The maintenance gurus at RepairClinic.com want us to check the black rubber hoses on our washers and dryers before we get too busy with the holidays. "These appliances may appear to be running ...

Dear Heloise: My daughter and her husband were watching TV when they heard a loud noise in the basement. They found that a washing-machine hose had ruptured, and water was gushing onto the basement ...

Thank you for all the great notes of support for this column. I’ve received hundreds of e-mails with home improvement suggestions for future columns that can take me through next year. Others called ...

With the exception of fire, there are few home disasters that rival the damage caused by a burst washing-machine hose. When turned loose, 600 gallons of water per hour can enter a house. That can fill ...