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106 at my place right now (per the Wunderground station around the corner.  That's seven degrees higher than forecast and it's only 4 PM.  Thermostat set at 76.  I may sleep at my buddy's tonight because he likes it cold, and I can give my AC system a rest.    I sure hope the intensity of this...

Upper 90s are forecast for Wednesday and Thursday, followed by mid 90s for a few more, then lower 90s by next week.  So far this year, the forecast high temperatures have consistently been lower than the actual ones.  I'm anticipating triple digits.  Low temps will only get down to 70 on Tuesday...

I'm in a similar situation to Eddie, but I have zero shade and the front of the house has original 1922 windows that face southwest.  They are architecturally specific and would cost a fortune to replace with double panes.  I keep the blinds closed on all windows except in the back of the house...

Lawrence, either the image Robert posted above pre-dates shooting for the Dick Van Dyke Show, or they found a striking look-alike for Happy Hotpoint and mercifully gave her a stylish outfit complete with Laura Petrie hair.  I suspect there are experts among us who can advise.

Dryer My mom had the matching 1974 washer in white with selector knobs on the top of the console instead of the front.  With the Quiet-Pak transmission, Penta-Swirl agitator, Soak-n-Wash feature with automatic detergent dispenser, along with bleach and softener dispensers, they were just a...

Shawn, feel free to shoot me a message.  I'll share any info I can provide.  Also, there's a literature library that you can access here.  Click the last icon on the right at the top of the page.  It might contain something useful like a brochure, owner's guide or service manual.  You can...

Here's a link to the gasket site.  The door gaskets these GE's use is the "bubble" type.  There are no magnets in them since GE used the alnico type magnets that are adjustable to assure proper sealing.  You can see the metal plates where the door-mounted magnets make contact at the bottom of...

Even though the first ten years of the GE Combination models were not completely frost free, their freezers maintained zero degree temperatures and that, along with their counter depth design is why I like them.  My single door '52 Kelvinator has a seal on its full-width freezing compartment...

I Remember Those Sunsweet Ads! Sunsweet's headquarters were located in the heart of downtown San Jose at Market and San Antonio Streets for many decades.  A brown blade sign with yellow neon hung on the corner of the building.  It's long gone, as Sunsweet followed the French prune orchards to...

Another Resource The Monitor Top Forum is another resource.  There is a section for other types of refrigerators besides Monitor Tops.  Link is below.   I had a '57 GE upright Combination fridge like the one mentioned above.  The temperature control seemed to be a common weak point on these...

Paul, my '52 Kelvinator has a flap in the back too.  It's not adjustable; it's either flipped down or up.  I quickly found out that keeping the flap in the down position (blocking the colder air from the freezer compartment from dropping down the back of the fresh food section) was the best...

GE's wall mounted type of refrigerator has its merits, particularly if floor space is at a premium in your kitchen, but as others have stated, they don't hold much.  Since you wouldn't be making the repairs yourself, you are facing two big hurdles:  1) Finding a repair person who would even...

I associate Dr. Pepper's flavoring with black cherry.  I've never picked up on a prune juice taste.   The only drink I liked that had prune juice in it was Ocean Spray's Cran-Prune.  It's disappeared from store shelves decades ago, likely due to the stigma of prune juice.  Even Mariani's, a...

For some reason, I think of Dick Clark being associated with my memories of print and television ads for hot Dr. Pepper.  I also remember Lorraine Newman promoting HDP in a SNL skit.  I tried it once with some friends many years ago just for kicks and wasn't impressed.  For quirk factor, it was...

Not so hot? I'm guessing that "Creamy" means cream soda, which is far too sweet for my taste.  I can't even imagine what the coconut part tastes like, but highly doubt there is any natural flavoring behind either of them.  If this is the case, they shouldn't even be calling it Dr. Pepper, which...

I'm surprised that new oven elements were/are so difficult to come by for this range.  The independent appliance parts retailer near me had no problem recognizing the failed bake element from my mom's 1949 Westinghouse range and sending it out to be matched up by a manufacturer who produced a...

I thought Bosch owned/revived Thor.  Am I getting Thor confused with Th(ermad)or?

I like the front-loading combo located next to the TV.  With so few options on TV back then, you could always run a load of laundry for entertainment.

Thanks Tim.  That I have on hand!  Now to find a plant.

Thanks Pete and Tim! I never knew rhubarb did well without full sun.  I'll give it another try in a more appropriate spot, but will probably have to wait until next year to find a plant.  I have read that stalks should be harvested by pulling rather than cutting, but I've never had that...