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Major household appliances aren't cheap. Here's how long you can expect your investment to last.

Static electricity is an unpleasant and common occurrence in the winter months. You’ll notice it as static cling in laundry fresh from the clothes dryer, having your hair fly up as you comb it, or as a painful jolt when you touch a light switch, a metal object or even another person. Static shocks are not only discomforting and annoying though, they can also cause permanent…

Studies show that the average six-room home in the United States collects 40 lbs. of dust each year. Sounds impressively awful, right? But don’t confuse all that dust with dirt and bad housekeeping. It’s actually a combination of dead skin, animal fur, dander, decomposing insects, dust mites, food debris, lint, fabric fibers, drywall particles, tracked-in soil, soot and pollen. It also contains hazardous chemicals that migrate…

Sub-Zero & Wolf appliances offer a powerful combination of performance, design and dependability. Learn more about our products and find inspiration for your dream kitchen.

There's nothing quite like sitting down for a relaxing bath only to find water with floating black flecks, hair, and who-knows-what-else

The experts from This Old House pick apart 14 commonly held household myths and set the record straight

BrightNest | 10 Tips to Extend the Life of Home Appliances

Find out which household chores you may be doing wrong, and follow these tips for quicker, more efficient ways to tackle them.

Big home appliances definitely aren’t cheap, but they can last for a really long time if you take care of them and perform the proper maintenance at regular intervals.

Pet odors, garbage, smelly feet, mold, and mildew -- there are a variety of odor-causing places in your home and you might not even know how bad they stink.

Learn how to fix your broken appliance yourself, no repairman needed. Select the appliance that is giving you trouble and you’ll find information on the common symptoms that your appliance may be experiencing. You can also watch our troubleshooting videos to help diagnose your appliance’s problem.

Who wouldn’t want a bigger refrigerator, a quieter dishwasher or a new gas stove? But before you indulge in some retail therapy, check out what appliance experts say you should consider when buying new appliances. Ask about fees When comparing prices, be sure to ask questions regarding delivery and installation fees. “Many stores don’t include the required hook-up parts with your purchase,” says Rick Ritt, builder sales specialist with Snow Brothers Appliance in Cleveland. Make

Looking for energy-saving home products? HouseLogic explains the rating systemps to help you choose the most efficient home appliances and products.

“You don’t have to have the fanciest appliances, but having high-quality appliances that you know how to use can aid someone who is trying to eat healthier,” Melton said. “They help store your food and cook it well. It’s really important.”
While your appliances can’t do all of the work for you, they’ll make your path to a healthy lifestyle much easier. You’ll have to put in the prep time, though, so Melton recommends carving some time out of your week to prepare…

ips to make appliances last longer with regular maintenance and repair of your refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, and clothes dryers.

Your favorite pillow, the kitchen sponge, and old bottles of liquor are just a few things that made our "must-toss" list.

Cook like the pros on Food Fighters using these five counter-top appliances.

Smart appliances seem like they'd be a smart investment...but are they, really?

We review the payroll tax rules for household employees and how to distinguish between a household employee and independent contractor.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air is often more than 10 times (and sometimes more than 100 times) more polluted than outdoor air. Indoor air pollutants contribute to asthma as well as other respiratory conditions and diseases. Indoor pollutants include VOCs (volatile organic compounds) from offgassing building materials, paints and finishes, and furnishings; other toxic chemicals emitted from cleaning products, pesticides, and hazardous household…