Mary McNally

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Stories By Mary McNally

  • How Should A Microwave With A Vent Be Positioned Over The Stove?

    Choosing how to position a vented over the stove microwave oven depends on the location of the vent in the device. These vents can be located on the front, back or top of the appliance. The front vented designs are the easiest to install. The microwave should be at least 13 inches over the range.

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  • GE Stackable Washer Dryer Instructions

    General Electric (GE) makes a series of stackable washer-dryers called Spacesaver Laundry. These washer dryer units are stacked one on top of another to conserve precious space in a small house or apartment. The compact design makes it easy to confine your laundry chores to one small area.

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  • How To Get Mold Out Of A Straw

    Cups with a plastic top and straw may prevent messy drink spills; however, the straw interior often becomes clogged with mold, especially in hot weather. Replacing your straw with a disposable one may be a bad idea if the hole in your cup's top is unusually sized.

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  • How To Troubleshoot An Electric Heater

    Your electric space heater may fail to work for a number of easy-to-fix reasons. Most space heaters have an automatic shut off that is activated when the heater tips over or gets too hot. There can also be a problem with the wall electrical outlet or your home's electrical supply.

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  • Stir Crazy Corn Popper Instructions

    The Stir Crazy Corn Popper is a popcorn maker manufactured by West Bend. It comes in a 6- and 8-quart model with a butter-melting well and a top that doubles as a popcorn bowl. The Stir Crazy Corn Popper makes popcorn using only a small amount of oil which keeps the popcorn tasting fresh and light.

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  • How To Reset A Kenmore 3.5 Capacity Washer

    The Sears Kenmore 3.5 capacity clothes washer is a front loading appliance with 12 presets that's large enough to wash a king-size bedspread. It was released in 2007 and is Energy Star compliant, using 60 percent less energy and 69 percent less water than other washer-dryer combinations.

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