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Coffeemaster A C30 is my daily driver. When I first started using one about fifteen years ago, I thought the gasket was the weak link. Now I agree with Eddie. Damn. Thermostat problems. Eruptions when too high and bilge water coffee when too cold. Still my daily driver though. When working...

Another update. It's been a while Hi Everyone, Here's a long belated, kind of brief update. My mother began funding some of the renovations last spring, and the speed of progress has rapidly increased. The kitchen is has sheetrock and a coat of primer. The reclaimed floor from my...

Uh, misleading Very misleading. Corning Ware (original) is where it's at!

Grid concerns I'm nowhere near California, but I agree that the news we get suggests a hazardous grid responsible for fires and unlikely to be able to handle increased demand. My concern about a politically motivated decisions is that such decisions often fail to create infrastructure to back...

baskets I remember these Jet Dry baskets when I was a kid. They clipped to the dishwasher rack. Did they predate liquid rinse aid dispensers in dishwashers? I just found them on the Wal-Mart website under the Finish name. Sarah

Shrinking For those of you who don't know, the women wearing the "maxi thins" are happy that the pad is absorbent yet thinner than a mattress. I like the smaller sizes that are advertised to be smaller (baking chocolate recipes will be confusing for generations thanks to baker's chocolate...

No better than plain water... Disappointing. Thanks for the input. There are lots of ways to improve the environment, and I will continue to purchase used, reuse, recycle, etc. I hope someone develops sheet or other highly concentrated products that are effective. I love how they are so...

Bump! Isn't someone here interested in these eco, low waste products? I'm very interested to hear what you've tried and what you thought. If some of you are interested but don't want to try a whole package, maybe we could buy different brands then swap. Sarah

Bosch I've heard the Bosch dishwashers hold more with european style dishes than heavy or differently shaped dishes common in the US. My everyday dinnerware is Centura Coupe by Corning with Ekco Eterna stainless. I can put a plate in every slot without them touching. I usually separate the...

So many variables Yes, the small size of the tankless water heater was appealing, but I'm willing to make more room for a heater than has other strengths. I may not need a 50-60 gallon water heater, but I know I need more than 6. I think the current heater is 30 gallons. Since the house is...

Hi Everyone, What do you think about Procter & Gamble's new EC30 carbon neutral product line? If you haven't heard about it, please check it out. You all have much more knowledge and experience with what ingredients work best. Are the laundry swatches detergent or soap? I've been using...

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