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Beauty is subjective and I don't see 'ugly' I see functional and comfortable. As for maintenance, we've had three motorhomes, all Winnebagos, over a thirty year period. They are not that maintenance intensive if kept clean and looked after. There are people look after their stuff and keep it...

I detest pods and tablets - they are a complete waste of money and they don't dispense correctly during the various parts of a cycle. Not only that, but since I own F&P dishdrawers, the pre-measured dosages are far too high. Now, what I do to get the best results, I use both Finish powder and...

That's not very green, is it? Since they don't really recycle these products do they ship them to Africa or do they end up in local landfill?

So what is the expected lifespan of modern Grundig and AEG dryers? I was in Germany for a funeral earlier this year and watched a program on cheap washing machines. Seemingly, some consumers think nothing of replacing their washers every four to five years and sometimes even sooner.

Nothing "Is as good as it once was! Everything is built to fail" And then we are told by manufacturers, consumer and government agencies that modern appliances are designed to be better for the environment and easier on resources. That this junk regularly ends up in landfill (not recycling)...

In Europe people don't generally have large fridges. It is customary for many households to shop more frequently (daily), for groceries and cook from scratch with fresh ingredients. Fridges tend to only be used for short-term storage of victuals and don't need to be so capacious. Most people...

In Europe people don't generally have large fridges. It is customary for many households to shop more frequently (daily), for groceries and cook from scratch with fresh ingredients. Fridges tend to only be used for short-term storage of victuals and don't need to be so capacious. Most people...

SuperToll und... ExtraKlasse!

I must try the hot water method. So far, I've just gripped onto the agitator for dear life and pulled it up using enormous feats of strength. Now, my SQ is more than 10 years old and it has the two holes underneath the agitator skirt. I am assuming that there is a lint filter under the washbowl...

The vast majority of modern washing machines are capable of removing most stains these days. Over the past 50 years there hasn't been that dramatic a departure from the fundamental designs on which both top and front loaders are based. Modern manufacturers know what designs work best. When...

I wouldn't buy either. Both are an absolute waste of money. A Fisher and Paykel top loader is a far superior choice in both cases. Alliance have stuffed up big time with this unimaginative and tired design. Eugene's evaluations are on the money and the evidence speaks for itself. I've been using...

Mini vans are great for getting the junior soccer team to practice or bringing senior citizens to their crochet meets, but they are crap at toy or any other hauling. They serve a specific market niche, but have limited application and utility and they don't travel long distance with an...

SUVs offer what hatchbacks and sedans do not. Once upon a time a family sedan could easily and comfortably transport an entire family plus grandma; including a week's shopping. Station wagons were the perfect vehicle for suburbanites, especially if they owned a business. There are no more...

This is the problem with these corporate change-overs. The new management often has no real clue about the products of the new company. You have a whole bunch of credentialed people who are given a directive from the new upper management, without often knowing anything about the company and...

Speed Queen is in urgent need of new management that understands the Speed Queen product and values its customers.

"the gas dryer causes only about 1/3 of the damage to the environment in terms of carbon dioxide production." Unless the electricity used to power the dryer comes from renewables like water, solar or wind.

Hi Eddie, You know better than I. I haven't been back for a long while. When I lived over there I was very young and did not pay all that much attention. However, at my grandparents' place I distinctly remember there not being an overflow built into the bathroom sink. Their house was...

"I am always amazed by the fact that US kitchen sinks have no integral draining board. " That's a good question. They used to a very long time ago. Maybe when kitchen sinks became integrated into countertops it was decided that drain boards take up too much space. Perhaps drain boards did not...

I prefer vintage for its aesthetic, variety, ingenuity and imagination. Now all modern products look generic. The designs are all based on computer generated templates, shared engineering and technology platforms and whatever unimaginative cosmetic flourishes are added by the product design...

I would have no idea what to replace this with at this time. Scott, You can still buy the regular Speed Queen top loader or get a Fisher & Paykel. For a top loader F&P is a very good choice still.