After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

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Sure, a dishwasher cleans our dishes, but many people don’t realize we also need to clean this workhorse of a kitchen appliance separately as well. It’s one of those household tasks that many of us ...

The dishes can't get clean if the appliances isn't. Have you been using the same sponge to handwash dishes for years? I’d hazard a guess that you haven’t. Even though a sponge is a tool that cleans ...

Once dishes start piling up after a get together, or an intense new recipe you’ve decided to try, there is no better relief than having a dishwasher on hand. Being able to put dirty plates, cups and ...

The science is in. Dishwashers save water — especially if you run them only when you have a full load. Experts will also tell you that you don’t even need to pre-rinse the crusty, sticky residue off ...

Household appliances across the board have become more energy-efficient over the years—and that extends to water usage too. Dishwashers, for one, are more water-efficient than they’ve ever been. But ...

Since a dishwasher cleans other items, you may be tempted to assume that it washes itself and, as a result, fail to clean it as required. It is one of the most important kitchen appliances, coming ...

Bowls on the top or bottom? Fork handles up or down? And what about plates − small in front and large in back or the other way around? Just what is the correct way to load the dishwasher? It's a ...