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  1. Kitchen

    How to Organize My Refrigerator

    Put leftovers up top, milk and eggs inside, contained raw meat low, produce in crispers, and condiments in the door. Keep perishables at 40°F or below.

  2. Kitchen

    How to Clean a Microwave

    How to clean a microwave with mild soap or a steam treatment, remove food odors, and care for the turntable and controls without damaging them.

  3. Laundry

    How to Install a Washing Machine

    Check the hookups, remove shipping restraints, connect and secure the hoses, level the washer, then run an empty cycle that fills, drains and spins.

  4. Climate

    How to Clean an AC Filter

    Turn the AC off, vacuum loose dust, and rinse only a washable filter. Let it dry completely before refitting it; replace a disposable filter.