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A newly clean dryer vent hose with a small pile of dryer lint in front of the hose.
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How to Clean a Dryer Vent

By Bob Vila, By Timothy Dale

The Best Kitchen Appliances Options
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The Best Kitchen Appliance Brands of 2025

By Timothy Dale

The Best Kitchen Sinks Options
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Our Favorite Kitchen Sinks Are As Functional As They Are Beautiful

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

The Most Energy Efficient Appliances Options
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These are 2025’s Most Energy Efficient Appliances

By Katie Barton

The best electric range option with its door open to show a baked casserole
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The Best Electric Ranges for a Functional and Stylish Kitchen

By Tony Carrick

The Best Refrigerator Brand Options
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The Best Refrigerator Brands of 2025, Ranked and Rated

By Timothy Dale, By Bob Beacham

he Best Microwave Convection Oven
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These Are the Best Microwave Convection Ovens of 2025 for Your Cooking Needs

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Built-In Microwave Options
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This Space-Solution Provides Extra Cooking Space to Any Kitchen

By Jasmine Harding, By Savannah Sher

The Best Garbage Disposal Option
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Dispose of Kitchen Waste With This Powerful Kitchen Upgrade

By Glenda Taylor, By Tiffany Lewis

Architect talking to a woman about remodeling her kitchen and showing her the blueprints.
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Spots to Save—and Splurge—in Your Kitchen Remodel

By Sandi Schwartz

View from inside of man looking into an empty refrigerator.
Interior

Why Is My Fridge Making Noise?

By Katelin Hill, By Bob Vila, Updated by Timothy Dale

A person loading a washing machine with clothes.
DIY

Why Is My Washing Machine Not Filling With Water?

By Melissa Graham, Updated by Paul Rankin

Smiling young woman putting a glass in a dishwasher. View from inside dishwasher.
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4 Things That Have Changed About Dishwashers Since the Last Time You Purchased One

By Sandi Schwartz

A garbage disposal clogged with food scraps.
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Can You Have a Garbage Disposal With a Septic Tank?

By Timothy Dale

A young woman places container of food into black microwave in a kitchen.
DIY

Microwave Not Heating? 6 Common Causes and Solutions

By Brie Greenhalgh, Updated by Margaret Foley

Woman wearing purple rubber gloves wipes leak from garbage disposal under the kitchen sink.
DIY

What to Do About a Leaking Garbage Disposal

By Bob Vila

Kitchen with white cabinets and stainless refrigerator with wet floor.
DIY

Why Is My Refrigerator Leaking Water? 

By Amy Lynch, By Bob Vila, Updated by Teresa Odle

How to Drain a Washing Machine
DIY

How to Drain a Washing Machine

By Katelin Hill, By Bob Vila

Materials for unclogging a garbage disposal under a sink, including plunger, vinegar, baking soda, etc.
Interior

How to Unclog a Garbage Disposal

By Tony Carrick, By Bob Vila, By Brenda Silva

Cyber Monday Refrigerator Deals
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3 Cyber Monday Refrigerator Deals I’m Choosing Between This Holiday

By Kathleen Corlett