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Consumer Reports' tests show that you don't have to break the bank to get a good dryer By Keith Flamer A clothes dryer is the unsung sidekick of your laundry room. It rumbles, quietly in most cases, tumbling your clothes dry for up to 90 minutes at a time—even working overtime for big, stubborn loads. We tend to take it for granted until it breaks down and we’re forced to dry clothes on a line or rack. You’ll see plenty of dryers selling for $1,000 or more, and manufacturers often design them to pair with matching washers and charge the...

And, no, (laundry room) size doesn’t matter. Laundry rooms are multitaskers. They serve their purpose as a convenient space to do laundry, but they’re also a catch-all for cleaning supplies, overstock items like toilet paper, and even gift wrap. (After all, a folding surface can also serve as a gift-wrapping surface.) How do you organize such a versatile space? The answer is flow. Skilled designers know that, like a kitchen work triangle, laundry rooms need to make sense for the tasks you’re completing. There are five main components to doing laundry, and your IKEA laundry room must accommodate them: Sorting...

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The laundry room is really more than a place to wash your clothes. It can be a mudroom, an extra pantry and even a place to take care of your pets. One of the hottest items that people have been adding to their laundry room is a drying rack. A drying rack can be hung on an open wall space, It can be dryaway pull out vertical or drawer storage. Side-by-side pull out drying racks are mounted in this well designed blue powder room and are positioned over a white quartz countertop fitted over vintage laundry carts placed on black...

Laundry is an essential household chore but can also be one of our most environmentally damaging activities. Traditional laundry detergents and fabric softeners often contain harsh chemicals that pollute our waterways and harm aquatic life. Additionally, the energy and water used in washing and drying clothes can have a significant carbon footprint. Source Fortunately, many simple and effective eco-friendly laundry tips can help you reduce your impact on the planet. Use a cold water wash: Most of the energy used in washing clothes comes from heating the water. By using a cold water wash, you can reduce your energy consumption...