Laundry Rooms

When you consider how to safeguard your home from fires, the laundry room might not come to mind. Unfortunately, this area of the house can be a fire hazard. Here's how to protect yourself.

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.

A quick and easy way to enhance the efficiency and safety of your clothes dryer.

If you have the time, it’s ideal to buy large appliances at certain times of the year. Here's how to strategize before you buy.

Irons eliminate wrinkles and creases in your clothes, leaving your outfit looking crisp. This review examines the best irons on the market.

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

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.

Banish errant soils, product residue, odors, and bacteria from the washer to ensure that laundry comes out as fresh and clean as possible.

If you’re in need of a lightweight, easy-to-use tool to remove wrinkles from your clothes, look no further than a steamer. In this review, the This Old House Team researched the five best clothes steamers on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

An ironing board is a household essential that gives you wrinkle-free clothing. In this review, our team researched the best ironing boards on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home.

Shopping for a washer-and-dryer set doesn’t have to be a confusing and daunting process when you read our review of the five best washer and dryer sets of 2024.

Laundry detergent works with your washing machine to thoroughly remove odors and stains from your clothes. In this review, the This Old House Team researched the five best laundry detergents on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

Water that pools around your washing machine can be caused by several issues that lead to structural damage within your home. In this guide, we detail steps that you can take to identify and fix this problem.

Excessive dryer lint buildup can pose a fire hazard, so it’s important to clean your dryer vent at least once a year.

Learn how pulley-style drying racks can help you dry clothes more gently and efficiently while freeing up floor space.

A Maytag warranty can protect Maytag systems and appliances, but it may not be the best option for comprehensive, whole-home coverage. In this review, we’ll go over Maytag warranty basics and recommend an alternative protection plan for the best home protection.

The This Old House Reviews team has reviewed some of the most popular home and appliance warranty policies to help you choose the option that’s best for you. Take a look at some of the differences between home warranties, extended appliance warranties, and how they protect your home.

If you own a home, you shouldn’t have to worry about the cost of repairing or replacing major systems and appliances that keep your home running smoothly. The best way to get peace of mind is by purchasing a home warranty. Keep reading to learn how a Sears appliance warranty can protect your home.

A bright and cheerful laundry room makes sorting, washing, and folding clothes seem like less of a chore.

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

These work spaces have a lot in common. Gardeners can make the most of a single room with a few tweaks

See the surprising new tricks high-tech dryers can do to make your life—and laundry—easier.

Bidding the basement good-bye, a wash-and-fold center moves to the second floor and gets old-fashioned finishes suited to the 1880s house