If the last adjective you'd use to describe yourself is "handy," you might react with dread when you realize that your refrigerator is on the fritz. The good news is that many times, the fridge can act up without there being a huge problem. Although you might not be ready to take on complicated appliance repair projects, there are some tasks that you can do on your own, saving yourself the expense of an appliance services expert.
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If you have a refrigerator that is not working as well as it should, then this may be a sign that you should think about buying a new one. Most refrigerators will work well for around 15 years, so purchasing a new one is a good choice if the appliance is 15 years or older. If your refrigerator is closer to the 10-year mark, or if it is only a few years old, then you can save yourself some cash by repairing the appliance instead of getting rid of it altogether.
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Does your clothes dryer work just fine when you first throw a load of laundry in but stop heating after a period of time? Are you tired of listening to its tumbler rotate and blow only to open its door and find a cold, wet stack of garments? Before you rush out and buy a new dryer that doesn't quit halfway through its job, you should know that it, too, will likely succumb to this problem shortly after you get it up and running.
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If your little one has recently been diagnosed with infantile eczema, or you feel that he or she may have this condition, there is one important thing to understand about how it relates to asthma and allergies. It's called the atopic march. Here's what you need to know and ways you can protect your baby with a central air conditioner, a dehumidifier, and surface cleaning.
Infantile eczema & atopic march
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