Brian Bennett is a former senior writer for the home and outdoor section at CNET. Select GE front-loading washing machines will soon guard against bad smells in their washing drums. GE Appliances ...

Is there a bad smell coming from your washing machine? If you have a front-loader, it could be mold or mildew. The problem's been around for years, but why? Consumer Reports scientists have some ...

Is there a funky smell coming from your washing machine? If you have a front-loader, it could be mold or mildew. The problem's been around for years, but why? Consumer Reports scientists have some ...

Q: When we use our washing machine, a GE top-loader that we bought in 2015, there is a terrible sewage smell. It’s not inside the machine, but in the basement air. We have tried several ways to fix ...

Dear Heloise: Here’s my bit on the recent chain on garage sales. I figured there are two reasons to have a garage sale: to get rid of stuff and to have fun. So, when someone offers me $2.50 for an ...

Dear Heloise: If you have a front-loading washer, you may have experienced the problem of a foul smell within the gasket inside the door. The smell is caused by water that sits under the gasket. We ...

A laundry expert explains the importance of this small household habit. We get it: With the never-ending task of doing laundry, the last thing you need is one more thing on your to-do list. But ...

Not sure how to properly clean your washing machine? We'll walk you through the steps. For plenty of people, laundry is one of those chores that falls to the wayside until there is a mountain of dirty ...

We get it: With the never-ending task of doing laundry, the last thing you need is one more thing on your to-do list. But remembering to leave your washing machine door ajar can have a significant ...