According to AutoZone, you should be replacing your air filter once a year or every 12,000 miles, but it will need to be ...

If your vacuum doesn't work as well as it used to, the filter is the most likely culprit. We explain how often to clean each kind of filter and when to replace them.

Don't let grease clog your range hood filter. Follow our steps on soaking and cleaning a range hood filter without making a ...

While refrigerators keep our food fresher longer, they can’t stop the rotting process completely. In other words, if you leave fresh meat, produce, or dairy products in the fridge long enough, they’ll ...

I'm a writer and product reviewer with six years' experience. It’s easy to overlook the need to wash your water filter pitcher when you’re only ever filling it up with water. After all, how dirty can ...

Lawn mowers are made to take a licking and keep on kicking. While going through your yard, the mower will kick up grass, dirt ...

Even though appliances have replaced many of the household tasks that were once done manually—like washing dishes and clothing—that doesn’t mean they’re completely maintenance-free. For example, we ...

Diesel trucks are built tough and can last up to five years without issue. However, I've worked on trucks — both professionally and in my garage — for a decade, and I've seen how long they can last ...

Signs that your microwave filter should be replaced include visible damage, such as cracks or breaks in the mesh or siding, a significant buildup of grease or dirt that cannot be cleaned off, or if ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Tim Heffernan Tim Heffernan is a writer who covers air and water quality and ...