In a message dated 11/1/02 7:17:57 PM, Rosamundi4@dragonbbs.com writes: << . My washer is in a basement >> Jackie: Basement? In California only super old homes or custom made homes have basements and attics. Our version of that is the garage where the washer and dryer live. I think, when we move to Lake of the Woods, we'll probably have the washer and dryer in the house laundry room since most of the homes up there don't have a garage. Sandi