Dishwasher Power Wars-Plus a Little Advice
Here’s a fun story straight from the Wall Street Journal:
Marriage counselors say one of the biggest issues that couples fight over is money. But many of us know what’s really the most contentious battleground in the home: the dishwasher.
Except for the family dog, perhaps nothing in the house is louder or wetter, breaks more things, [...]
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It’s great for high traffic kitchens and It’s fun for kids and adults alike.
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Keep track of instances/hours of kitchen appliance use:
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