Guides

Laundry room guides

Practical, no-fluff help for the hardest-working corner of your home: measuring, planning and keeping the space above your washer and dryer tidy.

Measuring guide How to measure for a washer and dryer countertop Width, depth, clearance and level: the five numbers to check before you buy a countertop.
Compatibility Which washers and dryers can take a countertop? Front-load, top-load, stacked or on pedestals: a quick way to tell if your machines can take a top.
Ideas 10 small laundry room ideas that make every inch count Ten practical ways to get more out of a small laundry room, starting with the space on top of your machines.
Buying guide DIY vs ready-made washer and dryer countertop Plywood or butcher block vs a ready-made top: tools, time, finish and what happens when you move.
Fixes How to stop things falling behind your washer and dryer Why socks and bottles vanish into the gaps, how to stop it, and how to get them back out safely.