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Well this got interesting with the induction discussion. I checked my cheapo cookware from Dillards and its not magnetic. It's getting kinda tired so some new cookware would be in order. Now our discussions on the homefront have to do with stainless steel. The Bosch dishwasher is relatively...

Some Great Suggestions! Thanks! I bought my last car on less research than a stove, but then again I change cars frequently and a stove should be here for a long time...I hope. It will definately be electric. The house has gas, but no gas line in the stove area. None in the laundry area as...

A kitchen remodel is coming up in the near future so wanted to start looking at a new stove. Currently have a 30 inch GE Profile from around 1994 that is slide in unit. It has done well, but recently the oven stopped working. Still have use of the broiler part and as the remodel is still several...

Embroidery When the time comes for an embroidery machine, look for the best support you can find. We get people coming in all the time with machines from Home Shopping, Walmart, etc. and don't know how to run them. If they want detailed instructions, then we have to charge them and it doesn't...

I had success in using a non flameable brake cleaner from an auto supply story when I cleaned out the gearbox in my Ironrite. I just took out the drain plug, put a pie pan under the drain and then sprayed in the cleaner. I also used a small stiff brush to loosen the old gummed up oil along with...

Good Ironing is Dry Ironing Had to look for it, but found the tag line on page 16 of my instruction manual. Right after the section on men's shirts. You do start with dampened clothes and there is a little section on how to properly do this. The result when done should be dry clothes. You can...

Loved the video You'll have a lot of fun with your new machine. Once you get the hang of it, try different strengths of liquid starch on your shirts. I used to like a very heavy starch, the shirts would almost stand up by themselves. Depending on your preference, if you iron shirts with the...

It must be the day for it. I just tried to rip out a seam in a shirt I'm sewing and I just ripped a huge hole in the back fabric. Why did I have to rip the seam? I sewed the yoke on before completing a critical piece of the construction. Luckily I have enough fabric for another back piece and...

The water here is like a rock. I use a calcium filter when I fill the pool, to try to keep it from building up minerals. It has seemed to help. Heaven only knows what the pipes in the house look like. I use Lemi-Shine in the dishwasher about once a week to keep it looking clean and not have a...

Thanks! Appreciate the feedback. The search is still on with estimates going from $1015.00 to $750.00 for a replacement. Our water here is hard a rocks so I'm surprised this thing has lasted since 1994. It is in the garage so the install shouldn't be too hard. The Brandford White name keeps...

A Surprise We thought the unit was about 10 years old, the time we've been in the house. I guess we were wrong by looking closely at the energy tag. And the model plate on the unit matches the date on the label. The unit still runs ok and heats ok, but we think it might be better to have it...

The title of the post will give it away but I'm thinking I might need a new water heater soon. This "was" the anode.

Very beautiful machine. Nice to see one with all metal parts instead of today's plastic stuff.

I agree Bob. I use the Sanitary cycle on the Samsung when I do my bedding. I keep a white topsheet over the bed as my Boxer sleeps up there with me. He leaves various stains on the topsheet, mainly from where he is scratching due to bad allergies. I'll do a prewash, wash and the Silver Care...

Haan I have the model Haan that I posted in the link below. The shop where I work part time used to sell the Monster or a very similar model and we didn't have good luck with it. I love the Haan and it works very well. Since our water here is crap, I use only distilled water in it. I was...

When I first moved to Las Vegas the dishwasher in my rented condo was horrible, caked full of calcium deposits, plus it needed some repairs. When the service guy was out, he let the dishwasher fill, opened the door and poured about a cup of pool acid in the water. He then let it cycle through. I...

What a rare treat! My dad took me to see one at Dana Brothers Chrysler when one of them was loaned out in Phoenix. They had it paired with a new Imperial. A Chrysler spokesperson went over all the features of the car in comparison to the Imperial. Two things, even to a kid, stood out. The...

Here you go! The project started on February 1st, but just in the muslin and fitting stages, no real timeline. You can see Peter's prior posts on the right side of his page.   I did my first fitting muslin, as I'm using a computer generated pattern, and now working on my second to get the fit...

1957 Murray Christmas, 1957, I would have been 2 1/2. And I still have it, though it is in need of a total restoration. It went through my younger brother, my two nephews and my niece, thus the odd yellow paint job. Originally it was a metallic blue with white trim and decals on it.

Jeb, those dresses are beautiful. I'd love to sew something like that I've been making some nightgowns for my partner's mother. I find the women's patterns use different techniques from mensware. The Lucy reference reminded me of the episode when they are in Paris. Rickey gets some burlap and...