Laundry Rooms How To & DIY

Improve the value of your home by discovering our laundry step-by-step tips & ideas.

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How to Drain a Washing Machine

If your washing machine is refusing to drain, leaving you with a drum of water and a load of wet clothes, don’t panic. This simple step-by-step guide will show you exactly how to drain a washing machine so you can bail yourself out of a soggy situation.
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How To Upgrade a Dryer Vent

A quick and easy way to enhance the efficiency and safety of your clothes dryer.
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What is Laundry Stripping and How Does It Work?

We teach you the basics of laundry stripping, and how to do it safely and effectively to deep-clean towels, sheets, and clothing.
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How to Eliminate Dryer Odors

You know it’s not time yet to replace your dryer, but there’s a stench coming from it that makes you want to buy another one. No need to spring for a brand-new appliance. We’ll show you how to remove the smell from a dryer for next to nothing.
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How to Clean a Washing Machine

Banish errant soils, product residue, odors, and bacteria from the washer to ensure that laundry comes out as fresh and clean as possible.
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How To Maintain, Clean, and Load a Washing Machine

Properly maintaining your washing machine will lead to cleaner clothes and more significant energy savings. Read how to properly take care of your investment in our step-by-step guide.
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How to Clean a Washing Machine

Keep your front loader mold-free! High-efficiency front-loading washing machines use less water and energy, plus get clothes cleaner than their top-loading competition—but they’re also more prone to developing odors and mildew. Here, ways to turn a stinky washer into a clean machine
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How To Choose and Install Laundry Appliances for Your Home

Find out everything you need to know about choosing and setting up the best laundry appliances for your home.
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How To Install a Basement Laundry

Watch as Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a washer and dryer in his basement.
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How To Hook Up Washing Machine Plumbing

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey re-plumbs a washing machine.
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How To Make a Shutter-Door Ironing Cabinet

Use these louvered or paneled wood beauties to give your home's exterior classic character, or repurpose them as rustic indoor accents
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How To Build a Wood Hamper

Ditch the tacky plastic bin for a more grown-up laundry container. This article shows you how to build a wood hamper.
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From Walk-In Closet to Spa-Like Laundry Room

A luxurious wash-and-dry zone elevates chores while wringing maximum use out of a former closet space
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Automatic Valve Shut-off for Washing Machines

The Intelliflow turns washing machine water-supply valves on and off, so you don't have to
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How to Maintain a Washer and Dryer

Keep your washer and dryer running efficiently with our comprehensive maintenance and troubleshooting tips.
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How to Install a Laundry Chute

A laundry chute is a simple project that adds convenience to your home routine. Get expert advice on what you need and how to build one.