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    Laundry Lessons

    by Kristen on September 30, 2009

    Laundry is a chore, right? But not always … I can remember, as a kid, laundry was a lot of fun. And not because I got extra allowance to do it or because I got to play with the adult “gadgets,” but because I had this quirky shaped laundry basket that doubled as a castle for my sister — and sometimes my cat — and
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  • sept_25

    Living in an HE World

    by Kristen on September 24, 2009

    We talked a few weeks ago about the battle over washing machines that can occur in community laundry rooms. While I understand the momentary rush of excitement to walk around the corner or through the door and find an open machine, it might make sense to think about finally inviting laundry into your own living sp
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  • sept21_marriage

    Happily Ever After…in the Laundry Room

    by Kristen on September 21, 2009

    A friend of mine is about to get married and so I went to check out her registry the other day. There was the usual stuff, bedding, pots and pans and, of course, the china and crystal. While the china and crystal are beautiful, I’m pretty certain she and her husband won’t be sitting down to such formal meals for
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    Insider Folding Tips

    by Kristen on September 15, 2009

    I had an interesting conversation with several of my friends the other day that I think most of us can relate to. Turns out, no one had any clue as to how to properly fold a fitted sheet and they confessed that if the fitted sheet doesn’t go straight back on the bed, it usually ends up in a messy ball in their lin
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  • Electrolux

    HE Washer Guide – II

    by Kristen on September 4, 2009

    As you know, I’m always on the hunt for the perfect High Efficiency washing machine. I highlighted a couple of models a few weeks ago and received such great reader feedback that I’m back to share more findings.I’m focusing on High Efficiency front loading washing machines in this post because the design ensures a
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Kristen


Hi there! My name is Kristen. I'm a scientist and work in the Technical Knowledge & Observations department at Wisk. After growing up under the steady influence of my "clean freak" mom and watching episodes of Mr. Wizard


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