through Better Homes and Gardens from 1970 (finding a recipe for a 1969-themed picnic) and came across multiple ads for the (then new) enzyme laundry detergents. Just curious--what was the first actual enzyme? Protease?

Neptunebob, the situation in SE Michigan is kinda unusual---your advice is good pretty much anywhere else but in and around Michigan. My husband's first lease (as a GM employee) for a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze was $119 a month for two years. The second was for a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox for $189 a...

likely overheat very quickly

Though there was a Zenith washing machine company based in Duluth, MN, this probably came from one of the Canadian manufacturers.

Does anyone know why the sizes (going back to this era) were so odd---Dash and All were in 9 pound 13 ounce boxes (All also had a 20 pound size....was always my job to figure out which was a better buy for my mom). Giant size--3 lb 1 oz.....king size 5 lb 4 oz....ramily was like 10 pounds 4 ozs...

Exactly right...GE/HP pushbutton stove (or a Hotpoint 5-position-dial-stove) will have compatible elements for this stove. Realize that there were likely slide-out porcelain drip pans under the elements (the black enamel you're speaking of was protected by them) which slotted in and were removed...

Fill the rinse aid until you see it at the bottom of the port. Newer dishwashers have a sight-glass or something like that to help see if it's empty. If it overflows, sop it up with a dish cloth (as it can be a bit sudsy). Depending on use, there are probably 20-30 uses in the reservoir, so...

I recall reading several years ago about P&G trying to figure out a way to give away dishwashers to apartment builders which had a customized Cascade dispenser (which would be replenished on demand...essentially converting a built-in amenity to a subscription-based service. I think they're also...

Interesting....always assumed they were porcelain enamel tubs. With WP's big capabilities of that for laundry/cooking presumed they could sneak some dishwasher tubs in the line.

Whatever you do when the time comes, take your dishes to the store to fit them in. I harp on this, but there's nothing more irritating than having things not fit. I've got a 10-year old 100 series Bosch in Detroit, it fits Corelle beautifully---but is less happy with thicker crockery. Holds...

We had a lot of fun participating in the Palm Springs Bears cookbook a couple years ago. It's an enormous tome, and the proceeds go to a good cause. We've got some recipes in it. https://www.amazon.com/Palm-Springs-Bears-Cookbook/dp/1387665464

Part of the issue is that reverse vending or deposit schemes extract the valuable (PET plastic/aluminum) discarded materials from the waste stream, making curbside recycling less of a break-even scenario. I do wonder about the efficacy of the deposit programs, as we split our time between...