And if you have solar panels, Cornforth adds, the best time to run your dryer might actually be midday when the sun is shining. “It’s when you’re generating peak energy—essentially running your dryer ...

Doing laundry isn’t a chore that’s going to disappear anytime soon, and neither are the costs involved in doing it. But as Consumer Reports explains, a few simple, eco-friendly changes (and the right ...

Wool dryer balls can become matted and stiff, attract lint, or grow mildew. Clean old dryer balls to revive them and extend ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Doing laundry isn’t a chore that’s going to disappear anytime soon, and neither are the costs involved in doing it. But as Consumer Reports explains, a few simple, eco-friendly ...

Separate your laundry into whites, lights, and darks. Wash whites separately to avoid yellowing, and wash darks separately to ...

IT can be tempting during the cold and damp winter months to rely on your tumble dryer to help you get through your laundry.

Still tossing in a dryer sheet every time you do your laundry? It might be time to leave that old habit behind. Mohd Nor Azmil Abdul Rahman / EyeEm via Getty Images You may have been using dryer ...

Sleeping in a bed with fresh sheets is heavenly, so why does drying them have to be such a hassle? It's frustrating when you open up your dryer, expecting to pull out a fresh set of bedding, only to ...

Smart Sheep is changing the way you’re doing the laundry, not only for the betterment of your clothes but for the betterment of the environment.March is recognized as Women’s History Month. It ...

Dryers, increasingly typical appliances in American homes, are useful for chores -- but when there's a pet cat at home, the risks are real. Getty Images It’s the worst memory of Kevin Burton’s life.