The Truth About How Often You Should Drain Your Water Heater (Really)
Your water heater needs to be maintained, especially by draining it. It's an important chore. But how often should you be doing it? Here's the truth.
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Wondering How Much To Pay A House Cleaner In 2026? Read This
A clean house is great. The only thing that might make it better? If someone else did it for you. So here's how to budget for a housecleaning service in 2026.
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Most People Set Their Thermostat Wrong In Winter — Here's The Best Nighttime Temperature
Winter heating habits matter more than you think. A simple nighttime adjustment could improve sleep and even help you save some cash during the cold months.
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One Of The Best Kitchen Cleaning Products At Costco? It's A Kirkland Classic
Costco is renowned for its wide array of good deals, and many of them are on its everyday household products. Here is a Kirkland classic fit for any kitchen.
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Let Your Showerhead Clean Itself: The Effortless Hack For Sparkling Results
Your showerhead may be dirtier than you realize, but we've got a cleaning hack that is so easy you'll marvel at the results and use it again and again.
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Here's Who Actually Makes Costco's Kirkland-Brand Aluminum Foil
Costco’s Kirkland brand is well-known for its low prices, but as it turns out, there’s an equally well-known brand responsible for making its aluminum foil.
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The Dishwasher Tablet Hack You Should Be Using To Clean Your Greasy Oven
Here's how to use dishwasher tablets to clean your oven's door, walls, floor, and rack. In addition to working better than oven cleaners, they might be safer.
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The Unreliable Kitchen Appliance Brand Our Expert Warns Against Putting In Your Home
House Digest spoke with appliance technician Scott The Fix-It Guy for his expert opinion on this kitchen appliance brand you need to avoid.
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If You Never Change Your Fridge's Water Filter, Here's What Will Happen
It's easy to procrastinate when your water filter needs to be changed, but plumbing expert Joseph Wade told Hunker that waiting is riskier than you think.
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Neither Toaster Ovens Nor Air Fryers: This Appliance Could Replace Your Microwave
Kitchen appliances come and go, but feels nothing could replace your microwave or airfryer. But that soon could change.
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Thinking About A Heat Pump? Beware Of These Hidden Downsides
A heat pump may seem like a great energy-efficient home heating option, but here's why it could end up costing you money in the long run during a harsh winter.
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Read This Before You Use Liquid Dishwasher Detergent Again
Liquid dishwasher detergent might be clean & easy, but it's actually the worst option. Here's why pods, tabs, and powder detergents objectively work better.
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15 Vintage Kitchen Items We Hardly See Anyone Using Today
Some of these retro kitchen tools and appliances fell out of favor as more efficient options became available, but they would make great conversation pieces.
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Ditch The Vinegar: We Finally Found A Better Way To Clean Greasy Baking Sheets
Getting those grease stains off your baking sheets can be a seriously tough job. If vinegar isn't working, you may want to try this medicine cabinet staple.
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Buying A High-Efficiency Washer? Avoid This One Messy Mistake
Looking into high-efficiency washers? Don’t let one rookie mistake turn “energy-saving” into “soap-slinging chaos.” Here’s how to keep laundry day drama-free.
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We Tried The Emporia Power Monitor And Unpuzzled A Shocking Electric Bill
A power monitor is a great way to find out what sent your electric bill through the roof, but it has limitations. Here's how it works (& what it can't change).
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If You Put Aluminum Foil In Your Microwave, Here's What Will Happen
It's well-known that aluminum foil isn't well-suited for the microwave, but have you ever wondered why? Here's exactly what makes foil chaotic in the microwave.
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Proud Secondhand Shopper Shares Photos Of 'Holy Grail' Vintage Kitchen Find: 'Can't Believe I Found One!'
Nothing feels better than stumbling across the kitchenware of your dreams. But could this holy grail find turn out to be a poisoned chalice?
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Costco Slashes Price On Personal Heater 2-Pack (& Fans Are Calling It A 'Must-Have')
With the weather getting colder everyday, a personal space heater would be a joy to have now. And Costco just placed this must-have 2-pack on sale!
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This Simple Trick Lets You Clean Behind Appliances Without Moving Them
Cleaning behind appliances can often be a tricky task, and moving them could even damage your floors. Yet there is one way to reach those hard-to-reach spots.
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How To Easily Clean Your Washing Machine With Just One Affordable Household Staple
Your washing machine can actually get grosser as it cleans clothes, linens, and the like. To avoid bacterial buildup, consider applying this acidic cleanser.
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5 Easy Tricks That Make Cleaning Your Dryer Vents A Breeze
Cleaning your dryer vents may be one of the least enjoyable household tasks — thanks to these tips and tricks, though, it doesn't need to be a total nightmare.
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Why You Might Want To Think Twice Before Buying A Cordless Stick Vacuum
Cordless stick vacuums may seem like the future of cleaning, but they're not right for everyone — and they could cause you more problems than they'll solve.
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Costco Shoppers Raved About This Dutch Oven 2-pack—Now It's Back
Costco has brought back a Dutch oven set that certainly looks the part... but is it actually worth your money? Here's what the online reviews say.
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The 8 Most Reliable Major Appliance Brands Of 2025 So Far
Buying major appliances is a huge investment, but these brands consistently deliver long lifespans and easy repairs according to real-world data and reviews.
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Don't Cover Your Air Conditioner This Winter Until You Know This
Winter can be tough on your air conditioner, so it makes sense to cover it up when the frost comes. We spoke to one expert to find out why this is a bad idea.
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Stop! Don't Put This Common Cookware In Your Oven Or You'll Regret It
Cookware belongs in the oven, right? Wrong! To protect yourself and stay healthy, there's one kind you should never allow to heat up too much.
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