Many modern appliances are so well-designed that it’s easy to forget they need annual attention. Unlike the yearly spring cleaning of a house, however, appliance maintenance does not take long — and best of all, it can extend the lifespan of an appliance.

Many modern appliances are so well-designed that it’s easy to forget they need annual attention. Unlike the yearly spring cleaning of a house, however, appliance maintenance does not take long — and best of all, it can extend the lifespan of an appliance.

The dishwasher, refrigerator, air-conditioner and vacuum all need a good spring cleaning (and it won’t take long).

The dishwasher, refrigerator, air-conditioner and vacuum all need a good spring cleaning (and it won’t take long).

Check out the highlights of Maker Faire -- sort of a combination science fair / county fair, with a hefty dose of Burning Man thrown in -- that happens once a year in a suburb on the outskirts of Silicon Valley.

Check out the highlights of Maker Faire -- sort of a combination science fair / county fair, with a hefty dose of Burning Man thrown in -- that happens once a year in a suburb on the outskirts of Silicon Valley.

Check out the highlights of Maker Faire -- sort of a combination science fair / county fair, with a hefty dose of Burning Man thrown in -- that happens once a year in a suburb on the outskirts of Silicon Valley.

Check out the highlights of Maker Faire -- sort of a combination science fair / county fair, with a hefty dose of Burning Man thrown in -- that happens once a year in a suburb on the outskirts of Silicon Valley.

Springtime signals a fresh start for homeowners to tackle home repairs and rejuvenation projects. Consumer Reports recently provided advice on how to spruce up your home and yard this spring and work vital home safety checks into the regular spring cleaning routine.

Check out the highlights of Maker Faire -- sort of a combination science fair / county fair, with a hefty dose of Burning Man thrown in -- that happens once a year in a suburb on the outskirts of Silicon Valley.

Check out the highlights of Maker Faire -- sort of a combination science fair / county fair, with a hefty dose of Burning Man thrown in -- that happens once a year in a suburb on the outskirts of Silicon Valley.

Check out the highlights of Maker Faire -- sort of a combination science fair / county fair, with a hefty dose of Burning Man thrown in -- that happens once a year in a suburb on the outskirts of Silicon Valley.

A North Knoxville job fair that would have averaged about 50 employers before the recession attracted 19 Tuesday. But the employment event's coordinator believes the number of companies looking for workers was still a step in the right direction.

Movies, TV shows, software, games, porn, and music are the usual topics of conversation when it comes to any discussion about online piracy. After all, those types of media make up the lion's share of content found via P2P . Still, the online world has opened the doors to sharing all manner of ideas and intellectual property besides these obvious examples, and there are a few unexpected types of ...

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