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I bought a new mattress last year, it's considerably thicker than my old one. None of my sheets fit it properly. Bought some sheet clips but they are a hassle to use.  I like 100% cotton sheets and bought a set, but the budget isn't there for 3 or 4 sets. Stumbled across a set of brushed micro...

Wow, it's HEAVY! Ordered it directly from KA so it's genuine.   Old coated beater 123g new SS beater 345g!   BTW did the dime test, still spot on.  Found I purchased it 10/7/92, never adjusted it, no service at all. Might want to check the brushes at some point, no grease leaks so I will...

Kirby vac are still regarded as one of the best vacs out there, you just don't much online due to the cost. If you have lots of carpet they are worth every penny. I keep a Gen 5 on the main floor, a Gen 4 of the second floor and keep a few older units in the basement rec room.   Love the...

Got to admit I wasn't aware of some of them.  I do do a few, not sure I buy some, but worth a look. https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/dryer-hacks/

Last night I was trying a new cinnamon roll  recipe that incorporates tangzhong and requires a long kneading time.  It a fairly tight dough and I should have used my Nutramill dough setup but used the KA instead.  Anyway after 2 long kneading sessions the bowl is firmly twisted into the base and...

Anyone have any experiance with the LG stacked units?  My brother is moving and will only have space for a stacked  unit.  Currently there is a top load combo unit in the laundry, too small capacity for them. Standard stuff wont work for one simple reason- while my brother is 6'8 his wife is 5'2...

I have a 5 or 6 year old KA DW (where does the time go...) and noticed a few dishes placed in the corners were not as clean as they had been.Found that the end holes in the arm were plugged with gunk. Tried various methods to clear them - needle nose pliers, pins, blowing it out but none were...

This was unexpected.   <blockquote> German engineering group Robert Bosch is weighing a bid for U.S. appliances manufacturer Whirlpool. according to three people familiar with the matter, a move that would boost its position in the household appliances market. Bosch has been talking to...

Remember these?  Still have some? https://www.buzzfeed.com/rossyoder/vintage-kitchen-gadgets-roundup-gd

Solar, wind and hydro met California's power demands for most of last month. Combined with battery it met the massive needs. Got to say I'm impressed.     <blockquote>   This data comes via Mark Z. Jacobson, a Stanford University professor of civil and environmental engineering. Jacobson has...

I have  Bosch/Seimens gas cooktop that has been in place for about 15 years.  Recently from time to time it operates at 1/3 power  but not all the time.  Today I was making pancakes and as I have always done I used the left burner.  It has dual concentric rings with flames both inner and outer. ...

Most of these are still around. https://www.tastingtable.com/1543879/popular-1950s-sandwiches/

Wirecutter tested a dozen washers an as many here can attest the LG WM4000 came out on top with Electrolux and GE close behind.    Lots of good info, backing up what many here have found, it terms of detergent amount and avoiding overloading the machine further down in the article...

Wirecutter tested 35 detergents  an Tide Ultra Oxi Powder came out on top followed closely by Tide Free & Gentle liquid and Persil ProClean Stain Fighter.   The write up is a very long and detailed dive into detergents.  I do not think it's behind a paywall...

 I have a 30" 1960's vintage GE range, oven above and below, that is missing the drawer. Pulled it out of a house I was flipping and somehow the drawer got misplaced. Beautiful range, could not scrap it, no one wanted it. Was in storage, then on my back patio now in my garage.   I'm in the...

Was washing my kitchen floor with my Hoover Spinscrub 800 and it was having a hard time vacing up water. Got frustrated removed the pickup tank no issues there.  While replacing it  I noticed the hose that  feeds the tank had a large hole in it.  Looked for a replacement hose, NLA.   Hose...

If you're old enough you recall the blue germicidal lights in washers and dryers. Now they are finding a resurgence in  applications to kill virus and bacteria in  the  air.  Far UV is being explored to kill Covid and other viruses in public spaces.   Here is  great article on the...

it? Been many decades since I've had a smooth top range.  The last and only was a Corning 3+1 range.  Over time the top got a lot of wear.  I'm sure newer tops are more durable, so I'm wondering if it's worth it to pick up a full sized silicon mat.  I will be using some cast iron, worry about...

Got to say I have better uses for Vodka...   <blockquote> If you’ve ever had the distinctly unpleasant experience of your towels coming out of the washing machine smelling a little weird, it turns out there’s a simple tip that can eliminate that problem — and most people have likely never...

Finally installed my new Samsung steam oven, had it sitting around for some time.   Issue was it's a 1/2" taller than my previous Electrolux, had to rebuild the supports to accommodate it.   Does anyone else have a steam oven?  looking for tips or a good source of recipes. I do a lot of...