John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

I was in high school before I knew that washing machines are supposed to have doors. You see, I grew up with a top-load washer with a center agitator that never had a lid in my memory. I have no idea ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Laundry is one of those household jobs that never seems to stop, with many homes using the washing machine several times a week.

Even the machine that washes our clothes needs a good cleaning! Over time, your washing machine can start to smell bad, which ...