The kitchen, which already has plumbing ... separate laundry room packed with machines. Smaller washer-only units are common, and combination washer-dryers are gaining popularity for compact ...

If there’s no laundry in your unit or building ... a hose up to a faucet in your kitchen or bathroom, run a load of laundry as you would on any washing machine, then hook a drainage hose ...

But for some North Americans visiting UK homes, a surprise awaits in the kitchen that highlights a striking cultural gap. The culprit is the humble washing machine. In British homes, this device ...