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'Tis the season when unsuspecting, bright-eyed youths move into cheap apartments only to quickly feel the pain of not having a laundry machine in the unit. I should know, I was once one of them. If ...

While your washer could be self-cleaning thanks to the soap and hot water constantly being cycled through, this appliance ...

There are traditional top-loaders, sleek front-loaders, even compact, all-in-one designs. With so many varied styles to choose from, settling the right machine is daunting. How do you sift through all ...